Reef Restoration Pays Off | Reindeer Rescued | Santa Visits NICU | Live Penguin Cam Returns: Saturday Smiles

City may get new Costco; family shares donation; gray whale stuns in first season sighting; kids shop with cops; and more nice SoCal news.

$5M+ Lottery Win + 15,000th Disneyland Ride + Giraffe Calf Born + 'School To Watch': Saturday Smiles

Christmas lights honor late parents; dogs celebrate Christmas early; eatery named best poke restaurant; and more nice SoCal news.

$13K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In San Diego's East County

The odds of matching all five numbers and the Mega number is 1 in 41,416,353, according to the California Lottery.

$50 Disneyland Tickets + Endangered Horses Born + Best Festive Pop-Up Bars + Restaurant Week: Saturday Smiles

Beloved K-9 receives national honors; Lego Galaxy opens in March; specialty coffee chain opens first LA location; and more nice SoCal news.

Best Holiday Light Show + Fossa Pups Born + Top Place To Go + Turkey Cuddle Therapy: Saturday Smiles

NFL star gives back to shelter; orphaned bear cubs rehabilitated; popular king tide brunch series returns; and more nice SoCal news.

Good Samaritan Surfer Saves Teen + Elephant Valley Opening Date + Best Restaurants: Saturday Smiles

Pizza chain opens new location; popular inn undergoes makeover; pygmy hippo celebrates birthday; and more nice SoCal news.

Disney Opens Exclusive Club + 3D Dining Experiences + Anonymous Donor Gives $100K In Toys: Saturday Smiles

Bagel brand expands to SoCal; drone technology helps rescue dog; Legoland searches for Junior Galaxy Explorers; and more nice SoCal news.

Baby Orangutan Born + Fast Food Chain Selling $1 Meals + Help Name A Baby Monkey: Saturday Smiles

Belmont Park, SeaWorld offer veterans free admission; Taco Bell opening three new Live Más Cafés; and more nice SoCal news.

Find A Food Bank In Santee As Shutdown Stalls Federal Food Aid

A lapse in CalFresh payments will mean thousands of residents may turn to San Diego County food banks.

40 Cats Rescued + Residents Win $750K In Jackpots + Best Schools Ranked: Saturday Smiles

Autonomous robot to make deliveries; community celebrates new fire station; NICU babies dress up for Halloween; and more nice SoCal news.

Trout Season Kicks Off This Weekend At Santee Lakes

Santee Lakes will be stocked with 3,500 pounds of rainbow and steelhead trout​ for the two-day Trout Season Opener.

Give Blood, Get A Gift Card Near Santee: November Blood Drives

"Just one generous hour of time could be the lifesaving difference for patients in need."

'Significant Milestone': Santee Celebrates New Fire Station With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Interim Fire Station 20 is the first fire station added to the community since 1964.

Bears Visit The City + Disneyland Plans Big Celebration + Battle Of The Burgers: Saturday Smiles

Can't-miss things to do in November; Culture Club coming to Southern California; middle schooler wins gold; and more nice SoCal news.

Beloved Bakery Opens + Tennis Player Sets School Record + Halloween Events: Saturday Smiles

Community celebrates new fire station; county fair announces new theme; local nonprofits receive grants; and more nice SoCal news.

Abandoned Pets Rescued + IKEA Expanding + Best Children's Hospitals + Fall Events: Saturday Smiles

Disneyland offers ticket deal; firefighters free trapped goat; missing hawk found; new family fun park opening; and more nice SoCal news.

Ladies At The Lake Fall Market​ Returns To Santee Lakes

More than 100 vendors are expected to set up shop at Lake 1 and Lake 10 under the gazebo.

Teen Surfers Save Drowning Family + Top Restaurants + Kids Get Free Admission: Saturday Smiles

Best high schools and school districts ranked; mountain lions and pelican released into wild; and more nice SoCal news.

Best Small Cities In America: See Where Santee Ranks

WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. Several cities in San Diego County made the rankings.

Mountain Lions Released Back Into Wild In San Diego County

Watch these two young mountain lions being released back into the wild, thanks to the Humane Society in Ramona.

New Roller Coaster + Best Airport + New Coffee Shops Open + Halloween Events: Saturday Smiles

New family entertainment business; Stagecoach lineup announced; theme park celebrates Sea Otter Awareness Week; and more nice SoCal news.

Rare Whale Sightings + Battle Of The Burgers + Coachella Lineup + Fall Fun Guide: Saturday Smiles

New restaurant and stores opening; renovated Admiral Hornblower sets sail; TV star launches new bakery; and more nice SoCal news.

Puppy Siblings Reunited + Best Restaurant​s + Fall Concerts + Live Más Cafés Opening: Saturday Smiles

Baseball team needs help picking new name; free tickets to Halloween event; kids raise money for youth in need; and more nice SoCal news.

3 Winning Powerball Tickets + Rare Flower Blooms + Free Tickets For First Responders: Saturday Smiles

Baseball team needs help picking new name; free tickets to Halloween event; kids raise money for youth in need; and more nice SoCal news.

Stockzilla Weekend Event Coming To Santee Lakes

The two-day event will bring 3,500 pounds ​of catfish to Santee Lakes.

$7.5M Winning Scratcher + NFL Player Saves Crash Victim + September SoCal Events: Saturday Smiles

Community gears up for rodeo and concerts; Halloween events return; hundreds of frogs jump back into the wild; and more nice SoCal news.

Where To Go Fishing For Free Near Santee This Weekend

On Aug. 30, Californians without a fishing license will be able to explore a new hobby on Free Fishing Day.

Dog Adopted After 400 Days In Shelter + All-New Shark Encounter + End-Of-Summer Events: Saturday Smiles

Artist begins work on mural; city celebrates restaurant's 20-year legacy; popular bakery opens new location; and more nice SoCal news.

Blue Whale Pod Sighting + Elephant Valley To Open + Winning Lottery Tickets: Saturday Smiles

Silverback gorilla joins troop; new store opening; speakeasy event pairs Edgar Allan Poe's tales with cocktails; and more nice SoCal news.

Aquarium​ Reopens + Man Wins Over $500K Jackpot + New Restaurants Open: Saturday Smiles

Bear cubs rescued; Diana Ross plans new shows; kids get free shoes; take a look inside an all-ages play place; and more nice SoCal news.

Poker Player Wins Nearly $600K At Sycuan Casino Resort

The player won a $595,375.26 jackpot after playing at the Face Up Pai Gow Poker table.

Best Burger + Top Spa Resort + Shelter Pup Prevents Burglary + Vans Warped Tour To Return: Saturday Smiles

CatCon returns this weekend; city adopts music program written by 12-year-old; I Love The 90s Tour comes to SoCal; and more nice SoCal news.

Animal Baby Boom + Discounted Disneyland Tickets + Comic-Con Kicks Off + Rare Sea Creatures: Saturday Smiles

Aquarium helps save threatened species; Six Flags unveils "massive" deal; Tasmanian devils get new home; and more nice SoCal news.

Baby Pronghorn Fawn Saved + Best Resorts + New Theme Park Land Announced: Saturday Smiles

Corpse flower to bloom; experimental art group pushes boundaries; free carousel rides; new drink spot opens; and more nice SoCal news.

Couple Makes $5M On Grocery Run + Best Pizzeria + Deputies Save Ducklings: Saturday Smiles

Erewhon opens new store; mountain lion released back into wild; skate park opens after 20 years in the making; and more nice SoCal news.

Best Airports + Michelin Star Restaurants + Zip-Tied Kittens Make Remarkable Recovery: Saturday Smiles

High school grad earns prestigious appointment; 82-year-old founder of food chain receives high school diploma; and more nice SoCal news.

Prankster Wins Lottery + Puppies Rescued From Desert + 'Must-Visit' Pizzeria: Saturday Smiles

Coffee shop opens new location; outdoor chain opening new stores; zoo welcomes 10 endangered condor hatchlings; and more nice SoCal news.

Baby Dolphins Born + Bald Eagles Leave Nest + Best Golf Course: Saturday Smiles

Iconic frozen cocktail chain opening first California location in SoCal; music student accepted into Grammy Camp; and more nice SoCal news.

Single Mom Wins House + New Trader Joe's Store + Over 40 Pets Rescued: Saturday Smiles

Home sells for record-breaking $34 million; local students win scholarships; new Play Arena opening at Legoland; and more nice SoCal news.

90-Year-Old Earns First Degree; Fighter Opens Brewery: Saturday Smiles

Big Bear bald eaglet reaches milestone; prone paddlers break record; pygmy hippo marks milestone in managed care; and more nice SoCal news.