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
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
San Diego|News|
Slime Kitchen Opens Second San Diego Area Location, Aims To Expand In SoCal
Slime Kitchen gives kids — and kids at heart — the chance to be a chef, chemist and creator all at once, according to the growing company.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
First 10K Holiday Bowl Attendees To Receive Free SeaWorld Tickets
This is the fourth year in a row the theme park is offering tickets to bowl game fans.
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San Diego|News|
Taxman Is Knocking Across San Diego County
The first installment of property taxes becomes delinquent if not paid by Dec. 10.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Lego Galaxy, Legoland California Resort's New Land, To Open In March 2026
The new land's main attraction, Galacticoaster, marks Legoland California Resort's first new coaster in two decades.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Adds First-Ever Insect To Frozen Zoo
This achievement provides a critical safeguard for a species rediscovered in 2001 after being presumed extinct since the 1930s.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Actress Danielle Fishel Kicks Off Holiday Season At Legoland With Lego Christmas Tree Lighting
The annual tree lighting ceremony is part of the theme park's winter celebration, Holidays at Legoland, presented by Hallmark Channel.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Sentenced After 34 Animals Rescued From Flooded Home In San Diego Area
Eight dogs were in such poor condition that they had to be humanely euthanized, according to San Diego Humane Society.
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San Diego|News|
10 Days Left To Avoid Penalties On Property Tax Bill In San Diego County
Property tax payments are expected to generate more than $9 billion for the region, according to the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Child Killed, 7 Others Injured In Fiery Head-On Crash In San Diego County
The CHP said that alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the crash.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Holiday Pop-Up Bars 2025: Festive Spots To Visit This Holiday Season
Bars in San Diego have transformed into festive pop-ups filled with twinkling lights and themed cocktails.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diegans Get First Taste Of New Jersey Mike's Sub
San Diego was selected as one of four test markets to try the new hot sub.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
10 Festive Pop-Up Bars To Visit This Holiday Season In CA
Bars from San Francisco to San Diego have transformed into festive pop-ups filled with twinkling lights and themed cocktails.
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