Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In Oceanside
"Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk," police Sgt. Clint Bussey said.
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|
Amazon Fresh Opens First Store In San Diego County
"This opening invites customers in Greater San Diego to experience grocery shopping with Amazon Fresh, both in-store and online."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
11-Year-Old Boy Missing From Oceanside Found: Police
The boy was found safe Wednesday and reunited with his family, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
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San Diego|News|
Earthquake Near Borrego Springs Shakes Riverside, San Diego Counties
The quake was reported early Thursday morning. Did you feel it?
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San Diego|News|
Serial Flasher Accused Of Exposing Himself To Schoolgirls: Police
A man is accused of exposing himself to girls walking home from school over the past decade in the Carmel Valley area, authorities said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Power Shutoffs Begin As Santa Ana Winds Elevate Fire Danger In County
Customers who were notified should be prepared to be without power through Friday, according to SDG&E.
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Santee, CA|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In East County
The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Voters Lean Toward Keeping Forced Prison Labor In Early Prop 6 Results
Proposition 6 would amend the state Constitution to ban involuntary servitude, which is currently permitted as punishment for crime.
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Across California, CA|News|
Voters Oppose Local Bond Measure In Early Prop 5 Results
Proposition 5 would lower the voter approval threshold for local bond measures that fund affordable housing and infrastructure projects.
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Across California, CA|News|
$10 Billion Climate Bond Approved By Voters: Prop 4 Results
Proposition 4 would issue $10 billion in bonds for various climate and environmental projects.
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San Diego|News|
Real-Time Election Results 2024: San Diego Measure E
The measure would raise the city's sales tax rate by one cent to support general municipal services.
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Santee, CA|News|
Real-Time Election Results 2024: Santee Measure S
The measure would raise the sales tax in the city by half a percent to increase fire safety resources and shorten response times.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Real-Time Election Results 2024: Oceanside Measure X
If approved by voters, the existing half-cent sales tax would be extended until April 2036.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Real-Time Election Results 2024: Encinitas Measure K
The one-cent sales tax increase would generate additional revenue to address the city's infrastructure repairs and services.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Real-Time Election Results 2024: Carlsbad Measure B
The measure would raise the limit to $3.09 million and adjust the limit annually.
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San Diego|News|
Real-Time Election Results 2024: San Diego County
The polls have closed. Patch has real-time election results in San Diego County.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
11-Year-Old Boy Missing In Oceanside
Carter Jackson, 11, was last seen in the 2000 block of California Street in Oceanside, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
New Jellyfish Exhibit Opening In Spring 2025 At SeaWorld San Diego
"Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience" was originally scheduled to open this year.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Car Drives Off Cliff, Lands On Carlsbad Beach After Called-Off Pursuit
The driver suffered "significant injuries" and was taken to the hospital, police said.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego County Election Guide 2024: What's On The Ballot
Tuesday is the last day to vote in the 2024 General Election.
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