Santee/Lakeside

BIG MELEE AT SANTEE CONCERT CAUSES CHANGES

By Mike Allen

June 20,2024  (Santee) -- A nasty fight involving 25-30 teenagers at the first of Santee’s Summer Concerts at Town Center Community Park last Thursday resulted in changes in how the city manages the popular event.

Bree Osborne, a spokeswoman for the city of Santee, said the fight began soon after the June 13 concert ended at 8:15 p.m. when a “group of teens and minors caused some issues.”

She said the fight, which was centered around the restrooms at the west side of Town Center Community Park, required the response of an unknown number of Sheriff’s Department personnel, and that arrests were made.


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SHERIFF INVESTIGATING DEATH OF BABY LEFT IN CAR IN SANTEE

Update June 25, 2024 -- The victim has been identified as 2-month old Diana Sofia Aleman Roman. The preliminary investigation reveals she was left in the car around 3 p.m. and not found by a relative until around 12 midnight. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Sheriff's Child Abuse Unit at (858) 285-6222. After hours, call the Sheriff's Department non-emergency line at (858) 868-3200.
 
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June 19, 2024 (Santee) -- The Sheriff's Child Abuse Unit is investigating the death of a two-month-old baby in Santee who was left in a hot car.

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PRIDE WALK STRUTS OUT JUNE 22 IN SANTEE

East County News Service

June 19, 2024 (Santee) –Celebrating diversity and honoring LGBTQ+ residents, the Santee Pride Walk will beheld on Saturday,June 22 from10 a.m.to 4 p.m.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a rally at the Santee United Methodist Church,8964 Magnolia, followed by speakers at 11 a.m.and the walk stepping out at noon.


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FEDERAL LAWSUIT ALLEGES EAST COUNTY HOMELESS SWEEPS VIOLATE CONSTITUTION

A federal lawsuit filed earlier this week accuses the county, multiple cities and two state agencies of sweeping East County homeless camps without proper notice, taking unsheltered residents’ property and forcing them to move elsewhere without offering other options.
 

 
Editorial note: This image was created by Miriam Raftery. It was not created by Voice of San Diego.
 
June 16, 2024 (San Diego) -- A federal lawsuit filed this week accuses the county, multiple cities and two state agencies of sweeping East County homeless camps without proper notice, taking unsheltered residents’ property and forcing them to move elsewhere without offering other options.
 
The proposed class action filed by nonprofit Hope for the Homeless Lakeside and 16 homeless plaintiffs urges the U.S. District Court to order the county, cities of Santee and San Diego, Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to halt these practices and create safe places for unhoused residents to sleep and store their belongings.

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SANTEE GOLF COURSE PROJECT CALLS FOR 243 NEW HOMES ALONG FAIRWAY

Hearing set for June 25; some neighbors are teed off

By Mike Allen

Photo: Augie Scalzitti at his home on Inverness Road looking at the Carlton Oaks Golf Course

June 15, 2024 (Santee) -- Augie Scalzitti is enjoying the good life in Santee, gazing from his deck to a stunning, clear view of the nearby Fortuna peaks and hills at Mission Trails Regional Park.

But that view will be dramatically altered if a proposed residential development for the Carlton Oaks Golf Resort that abuts his house on Inverness Road goes forward.

He points to a fence beneath his deck where trees and shrubs make up the “rough” part of Carlton Oaks’ carefully manicured 18-hole course. “They’re going to have to build that up about 10 feet, and the two-story homes will be another 30 feet above that,” he said. “When it’s done, I’ll be able to see into (future homeowner’s) bathroom.”


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CITY OF SANTEE HOSTS DISTRICT 3 TOWN HALL

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June 4, 2024 (Santee) -- Join the City of Santee and Councilmember Laura Koval on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Santee City Hall located at 10601 Magnolia Ave., Santee, CA 92071 at 6:00 P.M. for the District 3 Town Hall Meeting. The meeting will be led by Councilmember Koval who represents District 3 in the City of Santee.  
 
The presentation and discussion will be mainly applicable to District 3, however, all community members are welcome to attend. Discussion topics include: the City of Santee’s Arts & Entertainment District, road improvements, defensible space, the Santee Fire Department and more. 

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A RENAISSANCE EXPERIENCE IN SANTEE JUNE 15

June 4, 2024 (Santee) -- Step back in time at the Santee Renaissance Experience on June 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, held at 9000 Edgemoor Drive in Santee, will feature real Medieval style battles, multiple guilds to entertain and educate you, plus pirates, fairies, mermaids and a Madrigal choir.

You can also try your hand at archery, shop for crafts and wares, enjoy exotic food vendors and a beer garden.


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SANTEE’S TOWN CENTER COMMUNITY PARK GETTING NEW TURF FIELDS

By Mike Allen
 
June 2, 2024 (Santee) -- Residents of Santee, along with the rest of East County, will soon see two new refurbished turf fields at the city’s Town Center Community Park.  
 
The two fields, just south of the Sportsplex USA ballfields, had the old turf removed in April, but are awaiting water tables to drain further so the new fields can be correctly installed, said Santee Community Services director Nicholas Chavez.

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HAVE BREAKFAST WITH LAKESIDE FIREFIGHTERS JUNE 8 TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CAUSES

By Miriam Raftery
 
May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) — The Lakeside Firefighters Charitable Organization invites you to a pancake breakfast on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Fire Station 2, located at 12216 Lakeside Ave. in Lakeside.
 
For just $5, enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausages, orange juice and coffee. Plus, view fire engines, tour the fire station, enjoy games and a dunk tank, learn CPR and get fire prevention tips, and vie for prizes in an opportunity drawing.

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: TEEN TALKS FFA AT EAST COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR

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May 29, 2024 (Lakeside) – Shiloh Ireland interviewed Westin, 17, at the East County Junior Fair last week. Westin exhibited knowledge, composure and public speaking skills as he explained the commitment that these young people make.

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PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EASTERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY YOUTH FAIR

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May 29, 2024 (Lakeside)  --  Shiloh Ireland sent in these photos of Sheriff’s Deputy Carter at the Eastern San Diego County Youth Fair at the rodeo grounds in Lakeside last week, where a livestock auction was also held. The annual fair has representation of FFA, 4H and Grange with sheep, goats, swine, cattle, ducks, chickens, rabbits, more small animals and non-animal projects.

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MURDER SUICIDE AT LANTERN CREST IN SANTEE

 

Update May 28, 2024 -- The deceased have been identified as 82-year-old David Soulner and his wife, 79-year-old Claire Soulner. According to the Sheriff's Department, David Soulner fatally shot his wife, then shot and killed himself.

By Miriam Raftery

May 27, 2024 (Santee) – The San Diego Sheriff’s department is investigating the deaths of two elderly adults found dead with apparent head trauma yesterday morning at their home in Lantern Crest, an upscale senior living facility on Lantern Crest Way.

Deputies responded to a call at 11:25 a.m. yesterday reporting the deaths of an elderly man and woman. Identifies of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of family members.

“Sheriff's Homicide investigators are working to gather more information to determine the circumstances of these deaths. There are no outstanding suspects and no danger to the community,” says Lieutenant Michael Krugh, who adds the an investigation is ongoing.


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FIRE AT SANTEE’S ADVANCED WATER PURIFICATION PLANT EXTINGUISHED

By Mike Allen

Photos courtesy of Santee Fire Department

May 23, 2024 (Santee)-- A fire that sent large plumes of smoke across East County yesterday was caused when workers at the Advanced Water Purification (AWP) project in Santee were joining together two large pieces of plastic pipe.

Santee Fire Chief Justin Matsushita said while workers were fusing two large pipes that are 42 inches in diameter, the plastic material, called HDPE, caught fire and quickly overwhelmed the workers, prompting their 911 call.


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EAST COUNTY CRUISERS ROLL INTO DIANNE JACOB EQUESTRIAN CENTER WITH MUSCLE AND CLASSIC CARS

By Shiloh Ireland
 
May 14, 2024 (Lakeside) — Over 100 cars, along with their friendly and informative owners, turned out on May 4 at the Dianne Jacob Equestrian Center in Lakeside for a car show—all part of the mixed uses planned for the new facility. East County Magazine interviewed Charger Steve,  who explained the East County Cruisers club, highlighting the muscle cars and classic cars.

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SANTEE STREET FAIR AND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL SATURDAY MAY 25

East County News Service
 
 
May 7, 2024 (Santee) -- The 14th annual Santee Street Fair is a huge one-day block party the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. Hosted by the Santee Chamber, this free-to-the-public event has fun for the whole family, both children, and adults.
 
Saturday, May 25, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Riverview Parkway and Town Center Parkway


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LINDO PARK ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER GET “PIED” BY STUDENTS - ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Story and photos by Ron Cook: Tessa Green (photo, lower right), Principal, Lindo Park Elementary and Barrett Braun (photo, left), Teacher, Lindo Park Elementary.
 
May 6, 2024 (Lakeside_— Lindo Park Elementary School marked a special celebration today with a "Pie the Principal and Mr. Braun" event, recognizing students' achievements in their recent jog-a-thon fundraiser.
 
The exciting celebration gave students an unusual incentive: those who raised $50 or more could hurl a pie at Principal Ms. Green or Teacher Mr. Braun. Students who raised $100 or more enjoyed the chance to “pie” both.

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SANTANA COACH AND WIFE WILL HEAD TO PARIS OLYMPICS TO WATCH SON COMPETE, THANKS TO A COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

By Miriam Raftery
 
May 4, 2024 (Santee) – Thanks to community support, Santana High School water polo coach Rod Bowen and his wife, Barb, will be flying to Paris to watch their son, Alex Bowen, compete in the Paris summer Olympics in water polo for Team U.S.A.
 
As ECM reported on March 31, a GoFundMe site was launched to raised funds for the Bowens’ travel expenses to the summer Olympics. Andrew Harmon, whose three sons have all been mentored by Coach Bowen, set up the GoFundMe page, which has raised over $7,500.

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SHIRTLESS FIREFIGHTERS TO SIGN CALENDARS AT DEANO’S PUB MAY 2 TO BENEFIT PROTECT SANTEE BALLOT MEASURE

MAY 1, 2024 (Santee) --“There’s not much we won’t do to protect our family, friends, and neighbors in Santee,” Santee firefighters say in a social media post promoting the launch of a new calendar to support the Protect Santee ballot measure.

People who like shirtless firefighters are invited to join the calendar launch party at Deano’s Pub East in Santee (11541 Woodside Ave., Suite D) on Thursday, May 2 from 6 – 9 p.m.. In addition to some good food and cold beer, attendees can get a calendar and an autograph from Santee’s homegrown hotshots.

But there’s a catch.

As the last days of the Protect Santee signature gathering come to a close, Santee residents will be asked if they can put their autographs on a petition of their own.


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CELEBRATING FINANCIAL LITERACY: SUPERVISOR ANDERSON PROCLAIMS 'MOMENTUM TUTORING FAMILY FINANCIAL FUN DAY'

By Rania Notowidigdo 
 
April 27, 2024 (Santee) -- During the monthly Santee City Council Meeting on April 10th, Supervisor Joel Anderson stood alongside Santee Mayor John W. Minto, the San Diego Center for Economic Education at Cuyamaca College, and youth entrepreneurs to celebrate a local tutoring organization’s efforts in teaching financial literacy to families and children in Santee.  

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CELEBRATE WESTERN HERITAGE IN LAKESIDE THIS WEEKEND WITH RODEO AND PARADE

By Miriam Raftery

April 25, 2024 (Lakeside)—The Lakeside Rodeo April 25-28 features events such as bronco and bull riding, barrel racing and more.

Plus Lakeside’s Western Days Parade rolls out on Saturday, April 27 starting at 9:35 am.


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ON THE MONEY: HEARTLAND COIN CLUB'S BI-ANNUAL COIN SHOW MAY 11 IN SANTEE

East County News Service

April 24, 2024 (Santee) – Heartland Coin Club invites you to discover a fascinating world of coins and currency at the club’s bi-annual coin show on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.   There will be something for everyone, from seasoned collectors to curious beginners, at the Cunnane Social Center at Guardian Angels Catholic Church,  9310 Dalehurst Rd. in SanteeEnjoy a fun-filled day with your family and friends as you explore:

• a wide array of collectible U.S. and foreign coins, antique coins, and currency from trusted dealers.

• rare and interesting coins, including early American coins, Buffalo nickels, Seated Liberty quarters, and more.

• modern U.S. coins, commemorative coins, and error coins.

• ancient coins and foreign currency from countries that no longer exist.

• tokens, medals, and other collectibles.

• free coin appraisals by over 20 expert dealers and club members with 44 tables and thousands of rare coins, medals, and paper currency.

• fun activities and free coin collecting items for kids in our Young Numismatists Area.


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BOARD EXPANDS OPEN SPACE NEAR EL CAPITAN COUNTY PRESERVE

By Shauni Lyles, County of San Diego Communications Office
 
April 11, 2024 (Lakeside) -- The County took steps Wednesday to add more space and species protection to land at El Monte Road in Lakeside. The Board of Supervisors approved the donation of 75 acres of land next to El Capitan County Preserve.
 
County Parks Department officials said the land fits into the County’s Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) area. The additional acreage expands the County’s MSCP preserve to nearly 46,300 acres.

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GOFUNDME AIMS TO HELP DAD, SANTANA’S WATER POLO COACH, WATCH HIS SON PLAY IN THE PARIS OLYMPICS

By Miriam Raftery
 
March 31, 2024 (Santee) – Alex Bowen of Santee, former captain of the Santana High School water polo team, is heading to the Paris Olympics with Team USA’s water polo team. His father, Rod Bowen, coaches Santana’s water polo team. Now a GoFundMe page has been set up to help Coach Bowen and his wife, Barb, travel to watch their son at the summer Olympics.
 
The effort was launched by Melissa Harmon, whose three sons have all been mentored by Coach Bowen.  

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GROSSMONT HIGH SCHOOL BOARD SLASHES STAFFING, OVER OBJECTIONS OF VOCAL CROWD

By Kirsten Andelman

Photo, left to right:  student rep Elizabeth Fox;  trustees Elva Salinas,  Chris Fite, Jim Kelly, Gary Woods, and Robert Shield

March 26, 2024 (El Cajon) --The Grossmont Union High School District Board voted 3-2 earlier this month to issue Reduction in Force notices for 91 full-time staff positions, after about 81 employees received district letters last week warning of looming “pink slips” for the next school year.

Board leaders blamed the state of California for mandating notice of the cuts by a March 15 deadline, as leaders in Sacramento brace for a looming budget deficit of over $31 billion dollars for the 2024/2025 fiscal year.

Of the eliminated positions, 53 were “certificated” and/or teacher positions, and 38 were “classified” positions. 


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RECENT FIRE DEATHS HEIGHTEN CALLS FOR FIRE PROTECTION BALLOT MEASURE IN SANTEE

Story and photo by Mike Allen
 
March 21, 2024 (Santee) -- Santee firefighters are asking Santee voters to pass a half-cent sales tax increase this November to pay for two new fire stations they say are essential for the protection of both lives and property, and that are long overdue.

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MISSING HIKER HOSPITALIZED AFTER RESCUE

East County News Service
 
March 20, 2024 (Lakeside) — An all-night search by the Sheriff’s volunteer Search and Rescue unit resulted in safely locating a man who had been missing for over 14 hours in Sycamore Canyon Preserve.
 
The search began after the 57-year-old man failed to return from a hike in Sycamore Canyon. He had begun his hike at 9 a.m. and his family reported him missing at 1 p.m.

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COUNTY APPROVES 17 SAFE RV PARKING SITES FOR HOMELESS IN LAKESIDE

East County News Service
 
Photo courtesy: Google Maps
 
March 17, 2024 (Lakeside) -- Supervisors Wednesday approved construction of the Willow Recreational Vehicle (RV) Senior and Family Parking site in a County-owned site located in the unincorporated Lakeside community at the intersection of Willow Road and Ashwood Street. A concept design has been prepared showing 17 safe RV parking sites, an office space, storage, and restrooms. 

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COUNTY AUTHORIZES EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO STORM DRAINS IN FLOODED EAST COUNTY COMMUNITIES

By Miriam Raftery

Photo: Storm drain, San Diego County Dept. of Public Works

March 13, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – County Supervisors, at a Flood Control District meeting today, approved continuation of storm drain emergency repairs in several unincorporated communities, following catastrophic flooding on January 22 that overwhelmed county stormwater drains.


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SANTEE SEEKS PLAN FOR PARK AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT BARN SITE

By Mike Allen

March 13, 2024 (Santee) -- Santee is hoping to strike a deal with San Diego County to create a new park surrounding the historic Edgemoor Barn as well as much needed affordable housing.

At its most recent meeting on Feb. 28, the city council approved a resolution supporting a collaborative effort between the city and county for a plan on some 21 acres next to the Las Colinas Women’s Detention Center.


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HAYES OVERTAKES JUZA IN 75TH ASSEMBLY RACE; 79TH DISTRICT NARROWS TO SLIM 183-VOTE MARGIN IN RACE FOR RUNOFF SLOTS

By Miriam Raftery

Photo:  Andrew Hayes has moved into 2nd place in 75th Assembly district; LaShae Sharp-Collins has pulled within 183 votes of Racquel Vasquez in the 79th district

March 9, 2024 (San Diego’s East County) – Latest election results released at 5 p.m. this evening show results have flipped in the Assembly district 75—with two Republicans now in the first and second place positions poised to run-off in November, if these positions hold.

Andrew Hayes, a  Lakeside school board member and long-time aide to Senator Brian Jones and Supervisor Joel Anderson, has narrowly pulled ahead of Democrat Kevin Juza, a business consultant. Carl DeMaio, founder of Reform California and conservative talk radio host, remains in first place. Currently DeMaio has 43.21%, Hayes 18.65% and Juza 18.18%. With just 555 votes separating Hayes and Juza, however, this race is still too close to call.  Three lesser-known candidates are trailing far behind.

The race has also tightened in the 79th Assembly District, where three Democrats are vying for the two top slots to advance to the November general election.


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