San Diego|News|
Deadly Cocktail Of Drugs Found In Child Booster Seats: San Diego Border Patrol
Agents found seven packages of fentanyl, two packages of cocaine, and two packages of heroin, according to the CBP.
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|
Growing Greek Street Food Chain Expanding In San Diego County
The fast-casual restaurant chain offers gyros and pitas, traditional bowls and plates, salads, sides and desserts.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Inmate Walks Away From Conservation Camp In San Diego County
Agents from the department's Office of Correctional Safety were working with local law enforcement to find and apprehend Joseph Lee Randall.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Orphaned Bear Cubs Rehabilitated In San Diego County Move To Sonoma County
The brothers were about 5 to 6 months old when they were brought to the Ramona Wildlife Center for care and rehabilitation.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Making First San Diego Stop At SeaWorld San Diego
Guests of all ages can celebrate the magic of the season with giveaways and surprises.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Investigation Continues Into Officer-Involved Shooting Following I-5 Police Pursuit
During their investigation, officers recovered a ghost gun, where the suspect was taken into custody, according to the CHP.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
County Health Officials Encourage Flu, COVID Vaccines Ahead Of Holidays
"Just because you were sick with the flu or COVID-19 in the last year doesn't mean you still can't get infected."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Pirate-Themed 'Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern' Setting Sail At Margaritaville Hotel San Diego
The festive pirate-themed holiday pop-up opens Saturday at the downtown San Diego hotel's LandShark Bar & Grill.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Good Samaritan Surfer Saves Teen + Elephant Valley Opening Date + Best Restaurants: Saturday Smiles
Pizza chain opens new location; popular inn undergoes makeover; pygmy hippo celebrates birthday; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Thanksgiving Grocery, Black Friday Retail Hours: What's Open, Closed In CA
This is what's open and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Weekend Guide: Camp Christmas; Doggie Street Festival; Groovin' With Giraffe; Holidays At Legoland
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Nov. 22-23, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Residential Burning Restrictions Lifted In San Diego County
Burn permits are required for all agricultural and residential burning.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Pygmy Hippo Celebrates 52nd Birthday With 'Hungry Hungry Hippos' Party At Ramona Wildlife Center
Hannah Shirley is the world's oldest living pygmy hippopotamus in managed care.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
2025 Holiday Concerts We're Most Excited To See In SoCal
We've rounded up 20 concerts in Southern California that are worth getting on the calendar.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Arrested In Series Of Bronze Plaque Thefts At San Diego County Libraries
The thefts happened at libraries in Alpine, 4S Ranch, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove and Rancho San Diego, according to the sheriff's office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Sex Trafficking Sting; Storage Unit Burglary Series; Store Robbery: 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|
Sex Trafficking Sting; Storage Unit Burglary Series; Store Robbery: Santee, 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
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Sex Trafficking Sting; Storage Unit Burglary Series; Store Robbery: Oceanside, 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
Encinitas, CA|News|
Sex Trafficking Sting; Storage Unit Burglary Series; Store Robbery: Encinitas, 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
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Sex Trafficking Sting; Storage Unit Burglary Series; Store Robbery: Carlsbad, 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