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Santee Chamber Weekly Update 17NOV22

Hello Santee! It has been a week since our 2022 Veterans Appreciation Golf Tournament and it is crazy to think how fast it came and went. We were able to kickoff the tournament and show our appreciation to our Veterans with an aerial flyover. Which is a favorite portion of our whole tournament. Everyone in attendance had lots of fun and it could not have been done without our sponsors! In addition to the hole sponsorships that were purchased we had over two dozen host a hero sponsorships which allowed us

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 10NOV22

Sometimes we have business visits that come with perks. Last week, holding a ten day old bunny was among those perks for me. But on a grander scale, it was a lovely visit back to the sister-businesses of FURology and PURRology on Cuyamaca Street. Their CEO, Lindsey, was kind enough to take me behind the scenes of her operation. Starting with just Furology, she was known in town for having a successful grooming business where animals were treated as well as humans who go into salons for high-end

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 3NOV22

Hello Santee!   I’m a tad late on this, now that Halloween has passed and November has begun, but I had to give a quick note of gratitude to see the Santee Twilight Brews & Bites Festival come back this year. For those of you confused on what this event is, maybe you remember it as the “Bluegrass Festival” last held in 2019. Santee Twilight Brews and Bites Festival has participants take part in an evening filled with fine wines, a bevy of brews, tasty treats, bidding bazaar and live music. Your event

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 27OCT22

Hello Santee! This city is full of amazing business women and I am so thankful I have many in our chamber family. One in particular is Sarah Wood, owner of Allegiance Heating & Air. Sarah is a Santee native who took a family loss and allowed it to change the trajectory of her entire future. She took on her father’s business with zero experience in that field, modernized their business model, became an industry leader and eventually grew her business so successfully, it allowed her to purchase a second

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 20OCT22

Hello Santee!   This past week we were able to celebrate a big win for a small business. Lonesome Rider Coffee has gone from a home-based business, to Santee farmers market regular, to fulltime occupant at Parkway Plaza mall in El Cajon! This veteran-owned coffee brand has taken big risks and we are so proud to see the big rewards. It was a joy to welcome Joe and his team to their new stand in the food court area of the mall, previously occupied by Starbucks. Watching businesses conquer new territory

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 13OCT22

Hello Santee! Last Thursday, we had the opportunity to FINALLY celebrate the Grand Opening of Sportsman’s Warehouse! Sportsman’s Warehouse is an outdoor specialty retailer focused on meeting the needs of the seasoned outdoor veteran, the first-time participant, and everyone in between. They provide outstanding gear and exceptional service to inspire outdoor memories. San Diego residents can now enjoy 18,594 square feet of space packed with over 60,000 region-specific, high-quality products, award-winning

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 6OCT22

Hello Santee!   How about them Padres? For those paying attention, our hometown team has clinched their spot in the postseason and we are all thrilled. Before we knew they’d be playing so many October games, the East County Young Professionals decided to catch one of their final homestands in the regular season as they took on their rivals to the north. I love these kind of nights… not only because this job allows us to do fun stuff like catch a baseball game downtown, but also because it brings

Jay Farrington Introduced as Director of School Safety

  Media ContactCollin McGlashen 619-248-7193 (cell) cmcglashen@guhsd.netSeptember 30, 2022  Jay Farrington Confirmed as Director of School SafetyCarrying out Governing Board resolution to protect students from the horrors of human trafficking will be a top priority for the 26-year public safety professional EL CAJON – The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Governing Board (Board) called a special meeting Wednesday to confirm Mr. Jay Farrington as its next

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 29SEP22

Hello Santee!   How many of you noticed our skies full of practice flights last week as preparation was underway for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show? Or better yet, maybe you made it over to the base and experienced the fun firsthand at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. For me, I was one of the lucky guests in attendance alongside Santee Chamber Director, and President of the East County EDC, James Sly. We were grateful to be hosted by business and community partner, Cox Communications as guests of Allen

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 22SEP22

Hello Santee!   Thanks for those who were able to join us last week at our Business After 5 mixer hosted by Lantern Crest alongside one of our favorite neighbors, the  La Mesa Chamber! We have been joining forces annually since Lantern Crest came to town and it has been so rewarding for all involved. Each year there seems to be a new space we occupy, showcasing different parts of this amazing property.    If you haven’t been by yet, it is a premier senior residential facility with independent living,

Grossmont Union High School District to Unveil State-of-the-Art Transportation Center

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 15SEP22

Hello Santee!   Last week the Santee Chamber was honored to have two staff members included in a special celebration: the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Awards for Ethics for their Pacific Southwest/San Diego region. Chamber member and local jewel, Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve was among some of the well-respected finalists in this elite showcase. The application for consideration outlines the character of the organization’s leadership, how an authentic culture is being fostered, how the company

Padre Dam Board Appoints New Board Member To Division 5

Padre Dam Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors has appointed Rocky Qualin to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy in Division 5 as the result of the recent passing of James Peasley. Qualin took the oath of office at the Board meeting on September 7, 2022 and then participated in his first meeting. Qualin will hold office for the balance of the unexpired term which expires December 2, 2022.     “My interest in being part of the Padre Dam board is to ensure that my community is provided

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 8SEP22

Hello Santee,    With the Labor Day holiday, and office staff having the day off, I was able to spend some time with my younger brother, Jason at Disneyland! Despite all the fun that was had being a child for a day, I was eager to hammer out some important tasks this short work week! One task being spending Tuesday afternoon at the post office getting the 24,000 copies of our Fall issue of The Santee Magazine prepped to be mailed out yesterday! It was definitely a hot day but to see the finished product

Momentum Tutoring is a San Diego Community Grant Partner

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 25AUG22

Hello Santee,  With our local K-12 students starting their 2022-2023 school year, on Saturday, students had the opportunity to attend the Buddy’s Backpacks event where 900+ backpacks were handed out filled with school supplies graciously donated by our community. This event was envisioned and created by our 2018 Santee Person of the Year, Buddy Rabaya back in 2015. Although, Buddy is no longer with us, his legacy still shines through Buddy’s Backpacks. It’s folks like Dustin Trotter, John

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 18AUG22

Hello Santee,  Tonight will be the last of the City’s well-loved Summer Concert Series. If you haven’t made it out to Town Center Community Park on a Thursday this season, be sure to carve out some time this evening. The park is packed with neighbors, friends and local businesses to come together for a few hours of fun as we wrap up summertime in Santee. These have always been a favorite of mine; from walking to the park with family, to volunteering to work in booths, or just riding my bike over and

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 12AUG22

Hello Santee,  About two weeks ago, Lloyd’s Collision & Paint Center entered a new era. The next generation will be taking over the family business in Santee and Lakeside. Since 1984, Bob has been building his empire in the automotive world by making customers feel like family and having family part of every pocket of his business.  Bob, his wife Ailen, and their entire family have all been active servants to our region, involving themselves in volunteer roles and making countless generous contributions to

QCMI Manufacturing Academy

April Baker Introduced as West Hills High School Principal

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 4AUG22

Hello Santee,  It is with great sadness that this week’s update I share the news of the passing of Director Jim Peasley. Jim has served on the Padre Dam Water Board since December 2010, serving as Board President in 2014 & 2019 and Vice President in 2013, 2018 & 2022. Jim had over 35 years of experience in water, recycled water, and wastewater industries as a Registered Professional Civil Engineer.  Jim has served on our Board of Directors at the Santee Chamber since February 2016. His regular contributions

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 29JUL22

Hello Santee! On Sunday we had the honor of hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony during the grand opening of the new location of Raymond's Barber Shop. After 8 successful years in Santee, this third-generation business was ready for a bigger and bolder location, boasting an additional 1100 square feet in their new home. Located on Town Center Parkway close to Chuze Fitness, Raymond's has quickly become busier than ever offering chairs for about a dozen barbers. Their open concept is true to traditional shops

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 22JUL22

Hello Santee! On Wednesday our chamber hosted a summer party for our East County Young Professionals group. I barely remembered to sneak in a picture of the last few standing before we ended our night, but it was a great night of connecting with like-minded businesses in our region. This group is really putting a lot together for the upcoming months… in August we are hosting a speed-networking event to make fast connections in an easy format, in September we are catching a Padres game on the top of the

Santee Community Job Fair 2022

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 14JUL22

Hello Santee!  It is a simply joy of mine to grab coffee as often as possible. It’s been no secret that I often use Coffee Corner’s second location (on Town Center Parkway) as one of my go-to meet up spots in town. They are also the gracious host of our monthly Morning Buzz networking mixers that take place each first Wednesday of the month. Although it’s not uncommon for me to see familiar faces while in there, it was a nice change of pace to have quite a few new folks in attendance this past event.  A

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 07JUL22

Hello Santee!  Last week Jennae (our Office Manager) and I took a Friday field trip to the San Diego County Fair. I had to retype that as I first wrote “Del Mar Fair” – old habits die hard. This is an annual pilgrimage the Chamber makes that originated from Community Days the fair used to host where Chambers of Commerce would come and set up booths at the pavilion on the infield area. It then merged into a hosted luncheon where they would invite local chambers to come in and hear all about how this fair is

SDCCU Stuff the Bus 2022

SDCCU Stuff the Bus is Collecting Monetary Donations for Back-to-School Supplies for the More Than 18,000 Homeless Students in San Diego County Throughout July, donate online or at any Ralphs or Food 4 Less grocery store location in San Diego County  SAN DIEGO, Calif., (July 5, 2022) — Kids face many hardships—school supplies should not be one of them. That’s why SDCCU Stuff the Bus is once again collecting monetary donations to purchase back-to-school supplies for students experiencing homelessness—to

Mary Beth Kastan Officially Takes Helm at GUHSD

  Media ContactCollin McGlashen 619-248-7193 (cell) cmcglashen@guhsd.netJuly 2, 2022  Mary Beth Kastan Officially Takes Helm at GUHSD35-year GUHSD educator’s first day as Superintendent of East County’s High School District was July 1 EL CAJON – Mrs. Mary Beth Kastan officially assumed her duties as Superintendent of the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) on Friday, July 1. The GUHSD Governing Board (Board) selected Mrs. Kastan on April 26 to succeed Mrs.

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 30JUN22

Hello Santee!  Last week I was invited out to the best ballpark in America with one of our members, Mission Realty Group. Owned by Daniel Buksa (who serves on our Board of Directors), I hung with Team Hughes for the day and enjoyed a Padres win over the Diamondbacks. If you live or work in Santee, I’m sure you know a real estate agent. If you know one who works for Mission Realty Group, consider them blessed. This group of individuals shows me what it is to work hard, play hard and always give back. Their

Broken Yolk Opens 35th Location in Santee

Broken Yolk Cafe Continues to Expand its Footprint by Opening its 35th Location in Santee   San Diego-based breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant grows amid inflation and economic uncertainty    SAN DIEGO – June 28, 2022 – The Broken Yolk Cafe, a San Diego-based breakfast, brunch and lunch eatery with 35 franchises across the U.S. and counting, has announced it will open a new location in Santee, California on July 5.   Located in the heart of Santee in the Target-anchored Santee Trolley Square,

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 23JUN22

Hello Santee!  On Tuesday afternoon our East County Young Professionals group hosted a lunch and learn to “spark your momentum”! I’m so grateful to have this group reactivated this year… we’ve been focusing on networking, professional development and finding opportunities to give back to our community. We are looking forward to doing a padres game this summer with the group and creating a book club to help continue our personal growth (which we see also positively impacting our business lives).  I want to

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 16JUN22

Hello Santee!How many of you went out to the first of the City’s Summer Concert Series last Thursday? By the looks of it, A LOT of you! I’ll be back again tonight from 6:30-8pm at Town Center Community Park East. For those who were there last week, thank you for your patience as the City and the Chamber formally thanked the outgoing reign of young ladies who have served out community over the past year. These volunteers have impressed me many times over and have been a joy to be around.  To Junior Miss

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 10JUN22

Hello Santee!The East County Advanced Water Purification Program broke ground on June 1st and I was honored to be among those that were invited to the Groundbreaking Ceremony. Marking the important milestone, Program partners Padre Dam MWD, City of El Cajon, County of San Diego and Helix Water District to celebrate this key milestone on the project that will provide up to 30% of East County’s drinking water supply. We are so excited to see this project come to fruition, thank you to all the partners for

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 03JUN22

Now that we are almost a week since our 2022 Santee Street Fair took place us 3 staff members would like to thank everyone that helped us put on this event! Charlie Plavi was a rockstar volunteer and was there on Friday in addition to Saturday from the early morning hours until we were done with the cleaning of the street late Saturday evening (you can see him driving away behind us!). We could not have done it without him! Thank you to Susie Parks from Coffee Corner and Greg Gagnon with The UPS Store for

Grossmont Union High School District 2022 Graduation Information

Approximately 4,847 students earning a high school diploma from nine comprehensive high schools, two charter high schools, and three alternative high schools in the Grossmont Union High School District will be donning caps and gowns for commencement exercises.   Full release here also includes Valedictorians and Salutatorians by school.

Sycuan Honors Gold Star Family a Santee Street Fair

On Saturday, May 28th, Sycuan honored the family of fallen hero, Sgt. Dustin L. Turpen. Sgt. Dustin L. Turpen served as an infantryman in the US Marines. During his 7 years of service he completed 3 combat deployments to Iraq with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, Lima Company, out of Camp Pendleton, CA and served as a Combat Instructor at The Basic School of Infantry out of Quantico, VA. He was meritoriously promoted twice and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, the Combat Action ribbon with V device for valor, 2 Navy

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 20MAY22

Hello Santee! The end of the school year is upon us and with that comes many celebrations. I was so grateful to be invited back to one for the Santee School District. Each year, they honor the top performing 8th graders from their campuses in the Academic Achievement Awards ceremony. Each school honors two 8th grade students and there are special competitions among them for areas in writing, speech and math. But the highest honor goes to their overall winner of the year which was bestowed upon student Sarah

Two-Decade HR Pro Earns District's Top Classified Honor

  May 16, 2022Media ContactCollin McGlashen 619-248-7193 (cell) cmcglashen@guhsd.net  Two-Decade HR Pro Earns District's Top Classified HonorPersonnel Specialist Michelle King is GUHSD's Classified Employee of the Year  EL CAJON –  Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Personnel Specialist Michelle King has been named GUHSD's Classified Employee of the Year. The announcement comes as Classified school employees are celebrated throughout California during Classified School

Governing Board Selects Mike Fowler as Assistant Superintendent, Education Services

  Media ContactCollin McGlashen 619-248-7193 (cell) cmcglashen@guhsd.netMay 16, 2022  Governing Board Selects Mike Fowler as Assistant Superintendent, Educational ServicesGranite Hills Principal will oversee all aspects of GUHSD’s educational program  EL CAJON – The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Governing Board (Board) has named Mr. Mike Fowler as its next Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services. The Board unanimously confirmed his appointment

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 13MAY22

Hello Santee! This week we were welcomed into Chick-Fil-A Santee for a quick night of networking at our May Business After 5 event. Local resident, veteran and operator, Kyle Steck made sure to have the place ready for us with his amazing staff (special thanks to Alex Kuty!) and exceptional service they provide. If you haven’t been into this location lately, come check out their dining room! It was remodeled last summer and has a great new look and feel. If you don’t have time to sit, they probably have one

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 6MAY22

Hello Santee! Last week I was invited to join Waste Management at the 26th Annual “Goldens” hosted by the San Diego Taxpayers Association. The San Diego County Taxpayers Association is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, dedicated to promoting efficient use of tax payer dollars. Might sound boring to some, but their event was quite the contrary! They celebrated good AND bad policy decisions that took place over the last year, really bringing awareness to the failures and success stories of our tax

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 28APR22

Hello Santee!Tuesday night we hosted our Santee Heroes Celebration at Carlton Oaks. This is an event we started back in 2019, just to have to hit the pause button on it over the past two years. Bringing this event back to life has meant a lot to our Chamber as it’s allowed for so much joy, placing these community heroes on a well-deserved pedestal. We honored 3 organizations (non-profit, community organization and place of worship) along with 9 special honorees ranging from teachers, first responders and

Governing Board Officially Names Mary Beth Kastan Next Superintendent

  Media ContactCollin McGlashen 619-248-7193 (cell) cmcglashen@guhsd.netApril 26, 2022  Governing Board Officially Names Mary Beth Kastan Next Superintendent35-year GUHSD educator will assume her duties as Superintendent on July 1, 2022 EL CAJON – The Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) Governing Board (Board) voted unanimously to name Mrs. Mary Beth Kastan as GUHSD’s next Superintendent at its April 26 meeting. Mrs. Kastan has dedicated her

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 7APR22

Hello Santee!Tonight is going to be a fun one… we are back to hosting our annual Business Awards Night and are excited to be hosted by Sycuan Casino Resort! With about 200 guests expected, we are so looking forward to announcing the winners of our online voting program, Santee’s Favorites. In addition to those winners, we are also celebrating many others for their personal and professional contributions made over the past two years while the world went haywire.  One being, Tim Staump and the team at Staump

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 31MAR22

Hello Santee! Last week we were hosted by Carlton Oaks Golf Club  on their beautiful patio for our monthly Business After 5 Mixer. It’s one of my favorite spots in town for many reasons, but that patio view is a huge determining factor when I want to work remote, yet stay in town. It makes for a perfect event space to occupy their patio with our 300+ days of amazing weather in town. As it warms up and the course gets busier through the year, I’m reminded of how grateful I am to have them as a community

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 25MAR22

Hello Santee!   I wanted to give a quick note of thanks to our local Chick-fil-A as they hosted a blood drive this past week in their parking lot. Having a rare blood type keeps me on a six-week rotation with our local blood bank as they always give me reminder calls when I’m eligible to donate again, but it was a wonderful convenience to schedule this donation with a Chamber member. It was a pleasant surprise to also be told upon donation completion, that the restaurant was giving each donor a free

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 18MAR22

Hello Santee! I got to sit down with another neighboring chamber CEO and a dual member of ours recently. Mary England of the La Mesa Chamber and Karina Cunningham of Lantern Crest Senior Living joined me for lunch at Junction 52 where we were able to talk about one of my favorite networking events of the year, out joint mixer at Lantern Crest.    For many, you may have noticed the ever-improving development where Prospect meets Graves. Visible from the 67/52 interchange, Lantern Crest has been

Grossmont High School to Dedicate Expansive New Event Center

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 11MAR22

Hello Santee, I attended an event on Sunday night, back with our neighboring chamber, East County Regional. They hosted their annual East County Honors celebration, honoring their businesses, welcoming new directors to their board, and showcasing some special awardees who have made an impact this past year and beyond.  I was so pleased to be invited as a guest of Cox Communications. As a partner of our chamber as well, Cox’s team is dedicated to finding solutions that make sense for businesses and residents

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 3MAR22

Hello Santee!Something great about living and doing business in Santee is the wonderful neighbors we have. Sometimes these neighbors expand outside our city limits and offer us regional support, augmenting our sphere of influence. This past week was a lovely example of both! The Santee Chamber co-hosted an evening networking mixer at Sportsplex USA with local neighbor, the East County Chamber of Commerce.  Rick Wilson, President/CEO of the EC Chamber has been such a great addition to our region. His

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 24FEB22

Hello Santee,   It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Eugene “Gene” Chubb in his Santee home on Thursday, February 3rd. Gene has been a part of our East County community from the moment he was born in La Mesa. In 1948, Gene graduated from Grossmont High School and his family founded La Mesa Block Company. Gene then moved on to San Diego State University where he met Marvin Finch, owner of R.C.P. Company and who would eventually become his business partner. Gene took a break from the

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 11FEB22

Hello Santee!I'm back from a week in Arizona with some of the best in my business after attending my favorite annual conference hosted by the Western Association of Chamber Executives. I am so grateful for these experiences that push me personally and professionally to develop, educate and elevate myself. I'm especially grateful for my amazing Board of Directors who continue to keep these experiences worked into our budgets, knowing the value of these investments.  I am proud to announce that during this

LOCAL CHAMBER PROFESSIONAL RECEIVES HONOR AT ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

New Members of Emerging Leaders Council Announced

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 03FEB22

Hello Santee!  Last Friday we hosted our annual retreat for the volunteers who make my board of directors for the Santee Chamber. These 16 individuals help carry out the mission of the chamber through strategic business planning efforts and serve as advocates for our entire business community. It is my pleasure to introduce and thank (in advance) these representatives, and wish them well as they serve their terms this year and beyond: Melissa Dombo - Raceway Electric & Solar, Daniel Buksa - Mission

Start the New Year Off by Nominating an Outstanding Teacher for SDCCU Classroom Heroes®!

For Immediate Release February 1, 2022   Nathan Schmidt EVP, Chief Experience Officer & Digital Channels  San Diego County Credit Union PO Box 261209, San Diego, CA 92196-1209 P: (858) 597-2504 nschmidt@sdccu.com     Start the New Year Off by Nominating an Outstanding Teacher for SDCCU Classroom Heroes®!   Winners will be recognized and receive a $250 SDCCU Visa® gift card   SAN DIEGO, Calif., (February 1, 2022) -- San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), San Diego’s largest locally-owned

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 27JAN22

Hello Santee!Last week we kicked off our year with the first evening networking mixer of 2022. I knew if we wanted to have a good time, feel welcome and make new connections, the best place to be was at the newly remodeled office of Mission Realty Group. Luckily for us, Daniel Buksa (owner of MRG) is on our Board of Directors and was the first to offer his space when we said we needed to be in person again.  Daniel is very well-known in our community (so it seems odd to even attempt to introduce him), but

Superintendent Theresa Kemper Announces Retirement

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 20JAN22

Hello Santee!Although the pandemic has taken away many things, it has also given. Wednesday, it gave us the opportunity to celebrate a one-year anniversary of Beauty Bar by Thrive after they decided last year to not host a traditional grand opening ceremony. Not only is this business owned by some of the nicest people in town, but they are also owners of Salon Thrive and Curtis has joined our Board of Directors this year, further increasing his visibility in our community.  But if you know Curtis,

Santee School District Names Communications and Community Engagement Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 14, 2022        MEDIA CONTACT: Cori Harris Director of Communications and Community Engagement 619-227-6978 | cori.harris@santeesd.net                                                                                         Santee School District Names Communications and Community Engagement Director   SANTEE, Calif. – Following a competitive recruitment, the Santee Board of Education has announced Cori Harris as the District’s first-ever Director of Communications

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 13JAN22

Hello Santee! Last week we hosted a grand opening for one of our newest members, F45 Training. They recently took over the space formerly known as CKO Kickboxing and have given life back to the street-facing corner on Mast near Magnolia after the pandemic left a small shadow on the building. The sun shone through when owner, Wendi Sekach, brought her amazing energy to town. Her humble approach to an already successful program was immediately credited to her supportive husband and incredible staff. It was

Ribbon-cutting planned for Valhalla High School modernization project, expanding spaces for instrume

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2022 Media Contacts: Collin McGlashen, Director, Public Affairs & Legislative Relations, cmcglashen@guhsd.net, 619.644.8082 (desk) or 619.248.7193 (cell)      Ursula Kroemer Leimbach, Facilities Management, uleimbach@guhsd.net, 760.705.6919 (cell) Follow us on Twitter and YouTube!     Ribbon-cutting planned for Valhalla High School modernization project, expanding spaces for instrumental music, dance, and athletic programs   Extensive modernizations provided

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 06JAN22

Hello Santee! I am pleased to announce that with a new year comes a new face at the helm of our leadership team. I'd like to formally welcome and congratulate Melissa Dombo of Raceway Electric for taking on the Chair position on our Board of Directors. Melissa has been a chamber member for several years and wasted no time getting involved! She is quick to pitch in with hard work and honesty and her expertise in many areas has encouraged me to challenge my own work. Looking forward to a great year ahead,

Santee Lakes Presents Our Annual Trout Re-Opener Weekend Event

Register to Donate Blood on January 4 at Eight SDCCU Locations

SAN DIEGO, Calif., (December 29, 2021)-- San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of Southern California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at eight locations; six in San Diego County, one in Riverside County and one in Orange County. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there is presently an extremely low inventory of blood. Hospital shelves are almost empty and this short supply is affecting thousands of patients. The community is

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 17DEC21

Hello Santee! Yesterday we welcomed Advance Auto Parts to Santee, located on the corner of Mission Gorge Road and Tamberly Way. Their Santee location is the first of fourteen local stores coming to the San Diego region and we were so proud to participate and help host their first local ribbon cutting. Their store has been remodeled inside and arranged so you can easily find common products and they have quite the inventory of additional parts behind the curtain, housing hundreds of products.  My favorite

CDPH Requires Masking for All Public Indoor Settings to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 In Response to Increasing Case Rates and Hospitalizations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PH21-352 CONTACT: CDPHpress@cdph.ca.gov   CDPH Requires Masking for All Public Indoor Settings to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 In Response to Increasing Case Rates and Hospitalizations   With case rates increasing 47% since Thanksgiving, the California Department of Public Health will require universal masking to increase protection to individuals, families, and communities during the holidays   SACRAMENTO - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) continues to

State Issues Mask Mandate for Indoor Public Places

Read the County News Center article regarding the mandate here: https://www.countynewscenter.com/state-issues-mask-mandate-for-indoor-public-places/?fbclid=IwAR2UQFIFtnrs7lG7MQpmFEmZaBT1TH6X3MjCjDoajuf76wOJk2JU8UKBxIk

The 2021 Regional Plan Approved

Let’s Get There Together: Moving Forward with the 2021 Regional Plan We are proud to announce that today the SANDAG Board of Directors adopted the 2021 Regional Plan and certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This decision to invest in a modernized transportation system over the next 30 years will serve the entire San Diego region for generations to come.   The vision for the 2021 Regional Plan was developed using a data-driven approach and incorporating public input from community

Santee Chamber Weekly Update 09DEC21

Hello Santee! Last week we hosted our annual Taste of Santee which has been a longstanding tradition of the Chamber's each December. Taking last year off due to the pandemic, I felt so much gratitude for being able to host again, and especially for a new venue, thanks to Pathways Community Church. With their staff and my Board volunteers (like two pictured with me: Susie Parks and Darlene Fenn), we hosted a beautiful evening showcasing local eats and drinks, a student performance from Staump Music School,

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces $2 Million in Grants Available to Community-Based Organizations to Counter Social Isolation Experienced by Students

SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that California community-based organizations will be able to apply for grants to address the social isolation experienced by students during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of its ongoing efforts to address the pandemic’s continued impact on students, the California Department of Education (CDE) will award grants of up to $250,000* each to community-based organizations that can demonstrate their ability to partner with

Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve Named 2021 ARVC Large Park of the Year and Plan-It Green Park of th

 2021 ARVC Large Park of the Year & Plan it Green Large/Mega Park of the Year   December 06, 2021 Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve Named 2021 ARVC Large Park of the Year and Plan-It Green Park of the Year Contact: Director of Park & Recreation, Laura Koval Santee, CA. – Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve has been named Plan-it Green and Large Park of the Year by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC). This prominent recognition was awarded during the recent 2021 Outdoor