Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Trade Guns For Gift Cards At Gun Safety Event In North County
Authorities will also provide free gun cable locks and security boxes, while supplies last.
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|
Earth To Get A Temporary Second Moon, Scientists Say
A "mini moon" will orbit Earth for two months, according to a new study.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego College Among Top 100 In Country: U.S. News College Rankings
The rankings evaluated 1,500 colleges and universities in the country. See how U.S. News ranked San Diego area schools.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego School Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
Only one school in the county was named a National Blue Ribbon School for 2024.
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Across California, CA|News|
Patch Parents: 5 Family-Friendly Things To Do On The First Day Of Fall
The first day of fall is Sunday, but fun fall activities are already in full swing across the state.
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San Diego|News|
SD Weekend: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks; San Diego Restaurant Week
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Sept. 21-22, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
ArtWalk Carlsbad To Bring Fine Art To North County
The free event will feature artwork from more than 150 artists, plus an interactive KidsWalk, live music, food trucks, and more.
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Santee, CA|News|
Porcupine Gets C-Section + MLB Player Makes History: Saturday Smiles
City honors first Disney studio; displaced cats and dogs get new home; zoo animals evacuated by fire return home; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party To Light Up San Diego
The action-packed show brings fan-favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life.
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Across California, CA|News|
7 CA Cities Among Most Rodent-Infested Cities In U.S.: Terminix
Terminix has revealed the top 50 most rodent-infested cities in the country, and several California cities landed on the list.
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San Diego|News|
Buried Body; Severed Thumb; Hit-And-Runs: 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|
Buried Body; Severed Thumb; Hit-And-Runs: Santee, SD 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|
Body Found; Severed Thumb; Hit-And-Run: Oceanside, SD 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|
Body Found; Severed Thumb; Hit-And-Run: 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|
Body Found; Severed Thumb; Hit-And-Runs: 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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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Authorities Find Truck Involved In Hit-And-Run In North County
The boy suffered major injuries and remains in critical condition at the hospital, officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Police Release Image Of Vehicle Involved In Deadly Hit-And-Run
The 14-year-old boy's family is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the hit-and-run driver.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
2 Arrested After Body Found In Makeshift Grave At Balboa Park: Police
The victim was identified as 43-year-old James Garcia, who was believed to be homeless in the Balboa Park area.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
'Movie In The Park' Event Scheduled Saturday In Santee
The city will be showing the animated Disney film, "Encanto," at West Hills Park.
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Poway, CA|News|
Poway Student Wins Sustainability Scholarship From Wheelhouse
Wheelhouse Credit Union's Sustainability College Scholarship Program supports the next generation of environmental stewards.
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