Santee, CA|News|
Santee Jobless Rate Has Risen Since May
Now at 8.9 percent, the city's unemployment rate is still one of the lowest in East County.

Now at 8.9 percent, the city's unemployment rate is still one of the lowest in East County.

Santee unemployment rose to 8.9 percent in July after matching La Mesa for several months.
Estranged husband reportedly pointed shotgun at police after dispute with mother of small children.
About 94 percent of classes are full, say district officials, citing “the travesty of the budget crisis.”
The following information for Aug. 17, 2011, was supplied by the La Mesa Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
La Mesa police say they have a 17-year-old suspect in the scores of cases over past month.
Brian Hames says prominent local chain is moving to buy Murray Drive business founded in 1962.
Incidents over four days also include a reported rape attempt on Seneca Place near Parks Avenue.
La Mesan and district chancellor gets in the spirit of the 1960s at convocation celebrating survival.
The following information for Aug. 15-16, 2011, was supplied by the La Mesa Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Youngsters from 6 months up have their own set of fall classes via La Mesa Community Services.
School board member vowed to check out sewer bill lien, but hasn't contacted city, officials say.
Three weeks after incident, Robert Titus Jr. is being held in Fletcher Parkway grocery robbery.
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School trustee Bill Baber, treasurer to several political campaigns, faces $407 lien on property taxes.
Jerry Schniepp will succeed Dennis Ackerman as chief overseer of high school sports in county.
Volunteer committee sees proposed logo and hears plans for website and series of events.
The following information for Aug. 12-14, 2011, was supplied by the La Mesa Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Harry Griffen Park and La Mesita Park lead online survey being used to help crease a citywide parks master plan. Work is being paid for with federal stimulus funds.
Children of former winners among the highlights at Rockin' San Diego Fashion at Community Center.