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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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.
Bronze plaques have been stolen from libraries in 4S Ranch, Alpine, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove and Rancho San Diego.
Portable changeable message signs will be placed along the routes advising of the closure and suggesting alternate routes.
The specialized shark-hunting pod can be seen targeting juveniles, flipping them upside down, and feasting on their energy-rich livers.
The memorial amphitheater dedication and Veterans Day ceremony were scheduled for Nov. 11.
"Craig has been a strong presence in our organization for nearly a decade," General Manager A.J. Preller said.
Customers who visit the new location can get a buy one, get one free egg sandwich.
An investigation traced the illnesses to recalled ready-to-eat pasta meals that sourced pasta from Roseville-based Nate's Fine Foods.
All collected weapons will be destroyed, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
All collected weapons will be destroyed, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Unplanned outages are impacting customers in the Borrego Springs, Canebrake and Shelter Valley communities, according to SDG&E.
The one-day Fuel Day pop-up is in celebration of Circle K expanding its free rewards program to California.
Thanks to automated license plate reading technology, the suspect was arrested shortly after the crash, authorities said.
The county election results signal voters may be tiring of President Trump's tactics and are willing to fight fire with fire.
The cold-case unit was contacted by a potential family member who believed she knew the victim's identity.
Active-duty military, veterans, retirees and National Guardsmen will receive free park admission Nov. 11 at the oceanfront amusement park.
Active-duty military, veterans and their families with receive free admission and priority entrance during Veterans Day weekend.
The Listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged pasta meals sold at various grocery stores has now killed six, and sickened Californians.
