Santee Church Hosting Community Helping Hands

Cuteness Alert: Baby Orangutan Learns to Play at San Diego Zoo [Photos]

The orangutan, named Aisha, can be seen most mornings exploring the climbing structure in her habitat, which has swings, ropes and hammocks to climb and play on.

Hero Arts Trunk Show at Cool Scrapbook Stuff in Poway

Deputies Make Marijuana, Hash Oil Arrest in East County

Travis John Faircloth was arrested about 12:15 p.m. Friday as deputies served a search warrant linked to an on-going investigation into a complaint of elder abuse at 900 N. Fourth St. in the Granite Hills area.

How Energy Efficient Are Your City's Buildings?

The EPA ranked the top 25 metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings.

Surprising Ingredient Substitutions for Cooking at Home

How many times have you started cooking and realized you're missing an ingredient?

'Rio 2' TRAILER/REVIEW: This Superior Sequel Soars

'Rio 2' opens in movie theaters this weekend.

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Live music from Santee duo Act2

Art of Skin MD to Hold 4th Annual "SolSearch" Event on May 1st

East County Student Survives Deadly Bus Crash

More than three dozen students from four Southern California counties were en route to tour Humboldt State University when the bus collided with a big rig on Interstate 5 near the town of Orland about 5:30 p.m. Thursday

Weekend Weather for Santee

The local forecast for Friday, April 11 through Monday, April 14.

Local 1-800-Flowers | Conroy's in El Cajon Offers Easter Arrangements

Garage Sale Saturday April 12

Community Update

Man Accused of Violent East County Crime Spree Headed to Court

Kevin Oshea Knight allegedly committed two commercial robberies, two home invasions and four car theft.

Encinitas Express Welcomes Gus Mokalis as Coach and Boys Sub-Director

Covered California: Health Insurance Deadline Looms

The deadline to apply for health coverage is April 15.

So, You Still Haven't Filed? IRS Offers Very Last Minute Tax Tips as April 15 Nears

The April 15 federal income tax filing deadline falls on a Tuesday and millions will be doing their returns this weekend.

FWSD's First Annual Spring Showcase

SDSU Hosts Forum on Higher Education Recruitment Event

HUGE WIN FOR SOLAR HOMES

How to Make 'Easter Bunny Bait' for the Holiday

Here's a fun and easy snack you can make with your kids for the holiday.

Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

giveBIG Event will Benefit Local Nonprofits

San Diego Rescue Mission Celebrates Grand Opening of New Thrift Shop in Point Loma Scheduled for May 2, 2014

San Diego Rescue Mission Celebrates Grand Opening of New Thrift Shop in Point Loma Scheduled for May 2, 2014

Sheriff's Department Nabs Man Accused of East County Crime Spree

Kevin Knight is accused of committing two commercial robberies, two home invasions and four car thefts in East County.

County Office of Education Awarded $1.3M for Tobacco, E-Cigarette Use Prevention

Smoking among middle and high school students dropped between 1996 and 2008, but new nicotine products—like e-cigarettes, also known as vapor inhalers—have increased in popularity in the last few years.

Deadline to Pay Second Installment of Property Taxes Is Here

Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister said all five offices will be open with extended hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

U.S. Women's Soccer to Play China at Qualcomm Stadium

The U.S. has a 22-game unbeaten streak against China, dating back to 2003, and leads the series, 31-8-12.

SAT Bootcamp!

SAT Bootcamp!

SAT Boot CAMP

JUNE 2: Academy of Digital Media: Is it time for a change?

El Cajon Grocery Outlet Grand Opening

National League Names Award after Retired Padres Player Trevor Hoffman

Trevor Hoffman served as the Padres closer from 1994 to 2008.

10 New Pertussis Diagnoses Reported Last Week in San Diego County

Nearly 200 cases of the disease that's also known as whooping cough have been logged so far this year.

VIDEO: Harley-Davidson Builds Smaller Bike for a Younger Crowd

There's a Harley-Davidson dealership in East County at 621 El Cajon Blvd. in El Cajon.