Editing Santee, California

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'''Santee''' is a city in [[San Diego County, California]], United States. The population was 60,037 at the 2020 census. It is a part of the [[East County, San Diego|East County]] region. The city is bisected by the [[San Diego River]], a linear greenbelt that includes parks, trails and more than {{convert|1,100|acre|ha}} of natural habitat.

==History==
The region was the homeland of the [[Kumeyaay people]]. These original residents established the village of ''Sinyeweche'' on the banks of the San Diego River in the present-day Santee area.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://sdrc.ca.gov/docs/Minan_8.pdf |title= The San Diego River: A Natural, Historic, and Recreational Resource |work= Sdrc.ca.gov |access-date= February 18, 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101111170943/http://sdrc.ca.gov/docs/Minan_8.pdf |archive-date= November 11, 2010 |url-status= live }}</ref>

In 1877, [[George A. Cowles]], a pioneer rancher and businessperson, purchased {{Convert|4,000|acre}} to develop his vineyards. The area became known as Cowlestown and was linked to the Cuyamaca Railroad.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |date=April 13, 2024 |title=Santee: A Look At the Past |url=https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/how-do-i/santee-s-history |url-status= |archive-url= |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=City of Santee}}</ref>

The town was later renamed to Santee in 1893 after [[Milton Santee]], the second husband of Jennie Blodgett, whose first husband was [[George A. Cowles]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=22 |title= The City of Santee: Santee's History |website= Ci.santee.ca.us |date= March 3, 2014 |access-date= February 18, 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081027104719/http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=22 |archive-date= October 27, 2008 |url-status= dead }}</ref>

In 1980, residents voted in favor of incorporation after voting against it just three years earlier, giving rise to the city of Santee.<ref name=":1" />

==Geography==
Santee shares the northern part of a valley with the city of El Cajon. The city is bisected by the San Diego River, which flows east to west for approximately {{convert|4.2|mi|km}} within the city limits. Hills form a natural barrier on its northern and western sides.

At an altitude of {{convert|1,198|ft}}, Rattlesnake Mountain is the highest point in Santee. Rattlesnake Mountain is home to the Sky Ranch community, and is topped with a large illuminated star during the holiday season.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}

===Climate===
According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Santee has a [[semi-arid climate]], abbreviated ''BSk'' on climate maps.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=637440&cityname=Santee%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&units= |title=Santee, California Köppen Climate Classification |website=Weatherbase |access-date=February 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927173621/http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=637440&cityname=Santee%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&units= |archive-date=September 27, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1970 = 21107
| 1980 = 47080
| 1990 = 52902
| 2000 = 52975
| 2010 = 53413
| 2020 = 60037
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=May 16, 2023}}</ref>
}}

=== 2020 ===
As of the 2020 census,<ref name="DPL2020">{{Cite web |date=April 1, 2020 |title=P1 Race, Santee city, California |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Santee+city,+California&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P1 |access-date=May 16, 2023 |website=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> Santee had a population of 60,037. The population density was {{convert|3630.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup<ref name="DPL2020" /> of Santee was 41,274 (68.7%) White, 1,391 (2.3%) African American, 452 (0.8%) Native American, 3,569 (5.9%) Asian (1.7% Filipino, 1.1% Chinese, 0.5% Vietnamese, 0.3% Japanese, 0.1% Korean, 0.3% Indian, 0.6% Other), 327 (0.5%)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020 |title=DP05 Census Bureau Table |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Santee+city,+California&tid=ACSDP5Y2020.DP05 |website=US Census Bureau}}</ref> Pacific Islander, 4,415 (7.4%) from other races, and 8,609 (14.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12,522 persons (19.7%).

The census reported that there were 20,509 households,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=S1101: Census Bureau Table Households and Families |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=santee+city+household&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101}}</ref> of which 6,241 (30.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 10,273 (50.1%) were opposite-sex married couples<ref>{{cite web |title=B09019: Household type (including living alone) by relationship - Census Bureau Table |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=santee+city+household&tid=ACSDT5Y2020.B09019 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> living together, 2,495 (12.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,451 (7.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,131 (5.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 147 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 3,948.4 (20.3%) households<ref name=":0" /> were one person and 2,120.05 (10.9%) had a someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.85. There were 14,136 families (72.7% of households). The average family size was 3.3.

The age distribution<ref>{{Cite web |title=S0101 Age and Sex Census Bureau Table |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=santee+city+age&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S0101}}</ref> was 12,933 (22.5%) under the age of 18, 4,366 people (7.6%) aged 18 to 24, 23,059 (40.2%) aged 15 to 44, and 8,779 (15.3%) aged 65 and older. The median age was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males.

There were 21,848 housing units<ref>{{Cite web |title=H1 Occupancy Status Decennial Census |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=santee+city+housing+units}}</ref> and 15,599.5 (71.4%) were owner occupied while 5,569<ref>{{Cite web |title=DP04 Selected Housing Characteristics, ACS |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=santee+city+rent&tid=ACSDP5Y2020.DP04}}</ref> (28.6%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 1.3%.

===2010===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] Santee had a population of 53,413. The population density was {{convert|3,231.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of Santee was 44,083 (82.5%) White, 1,262 (2.0%) African American, 409 (2.1%) Native American, 2,044 (3.8%) Asian (1.8% Filipino, 0.4% Chinese, 0.5% Vietnamese, 0.3% Japanese, 0.2% Korean, 0.2% Indian, 0.5% Other), 253 (0.5%) Pacific Islander, 2,677 (5.0%) from other races, and 2,890 (5.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8,699 persons (16.3%).<ref>{{cite web|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Santee city|url=https://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0670224|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122120312/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0670224|archive-date=January 22, 2016|access-date=July 12, 2014|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau}}</ref>

The census reported that 52,447 people (98.2% of the population) lived in households, 77 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 889 (1.7%) were institutionalized.

There were 19,306 households, of which 7,156 (37.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 10,304 (53.4%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 2,614 (13.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,157 (6.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,135 (5.9%) [[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 119 (0.6%) [[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 3,986 households (20.6%) were one person and 1,534 (7.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.72. There were 14,075 families (72.9% of households); the average family size was 3.13.

The age distribution was 12,710 people (23.8%) under the age of 18, 5,068 people (9.5%) aged 18 to 24, 14,790 people (27.7%) aged 25 to 44, 15,105 people (28.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 5,740 people (10.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 37.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

There were 20,048 housing units at an average density of 1,212.9 per square mile, of the occupied units 13,576 (70.3%) were owner-occupied and 5,730 (29.7%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.0%. 36,198 people (67.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 16,249 people (30.4%) lived in rental housing units.

===2000===
As of the census<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website  }}</ref> of 2000, there were 52,975 people in 18,470 households, including 14,018 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|3,298.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 18,833 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,172.7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 86.70% White, 1.48% African American, 0.81% Native American, 2.55% Asian, 0.41% Pacific Islander, 4.03% from other races, and 4.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.36% of the population.

Of the 18,470 households 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 18.2% of households were one person and 6.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.19.

The age distribution was 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

Estimated median household income in 2008: $71,806 (up from $53,624 in 2000)

==Economy==
Located on {{convert|15|acre|ha}} in Santee is the Las Colinas Detention Facility,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sdsheriff.net/DetentionFacilities/LCDF.html |title=San Diego County Sheriff's Department |website=Sdsheriff.net |access-date=February 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100420112608/http://www.sdsheriff.net/DetentionFacilities/LCDF.html |archive-date=April 20, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> which serves as the primary point of intake for women prisoners in San Diego County. It began as a juvenile facility in 1967 and was converted to an adult women's institution in 1979.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sdsheriff.net/detentionfacilities/lcdf.html |title=San Diego County Sheriff's Department |website=Sdsheriff.net |access-date=February 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128100803/http://sdsheriff.net/detentionfacilities/lcdf.html |archive-date=November 28, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Arts and culture==
Each summer the city hosts the Santee Summer Concerts series from mid-June to mid-August. The concerts are free to attend and are held on Thursday nights at Town Center Community Park East. The Santee Twilight Brews and Bites Festival (previously the Santee Bluegrass Festival), is held each fall to raise funds for community programs in the city.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Special Events |url=https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/special-events-667 |access-date=April 13, 2024 |website=City of Santee}}</ref>

==Parks and recreation==
[[File:Walker Preserve Trail, Santee, CA 01.jpg|thumb|Santee opened the Walker Preserve Trail in April 2015.]]
[[File:Santee Salutes 2015 063.JPG|thumb|Aerial view of Santee Salutes festival in 2015]]

=== Parks ===
There are [https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/parks-civic-center-rooms/city-parks-674 nine parks] in the City of Santee:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Santee Parks, Fields, and Trails |url=https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/parks-civic-center-rooms/city-parks-674 |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=City of Santee}}</ref>

* Big Rock Park
* Deputy Ken Collier Park
* Mast Park
* Shadow Hill Park
* Sky Ranch Park
* Town Center Community Park 
* West Hills Park
* Woodglen Vista Park
* Weston Park

Town Center Community Park hosts many of Santee's community events including the Santee Summer Concert series and the Santee Brews and Bites Festival. The park is located along the San Diego River and is split by Wooglen Vista Creek. The east side of the park features two synthetic turf fields, two grass fields, a concession stand, a performance stage, and a {{convert|1/2|mi|km|adj=on}} paved trail that surrounds the fields. The west side of the park holds five youth softball fields and a batting cage. The park also includes the Cameron Family [[YMCA]], the City of Santee Aquatics Center, and Sportsplex USA Santee.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Town Center Community Park East & West |url=https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/government/departments/community-services/city-parks/town-center-community-park |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=City of Santee}}</ref> The Sportsplex hosts over 350,000 people per year for sports leagues and tournaments across their three baseball/softball fields and two indoor soccer fields.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SPORTSPLEX USA SANTEE |url=https://www.sportsplexusa.com/santee |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=Sportsplex USA}}</ref>

In December 2018, Mast Park underwent a roughly $12M renovation<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2019 |title=Mast Park keeps natural roots with modern makeover |url=https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/mast-park-keeps-natural-roots-with-modern-makeover |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=ABC 10 San Diego}}</ref> that brought extensive upgrades to many of the park's amenities as well as enhancements to its public safety. The park reopened for public use on February 1, 2020, after nearly 14 months of construction. The {{convert|80|acre|ha|abbr=off|adj=on}} park features 2 miles of lighted trails, a concession stand, a 9-hole disc golf course, a nature discovery area, play equipment, a lighted basketball court, and a dog park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 31, 2020 |title=Santee's Mast Park Reopens After Year-Long, $10M Renovation |url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/santees-mast-park-to-reopen-after-year-long-10m-renovation/2254039/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=NBC 7 San Diego}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mast Park |url=https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/government/departments/community-services/city-parks/mast-park |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=City of Santee}}</ref>

=== Trails ===
Walker Preserve Trail is a {{convert|1.3|mi|km|adj=on}} trail that runs east along the San Diego River. The trail opened in April 2015 and runs to the Lakeside Baseball Park where it continues beyond Santee's city limits into [[Lakeside, California|Lakeside]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 8, 2015 |title=Walker Preserve |url=https://hikingsdcounty.com/walker-preserve-trail/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=Hiking San Diego County}}</ref> The trail features a decomposed granite path lined by wooden fence posts and allows fishing access to the San Diego River.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Walker Preserve |url=https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/government/departments/community-services/city-parks/walker-preserve |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=City of Santee}}</ref> It is one of several trails throughout San Diego County that is part of the [[San Diego River Park Foundation|San Diego River Park Foundation's]] vision to create a greenbelt from the mountains to the ocean along the {{convert|52|mi|km|adj=on}} long San Diego River.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Santee's River Park |url=https://www.sandiegoriver.org/city_of_santee.html |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=San Diego River Park Foundation}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego River Park Conceptual Plan |url=https://www.sandiegoriver.org/conceptual_plan.html |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=San Diego River Park Foundation}}</ref>

Mast Park West Trail is a {{convert|1/2|mi|km|adj=on}} trail located between Carlton Oaks Boulevard and the Carlton Oaks Golf Course. The trail connects to Mast Park underneath Carlton Oaks Boulevard.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 11, 2011 |title=Mast Park West Trail Dedication |url=https://patch.com/california/santee/mast-park-west-trail-dedication |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=Santee Patch}}</ref> The trail officially ends at the golf course but connecting it through the golf course to West Hills Parkway and [[Mission Trails Regional Park]] is one of the San Diego River Park Foundation's priority projects. [[San Diego Association of Governments|SANDAG]] is leading the project and has completed the required environmental work but has made no further progress.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Priority Projects |url=https://www.sandiegoriver.org/river_trail.html |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=San Diego River Park Foundation}}</ref>

=== Recreation ===
[https://www.santeelakes.com/ Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve] is a {{convert|190|acre|ha|adj=on}} park for fishing, camping, [[Birdwatching|bird watching]], and picnicking. The park features seven recycled water lakes stocked with sports fish year-round and 300 full-hook-up campsites. The park is owned and operated by [https://www.padredam.org/ Padre Dam Municipal Water District].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.santeelakes.com/about-us/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve}}</ref>

[https://www.carltonoaksgolf.com/ Carlton Oaks Golf Course and Lodge] features an 18-hole championship course designed by golf course design legend [[Pete Dye]] as well as a 51-room resort.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Golf |url=https://www.carltonoaksgolf.com/golf/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=Carlton Oaks Golf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lodge |url=https://www.carltonoaksgolf.com/lodge/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=Carlton Oaks Golf}}</ref> The course hosted the NCAA Western Region Finals and [[NCAA Championship]] in 1974.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=History |url=https://www.carltonoaksgolf.com/golf/history/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=Carlton Oaks Golf}}</ref>

Santee has a [[World Athletics]] certified 1-km [[Racewalking|Race Walking]] course on Riverview Parkway and Town Center Parkway.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 USATF MARATHON RACE WALK MIXED RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS |url=https://www.usatf.org/events/2024/2024-usatf-marathon-race-walk-mixed-relay-champion |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=USATF}}</ref> This course has hosted the [[United States Olympic trials (track and field)|US Olympic Trials]] for the [[50 kilometres race walk|50k racewalk]] in 2012, 2016, and 2020, in addition to several USATF Race Walk Championships.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 WORLD ATHLETICS WORLD RACE WALKING TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS ATHLETE SELECTION PROCEDURES |url=https://www.usatf.org/events/2020/2020-usatf-women-s-and-masters-50km-race-walk-cham/2020-world-athletics-world-race-walking-team-champ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=USATF}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 23, 2020 |title=San Diego Locals Finish Top 3 in Race Walking Olympic Trials |url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/santee-prepares-for-race-walking-olympic-trials/2249101/ |access-date=April 14, 2024 |website=NBC 7 San Diego}}</ref>

==Government==
As of 2024, the Santee City Council was composed of Mayor John Minto, Vice Mayor Dustin Trotter, and council members Ronn Hall, Laura Koval, and Rob McNelis.<ref>{{cite web |title=City Council |url=https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/government/city-council-copy-654 |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=November 17, 2022 |website=City of Santee |publisher=The City of Santee}}</ref>

=== State and federal representation ===
In the [[California State Legislature]], Santee is in {{Representative|casd|40|fmt=sdistrict}}, and in {{Representative|caad|75|fmt=adistrict}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Final Maps |url=https://www.wedrawthelinesca.org/final_maps |url-status= |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=May 16, 2023 |website=We Draw the Lines CA |publisher=2020 California Citizens Redistricting Commission}}</ref>

In the [[United States House of Representatives]], Santee is in {{Representative|cacd|48|fmt=district}}.<ref>{{Cite GovTrack|CA|48}}</ref>

==Education==
[[File:SD Christian College 023.JPG|thumb|San Diego Christian College relocated to Santee in 2013.]] San Diego Christian College moved to Santee from El Cajon in early 2013. The college, which offers 15 degree programs, is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college has approximately 475 students and 28 faculty members, but hopes to expand to as many as 1,200 students.<ref>{{cite web|date=February 26, 2013|title=Photos: S.D. Christian College Holds Ribbon Cutting at|url=http://santee.patch.com/groups/schools/p/photos-san-diego-christian-college-holds-ribbon-cuttid5e606d41f|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520020516/http://santee.patch.com/groups/schools/p/photos-san-diego-christian-college-holds-ribbon-cuttid5e606d41f|archive-date=May 20, 2014|access-date=February 18, 2016|website=Santee.patch.com}}</ref>
[[File:Santana High School Apr 2009.JPG|thumb|[[Santana High School]]]]
Santee is served by two school districts: [[Santee School District]] and [[Grossmont Union High School District]]. The two high schools in Santee, [[West Hills High School]] and [[Santana High School]], are both part of the Grossmont Union High School District. Elementary and middle schools are part of the [[Santee School District]]. Other than Sycamore Canyon (only K-6), each school campus serves kindergarten through eighth grade (K-8). The schools are divided into elementary (K-6) and junior high (7–8), with each using different parts of the campus and having different ending times. This is different from the traditional practice of smaller elementary schools that feed students into consolidated middle schools.

=== Elementary and middle school campuses ===
* Cajon Park School
* Carlton Hills School
* Carlton Oaks School
* Chet F. Harrit School
* Hill Creek School
* Pepper Drive School
* Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue School
* Rio Seco School
* Sycamore Canyon School

=== High schools ===
There are two high schools in Santee. Both are part of the Grossmont Union High School District.
* [[Santana High School]]
* [[West Hills High School]]

On March 5, 2001, 15-year-old Charles Andrew Williams [[Santana High School shooting|opened fire in a boys' bathroom and a grass quad area]] at Santana High School. Two students died and thirteen students were wounded. He pleaded guilty to the shooting and was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison.<ref>{{cite web|title=2 Dead, 13 Hurt in Calif. School Shooting|url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=92482&page=1&singlePage=true|publisher=ABC News|date=March 5, 2001|access-date=May 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714204947/https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=92482&page=1&singlePage=true|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Infrastructure==
===Transportation===
[[California State Route 52|State Route 52]] was extended eastward through the city from its former terminus at [[California State Route 125|State Route 125]] to [[California State Route 67|State Route 67]] on the city's east side. The city is bisected by four main thoroughfares: Mast Boulevard and Mission Gorge Road traverse east and west, while Magnolia Avenue and Cuyamaca Street cross north and south. Santee also is the northeastern terminus of the [[San Diego Metropolitan Transit System]] (MTS) [[Copper Line (San Diego Trolley)|Copper Line trolley route]], which connects Santee to El Cajon, where it connects to the [[Green Line (San Diego Trolley)|Green Line]] and [[Orange Line (San Diego Trolley)|Orange Line]] which connect East County to Old Town and downtown San Diego. MTS also provides bus service. [[Gillespie Field]], the oldest and largest of eight commercial aviation airports operated by San Diego County, is located on Santee's southern border with the city of El Cajon. The airport serves as a hub for local businesses.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/dpw/airports/gillespie.html |title=Gillespie Field |website=Co.san-diego.ca.us |access-date=February 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101105054340/http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/dpw/airports/gillespie.html |archive-date=November 5, 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Joe Davenport]], MLB pitcher, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies<ref>{{cite news |last1=O'Neill |first1=Shaun |date=March 7, 2001 |title=Gomez feels good after first spring game |page=C-4 |work=[[North County Times]] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/121531097/gomez-feels-good-after-first-spring-game/ |access-date=March 24, 2023}}</ref>
* [[Sharon Ryer Davis]], wife of former California Gov. [[Gray Davis]], was raised in the city and crowned Miss Santee in 1968.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://firstladies.library.ca.gov/34-Davis.html |title=First Ladies of California |website=Firstladies.library.ca.gov |access-date=February 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101217230356/http://firstladies.library.ca.gov/34-Davis.html |archive-date=December 17, 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
*[[Brian Jones (politician)|Brian Jones]], politician serving in the [[California State Senate]]
* [[Mega64]], Internet sketch comedy group consisting of [[Rocco Botte]], [[Derrick Acosta]], and [[Shawn Chatfield]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKSHNbz8SN8 |title=Mega64 Podcast 314 - Santee |publisher=YouTube |date=July 25, 2014 |access-date=February 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160131095224/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKSHNbz8SN8 |archive-date=January 31, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Hayden Penn]], MLB pitcher, [[Baltimore Orioles]], [[Florida Marlins]], Pittsburgh Pirates
* [[Dat Phan]], stand-up comedian, ''[[Last Comic Standing]]'' winner (season 1)
* [[Randy Voepel]], politician
* [[William Wall (filmmaker)|William Wall]], filmmaker<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ross |first=David |date=November 23, 2018 |title=Emmy-award winning filmmaker William Wall is a one-man band with scars to prove it - Escondido Times-Advocate |url=https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/emmy-award-winning-filmmaker-william-wall-is-a-one-man-band-with-scars-to-prove-it/ |access-date=August 5, 2023 |website=[[Escondido Times-Advocate]]}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|California}}

==References==
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==External links==
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*{{Official website|https://www.cityofsanteeca.gov/}}

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