​21 Arrested In East County Drug Dealing Crackdown

The suspects were taken into custody after deputies served search warrants at various locations in Lakeside and El Cajon, officials said.

SD Supervisors OK Retirement Complex Project In Rancho San Diego

Skyline Church is approved to build the facility on an eight-acre site on state Route 94 and Via Mercado.

Flu Death Total Rises To 39 In San Diego County

"Influenza remains widespread in the region and people should continue taking the recommended precautions to avoid getting sick."

Santee Man Killed In Crash Near El Cajon Identified

Raul Valderrama Jr., 46, of Santee, was killed when he lost control of a truck on a road in a hilly neighborhood just east of El Cajon.

SUV Crashes Into Pole Near El Cajon Intersection, Causes Outage

A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI Tuesday morning after he crashed an SUV into a power pole near an El Cajon intersection, police said.

Santee Man Killed In Solo Rollover Crash In East County

A 46-year-old Santee resident was killed when he crashed a pickup truck off a rural road in a hilly neighborhood just east of El Cajon.

29 Arrested In San Diego County Sheriff's Deputies Sweep​

The arrests took place in Alpine, El Cajon, Jamul, Lakeside, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Rancho San Diego, Santee and Spring Valley.

5K Run/Walk; Funk And Soul Party: Events Near Santee

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

Tim Tam is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

She's a biscuit.

Fatal Hit-and-Runs; Deadly Beating: Santee, S.D. Co. Crime Log

VA doc gets probation for patient sex assaults, runaway inmate, fiery crash and other police & fire news this week from San Diego County.

Fire Damages East County Mobile Home

The home was unoccupied at the time of Wednesday evening's blaze, officials said.

Semi Truck's Crash Into Pole Knocks Out Power For 500 Customers

The driver took a turn too tight, shearing a fire hydrant and slamming into a power pole, police said.

Critical Blood Shortage: Blood, Platelet Donors Needed In Santee

Help restock the blood supply! The Red Cross has a critical type O blood shortage and urgently needs donors of all blood types.

Man Jailed For Fatal Hit-And-Run Near Singing Hills Golf Course

The La Mesa cyclist was killed after being struck by the Julian driver on Dehesa Road, officials said.

Boat Show; Santee Sunset 5K Fun Run & Walk; Cannabis 101

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

Sparkle is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

Don't touch her tail.

$10K Reward Offered In East County Missing-Person Case

Elijah "Bear" Diaz of El Cajon disappeared in late summer 2015, 10 days after his 20th birthday, according to family members.

Best CA Cities For New Year's Resolutions

WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities to see which residents are likelier to keep New Year's pledges.

Fatal Cliff Fall; Carjacking: 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.

Domestic Violence Suspect Prompts Standoff At El Cajon Apartment

The several-hour standoff ended with his arrest, authorities said.

Kolby is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

He loves walks.

Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal East County Frying Pan Attack

Brad Masaru Payton pleaded guilty to fatally beating a fellow independent living facility resident in the face and head with a frying pan.

Pier 1 Announces 450 Store Closures: Santee Location Uncertain

There's a Pier 1 store in Santee​ at 9820 Mission Gorge Road​.

Gusty Winds Prompt Advisory In Santee

Gusty winds are expected Monday in the county, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a wind advisory for parts of the region.

Best CA Cities To Find A Job In 2020

Searching for a new job this year? WalletHub recently released its 2020 rankings of the best and worst cities for finding a job.

Police Standoff; Sex Abuse Suits: 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.

Puppy is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

This Puppy is a cat.

TB Case Reported At Las Colinas Detention Facility In Santee

A person tested positive for tuberculosis and may have exposed other people​ at the women's jail in Santee.

Christmas Tree Pick-Up In Santee: How To Recycle Your Tree

Ready to take down your Christmas tree? Here's how you can get it recycled in Santee.

Tuberculosis Case Reported At Las Colinas Women’s Jail In Santee

A person tested positive for tuberculosis and may have exposed other people at Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility in Santee.

Drug Smugglers; Fatal Crashes: 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.

Harrison is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

He needs another chance.

Wind Advisory Issued For Santee

Wind gusts up to 35 miles per hour are possible in the region, according to the NWS.​​​

Flood Advisory Issued For Santee

The National Weather Service has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for parts of San Diego County, including Santee.

Santa Tracker: When St. Nick Arrives In Santee

If you need some incentive to get the kiddos tucked in, remind them that Santa won't make his scheduled landing if they're still stirring.

Chanukah On Ice; Menorah Lightings: Events Near Santee

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

Top Restaurants In CA: OpenTable's 2019 List

The online reservation company OpenTable has released its "Top 100 Restaurants in America​​"​​ list for 2019.

Phoenix is your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet of The Week

He purrs easy.

Drive-By Shooting; Sex Offender: 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.

Santee Elementary School Named CA Distinguished School

A total of 17 elementary schools in San Diego County​ have been named California Distinguished Schools for 2020.