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.
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Cameron Johnson was dressed in military-style fatigues and was in possession of a rifle that did not have a serial number, officials said.
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.
The home sustained major damage and a total of seven people were displaced, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
The child's father died after attempting to save the girl.
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The lineup features headliner Joseph De Paul, who is known for blending comedy and close-up magic.
The event features new artistic installations and returning light-filled favorites throughout a mile-long illuminated walking trail.
Demaurya Wiggers, 21, was arrested by Los Angeles Police Thursday in Los Angeles, then transferred to the San Diego Police Department.
Bagel brand expands to SoCal; drone technology helps rescue dog; Legoland searches for Junior Galaxy Explorers; and more nice SoCal news.
These meteors are extremely fast, racing into Earth's atmosphere at about 44 miles per second, according to NASA. Here's how to watch:
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
The Connecticut-based company, known for introducing the "Grip, Rip and Dip" food craze, is expanding to the West Coast.
Workers walked off the job at Starbucks locations in San Diego on Thursday.
The Leapfrog Group, a watchdog founded 25 years ago, said it aims to improve American health care through transparency.
The Lexus exited the freeway, crossed the intersection at the bottom of the off-ramp and crashed into a light pole.
