A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Smoke was visible in the area.
Temperatures across San Diego County are expected to gradually cool as Independence Day weekend approaches.
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Authorities recovered firearms, brass knuckles, illegal batons, a firearm silencer and over 45 grams of meth, the sheriff's department said.
Samantha Cae Muniz was booked into Las Colinas women's jail in Santee on suspicion of first-degree murder.
The Santee location is one of 400 Sephora at Kohl's store openings planned nationwide this year.
Temperatures could reach as high as 102 degrees in the valley areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Customers can get a free kid's meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Forecasters warned hot weather can cause heat-related illnesses.
He's a big puppy.
Santee's Town Center Field will host an event where top softball players coach people with disabilities.
A one-acre fire burned on top of a hill near Mast Boulevard Monday night.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Santee & San Diego region.
Animals from across California recently made headlines. Patch curated some of the most adorable and interesting stories.
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Computers and electronic tablets were stolen from multiple schools in Alpine, Lakeside and Santee.
California just expanded a pandemic program to help homeowners who fell behind on their payments. See if you qualify.
The American Red Cross will give a lucky blood donor the chance to live like Elvis Presley for three nights.
She needs coimpany.
Matthew Fluckiger, 37, was sentenced to state prison for sexually assaulting three women at nursing care facilities in El Cajon and La Mesa.
Rene Soto, 41, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and was booked into the San Diego County Central Jail.
"After a blistering week of gas prices jumping in nearly every town, city, state and area possible, more bad news is on the horizon."
The polls are closed in Santee, and voters have had their say on county and state races.
There are three options for casting a ballot on this final day of the election in Santee. Here’s how.
Find out how to drop off your ballot for the June 7 primary election.
There's still time to return your mail-in ballot or go to the polls on Tuesday.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County set a record for the 10th consecutive day Monday.
He needs time.
Police allege that a man slashing tires in El Cajon stabbed a police dog trying to apprehend him.
Program representatives, elected officials and water industry leaders gathered at the future site of the treatment facility in Santee.
The SDCCU blood drives are in support of the San Diego Blood Bank, which the financial institution has supported for more than 20 years.
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Santee mom Susie Conway received a huge check on Ellen's final episode. But it's hardly the first prize the show has given her.
39 vote centers open Saturday around San Diego County. See where to vote near Santee from Saturday until June 7.