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.
October is known for Halloween, but it's also a great time for harvest festivals, public awareness walks and Oktoberfest celebrations.
The quake was reported early Friday morning. Did you feel it?
The eatery was named to a ranking of 100 nationwide that "delight their communities and make them better."
The twice-a-year electric California Climate Credit was first applied to residential customer bills in April.
Find out which school districts rank among the best in the San Diego area on Niche's latest ranking.
Find out which school districts rank among the best in the Golden State on Niche's latest ranking.
The family-friendly event will take place Saturday at locations in Fallbrook, Escondido and Santee.
The family-friendly event will take place Saturday at locations in Fallbrook, Escondido and Santee.
The family-friendly event will take place Saturday at locations in Fallbrook, Escondido and Santee.
Does San Diego County owe you money? The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office has $1.139 million in unclaimed funds.
Enos Perez, 49, was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence and child abuse.
Pumpkin season is here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch.
Pumpkin season is here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch.
Pumpkin season is here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch.
Pumpkin season is here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch.
Pumpkin season is here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch.
Ronald Harnish, 22, was fatally shot, while a second victim was shot but survived, according to the San Diego Police Department.
