Santee, CA|News|
Man Stabbed To Death In East County
Stephen Matthews, 29, of La Mesa was found and arrested at the scene on suspicion of homicide, according to the El Cajon Police Department.
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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Santee, CA|News|
Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Vandalizing Santee Post Office
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San Diego|News|
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Newark, CA|News|
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Sheraton San Diego Resort's Rumorosa To Host Special Wine Dinner
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Santee, CA|News|
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Santee, CA|News|
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
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Encinitas, CA|News|
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
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Santee, CA|News|
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
4 People Displaced, Dog Rescued In Oceanside House Fire
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
2 Arrested In Violent Road-Rage Chase In North County
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
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