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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The fire damaged an industrial building and left two firefighters and another person with minor chemical exposure, authorities said.
Authorities shut down eastbound traffic on North River Road.
San Diego Humane Society will offer free microchips through July 3 and waive reclaim fees through July 8.
Community members can drop off school backpacks through July 19 to any North Island Credit Union branch location in San Diego County.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in San Diego County.
Due to the "suspicious nature of the incident," the sheriff's Homicide Unit took over the investigation.
A SigAlert was issued for the area.
Property tax payments are expected to generate a record-breaking $9.1 billion for the region, the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office said.
The mountain lion suffered from a skull fracture, head and eye trauma, and lameness in his left hind leg.
The recently renovated Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is an ideal spot for staycationers as well as a perfect place for out-of-towners.
Ryan Crist, 30, was arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of arson.
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.
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
The SuperLotto Plus numbers were drawn Saturday evening.
Two SuperLotto Plus tickets with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, were sold in Southern California.
From the Bay Area to San Diego, Patch has rounded up the best July 4th fireworks displays and festive events across California.
High school grad earns prestigious appointment; 82-year-old founder of food chain receives high school diploma; 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.