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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SeaWorld's team found severe foot wounds that were treated over months with regular Epsom salt foot baths and close monitoring.
Both parks are offering seasonal events as well as free admission to children ages 11 and younger with a paid adult ticket.
Federal workers from California are expected to be furloughed or fired amid a federal government shutdown.
Kids Free San Diego will take place through October at aquariums, gardens, museums and family-friendly destinations across the county.
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. Several cities in San Diego County made the rankings.
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. Several cities in San Diego County made the rankings.
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. Several cities in San Diego County made the rankings.
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. Several cities in San Diego County made the rankings.
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. Several cities in San Diego County made the rankings.
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. Several cities in San Diego County made the rankings.
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. Several cities in San Diego County made the rankings.
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. See where cities in California rank.
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.
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Looking for some festive things to do this weekend, Sept. 27-28, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Investigators used city surveillance cameras and license plate reader technology to identify the suspect, police said.
New family entertainment business; Stagecoach lineup announced; theme park celebrates Sea Otter Awareness Week; and more nice SoCal news.
From haunted houses to festive fun at theme parks, here are spooktacular events to consider this fall in Southern California.
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.