San Diego|News|
Tuberculosis Exposure Reported At Palomar High School
People with TB may be sick for months before they are diagnosed, health officials said.
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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Santee, CA|News|
Free Zoo Admission + Special Delivery On I-15: Saturday Smiles
Sisters launch gymnastics and parkour franchise; "Top Chef" semifinalist to open new restaurant; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Arson Fire; Fatal Hit-And-Run: San Diego 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
Santee, CA|News|
Arson Fire; Fatal Hit-And-Run: 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
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Arson Fire; Fatal Hit-And-Run: 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|
Arson Fire; Fatal Hit-And-Run: 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|
Arson Fire; Fatal Hit-And-Run: 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|
Authorities Seek Help To ID Woman Found Unresponsive In Parking Lot
Authorities are asking the public to help identify a woman who died in a hospital after being found unresponsive in a parking lot.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Carlsbad Restaurant Ranks Among 100 Most Romantic In U.S.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, OpenTable has released its annual list of the most romantic restaurants in America.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
3 San Diego Area Restaurants Rank Among 100 Most Romantic In U.S.
Just in time for Valentine's Day, OpenTable has released its annual list of the most romantic restaurants in America.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Where To Watch The Big Game In San Diego County
Want to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles or the Kansas City Chiefs and don't want to be at home? Here are some places to watch the big game.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Where To Watch The Big Game In Santee
Want to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles or the Kansas City Chiefs and don't want to be at home? Here are some places to watch the big game.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Where To Watch The Big Game In Encinitas
Want to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles or the Kansas City Chiefs and don't want to be at home? Here are some places to watch the big game.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Where To Watch The Big Game In Carlsbad
Want to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles or the Kansas City Chiefs and don't want to be at home? Here are some places to watch the big game.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Silver Alert: Missing Elderly Man Last Seen In Poway
Tony Hoang, 81, is believed to be driving a 2017 gray Nissan Kicks SUV, with the California license plate number 8MQV617.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Crews Fully Contain Border 2 Fire In San Diego County
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office lifted the remaining evacuation orders Thursday morning.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Driver Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run In North County
The CHP said the suspect was driving a dark-colored, possibly green pickup truck.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Crews Near Full Containment Of Border 2 Fire In San Diego County
An evacuation order remained in effect Wednesday for Otay Mountain-area neighborhoods.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation In San Diego
An officer with the San Diego Police Department fatally shot a suspect Tuesday night in downtown San Diego, authorities said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Coast Guard Stops Boat Carrying 21 Migrants Near Point Loma
All 21 people aboard the boat claimed Mexican nationality, but two were identified as Guatemalan and Salvadoran nationals, officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
