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.
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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.
The men sold 40 firearms to ATF agents over a series of transactions between June 2024 and April of this year, according to prosecutors.
In celebration of National Carousel Day, the Dorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel will be open for free rides for all.
Authorities arrested six suspects and seized 12 illegal gambling machines, two handguns, ammunition, narcotics and cash, police said.
Neither drugs nor alcohol were believed to be a factor in the collision, the CHP said.
Neither drugs nor alcohol were believed to be a factor in the collision, the CHP said.
The highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower started Monday.
The single-engine Cessna TTX took off from Ramona Airport and was presumed to have been destroyed after an impact with the Pacific Ocean.
"Small pets make wonderful companions — and right now, we have so many who need loving homes."
Several ice cream shops and companies are offering freebies and deals on Sunday, and some have month-long offers.
Several ice cream shops and companies are offering freebies and deals on Sunday, and some have month-long offers.
Deputies performing routine safety checks found him unresponsive in his jail cell, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Several hip-hop, R&B and rap artists are scheduled to perform during the 2025 Summer Spectacular Concert Series at SeaWorld San Diego.
The hefty tariffs could have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic.
The suspect forced his way into the victim's bedroom armed with a box cutter, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Homicide investigators were investigating what police described as a "suspicious death."
