Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Driver Killed In Solo Vehicle Crash In Oceanside
The driver and sole occupant of the SUV died at the scene of the accident.
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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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Carlsbad Brewery Wins Big At Great American Beer Festival
The nation's largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals. Here's who took one home.
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Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Imperial Beach Brewery Wins Gold At Great American Beer Festival
The nation's largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals. Here's who took one home.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
North County Breweries Win Gold At Great American Beer Festival
The nation's largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals. Here's who took one home.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside Brewery Wins Gold At Great American Beer Festival
The nation's largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals. Here's who took one home.
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San Diego|News|
5 San Diego Area Breweries Win Gold At Great American Beer Festival
The nation's largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals. Here's who took one home.
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San Diego|News|
Ballot Boxes Open In San Diego County: Find Yours
Find out where you can cast your votes for the Nov. 5 election.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Ballot Boxes Open In Oceanside: Find Yours
Here's a list of ballot boxes in Oceanside, where you can cast your votes for the Nov. 5 election.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Ballot Boxes Open In Santee: Find Yours
Here's a list of ballot boxes in Santee, where you can cast your votes for the Nov. 5 election.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Ballot Boxes Open In Encinitas: Find Yours
Here's a list of ballot boxes in Encinitas, where you can cast your votes for the Nov. 5 election.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Ballot Boxes Open In Carlsbad: Find Yours
Here's a list of ballot boxes in Carlsbad, where you can cast your votes for the Nov. 5 election.
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San Diego|News|
Child Fatally Shot; Strikes; Students Called Slur: 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
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
RivCo Murder Suspect Arrested In San Diego County
Angel Guzman-Banuelos, 19, of San Jacinto was booked on suspicion of murder into Robert Presley Detention Center.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Riverside County Murder Suspect Arrested In San Diego County
Angel Guzman-Banuelos, 19, of San Jacinto was booked on suspicion of murder into Robert Presley Detention Center.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Facebook Date Kidnapping; Fatal Apartment Fire: NorCal In Brief
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
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
$243K Powerball Ticket Sold In Lake Elsinore
The ticket was sold at a Chevron gas station.
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Across California, CA|News|
California's Most Haunted: Some Of The Spookiest Places In The State
With Halloween around the corner, we're taking a closer look at some of the most haunted destinations in California.
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Across California, CA|News|
Patch Parents: The Best Family-Friendly Halloween Events In California
Celebrate Halloween at one of these fun and not-so-scary events happening across the state.
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San Diego|News|
These Are The Best Colleges And Universities In CA: Ranking
WalletHub released its 2025 college and university rankings, comparing more than 800 higher-education institutions in the country.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Doritos Restaurant + Glowing Dolphins + Panda Cam: Saturday Smiles
Local wins Jimmie Johnson fan design contest; restaurant celebrates 25 years; zoo animals enjoy pumpkin treats; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
