Blood Donation Shortfall: Blood Urgently Needed In Santee

A shortfall in blood donations last month could stress the Red Cross blood supply. Here's a list of blood drives near Santee.

Assembly Nonprofit of the Year

Recognizing those who make a difference

Portobello is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

Born at a rescue.

$1.4M Winning Lottery Ticket; Black Bear Roams Beach: Saturday Smiles

Girl Scouts plant a butterfly garden, Griffith Park gets more land, Food & Wine names best pizza places, and more nice SoCal news.

Cockfighting; Fatal Fall; Sex Crimes: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

Spring In Bloom At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Sex Crimes Against 3 Girls: Man Living In East County Sentenced

John Michael Blake, 43, accepted a plea deal Monday.

Hawk Poses For Camera In Santee: Photos Of The Day

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Cool Zone Sites Open In Santee Ahead Of Summer Season

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

East County Company & Owners Sentenced For Selling Fake COVID Cleaner

The defendants admitted selling over $800,000 worth of the products.

Advancing Important Legislation

Working together in Sacramento

Momentum is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

Nobod claimed him.

$1M Winning Lottery Ticket; Fastest Straddle Coaster: Saturday Smiles

Girl Scouts plant a butterfly garden, Griffith Park gets more land, Food & Wine names best pizza places, and more nice SoCal news.

Sensory Garden At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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165 Firearms Seized; Inmate Death: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log

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

Staump Music School: San Diego's #1 Music Education Experience

Staump Music School provides a premier music education experience.

'Friday Nights Live' Continues Friday At Santee Trolley Square

Bill Magee Blues will take the stage.

Geese And Goslings At Santee Lakes: Photos Of The Day

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Patch Wants To Feature Your Best Photos Of Santee

Share your awesome photos of Santee with Patch. Here's how to do it.

Sheriff's Department Investigating Death Of Inmate At Las Colinas

Roselee Bartolacci, 32, died at the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility in Santee, according to the Sheriff's Department.

'Bright In Wildflowers': Photo Of The Day

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Girl Scouts Plant Butterfly Garden In Santee

Girl Scout Troop 5400 was honored at a recent council meeting for planting a butterfly garden at the city's Operations Center.

It’s Always Wildfire Season

Safeguarding your home and family

Stacee is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She had puppies.

Rehabilitated Bear Cubs; Best Hotel; Queer Prom: Saturday Smiles

Good Samaritans help a CHP officer, Rescue Jr. opens at SeaWorld, Knott's Berry Farm Hotel gets transformed, and more nice SoCal news.

Groping Arrest; Cold Case Solved: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

'Friday Nights Live' Continues Friday In Santee

Expressions Dance and Movement Center will take the stage at Santee Trolley Square.

Swimming At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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Woman Fatally Struck In Hit-And-Run Crash In East County

The 40-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

'Summer Movies In The Park' Slated In Santee

The summer series includes 150 movies at dozens of parks across the county.

Memorial Day Weekend 2023: 15 Things To Do Near Santee

Memorial Day Weekend is a time to pay tribute to military members who have lost their lives. It's also the unofficial kickoff to summer.

East County Teacher Gets Grant From North Island Credit Union

The credit union has awarded grants to 10 San Diego area teachers to support a variety of class projects.

​San Diego County is Wine Country

Celebrating one of our region's important economic and cultural assets

Thunderstorms Possible, May Gray Skies Likely Across San Diego

Isolated thunderstorms are possible across parts of San Diego County Sunday and Monday while cloudy skies will keep temps mild all week.

Man Arrested For Groping ​Schoolgirl In Santee: Sheriff

Jose Ruvalcaba was booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of a lewd and lascivious act on a child under 14 years old with force.

Agnolotti is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He

He has a loud purr.

Meet 'Bo' The Lion; Boy Graduates With 5 Degrees: Saturday Smiles

A 13-year-old won a space science competition, a ring lost down a toilet was recovered more than a year later, and more nice SoCal news.

Car-Vandalism Spree; Fatal Crashes: Santee, SD County Crime Log

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

East County Man Killed In I-8 Crash

Jared Martineau, 29, of Lakeside suffered fatal injuries in a collision on Interstate 8 in the Flinn Springs area.

Mother Goose And Goslings At Santee Lakes: Photo Of The Day

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