San Diego|News|
SeaWorld San Diego To Debut All-New Shark Encounter In 2026
The current Shark Encounter has closed to begin work on the renovation.
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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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Where To Find A Cool Zone In Oceanside As Heat Wave Scorches San Diego County
Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the San Diego region.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Where To Find A Cool Zone In Santee As Heat Wave Scorches San Diego County
Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the San Diego region.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Where To Find A Cool Zone In Encinitas As Heat Wave Scorches San Diego County
Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the San Diego region.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Where To Find A Cool Zone In Carlsbad As Heat Wave Scorches San Diego County
Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the San Diego region.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Where To Find A Cool Zone As Heat Wave Scorches San Diego County
Cool Zone sites include the county's 33 branch libraries, community centers and other locations across the San Diego region.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Late-Summer Heat Wave To Scorch Inland San Diego County
Thursday and Friday are expected to be the hottest days, according to the National Weather Service.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
The Turnt Up Tour To Close Out SeaWorld San Diego's Summer Concert Series
The lineup features hip-hop artists Petey Pablo, Paul Wall, J-Kwon and Bubba Sparxxx.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
$1K Reward Offered In 19-Year-Old San Diego Murder Case
Andre Mahan, 31, was shot to death inside an apartment in San Diego, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Woman Arrested In Fatal Stabbing At Escondido Transit Center
Kandilaria Freeman, 33, of San Diego was booked into Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of murder, police said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Humane Society To Waive Pet Adoption Fees To Clear The Shelters
All animals adopted from San Diego Humane Society are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
These Are The Top 20 High Schools In San Diego County: U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and San Diego Area schools made the list.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
The Top 25 High Schools In CA For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and dozens in California made the list.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Suspected DUI Driver Arrested In Deadly Hit-And-Run Crash In East County
Paramedics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Trade Guns For Gift Cards At Gun Safety Event In San Diego County
All collected weapons will be destroyed, according to the sheriff's office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Trade Guns For Gift Cards At Gun Safety Event In East County
All collected weapons will be destroyed, according to the sheriff's office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
3 Injured In Suspected DUI Crash Between Car, Motorcycle In North County
Preliminary findings indicate alcohol consumption may have been a factor in the crash, police said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
3 Injured In Suspected DUI Crash Between Car, Motorcycle In Oceanside
Preliminary findings indicate alcohol consumption may have been a factor in the crash, police said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Fresno, CA|News|
Missing CA Mom And Baby Found Dead In Submerged Vehicle In Canal: Reports
The pair had been reported missing on July 15. They were last seen in Fresno.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Plane Lands On Freeway | Mountain Lion Strolls Into Home | Armed Man Shuts Down I-405: 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
