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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Thrifters can score big this weekend. Salvation Army Thrift Stores are offering 50% off, and Goodwill boasts special deals.
Thrifters can score big this weekend. Salvation Army Thrift Stores are offering 50% off, and Goodwill boasts special deals.
Thrifters can score big this weekend. Salvation Army Thrift Stores are offering 50% off, and Goodwill boasts special deals.
Thrifters can score big this weekend. Salvation Army Thrift Stores are offering 50% off, and Goodwill boasts special deals.
Thrifters can score big this weekend. Salvation Army Thrift Stores are offering 50% off, and Goodwill boasts special deals.
Silverback gorilla joins troop; new store opening; speakeasy event pairs Edgar Allan Poe's tales with cocktails; and more nice SoCal news.
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.
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.
Eagle is the largest tall ship flying the stars and stripes and the only active square-rigger in U.S. government service.
Presented by Momentum Tutoring, the event will feature 70 young entrepreneurs, ages 5-22 years old, representing 55 youth-run businesses.
"Every victim of violent crime deserves justice," said Mark Dargis, special agent in charge of the FBI San Diego Field Office.
Presented by Momentum Tutoring, the event will feature 70 young entrepreneurs, ages 5-22 years old, representing 55 youth-run businesses.
Kenneth Wayne Ash of Oceanside was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges, including carjacking, evading police and resisting arrest.
"All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on our local roadways by intoxicated drivers."
"All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on our local roadways by intoxicated drivers."