Santee, CA|News|
Dog Killing; Shooting Spree: Santee, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
- San Diego, CA
Kristina Houck is a field editor for Patch Media, covering San Diego County. Prior to joining Patch, Kristina served as a staff reporter for San Diego Union-Tribune Community Press, a group of community newspapers including Del Mar Times, Solana Beach Sun, Carmel Valley News, Rancho Santa Fe Review and Encinitas Advocate.
With a background in journalism and public relations, Kristina has served on the board and chaired the communications committee of San Diego-based literacy nonprofit Words Alive. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science with minors in English and religious studies from San Diego State University.
Contact Kristina at Kristina.Houck@patch.com.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Dog Killing; Shooting Spree: Oceanside, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Dog Killing; Shooting Spree: Encinitas, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Dog Killing; Shooting Spree: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Husband Forced Friend At Gunpoint To Move Body Into Freezer: Reports
Police disclosed last week that they believed Mary Haxby-Jones' husband, Robert Haxby, put his wife's body in the freezer.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Sentenced For Killing Dog In Road Rage Incident In San Diego
"We hope this case serves as a reminder that justice will be pursued for those who cannot speak for themselves."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Mysterious Sand Art + New Taco Bell Item: Saturday Smiles
America's favorite Italian delivery spot; best places to have a baby; eatery to host grand reopening after fire; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Hospitals Rank Among Best Places To Have A Baby: U.S. News
Several San Diego area hospitals ranked among the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2025.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Slated Friday In San Diego's East County
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Santee School District Welcomes New Board Of Education Member
"I am deeply honored to join the Santee School District Board of Education and serve our students, families, teachers and school staff."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Authorities ID Man, Woman Found Dead In Parked Car In San Diego County
The sheriff's homicide unit has taken over the investigation.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
4 Encinitas 'Rising Stars' Honored During Chamber Of Commerce Event
The Rising Star program is a monthly breakfast that honors seniors from high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Carlsbad Police Increase DUI Patrols During Holiday Season
The department's enforcement effort is part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Frontwave Arena To Honor Local Heroes During First Responders Night
"We look forward to celebrating their contributions with an exciting night of San Diego Clippers basketball."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego To Get Nonstop Flight To Washington, D.C.
Prior to the decision, San Diego was the single largest market in the U.S. without nonstop service to DCA.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
2 Of The Country's Best New Restaurants Are In San Diego: Ranking
Yelp considered the volume and ratings of reviews for full-service restaurants that opened after Jan. 1, 2023.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Authorities ID Woman Found Dead In Descanso
The sheriff's homicide unit has taken over the investigation.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
2 Found Dead In Parked Car In San Diego County
"Due to the suspicious nature of the incident, the sheriff's homicide unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Shines Bright During 'Wild Holidays'
Wild Holidays at San Diego Zoo Safari Park features festive food, lights, live entertainment and more.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Deputies Seize Plastic BB Gun Taken To East County School
"The safety of our school children is a priority for the Sheriff's Office," the San Diego County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
