Santee, CA|News|
East County Students Win Scholarships From North Island Credit Union
Since the creation of the program, North Island Credit Union has awarded more than $445,000 in scholarships to students.
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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Carlsbad, CA|News|
North County Students Win Scholarships From North Island Credit Union
Since the creation of the program, North Island Credit Union has awarded more than $445,000 in scholarships to students.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside Student Wins Scholarship From North Island Credit Union
Since the creation of the program, North Island Credit Union has awarded more than $445,000 in scholarships to students.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Encinitas Student Wins Scholarship From North Island Credit Union
Since the creation of the program, North Island Credit Union has awarded more than $445,000 in scholarships to students.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Credit Union Awards Scholarships To 10 Students In San Diego County
Since the creation of the program, North Island Credit Union has awarded more than $445,000 in scholarships to students.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Body Found Inside North County Home
The sheriff's homicide unit is investigating the death.
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Across California, CA|News|
California Now Has 4th Largest Economy In World
New data shows the Golden State's nominal GDP reached $4.1 trillion, surpassing Japan's $4.02 trillion.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Legoland California To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Driving Schools
The new tracks feature realistic road scenarios, intersections, roundabouts, and even a car wash equipped with interactive bubble triggers.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Man Who Went Missing In Encinitas Found
Jaime Ponce, 76, was scheduled to be picked after a medical appointment but was not found, according to the sheriff's office.
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San Diego|News|
Man Arrested For Series Of Home Burglaries In San Diego County
Deputies recovered firearms, ammunition, fentanyl and stolen property from the suspect's home in Jacumba, sheriff's officials said.
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San Diego|News|
2 San Diego Area Cities Rank Among Top 20 Safest In California: Report
SafeWise released its 2025 Safest Cities report. See where cities in San Diego County ranked on the list.
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San Diego|News|
Veterans Get Free SeaWorld Tickets For Military Appreciation Month
Veterans and up to three guests can register for complimentary one-day admission through May 11 to the San Diego theme park.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego Zoo Orangutan Group Welcomes New Member
Labu, a 14-year-old male, arrived from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
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San Diego|News|
Felon Found With Loaded Gun, Drugs During Traffic Stop: Sheriff
Michael Robledo, 44, was arrested on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, as well as narcotics-related offenses.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Coast Guard Stops Suspected Human-Smuggling Boat Off Oceanside
The 19 undocumented immigrants reported that they had not had food or water for two days, Coast Guard officials said.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego Area Make-A-Wish Kid Headed To Disney World
Hudson, a 5-year-old who is battling cancer, just received an invitation to attend Once Upon A Wish Party at Walt Disney World.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside Make-A-Wish Kid Headed To Disney World
Hudson, a 5-year-old who is battling cancer, just received an invitation to attend Once Upon A Wish Party at Walt Disney World.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Area School Earns 'Green Achiever' Award
Only five schools in the Golden State achieved the highest distinction as Green Achievers.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
North County School Earns 'Green Achiever' Award
Only five schools in the Golden State achieved the highest distinction as Green Achievers.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
North County Man Donates 150th Gallon Of Blood
Thomas Kessler has donated blood and platelets at San Diego Blood Bank for 35 years.
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