San Diego|News|
San Diego Is Among The Most Fun Cities In 2025: Report
WalletHub considered entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and costs.
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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Santee, CA|News|
$13K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In San Diego's East County
The odds of matching all five numbers and the Mega number is 1 in 41,416,353, according to the California Lottery.
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San Diego|News|
Father Drowns Saving Son | Stabbing Victim Dies In Drive-Thru | Teen Killed In Explosion: 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.
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Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Coroner IDs Father Who Drowned Saving Son's Life At Lake Perris
The boy was in distress but conscious and holding his father, helping to keep himself above water, according to California State Parks.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
4 People Shot | Woman Confesses To Killing Newborn Son | Festive Pop-Ups | Warm-Up Coming: NorCal In Brief
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.
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Campbell, CA|News|
1 Killed, 3 Wounded In Shooting In San Jose
The shooting remains under investigation.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
14-Year-Old Killed In Salinas Shooting
The teen died at the scene.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
These Are The Most Fun Cities In CA In 2025: Report
WalletHub considered entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and costs.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Weekend Guide: December Nights; Holiday Express; King Tide Brunch; Winter Wonderland Festival
Looking for some fun things to do this weekend, Dec. 6-7, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
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Across California, CA|News|
60 CA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking
Forbes' first-ever Top Hospitals list ranked these Golden State hospitals among the best in the nation.
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Santee, CA|News|
$50 Disneyland Tickets + Endangered Horses Born + Best Festive Pop-Up Bars + Restaurant Week: Saturday Smiles
Beloved K-9 receives national honors; Lego Galaxy opens in March; specialty coffee chain opens first LA location; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
ATM Break-In; Human Remains Found; Investment Scam; Marine Killed: 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|
ATM Break-In; Human Remains Found; Investment Scam; Marine Killed: 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.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
ATM Break-In; Human Remains Found; Investment Scam; Marine Killed: 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.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
ATM Break-In; Human Remains Found; Investment Scam; Marine Killed: 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|
ATM Break-In; Human Remains Found; Investment Scam; Marine Killed: 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.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Clinging To Edge Of Overpass Prompts Full Closure Of I-5 In San Diego
The freeway closure caused major delays.
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San Diego|News|
Murder Suspect Once Lived In San Diego Home Where Human Remains Were Found: Report
The District Attorney's Office named Dwight William Rhone, 74, as a person of interest in the investigation.
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Dixon, CA|News|
North Bay Marine Dies In Training Accident
He joined the Marines in January.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Camp Pendleton Marine Who Died In Training Accident Identified
He joined the Marines in January.
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