Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Remains Found; Stabbing; SWAT Standoff: Oceanside, SD 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
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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Encinitas, CA|News|
Remains Found; Stabbing; SWAT Standoff: Encinitas, SD 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|
Remains Found; Stabbings; SWAT Standoff: Carlsbad, SD 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|
Remains Found Of Missing Girl Found On Beach After Panga Accident
A passerby contacted authorities after finding human remains May 21 on Torrey Pines State Beach.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Talk, Read, Sing Day To Celebrate Early Literacy With Free Event
The fifth annual event will feature a bilingual story time, hands-on literacy crafts and activities, a free book giveaway, and more.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Pizza Chain Opens Newest Location In San Diego's North County
The chain offers specialty pizzas, pastas, wings, salads and desserts.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Bagel Chain Opens New Bakery In San Diego's North County
The new location marks the 17th San Diego-area store for the bagel brand.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
New San Diego Boutique Showcases Native American Craftsmanship
"It's time for the world to see that we are still here, thriving and creating beauty as we always have," store owner Ruth-Ann Thorn said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Student Eliminated In 5th Round Of National Spelling Bee
Duaa Ouznali, an eighth grader at Bright Horizon Academy in San Diego, incorrectly answered a vocabulary question.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Pechanga Arena San Diego To Keep Name Through 2026
Pechanga Resort Casino is Pechanga Arena's longest-serving naming rights partner in the venue's history.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Popular Exhibit Gets New Look At San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
"With over 10 years of loving use, it was time for a much-needed upgrade," museum spokesperson Kathleen Sandoval told Patch.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Humane Society Extends Weekend Adoption Hours For Summer
San Diego Humane Society currently has more than 1,800 animals in its care, including more than 700 ready for adoption.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Earthquake Shakes Near Borrego Springs In San Diego County
The quake was reported Wednesday morning. Did you feel it?
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Man Fatally Stabbed In North County
Deputies detained the suspect at the crime scene, sheriff's officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Trade Guns For Gift Cards At Gun Safety Event In San Diego County
All weapons collected will be destroyed, according to the sheriff's office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
5 Educators Named San Diego County Teachers Of The Year
The winners were recognized for the difference they make in the lives of their students.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Armed Suspect Arrested After SWAT Standoff In East County Home
Tyrin Carter, 25, threatened to shoot someone inside the home with a handgun, sheriff's officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
These Are The Least Affordable CA Cities To Buy A Home: Report
Nine of the top 10 least affordable cities for homebuyers are in California, according to a new study from WalletHub.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Boy Kills Man With Flare Gun + Body Found In Trash Bin: SoCal In Brief
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.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Tree Falls On Commencement Crowd + Dozens Of Horses Found Dead
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
