Santee, CA|News|
Liquid Meth Bust; Road-Rage Shooting: Santee, 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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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Liquid Meth Bust; Road-Rage Shooting: 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
Encinitas, CA|News|
Liquid Meth Bust; Road-Rage Shooting: 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|
Liquid Meth Bust; Road-Rage Shooting: 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|
San Diego Border Patrol Agents Bust Trucker Hauling Liquid Meth
The drugs totaled 761 pounds, making it the San Diego Sector's largest single meth seizure over the past two years.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Eat Brunch With The Easter Bunny At Carlsbad Premium Outlets
Diners can enjoy a special Easter Bunny Brunch Saturday at Ruby's Diner.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
826 Free Smoke Alarms Installed For Oceanside Families
"We are grateful to everyone who supported our Sound the Alarm event to help keep hundreds of our neighbors safe from home fires."
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Encinitas Closes D Street Beach Access Staircase
The staircase will remain closed until repairs can be made.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Tesla Passenger Killed In Suspected DUI Crash In San Diego
The male passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
1-Year-Old Found Dead In East County
Medical personnel found the child unresponsive on the living room floor, Lt. Juan Marquez said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Disney On Ice Skating Back To San Diego With 'Into The Magic'
Into The Magic will showcase beloved characters in seven performances Thursday through Sunday at Pechanga Arena San Diego.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Man Fatally Stabbed In East County
The suspect remains at large.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
2 Detained After Road-Rage Shooting In East County
One of two people riding a motorcycle opened fire at the driver of a pickup truck in El Cajon, police said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Zoo Welcomes Fishing Cat From Denver Zoo
Miso-Chi is an 8-year-old fishing cat.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Missing Woman Rescued From Storm Drain In Poway
Yafang Zhou, 59, was pulled from a drain in the area of 14600 Beeler Canyon Road, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Suspected Human-Smuggling Boat Halted Off Coast Of San Diego
Officials took seven men and one woman into custody.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
33 Photos Show Hands Off! Protests Against Trump And Musk Across CA
Californians marched and rallied in cities across the Golden State to protest the actions of the Trump administration.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Photos: Thousands March In Hands Off! Protest In Downtown San Diego
Thousands participated in the downtown San Diego protest and other events across the region. See photos from the scene.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Person Found Dead Inside North County Apartment
The cause and manner of the person's death will be determined by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Minivan Plows Into Crowd + Double Murder Suspect Captured + Protests
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
