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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Earlier this year, the Trump administration blocked student loan forgiveness under certain income-driven repayment plans.
Customers can get two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Customers can get two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée.
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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.
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 45-minute concert will feature state-of-the-art spooky projections on the front of the Spreckels Organ Pavilion.
Residents can anonymously drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs at locations across San Diego County.
Residents can anonymously drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs at locations across San Diego County.
Residents can anonymously drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs at locations across San Diego County.
Residents can anonymously drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs at locations across San Diego County.