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.
Brenten Kinzenbaw, 27, was attacked by inmates Christian Dumas, 24, and Stephen Archer II, 38, officials said.
"We wouldn't be here without the support of our hometown, and we're honored to share that same buzz with the world."
The theme park is home to six rescued southern sea otters.
The netting was wrapped so tightly around their bodies that it caused broken scales, a punctured lung, and severe lacerations of the skin.
Portable changeable message signs will be placed along the routes advising of the closure and suggesting alternate routes.
There was an increased law enforcement presence at the campus.
The nonprofit currently has 755 dogs in its care but only 405 kennels, putting the shelter at 177% of capacity.
The Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Bottom's boarding team attempted to stop the boat, leading to a pursuit when the vessel tried to flee.
Detectives were on the scene processing evidence, interviewing witnesses and viewing security footage.
"The sheriff's office and local school districts take every threat seriously, and nothing can be dismissed or ignored."
The student said they feared the driver was planning on kidnapping them, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
The crash sparked a small vegetation fire, according to North County Fire Protection District.
The crimes include graffiti on churches and religious shrines of different denominations
The rankings evaluated 1,700 colleges and universities using more than a dozen measures of academic quality.
The pedestrian was struck as he crossed the northbound lanes and entered the southbound lanes, according to the CHP.
The rankings evaluated 1,700 colleges and universities using more than a dozen measures of academic quality.
Several people were detained, but deputies arrested only one suspect in the shooting, according to the sheriff's office.
