Santee, CA|News|
Man Injured In Suspected Propane Explosion At East County Home
Officials determined the explosion happened in the living room of the home.
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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Across California, CA|News|
CA Community Ranked Nation's Best Place To Live For Older Adults
The AARP released its 2025 rankings of the top communities, and one California city leads the list, which includes four Golden State cities.
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Santee, CA|News|
$5M+ Lottery Win + 15,000th Disneyland Ride + Giraffe Calf Born + 'School To Watch': Saturday Smiles
Christmas lights honor late parents; dogs celebrate Christmas early; eatery named best poke restaurant; and more nice SoCal news.
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San Diego|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 In SoCal
There are plenty of places to toast 2026 in Southern California.
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San Diego|News|
Baby Found Dead; Hatchet Slaying; Deputy-Involved Shooting: San Diego County Crime Log
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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Santee, CA|News|
Baby Found Dead; Hatchet Slaying; Deputy-Involved Shooting: 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.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Baby Found Dead; Hatchet Slaying; Deputy-Involved Shooting: 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.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Baby Found Dead; Hatchet Slaying; Deputy-Involved Shooting: 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.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Baby Found Dead; Hatchet Slaying; Deputy-Involved Shooting: 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.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
4 Encinitas High School Students Honored During 'Rising Star' Event
The Rising Star program is a monthly breakfast that honors seniors from high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego Zoo Welcomes New Giant Anteater
Laura Garcia, a 12-year-old female giant anteater, is exploring her new habitat.
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San Diego|News|
Multiple DUI Checkpoints Planned Across San Diego County
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
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San Diego|News|
These San Diego Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care
San Diego is among the metro areas with the greatest number of hospitals on the list.
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Across California, CA|News|
These CA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care
U.S. News has been evaluating hospitals that provide labor and delivery service since 2021, and this year evaluated a record 901 hospitals.
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San Diego|News|
Police To Conduct DUI Checkpoint Thursday In San Diego
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
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Santee, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In East County
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
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La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In La Mesa
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In North County
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled Friday In Carlsbad
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
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San Diego|News|
Student Wounded, Another Arrested In Stabbing At San Diego Area High School
A male student walked into a classroom and stabbed a female student multiple times before leaving the room, police said.
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