City of Santee

Ever wonder what the City's Emergency Operations Center is all about? Check out the video below.

The state has issued a Regional Stay Home Order that affects San Diego County. This began on Monday, Dec. 7. For a complete list of what is open or closed along with the current public health order visit San Diego County’s website: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov//dc/2019-nCoV/reopening.html

Take a moment today to remember those who were lost and/or impacted by the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. The surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu Island, Hawaii, precipitated the entry of the United States into World War II. 5 Ways You Can Honor a Veteran on Pearl Harbor Day and Throughout the Holiday Season: - Donate Blankets to Local VA Hospitals - Get Involved in Wreaths Across America... - Support the Wounded Warrior Project - Adopt a Veteran’s Family for Christmas - Volunteer to Help Disabled Veterans in Your Community See more

We still have spots available for socially-distanced selfies with Santa and Frozen characters tonight. Join us at Festive Fridays at four locations around Sante...e. Check out SanteeSpecialEvents.com for more details, and to sign up. If you're taking a selfie with Santa, be sure to print your Santa letter from the website and drop it in his mailbox tonight. A big thank you to the sponsors that helped make this festive opportunity possible: Waste Management, Fanita Ranch, California Coast Credit Union, and KIMCO (Santee Trolley Square). See more

Thank you Riverview Community Church for allowing the Care & Shelter Branch of the City's Emergency Operations Center, which has now been active continuously for 229 days, to participate in the food distribution.

Temporary Road Closure on Cuyamaca Street Due to a water main break on northbound Cuyamaca Street between Prospect Avenue and the eastbound onramp to SR-52 this section of the road is closed. Southbound Cuyamaca Street is open to traffic and the adjacent MTS Trolley Line is still in service. We hope to have the street back open as soon as possible.

Oh my gourd-ness, tomorrow is Halloween! And that means Trucks & Treats! We just picked up these giant pumpkins, so look for them tomorrow. You’ll also see more... than a dozen vehicles on display as you drive through Trucks & Treats. So put on your Halloween costumes, and we’ll see you tomorrow at Town Center Community Park East. Make sure you try to arrive during your time slot- preregistration is not needed: 11 a.m.-Noon - Last names beginning with A-I Noon-1 p.m. - Last names beginning with J-R 1-2 p.m. - Last names beginning with S-Z SanteeSpecialEvents.com See more

PUBLIC NOTICE: If the high wind advisory increases or additional fire threats arise the City may need to close specific parks including Big Rock Park, Mast Park and Woodglen Vista Park. This is just an advisory these parks are still open at this time.

Get a lift to the polls on Tuesday, November 3! MTS is hosting their third annual Free Ride Day event on Tuesday, November 3 (AKA Election Day). And while Election Day may look a little different this year, select polling locations and drop-off ballot locations will remain open to voters throughout the day. To help increase access to those in-person voting locations, all MTS and NCTD buses (including LIFT and Access*), Trolleys, SPRINTER and COASTER will be totally free to ride. **Remember not to purchase or activate mobile passes on Compass Cloud!** While you can skip the fare on Free Ride Day, face coverings are required! https://www.sdmts.com/free-ride-day

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Do you like trucks? How about treats? Join us for Trucks & Treats, a drive-through event, this Saturday. Put on your Halloween costumes and head over to Town Ce...nter Community Park East from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Check out www.SanteeSpecialEvents.com for your time slot, based on last name. A big thank you to our event sponsors: Waste Management and Fanita Ranch. See you Saturday! See more

Santee’s wonderful lineup of parks just got a new member. Weston Park, located in the new Weston community across from West Hills High School, is NOW open. The park features an expansive grass field invites kicking a soccer ball, tossing a football, or flying a kite. Bike racks, repair tools, air pump, and bottle filling station are onsite to ensure your bike is in top shape before hitting the trails. Weston Park is a hub and starting point for nearby hiking and mountain bik...ing trails, from flat, leisurely paths to more technical, hilly terrain. Backing up to beautiful, natural hills means you’ll catch a glimpse of some of Santee’s wilder residents while at Weston Park. The landscape features native plants and grasses that add beauty to the park while seamlessly integrating with the natural vegetation of the area. Weston Park includes a restroom building and large, covered picnic pavilion for your next family lunch. The lighted walking path allows for safe exercise even after the sun goes down. The City of Santee is proud to add Weston Park to our already stellar lineup of community parks. We will see you at Weston Park, as we Do More > Due East in Santee. Weston Park 9050 Trailmark Way, Santee https://vimeo.com/473202023

Santee’s picnic shelters are now available to reserve online! Safely gather outdoors, while maintaining social distance with up to three households. Reservations are available by rental blocks: 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:00-4:00pm, with a limitation of one rental block per day, in accordance with State guidance and the public health order. Questions? Contact Community Services at 619-258-4100 ext. 222. https://bit.ly/3oA9xyl

Don’t miss out! Today is your last chance for a free tote bag and free, fresh produce from local farms. Shop safe and shop local at the Santee Farmer’s Market from 3-7 p.m. at the corner of Mast Blvd. and Carlton Hills Blvd. Stop by the City of Santee booth for your free goodies.

Cooler days means more opportunities to get outside and recreate. November disc golf monthly passes are now on salebuy yours today at https://bit.ly/3e0NprY, or at the Community Services building at City Hall. Staff will also be selling monthly passes on the course at select times during the weekends (no cash, card only), so keep your eye out for the information table. Questions, contact 619-258-4100 ext. 222

Are you looking to Do More > Due East? Now's your chance to join Santee's elite Fire Department. The recruitment for Firefighter Paramedic is now open. The complete job posting and application instructions can be found on the City website: https://bit.ly/37JSVy8 The deadline to apply for the position is 11:59 p.m. Friday, November 13th. https://drive.google.com//1Y_Vt5rKQuAUxVD9GR2fwIycZ8B/view

The Santee Teen Center @ Big Rock Park will be extending operating hours to include Fridays beginning the week of November 2. Hours will be Monday - Friday 2 - 6pm. Teen Center is open to grades 6 - 12, up to age 17. For more information and to register, visit www.SanteeRec.com.

Do you have a special Veteran in your life that you would like to be recognized on Veteran's Day? We are collecting photos of some of our local heroes/veterans to displayed on Veteran's Day this year. Please submit photos to [email protected] by Friday, October 30. Photos could be used in various City marketing campaigns. Any photo(s) submissions are in acknowledgement and acceptance of the terms of use. Terms of use can be found on the City’s website.