Cold Blooded: January Weather Hurts Red Cross Donations

Now's the time to donate blood locally: We looked through the numbers to show you how significant your donations really are.

Spice Up Your Steak with This Thyme Red Wine Sauce

Try this recipe for a rich sauce that pairs perfectly with beef.

SDG&E Employee Under Investigation in Fatal Hit-and-Run

The vehicle apparently was not being used on SDG&E business at the time of the crash.

American Hero, Conjoined Whale Calves, Missing Navy Pilot

Plus, sleeping woman raped at La Mesa house party and more headlines from around the county.

West Hills Girls Soccer Wins Against Santana [Photos]

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Matador Classic

Official Manzanita Distilling Launch Party

Nathan Bugh & Josie Say Lindy Workshop

Sullivan Solar Power Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Construction Begins on $360M Indian Gaming Casino in Jamul

Hollywood Casino Jamul is projected to open in late 2015. Construction and operation will employ 2,500 people.

Foreclosed Homes in Santee: Buy For $90,000 Less Than the Average

The latest in local real estate information from our partners at Zillow.

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

YMCA First Month of Membership Free [Health Awareness Month Promotion]

Santee Crime: Juvenile Booked for Drugs, Fireworks, Throwing Stars; $10,000 Verizon Burglary

This information comes from Santee Sheriff’s substation reports.

Missing Navy Pilot is From Santee, Rescuers Call Off Search

Lt. Sean Christopher Snyder, a native of Santee, is the only missing amongst five sailors whose helicopter crashed in the ocean off the Virginia coast on Wednesday.

VIDEO + Review of 'August: Osage County' — Calling All Masochists

Cinema Siren gives the film two stars.

Today in Santee: Ben Owens & The Trio, Yarn Circle, Opening Night at OBL

Things to know Friday in Santee.

Sleeping Woman Raped at La Mesa Party, Police Say

Dominic Bailey was arrested by La Mesa Police Department detectives Dec. 24 of last year at Buffalo Wild Wings in Santee for allegedly committing rape and sodomy last spring.

iPods Stolen by Eraser Swap, Suspect Arrested at the Border

One theft took place at the Santee Target store.

Weekend Events: 'Love, Me', Ben Owens & The Trio, Trout Re-Opener at the Lakes

What's happening around Santee Jan. 10-12.

SDSU Begins Spring Semester in Meeting and Event Planning

Burrito Vending Machine, SD Mayor Tells Denver to Bite It, BERT Leaves (His? Her?) Mark

Today's headlines from around the county.

The Council of Community Clinics Receives $400,000 Grant

Armed Felon on the Run, Escapes Sheriff's Stakeout in El Cajon

Authorities recovered firearms and evidence implicating the suspect in a number of commercial and residential burglaries.

Council Meeting Adjourned in Memory of Lisa Hopewell [Video]

Family and friends of Lisa Hopewell remembered her positive impact on the community at the Jan. 8 meeting of the Santee City Council.

The Sidekicks Perform at Marina Kitchen

Santee Community Oriented Policing Committee Meeting

Santee Community Oriented Policing Committee Meeting

5 Things to Know: Velveeta Cheese Shortage, Fatal Case of Bird Flu Reported

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

[VIDEO] How to Put That Fruitcake to Good Use

Hint: it's not what you think.

Free Seated Exercise Class at the Challenge Center [Health Awareness Month Promotion]

Santee Home Prices Rise 14% in 2013, Less Sales in December

Today in Santee: Baby Sign Language, Business Mixer, Legos

Things to know Thursday in Santee.

Ben Owens & The Trio

Santee Firefighter Friction to be Resolved Soon, Councilmember Says

Councilmember McNelis: “In the near future everybody’s issues will all be solved.”

Volunteers Needed! River Clean-up at Old Man's Pond

Prioritizing Priorities

Body Found Near Grossmont College

After a Dry 2013, California Bishops Offer Prayers for Rain

The California Catholic Conference of Bishops posted a plea for rain on the Sacramento-based group's website along with sample prayers.