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.
One suspect pointed a gun at the teen's head and appeared to pull the trigger, but the firearm didn't discharge, police said.
Copa Airlines officially launched its new nonstop service between San Diego and Panama City.
There have already been more confirmed measles cases this year in the Golden State than all of 2024, according to recently released data.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Santee.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Oceanside.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations near Encinitas.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Carlsbad.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in San Diego County.
Several hip-hop, R&B and rap artists are scheduled to perform during the 2025 Summer Spectacular Concert Series at SeaWorld San Diego.
Authorities asked for the public's help in identifying the suspect. Police are also trying to determine if there are additional victims.
"Each year, we hear from educators about how much these supplies mean to the children who receive them."
Property tax payments are expected to generate a record-breaking $9.1 billion for the region, the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office said.
The San Diego area saw one of the largest year-over-year declines in median home sale prices, according to a recent report.
The nonprofit organization will provide free microchips through July 3 and waive reclaim fees through July 8.
The blaze, called the Border 10 Fire, sparked near the 26000 block of Campo Road in Potrero, according to Cal Fire.
The kittens were found zip-tied together, along with three other kittens, in a shopping cart. The other three kittens did not survive.
A report from Retirement Living looked at the best places to retire in the Golden State.
