Santee, CA|News|
Give Blood, Get A Gift Card Near Santee: November Blood Drives
"Just one generous hour of time could be the lifesaving difference for patients in need."
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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Encinitas, CA|News|
Give Blood, Get A Gift Card In Encinitas: November Blood Drives
"Just one generous hour of time could be the lifesaving difference for patients in need."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Give Blood, Get A Gift Card In Carlsbad: November Blood Drives
"Just one generous hour of time could be the lifesaving difference for patients in need."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
5 Encinitas Students Honored During 'Rising Star' Event
The Rising Star program is a monthly breakfast that honors seniors from high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
2 New Shops Opening At The Forum Carlsbad
Tecovas and Abercrombie & Fitch are the latest retail spaces coming to the outdoor shopping mall.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Major Mall Closing | Boyfriend Killed With Skillet | High-End Shade Snatchers Caught: Patch PM
Housekeeper Accused Of Stealing From Retirement Home Residents | Thousands Under Threat Of Power Shutoff
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
'Significant Milestone': Santee Celebrates New Fire Station With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Interim Fire Station 20 is the first fire station added to the community since 1964.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Bach To Rock Music School Opens In Carlsbad
The music school offers individual and group lessons in piano, voice, guitar, drums and more.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Housekeeper Arrested In $50K Theft From Elderly Residents At South Bay Retirement Facility
Tania Soliven, 51, was arrested after she was linked her to burglaries and grand thefts at Bonita Villa Senior Living, officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
NICU Babies Dress Up For Halloween At UC San Diego Health
Some of San Diego's tiniest trick-or-treaters celebrated their first Halloween with a special photoshoot. See the precious little pumpkins.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
These Are The Top Elementary Schools In San Diego County, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
The report includes about 47,000 public elementary schools ranked at the state and district levels.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
These Are The Top Elementary Schools In CA, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
The report includes about 47,000 public elementary schools ranked at the state and district levels.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Man Killed, 4 Injured In East County Freeway Pileup
Following the crashes, one passenger of the Nissan fled on foot, leaving behind a seriously injured passenger, according to the CHP.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
4 San Diego Area Schools Named California Blue Ribbon Schools
"It's my pleasure to congratulate these school communities on their hard work to earn recognition as 2025 California Blue Ribbon Schools."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Security Guard Nearly Killed In Fight On San Diego Bay
The fight was reported in the 1800 block of North Harbor Drive near City Cruises by Hornblower, according to the Port of San Diego.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
40 Cats Rescued From Studio Apartment In San Diego
The cats were rescued over the course of several weeks due to conditions in the unit and the animals hiding.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Kids Killed In Hit-And-Runs | Fatal Fight At Halloween Party | Social Media Star Found Dead: SoCal In Brief
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.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
2 Masked Men At Large After San Diego Home Invasion Robbery
The suspects confronted and restrained the two men who live in the apartment at knifepoint, police said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
3 Winning SuperLotto Plus Tickets Sold In CA
The odds of matching all five numbers and the Mega number is 1 in 41,416,353, according to the California Lottery.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
$10K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In San Diego County
The odds of matching all five numbers and the Mega number is 1 in 41,416,353, according to the California Lottery.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
