Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
5 Oceanside Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
As Giving Tuesday approaches, here are five nonprofits in the Oceanside area to consider supporting.
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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Across California, CA|News|
Patch Parents: Black Friday, Cyber Monday Deals For Family Fun
Give the gift of family fun this holiday season. See our list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for family-friendly experiences.
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Across California, CA|News|
Most Livable Metro Areas In CA: Report
Analysts at RentCafe.com looked at 139 U.S. metros using 17 key metrics to determine the most livable metros for renters in 2024.
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San Diego|News|
'Aggressive' Dogs; Mass Shooting: San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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Santee, CA|News|
'Aggressive' Dogs; Mass Shooting: Santee, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
'Aggressive' Dogs; Mass Shooting: Oceanside, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
'Aggressive' Dogs; Mass Shooting: Encinitas, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
'Aggressive' Dogs; Mass Shooting: Carlsbad, SD County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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Santee, CA|News|
6 Santee Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
As Giving Tuesday approaches, here are six nonprofits in the Santee area to consider supporting.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
5 Encinitas Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
As Giving Tuesday approaches, here are five nonprofits in the Encinitas area to consider supporting.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
5 Carlsbad Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
As Giving Tuesday approaches, here are five nonprofits in the Carlsbad area to consider supporting.
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Santee, CA|News|
Top Restaurants; Coachella Lineup; Donor Hall Of Fame: Saturday Smiles
New family fun center, new indoor playground, new specialty doughnut shop; new Chick-Fil-A location; and more nice SoCal news.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Second Rare Deep-Sea 'Doomsday Fish' Found In San Diego County
Although no correlation has been proven, oarfish have a mythical reputation as predictors of natural disasters such as earthquakes.
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San Diego|News|
Flu Season Ramps Up In San Diego County
Last flu season nearly 20,000 people got the flu, 1,500 were hospitalized and 60 San Diegans died including two infants.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Noise Advisory: Increased Aircraft Noise Expected In North County
Camp Pendleton officials posted a noise advisory warning residents about the noise.
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San Diego|News|
Chick-Fil-A Opens 21st Restaurant In San Diego County
The Chula Vista location opened Thursday and will honor 100 local heroes with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.
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San Diego|News|
Camp Christmas Brings Holiday Cheer And 'Nostalgia' To East County
The festive event in Pine Valley features all the lights and sounds of the holiday season in one place.
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San Diego|News|
Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation Order, Warning In East County
A temporary evacuation point was established at Regal Edwards Rancho San Diego.
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Santee, CA|News|
Man Using Walker Fatally Struck In Hit-And-Run Crash In East County
Authorities found vehicle parts at the scene of the crash and identified the dark-colored SUV as a 2018-2024 Chevy Traverse.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego Blood Donor Inducted Into Blood Donation Hall Of Fame
"Ray exemplifies selflessness and generosity as a blood donor," San Diego Blood Bank spokesperson Claudine Van Gonka told Patch.
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