Encinitas, CA|News|
Booby Traps And Bombs; Hotel 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
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|
Booby Traps And Bombs; Hotel 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|
SoCal Pub Named Best Beer Bar In Country: Ranking
Just ahead of St. Patrick's Day, O'Brien's Pub in San Diego ranked as the best beer bar in the U.S. by USA Today.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Pub Named Best Beer Bar In Country: Ranking
Just ahead of St. Patrick's Day, O'Brien's Pub in Kearny Mesa ranked as the best beer bar in the U.S. by USA Today.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
$15K In Jewelry, Coins Stolen From Home At Ramona Winery
As a precaution, deputies were conducting extra patrols at wineries in the Ramona area, authorities said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Trump Prepares Order To Close Dept. Of Education: See CA Impacts
President Trump is preparing to sign an order directing his secretary of education to dismantle the Department of Education, sources said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Parts Of San Diego County
Forecasters advised motorists to slow down and use caution while traveling.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Strong Winds Force School Closures In San Diego County
"The safety of students and school staff is of the utmost importance to San Diego County school districts," the Office of Education said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
America's Finest City To Get Its Own Monopoly Game
San Diego is getting its very own edition of Monopoly, and San Diegans are invited to share their ideas for the board game.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
History-Making Showman Serves As Ringmaster At New Circus Vargas Show
Known as the "Last Ringmaster," Johnathan Lee Iverson has worked in the circus business for more than 25 years.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Circus Vargas Brings 'Hollywood Dreams' To San Diego County
Experience the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown under the Big Top.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Who Brought Chick-Fil-A To San Diego Opening Another Location
Owner-operator Matt Hughes opened San Diego's first Chick-fil-A in 2006 on Sports Arena Boulevard.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting At San Diego Hotel
Kevin Larin, 29, was arrested and booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of murder.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Arrested In Deadly Hillcrest Assault
Solomon Guerrero, 55, was arrested and booked into San Diego County Jail on suspicion of murder.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Humane Society Kicks Off March Meowness Tournament
The annual photo contest invites pet lovers to enter their best pet photos into a bracket-style showdown that mirrors NCAA's March Madness.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Help Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For Burn Institute In San Diego
Firefighters from over 30 departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Help Santee Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For Burn Institute
Firefighters from over 30 departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Help Oceanside Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For Burn Institute
Firefighters from over 30 departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Help Encinitas Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For Burn Institute
Firefighters from over 30 departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Help Carlsbad Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For Burn Institute
Firefighters from over 30 departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections across San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff