Vehicle Crashes Into House In El Cajon; No Injuries

Police said drugs or alcohol were not a factor in the crash.

Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Lakeside ID'd

He was ejected onto the road, suffered major injuries and died at the scene, according to the CHP.

Santee Summer Concerts Continue With Back To The Garden

Back to the Garden, a Woodstock tribute band,​ will perform music inspired by 1969.

Donate Blood Near Santee To Prevent Shortage: Where To Donate

Donate blood to the Red Cross for a chance to win​​ a New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium.

Delta Aquariid, Perseid Meteor Showers Ramp Up Over Santee

The Delta Aquariids are known to leave persistent trains of ionized gas that can last for a couple of seconds.

Man Stabbed In Fight At Lakeside Park

A group of people began fighting in the park and one man was stabbed and taken to a hospital.

Preventing Child Trafficking

We can stop crimes against children

Kidnapped Girl Rescued; Kid Has 'Mullet Superpowers': Saturday Smiles

A lost dog from Las Vegas ends up in San Diego, pilots fly to eradicate polio, Temecula Valley tourism rebounds, and more nice SoCal news.

1-Year-Old Killed; Inmate Death Ruling: Santee, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Mila is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She's from Mississippi.

Las Colinas Jail Inmate Died Of Natural Causes, Autopsy Finds

An inmate who was sick in jail and later died in a hospital succumbed to septic shock, authorities said.

Heat Advisory In Effect Through Saturday In Santee Amid Heat Wave

Forecasters advised people to drink fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.

Fish Under The Stars During 'Night Fishing' Thursday At Santee Lakes

"The Lakes are stocked every other week throughout the summer and the catfish tend to bite better as the sun goes down."

Santee Summer Concerts Series Continues Thursday With Billy Nation

Tribute band Billy Nation will offer "The Premier Billy Joel Concert Experience."

Cool Zone Sites Open In Santee Amid San Diego Heat Wave

Cool Zone sites include San Diego County's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the San Diego region.

Beautiful Conejo Gardens: Photo Of The Day

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Man Killed In Lakeside All-Terrain Cycle Crash ID'd

A neighbor found Richard Taylor, 68, lying unconscious in front of a house in Lakeside, officials said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Solo Crash On SR-67 In Lakeside Area

The motorcyclist was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP said.

​Businesses are on the Hook, Again!

Placing the burden where it doesn't belong

'Fastest Wiener;' Penguin Party; Ice Cream Day: Saturday Smiles

Advance passes for Stagecoach Festival, black bears and horse rescued, Padres in South Korea, and more nice SoCal news.

Lady Marmalade is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She was found in a parking lot.

Boy Stabbed; Fatal Fire; Plane Crash: Santee, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Brothers Who Were Found Dead In Blossom Valley Home ID'd

Two retirement-age brothers were found dead over the weekend in a home in a rural neighborhood east of Lakeside.

Santee Summer Concerts Series Continues Thursday With 8 Track Highway​

8 Track Highway​​ will perform classic rock from the '70s and '80s.

Dragonfly Spotted At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Donors Needed In Santee To Prevent Red Cross Blood Shortage

Donate blood to the Red Cross for a chance to win​​ a New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium.

1 Wounded, 1 Arrested In Shooting At East County Apartment

The suspect and the victim appeared to know each other and were arguing prior to the shooting in El Cajon, police said.

Antisemitic, Homophobic Flyers Found In Santee

"I was crying when I first saw these because it breaks my heart that people can be so cruel."

Tortoise In Santee Pond: Photo Of The Day

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CA’s New Budget – Some Positives

State spending -- some good news

Man Killed By Falling Tree In East County Identified

Gary Zing, 59, died while cutting a tree at his home in El Cajon.

Cat Rescued From Fire; Influencer Wakes From Coma: Saturday Smiles

A woman heads Border Patrol's San Diego Sector for the first time, a man wins big on "The Price Is Right," and more nice SoCal news.

Keeva is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She was bounced around.

Dragonfly Flies Over Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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7-Hour Standoff; Violent Crime Spree: Santee, SD County Crime Log

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Bullfrog At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Night Fishing Event Scheduled Thursday At Santee Lakes

"The Lakes are stocked every other week throughout the summer and the catfish tend to bite better as the sun goes down."

Donate Blood Thursday At SDCCU Branch In Santee

San Diego County Credit Union is hosting blood drives for the San Diego Blood Bank at four locations, including at the Santee branch.

Dragonfly At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Kids Eat Free On Fourth Of July At Applebee's In East County

Customers can get a free kid's meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.