San Diego|News|
Series Of School Threats Target San Diego Schools
Elementary, middle and high schools across San Diego have received threats of campus violence this week, authorities 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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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Woman Killed In Fatal North County Hit-And-Run Crash ID'd
She had just parked and exited her car, authorities said.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Carlsbad Woman Killed In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash Identified
She had just parked and exited her car, authorities said.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Woman Killed, Suspect Arrested In North County Hit-And-Run Crash
Jose Manuel Zambrano Cruz, 26, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run, DUI causing injury or death, and vehicular manslaughter.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Woman Killed, Suspect Arrested In Carlsbad Hit-And-Run Crash
Jose Manuel Zambrano Cruz, 26, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run, DUI causing injury or death, and vehicular manslaughter.
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San Diego|News|
Poll Workers Still Needed For November Election In San Diego County
The San Diego Registrar of Voters is seeking additional poll workers to work at vote centers across the county.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Thousands Of SDG&E Customers Without Power In North County
SDG&E was assessing the outage to determine the cause.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
12-Year-Old Student Arrested For School Shooting Threat: Police
The threatening messages "caused fear on multiple school campuses and the absence of many concerned students," Sgt. Anthony Molina said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Stockzilla Coming This Weekend To Santee Lakes
The two-day stock event will bring 3,500 pounds of catfish to Santee Lakes.
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San Diego|News|
Player Wins Over $500K Jackpot At Valley View Casino
The player bet $1 to win the "Super Grand Progressive Jackpot."
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Ash, Drift Smoke From Nearby Fires Impact San Diego County
Cal Fire San Diego received reports of ash on vehicles. Drift smoke also blanketed the air.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Lemon Grove, CA|News|
2 Drivers Arrested At DUI Checkpoint In Lemon Grove
A total of 257 vehicles went through the checkpoint.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
2 Drivers Arrested At East County DUI Checkpoint
A total of 257 vehicles went through the checkpoint.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Brush Fire Burns 1,000 Acres At Camp Pendleton
The blaze, called the Roblar Fire, sparked Saturday in the northeastern reaches of the military base.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Car In North County
The driver remained at the scene.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Authorities Search For Driver In Fatal Hit-And-Run East County Crash
The victim was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital where he later died, the CHP said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Shot In Head During Fight Between 2 Groups In San Diego
The suspect and two to three others left the area in a black four-door sedan, police said.
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San Diego|News|
Teacher Honored For Her 'Dedication To The Children'
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.
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Santee, CA|News|
Man Fatally Shot In San Diego's East County
Joshua Gonzalez, 27, of Lemon Grove was expected to be booked on suspicion of murder.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
2 Displaced In Banning House Fire
The Red Cross responded to assist the people displaced by the fire.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
