Coronavirus In San Diego County: Now 1,693 Cases And 44 Deaths

Doctors say half of the coronavirus-related deaths have been from assisted living homes and nursing homes.

Crazy Rainfall Totals, Snow Report: San Diego County

The persistent heavy showers led over the morning and afternoon to submerged and debris-blocked roadways in numerous communities.

Grey Cat and Brown Cat are RCHS Pets of the Week

Don't take their picture.

Santee Coronavirus: Chains Offer Free Food, Grocery Delivery

Along with chains offering free delivery, included below is also a list of grocery delivery services operating in San Diego County.

Santee Easter 2020: Updated List Of Stores Open, Closed

Target, Trader Joe's and other major grocery stores in San Diego County will close on Easter Sunday to give essential workers a day off.

Stunning Views From Santee Hiking Trail: Photos Of The Week

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Full Pink Supermoon: How To See April's Bright Orb In Santee

April's full moon is a supermoon, and it's the brightest of 2020. Here's how to see the full pink supermoon in Santee.

Santee Local Business Guide: What's Open Or Closed In Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Burning Debris Sparks Flinn Springs House Fire

A man who lives in the residence complained of smoke inhalation but declined medical treatment, officials said.

Cinnabun is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

She's so sweet.

Where To Donate Blood In Santee Amid Coronavirus Crisis

It remains safe to donate blood, and the need is great following the cancellation of thousands of blood drives.

Santee Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We're publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Santee businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Coronavirus In Santee: Instacart Shoppers Plan Strike

As many as 200,000 employees, including those in Santee, could walk off their jobs on Monday.

Violent Predator Placement In East County Postponed: Coronavirus

Michael James Poulsom, 60, was convicted on three separate occasions, including twice in San Diego County, of sex crimes involving children.

Nurse At Las Colinas​ In Santee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Nine employees of a women's detention facility in Santee are self-quarantining after a nurse at the facility tested positive for COVID-19.

Queenie is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

She rules!

Coronavirus: Scripps Health To Temporarily Close Santee Clinic

Scripps Health will temporarily close three of its clinics by the end of the week to provide a safe environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Social Distancing Scoreboard: How CA Is Doing

A new scoreboard developed by Unacast grades each U.S. state and county on how well its residents are practicing social distancing.

Santee Pet Store Tied To Illegal Puppy Mills: Lawsuit

Pups & Pets in Santee and Broadway Puppies in Escondido allegedly get puppies through illegal mills.

1 Killed, 1 Seriously Hurt In Pileup On SR-67

A pileup on a stretch of state Route 67 north of San Vicente Reservoir left one motorist dead Monday and another seriously injured.

Emergency Fund For San Diego Workers Available Through United Way

See how to apply and how to donate to the countywide agency, seeking to assist those struggling with food, rent & income during coronavirus.

Price-Gouger Bust; Clerk Shot: Santee, S.D. County Crime Log

Fatal drive-by, stabbing on trolley, Ponzi-scheme sentencing, hit-and-run near I-15 and other police news this week from San Diego County.

Hankster is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

He needs some friends.

​Small Earthquake Felt In Parts Of San Diego County

The quake was reported Thursday morning. Did you feel it?

California Coronavirus: IKEA, Gap Among Growing Store Closures

More than 50 retail chains have temporarily shuttered in response to the ongoing new coronavirus outbreak.

Duncan Hunter Sentenced To Prison For Misusing Campaign Funds

Former Rep. Duncan Hunter was ordered to surrender to authorities on May 29.

Man Killed In Crash Off SR-67 Near San Vicente Reservoir

A motorist was killed Tuesday in a solo-vehicle crash off state Route 67 north of Lakeside, authorities said.

Man Killed In Apparent Drive-By Shooting In East County

Authorities identified a 41-year-old man who was killed in an apparent drive-by shooting in El Cajon.

5 CA Cities Among Top 10 Happiest In U.S.

WalletHub recently released its 2020 rankings of the happiest cities in America.

Peanut Butter is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The We

Jelly was adopted.

Flood Advisory Issued For Santee

The National Weather Service has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory.

Woman Dies After Being Swept Away In Creek In East County

The woman was carried more than three miles downstream and eventually pulled out of the water in Santee, authorities said.

CVS Waiving Delivery Fees For Meds: Locations In Santee

CVS Pharmacies will waive charges for the home delivery of prescription meds amid precautions regarding the new coronavirus.

Pedestrian Struck By SUV In Santee

A man suffered serious injuries Monday morning when he was struck by an SUV on a Santee street, authorities said.

Breakfast With Elephants; Leprechaun Hunt: Events Near Santee

See what's happening this week in Santee and nearby.

Drug Den; Hit-And-Run; Standoffs: Santee, SD County Police Log

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

Shakti is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

She does Zoomies.

Campa-Najjar, Issa To Runoff In San Diego's 50th District Race

Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar will compete against Republican Darrell Issa in a November runoff, according to final unofficial results.

Suspicious Fire Destroys Mobile Home In East County

An investigation was underway Tuesday into a possible arson fire that destroyed a residential trailer in El Cajon.

2020 Primary Election: Santee Voter Guide

Here's a full roundup from Patch on the important races in Santee and San Diego County for the March 3 California primary election.