A Santee Week in Review

• According to the recently released edition of the "Santee Echo," the of the "Sunny Side Gateway" SR-52 freeway expansion is set for March 19. More details are not yet available, but we'll let you know when they are.

• Barry Sappington, Pastor of Crosspointe Life Church in , is at the helm of now.

The on Tuesday, and changes were already in the works that day.

"We want to build on what Pat and Gary have done, keep the open-mic night going, and expand the music and entertainment lineup with Friday- and Saturday-night gigs," Sappington said.  READ MORE

• Santee Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) member Betty Koeppen was given the County’s Aging and Independence Services (AIS) “Volunteer of the Month” award at Santee City Hall on Thursday morning.

• Not interested in the time, money and effort that goes into planning your own Super Bowl party? Check out hosting football festivities.

• This week's fresh buys at the included an interesting piece of citrus cultivation and the ever delicious heirloom tomatoes were looking great again!

• Santee has seen a glut of business rumors, closings, openings and other changes last month- for January.

• A few new regular pieecs to help you plan your week and find something to do were introduced last week: , ,

• San Diego Christian College, which is currently located in El Cajon, is considering relocating to Santee, but the City isn't sold on the idea.