News of 2012: Top 30 Most-Viewed Reports on Santee Patch

It was a busy year for news in Santee.

It was an election year, but crime, court and business stories were among the most popular subjects for you, the readers.

The following list is based on page views, reflecting the top 30 news items that drew the most attention on Santee Patch in 2012.

Man Jumps to His Death Off Santee Bridge

Can I Really Refinance My Home Loan That's Upside Down?

Dan Witczak Named as Suspect in Shootout With 2 Lawmen in Lakeside

Santee Pics & Clips

Update: Rollover Crash on SR-52 Leaves Two Santee Teens Dead

Ground Breaks for Santee In-N-Out

"Buffalo Wild Wings is coming to Santee!"

Santee Mom on Minimum 9-Month Sentence for Baby-Shaking: ‘Ridiculous’

Santee Swap Meet Offers Bargains For All

Justice for Emma: Day-Care Provider Faces Sentence in Baby Shaking Case

Who is Santee's Cutest Couple? The Paynes!

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Coming to Santee

Prop 31: The Hidden Deception Behind Budget Reform

Construction Near Ross- It's Buffalo Wild Wings Coming to Santee

Phil's BBQ Coming to Santee

21-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Car at Grossmont College Parking Lot

Photos: Santee In-N-Out Burger Grand Opening November 28

Phil's BBQ in Santee Announces Grand Opening at the End of October

Deputies Broke Up 20-Man Brawl at Carlton Oaks Bar and Grill

Photos: West Hills High Dedicates New Pool Facility

Beverages and More Coming to Santee; City Council to Vote

Starlight Circle: Lighting Up Christmas

View Finder: New Buffalo Wild Wings Site

West Hills High Student Found Dead in San Carlos Home

Santee Native Found Dead at SDSU Frat House

Santee Man Suspected of Murder No Longer in Hospital

Which reports resonated most with you? Which reports are you surprised to see on this list? And which are you surprised did not make the list?