Valley Fire Remains At 17,665 Acres, 87% Contained In East County

Crews worked Tuesday to get full lines of control around the smoldering remnants of the Valley Fire.

Valley Fire: 17,665 Acres, 87% Contained In San Diego County

Firefighters Monday worked toward full containment on the smoldering remains of the Valley Fire in rural eastern San Diego County.

Valley Fire: All Evacuations Lifted; 79% Containment.

Those returning to the fire-ravaged area should use extreme caution around trees, power poles and other tall objects.

Santee: Fanita Ranch Public Hearing

The link to the Draft Revised Environmental Impact Report for Fanita Ranch and the Administrative Record is here

Hero Lifeguard Honored | P22 Heads To The Hills: Saturday Smiles

Mahi-mahi hooked; some schools reopen; outdoor dining options increase; kids eat free on Wednesdays; and a dramatic increase in biking.

Price Gouging Warning Issued Amid Valley Fire In East County

Gov. Gavin Newsom and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency Sept. 6 due to the wildfire.

Valley Fire Evacuation Orders And Warnings Lifted, Roads Reopened

The wildfire has burned thousands of acres, forced evacuations, and destroyed homes and outbuildings in rural eastern San Diego County.

Animals Evacuated From Children's Nature Retreat​ Due To Wildfire

Already impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine is seeking donations to help care for the animals.

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He's no lady.

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations, Road Closure In Santee

Ground and airborne crews worked to extinguish the flames in the riverbed in Santee.

Valley Fire: 17,665 Acres Burned, 32% Contained In East County

The fire has blackened thousands of acres and destroyed several dozen homes and outbuildings​ in rural eastern San Diego County.

Valley Fire: 17,565​ Acres Burned, 37 Structures Destroyed

The fire has destroyed 20 "habitable structures," plus 17 minor structures,​ Cal Fire reported. Nine other structures have been damaged.

Planned ​Power Outages Possible In East County Due To Valley Fire

San Diego Gas & Electric notified back-country residents that it may have to turn off their power intermittently over the next several days.

Valley Fire: 17,345 Acres Burned, 11 Homes Destroyed

The wildfire has forced widespread evacuations in eastern San Diego County.

Gusty Winds, Low Humidity Raise Risk Of Wildfires In Santee

Gusty winds and low humidity will significantly raise the threat of wildfires Tuesday in most parts of the county, weather officials said.

Valley Fire: Two Firefighters Injured; More Residents Flee

The blaze was 1% contained as 15,000 residents experienced outages Monday while Gov. Gavin Newsom declared an emergency in San Diego County.

Valley Fire: 5,350 Acres Burn; Crews Work In Triple Digit Weather

The fast burning Valley Fire has destroyed 10 structures and forced evacuations in less than 24 hours with 1% containment Sunday.

Fast Spreading Valley Fire Prompts Evacuations In Japatul Valley

Evacuations were ordered for the Carveacre and Lawson communities; the fire burned 1,000 acres in two hours.

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Man Charged With Gross Vehicular Manslaughter In Fiery Crash

David James San Nicolas, 33, is accused of causing the Aug. 3, 2019, death of Sabah Aso, 64.

'Tough As Nails With A Heart Of Gold': Santee Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Donates Bikes To Needy Children: Santee Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Santee Student Wins 'Badge Of Honor' Scholarship

Wheelhouse Credit Union​ awarded scholarships to college-bound students to honor San Diego County's first responders and their families.

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East County Teacher Among County's Teachers Of The Year

Five local educators were named San Diego County's Teachers of the Year by the county's Office of Education.

At Least 1 Seriously Injured In Head-On Crash In East County

At least one person suffered serious injuries Thursday in a head-on crash in a hilly neighborhood east of El Cajon, authorities said.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash On East County Freeway Ramp

The rider was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

Sen. Brian Jones Of Santee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The Republican​ senator​ represents the 38th State Senate district​, which encompasses most of inland San Diego County.

Margaret Hunter Avoids Prison In Campaign Funds Misuse Case

Margaret Hunter was sentenced Monday to eight months of home confinement, slated to begin immediately, and three years probation.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Vehicles On I-8: El Cajon

At least two vehicles struck the pedestrian.

Santee: Fanita Ranch Public Hearing Cancelled

A new hearing date will be selected and a new Notice of Public Hearing will be published in accordance with the law.

Santee Public Hearing Regarding The Fanita Ranch Project Cancelled

A new hearing date will be selected and a new Notice of Public Hearing will be published in accordance with the law.

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Salmonella Recall: Frozen Shrimp Sold At Santee Costco

Kirkland and other brand-name frozen shrimp distributed here and nationwide recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.

Excessive Heat Warning Extended In Santee Amid Heat Wave

An excessive heat warning was extended for Santee as a heat wave is expected to last through most of the workweek in San Diego County.

Santee Public Hearing Notice - Fanita Ranch August 66

Notice is hereby given that the Santee City Council will hold a public hearing on the following: Fanita Ranch Project

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She's a big cat.

Excessive Heat Warning Begins In Santee Amid Scorching Heat Wave

The brutal stretch of temperatures is not expected to relent until the middle of next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Santee Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Man In Wheelchair Hit In East County; DUI Suspected

A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he struck and injured a man in a motorized wheelchair at an El Cajon intersection, police said.