Carlsbad, CA|News|
Woman Accused In $100K Retail Theft Case In Carlsbad
Yvonne Tran, 65, of San Diego was booked into jail on suspicion of at least 10 felony counts of grand theft.
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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San Diego|News|
Potential Tuberculosis Exposure Reported At High School In San Diego's South Bay
TB is an airborne disease that is transmitted from person-to-person through inhalation of the bacteria from the air.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Crews Halt Spread, Evacuation Warnings Lifted For Wildfire In North County
The blaze, called the Sandia Fire, sparked off Sandia Creek Road in De Luz, north of Fallbrook, according to Cal Fire.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
2 Orphaned Coyotes Raised In San Diego Relocated To Virginia
The pups arrived in the spring at San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center.
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San Diego|News|
FBI Violent Crime Crackdown Leads To 76 Arrests In San Diego County
As part of a nationwide campaign, authorities made 76 arrests between June 24 and Sept. 20 in the San Diego area, according to the FBI.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Rady Children's Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 In Nation
The 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospitals rankings by U.S. News & World Report includes both national and state and regional rankings.
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Across California, CA|News|
9 CA Children's Hospitals Among Nation's Best: U.S. News Rankings
The 2025-2026 Best Children's Hospitals report includes both national and state and regional rankings.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place: Cal Fire Crews Free Trapped Goat In San Diego County
Firefighters from Station 44 Pine Valley and Station 45 Descanso helped free the goat.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Harvest Moon Starts A Trio Of Supermoons: What To Know In CA
It's a potentially stunning season for the skies in the Golden State.
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Santee, CA|News|
Driver Arrested During DUI Checkpoint In Santee
The checkpoint was held in the 9200 block of Carlton Hills Boulevard, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
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San Diego|News|
Coast Guard's San Diego Sector Stops Boat Carrying 7 Migrants Off Orange County Coast
The seven adults all claimed Mexican nationality, according to the Coast Guard.
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San Diego|News|
Man Fatally Shot In San Diego; Suspect At Large
The victim, who was in his 30s, was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
13 Pets Rescued From Hoarder-Like Conditions At Abandoned Apartment In North County
Eleven dogs and two cats were found living in hoarding-like conditions at an apartment in Vista, according to San Diego Humane Society.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Detectives Raid Closed Pet Cremation Business In North County
The search warrant was served as part of a criminal investigation, authorities said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Theme Park Death | Football Star Charged In Stabbing | Pet Cremation Business Raided: 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 Francisco, CA|News|
Manhunt | 3 New Laws | High-Rise Fire | Racist Attack | Restaurant Stabbing: NorCal In Brief
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Weekend Guide: Autumn Festival; HalGLOWeen; Fiesta De Reyes; Oktoberfest
Looking for some festive things to do this weekend, Oct. 4-5, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Teen Surfers Save Drowning Family + Top Restaurants + Kids Get Free Admission: Saturday Smiles
Best high schools and school districts ranked; mountain lions and pelican released into wild; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Fatal House Fire; Child Porn Charge; $53K Reward; DUI Pursuit: San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Fatal House Fire; Child Porn Charge; $53K Reward; DUI Pursuit: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff