San Diego|News|
SD Weekend: Food & Wine Festival; Lemon Festival; Sun & Sea Festival
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 17-18, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
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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Santee, CA|News|
New Disneyland Rides; Happy Meals; Great Bee Mystery: Saturday Smiles
Actor gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star; kayakers and snorkelers find rare deep-sea fish; Mattel expands footprint; and more nice SoCal news.
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San Diego|News|
Patch Parents: Where To Score Back-To-School Dining Deals And Freebies
Although the end of summer can be a bummer, a number of restaurants are trying to soften the blow with back-to-school dining deals.
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Across California, CA|News|
Here's What La Niña Could Mean For Winter Temps, Rainfall In CA
A La Niña climate pattern will likely form in the fall.
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Poway, CA|News|
2 Poway Startups Among Fastest-Growing In America: Ranking
The companies on the list have experienced rapid revenue growth while navigating inflation, rising interest costs, and hiring challenges.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside Startup Among Fastest-Growing In America: Ranking
The companies on the list have experienced rapid revenue growth while navigating inflation, rising interest costs, and hiring challenges.
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La Jolla, CA|News|
La Jolla Startup Among Fastest-Growing In America: Ranking
The companies on the list have experienced rapid revenue growth while navigating inflation, rising interest costs, and hiring challenges.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
6 Encinitas Startups Among Fastest-Growing In America: Ranking
The companies on the list have experienced rapid revenue growth while navigating inflation, rising interest costs, and hiring challenges.
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Coronado, CA|News|
Coronado Startup Among Fastest-Growing In America: Ranking
The companies on the list have experienced rapid revenue growth while navigating inflation, rising interest costs, and hiring challenges.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
9 Carlsbad Startups Among Fastest-Growing In America: Ranking
The companies on the list have experienced rapid revenue growth while navigating inflation, rising interest costs, and hiring challenges.
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San Diego|News|
Great Bee Mystery: Rare San Clemente Digger Bee Spotted In San Diego
After a few years of no sightings, a rare bee was recently spotted at Cabrillo National Monument.
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San Diego|News|
87 San Diego Area Startups Among Fastest-Growing In America: Ranking
The companies on the list have experienced rapid revenue growth while navigating inflation, rising interest costs, and hiring challenges.
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Santee, CA|News|
Gunman In 2001 Santana High School Shooting Up For Parole
Charles "Andy" Williams killed two students and wounded 13 others when he opened fire at the Santee school on March 5, 2001.
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Across California, CA|News|
663 CA Startups Among Fastest-Growing In America: New Ranking
The companies on the list have experienced rapid revenue growth while navigating inflation, rising interest costs, and hiring challenges.
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San Diego|News|
Rare Deep-Sea 'Doomsday Fish' Found In Southern California
Although no correlation has been proven, oarfish have a mythical reputation as predictors of natural disasters such as earthquakes.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Brush Fire Burns Nearly 200 Acres On Camp Pendleton
"The fire is still actively burning with crews still committed," Staff Sgt. Kathryn Lynch told Patch.
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Santee, CA|News|
Santee Student Wins 'Badge Of Honor' Scholarship From Wheelhouse
The "Badge of Honor" scholarships from Wheelhouse Credit Union support children and grandchildren of first responders in San Diego County.
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San Diego|News|
5 San Diego Students Win 'Badge Of Honor' Scholarships From Wheelhouse
The "Badge of Honor" scholarships from Wheelhouse Credit Union support children and grandchildren of first responders in San Diego County.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego Man Accused Of Sending Threatening Email To LGBTQ Victim
"The U. S. Attorney's Office works tirelessly on prosecuting these cases to send our own message: San Diego is no place for hate."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Brush Fire On Camp Pendleton Sends Smoke Over North County
North County Fire Protection District issued a smoke advisory for the district.
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