Santee, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled In San Diego's East County
Police are urging motorists to give the gift of safe driving by committing to driving sober or designating a sober driver.
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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San Diego|News|
Patrols, Power Restoration Underway For Residents Impacted By Shutoffs
About 300 SDG&E field employees are patrolling and inspecting power lines to restore power for roughly 46,500 customers.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Homicide Investigation Underway In Oceanside
Police found the body of a man inside an Oceanside home.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Wildfire 70% Contained Near U.S.-Mexico Border
All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Thousands Remain In The Dark Amid Power Shutoffs In San Diego County
Customers were without power in an effort to mitigate fire risk due to elevated fire weather conditions, according to SDG&E.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Power Shutoffs Close Some San Diego Area Schools
The closures come after critical fire weather conditions prompted power shutoffs in an effort to mitigate fire risk.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Near U.S.-Mexico Border
The blaze was burning "with a critical rate of spread and a potential for a major fire," Cal Fire said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
50K Without Power, More Under Power Shutoff Warning In SD County
Customers were without power in an effort to mitigate fire risk due to elevated fire weather conditions, according to SDG&E.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Some San Diego Area Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Power Shutoffs
The schools were closed due to inclement weather and public safety power shutoffs.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Dogs Kill 5-Year-Old; 10 Injured In Parade Crash: SoCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Deadly Shootings; Chance Of Rain; 4 Fatal Crashes
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
SD Weekend: Camp Christmas; December Nights; Winter Wonder
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 7-8, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
$200M Jackpot; Gingerbread Mansion; Disneyland Deals: Saturday Smiles
Former detective wins $44.3 million jackpot; local student to represent state in U.S. Senate Youth Program; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Stolen Gas; Arsonist Arrest; Drug Bust: San Diego 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
Santee, CA|News|
Stolen Gas; Arson; Fentanyl Pills Bust: 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
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Stolen Gas; Arson; Fentanyl Pills Bust: 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|
Stolen Gas; Arson; Fentanyl Pills Bust: 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|
Stolen Gas; Arson; Fentanyl Pills Bust: 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|
San Diego Student To Represent CA In U.S. Senate Youth Program
Only two California students were chosen for the competitive program.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
These Are The Most Popular, Trendiest Pet Names In San Diego: Report
"The pet names we choose are a look into our latest cultural obsessions and our sources of joy."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
