2020 Census Count To End Early: Santee Response Rate

Plagued by outreach challenges amid the pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau will end all counting efforts for the 2020 census on Sept. 30.

Average Gas Price Rises Slightly In Santee Area

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County is at its highest amount since March 24.

Salmonella Sickens Hundreds: Onions Recalled, Santee

Yellow, white, red and sweet yellow onions have all been recalled, along with prepared foods made with onions.

Woman Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In El Cajon

A woman was killed Saturday evening by a hit-and-run driver in El Cajon, who left the scene before authorities arrived.

Abalone is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

She loves love.

Perseid Meteor Shower: Peak Dates For 'Fireballs' Over Santee

The Perseid meteor shower is known as the "fireball champion" of meteor showers and can be seen over San Diego County for most of August.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In East County

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle near an El Cajon intersection, police said Thursday.

Santee Jersey Mike's Kicks Off Fundraiser For 'Feeding San Diego'

Consider the neighborhood sub-sandwich shop when making meal plans Monday and Tuesday as 25% of sales will go to the local nonprofit.

Button is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

She's that cute.

Sheriff's Employee Accused Of Burglary Booked Into Las Colinas

A vocational nurse at the Vista Detention Facility and her alleged accomplice face multiple felony counts of burglary, conspiracy and theft.

Man Sentenced For Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Alpine

Paul Alan Paraschak, 44, who fatally shot his girlfriend in Alpine last year, was sentenced Thursday to 40 years to life in state prison.

Heat Wave Prompts Heat Advisory For Santee

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for parts of the county as a heat wave​ moves into the region heading into the weekend.

Santee Rock Concert Flouts County Health Order

A Santee music school held an outdoor concert Saturday, billed as a "Music Matters Protest," in spite of the county's ban on such events.

Score Free Wendy's Chicken Nuggets Through August In Santee

The Friday-only, drive-thru deal is for four-piece orders. Six Fridays times four nuggets: Do the math. That's a lot of nuggets!

Captain Hook is Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

He barks orders.

Plane Lands In Thick Grass Near Jamul Casino

A small plane landed in thick grass southeast of Jamul Casino in Jamul Wednesday evening, but no one was injured.

East County Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Bank Fraud, Tax Evasion

David Daughtrey is set to be sentenced Nov. 16 and has agreed to pay over $1M in restitution to the IRS, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Deputies Shut Down Illegal East County Pot Dispensary

Hundreds of pounds of marijuana, along with concentrated cannabis and edible products infused with the drug were seized, officials said.

Reopen Santee Rebate Program - Now Available!

The Reopen Santee Rebate Program for small businesses is now open!

Firefighter Killed In East County Motorcycle Crash Identified

Authorities Monday publicly identified a 39-year-old firefighter killed over the weekend in a suspected DUI motorcycle crash near Lakeside.

1 Killed In El Cajon Collision

The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal traffic collision on Piping Rock Lane near El Cajon that happened Saturday night.

Interim Outdoor Operations For Santee Businesses

This is a streamline and no cost application process to help ensure we keep Santee businesses open during this uncertain time.

Sour Cream is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

She was a stray cat.

Santee Coronavirus Update • Effective July 15

"July 15 the following will be required to close until further notice unless they can be modified to operate outside or by pick-up"

Santee: Interim Food Truck & Outdoor Eating Policies

For questions, please contact the Department of Development Services at (619) 258-4100 x167

Tater Tot von Booferhausen is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society

He's a silly pup.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Pickup In East County

A man was fatally struck by a pickup while trying to cross an El Cajon street outside a crosswalk, police said.

Injured Bald Eagle Rescued On July 4 In San Diego County

A bald eagle found ailing on the ground on July 4 at a correction facility in Alpine has been rescued and brought to a humane society.

Miso is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

She can be spicy.

Man, 50, Fatally Struck By Car In Lakeside

A 50-year-old man has died after he was hit by a car while crossing a road in Lakeside, authorities said Friday.

SD Skywriting Protest Targets Immigration Detention Centers

Fleets of skywriting planes on Friday will leave messages above immigration detention centers in an effort to protest conditions inside.

Costco, Vons: July 4 Grocery Store Hours In Santee

Find out if your local grocery store in San Diego County is open before heading out to shop on Independence Day.

Sentencing Delayed, Again, For Ex-Rep. Duncan Hunter's Wife

Margaret Hunter, who pleaded guilty along with her husband to conspiracy charges, had her sentencing delayed for two more months.

SDCCU​ To Host Blood Drive At Santee Branch

The drives will take place in the parking lots of San Diego County Credit Union branches in Encinitas, Santee, San Diego and San Ysidro​.

Average Gas Price Keeps Rising In Santee Area

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Monday for the 46th time in the past 49 days.

Hawthorne Country Store Opens In Santee

Hawthorne Country Store's​ expansion to East County comes as customers are sheltering in place and learning to homestead.​

Vehicle Hits, Critically Injures Pedestrian In El Cajon

The pedestrian, who is in his 50s, was hospitalized Friday morning in critical condition with head and leg injuries.

Jesse James is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

He'll steal your heart.

Fireworks In Santee July 4th 2020 & Other Events Nearby

The city did not cancel its Fourth of July event as many towns did. Plus there are other fireworks shows and ways to celebrate in the region

400 Starbucks Could Close In U.S., Including Santee

Starbucks could close up to 400 stores in the next 18 months, but open another 300 focused on quick pickups, USA Today reported.