Dixon, CA|News|
North Bay Marine Dies In Training Accident
He joined the Marines in January.
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|
Camp Pendleton Marine Who Died In Training Accident Identified
He joined the Marines in January.
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San Diego|News|
Home For The Holidays? Take In These 10 SoCal Events
A Patch guide to festive holiday events for December in Southern California.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Man Pleads Guilty To ATM Break-In Attempt Using Explosives
Son Thanh Nguyen, 46, pleaded guilty to a count of malicious use of fire and explosive materials to damage property.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled This Weekend In North County
Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
3 Arrested In Fatal San Diego Shooting
Two men and a woman were booked into county jail on suspicion of murder.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Debut Holiday Pop-Up Brings Snowy Alpine Escape To Sunny San Diego
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe's Croquet Cottage has transformed into an intimate après-ski chalet for the debut pop-up Clicquot Inn The Snow.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
2 Endangered Przewalski's Horses Born At Safari Park
They are the first foals born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park since 2023.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
First Hoary Bat Released In SoCal With Tracking Transmitter
The release marks the first time a hoary bat has been equipped with the technology in Southern California.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Owner Of Pet Cremation Business That Abruptly Closed Arrested In Temecula
Christopher Settle, 39, waived extradition and was transported to San Diego County, where he was booked at the Vista Detention Facility.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Owner Of North County Pet Cremation Business That Abruptly Closed Arrested
It was reported that the landlord discovered nearly 4,000 pounds of decomposed animal remains during an eviction cleanup.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Marine Dies In Training Mishap At Camp Pendleton
The Marine was assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force, which is based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Restaurant Week Returning In January
More than 100 restaurants across the San Diego region are slated to participate in the foodie-favorite week.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
County Parks Fees To Increase For Second Time In A Year
There will be an increase in park user fees for camping, fishing, boat and facility rentals, and day use and sport facility reservations.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Carlsbad Police Department Gets $185K Grant For Traffic Safety Programs
The grant will support enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on local roads.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
2 Plead Guilty To Scamming Elderly Carlsbad Woman Out Of Nearly $1.5M
Alexander Charles James, 21, and Xilin Sun, 35, admitted they participated in a fraud and money laundering scheme.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Coaster Holiday Express Train Coming To Town This Weekend In North County
Carolers and holiday characters will greet riders, perform songs, read a book and hand out wish lists to fill out for Santa.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
FBI Shuts Down Online 'Pig Butchering' Cryptocurrency Investment Scam
More than 400 San Diegans were among the victims of the Southeast Asia-based crypto investment fraud scam, according to the FBI.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Human Remains Found At San Diego Home
Investigators searched the property and found human remains in the yard of the Southcrest home.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Sentenced For Murdering Ex-Girlfriend As Search Continues For Her Body
The 33-year-old's body was never found, but authorities believe her remains are in the Southern California area.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
