San Diego|News|
Over 15K Without Power, 68K More Under Shutoff Warning In SD County
Extreme fire weather conditions prompted new public safety power shutoffs in parts of the region.
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|
High Winds, Fire Danger, Outages Force School Closures In SD 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
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
SigAlert: Lilac Fire Prompts I-15 Off-Ramp Closure, Traffic Delays
The CHP advised motorists to expect delays along Interstate 15 from Mission Road to Old Highway 395.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Crews Halt Riverview Fire In Fallbrook
An evacuation order was issued but later lifted for residents in the area, officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Crews Fully Contain Pala Fire In San Diego's North County
An evacuation order was issued for residents in the area but later lifted.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Lilac Fire Forces School Closures, Prompts Evacuations In Bonsall Area
The blaze sparked near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road in the Bonsall area of San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Patch Parents: CA Baby Food Labels Now Reveal Levels Of Heavy Metals
The FDA also recently set guidelines for levels of lead in processed baby foods. What to know.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
SD Weekend: Jurassic Quest; MLK Jr. Parade; Inside Look; Supercross
Looking for some festive things to do this weekend, Jan. 18-19, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
SeaWorld San Diego Celebrates Penguin Awareness Day During Inside Look
SeaWorld has nearly 300 penguins representing six Antarctic and sub-Antarctic species at Penguin Encounter.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Patch Parents: How To Visit California's National Parks For Free
MLK Jr. Day is one of several dates in 2025 when national parks in California and across the country will offer free admission.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Arrested After Girlfriend Found Dead At San Diego Motel
The woman had "obvious trauma-related injuries," police Lt. Lou Maggi said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Sea Lion Rescued; Comic-Con's Return; FireAid Concert: Saturday Smiles
New lung cancer treatment saves local man; 'Peanuts' Celebration comes to Knott's Berry Farm; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Child Molester Sentenced; Fatal Shooting: 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|
Child Molester Sentenced; Head-On Crash: 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|
Fatal Shooting; Molester Sentenced: 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|
Fatal Shooting; Molester Sentenced: 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|
Fatal Shooting; Molester Sentenced: 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|
Flight Out Of San Diego Area To Make Space For Displaced Pets From LA
Global nonprofit Greater Good Charities will fly more than 50 adoptable pets from Gillespie Field in El Cajon to NorCal and Oregon.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Power Restored To All SDG&E Customers After Public Safety Shutoffs
Weather models indicate additional Santa Ana winds early next week, according to SDG&E.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Water Closure Lifted After Sewage Spill In La Jolla Shores
The city of San Diego reported a 750-gallon sewage spill Wednesday morning in La Jolla Shores, according to the county.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
