San Diego|News|
Refreshed Bayside Aquarium Reopening At SeaWorld San Diego
The revamped space features a range of freshwater and saltwater species, including two axolotls and a California two-spot octopus.
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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San Diego|News|
Black Bear Cubs Found Wandering In Neighborhood Brought To Ramona Wildlife Center
Ramona Wildlife Center is currently the only facility in California that accepts black bear cubs for rehabilitation.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Robs San Diego Bank With Note: Police
Detectives are investigating the robbery.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Weekend Guide: ArtWalks; I Love The 90s Tour; Shaggy; Farm To Bay; Ramona Country Fair
Looking for some festive things to do this weekend, Aug. 2-3, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Patch Parents: Where To Find The Best Back-To-School Dining Deals And Freebies
Summer may be coming to an end, but family-friendly food deals are heating up at eateries across the state.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Tuberculosis Exposure Reported At High School In San Diego
TB is an airborne disease that is transmitted from person-to-person through inhalation of the bacteria from the air.
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Across California, CA|News|
Starbucks Shutting Down These CA Stores: Here's Why
The coffee giant has announced 90 stores across the country will be closing next year as part of a new marketing strategy.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Best Burger + Top Spa Resort + Shelter Pup Prevents Burglary + Vans Warped Tour To Return: Saturday Smiles
CatCon returns this weekend; city adopts music program written by 12-year-old; I Love The 90s Tour comes to SoCal; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Fatal Beating; Murder-Suicide; SWAT Shooting; Suspicious Package: San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Fatal Beating; Murder-Suicide; SWAT Shooting; Suspicious Package: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Fatal Beating; Murder-Suicide; SWAT Shooting; Suspicious Package: Oceanside, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Fatal Beating; Murder-Suicide; SWAT Shooting; Suspicious Package: Encinitas, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Fatal Beating; Murder-Suicide; SWAT Shooting; Suspicious Package: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
I Love The 90s Tour Stopping At SeaWorld San Diego
The tour features Color Me Badd, Rob Base, Treach of Naughty by Nature and Young MC.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Driver Sought In Hit-And-Run Crash That Seriously Injured Bicyclist
A 62-year-old man was struck and seriously hurt while riding his bicycle, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Art Studio Pop-Up Coming To San Diego Resort
Meri Cherry, the process art brand known for sparking creativity in kids, will host an art studio pop-up at Sheraton San Diego Resort.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Shaggy Bringing 'Mr. Symphonic' Concert To San Diego
The Grammy-winning artist will perform Friday at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Couple Identified In Apparent Murder-Suicide In San Diego
Homicide detectives were handling the investigation.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Noise Advisory: Expect To Hear Big Booms In Southwest RivCo
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton issued a noise advisory ahead of live-fire training with high explosive munitions.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Clemente, CA|News|
Noise Advisory: Expect To Hear Big Booms In Southern OC
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton issued a noise advisory ahead of live-fire training with high explosive munitions.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff