Santee, CA|News|
Santee Election Guide 2024: What's On The Ballot
Tuesday is the last day to vote in the 2024 General Election.
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 Election Guide 2024: What's On The Ballot
Tuesday is the last day to vote in the 2024 General Election.
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Encinitas Election Guide 2024: What's On The Ballot
Tuesday is the last day to vote in the 2024 General Election.
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Carlsbad Election Guide 2024: What's On The Ballot
Tuesday is the last day to vote in the 2024 General Election.
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San Diego|News|
'Friendly Ghost' Of The Safari Park To Celebrate Birthday On Halloween
The albino wallaby named Everest, who is also known as the park's "friendly ghost," is turning 5 years old on Halloween.
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Escondido, CA|News|
The Super Dentists To Host Candy Buy-Back Program In Escondido
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The Super Dentists To Host Candy Buy-Back Program In Carmel Valley
Children will receive $1 for each pound of candy they bring in through Nov. 8.
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The Super Dentists To Host Candy Buy-Back Program In Oceanside
Children will receive $1 for each pound of candy they bring in through Nov. 8.
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Children will receive $1 for each pound of candy they bring in through Nov. 8.
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