Santee, CA|News|
Deadline Nears For Discounted Brews & Bites Tickets In Santee
The 21-and-older festival returns Oct. 17 with food, drinks, Halloween activities and live music.
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|
Family Of 3 Found Dead In San Diego Home Identified
Investigators recovered a gun inside the home.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside To Host Free Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat
The family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating from decorated vehicle trunks, inflatables, temporary tattoos and food vendors.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Popular Fashion Retailer Going Out Of Business: See CA Impacts
The clothing and accessories store once had more than 700 locations.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Golden Retriever Greets Burglar With Toys During San Diego Break-In
The dog's owners watched the break-in unfold from a plane as their golden retriever repeatedly tried to play with the intruder.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Man Fatally Shot By San Diego Police After Setting K-9 On Fire: Sheriff's Office
Police deployed a K-9, and the man ignited an incendiary device, setting the dog on fire, according to the sheriff's office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Crash Shuts Down Southbound I-5 Near U.S.-Mexico Border
The CHP issued a SigAlert and estimated that the closure could last about two hours.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Husband, Wife, Teenage Daughter Found Dead In San Diego Home
Homicide detectives are investigating after three members of a family were found dead inside a Lake Murray home.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Rooftop Cinema Club To Honor Dolly Parton With '9 To 5' Screening
The Little Italy screening will benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, the children's literacy program she founded.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Legoland California's Galacticoaster Wins Top Theme Park Honor
Amusement Today presents the Golden Ticket Awards annually based on voting by amusement park industry professionals and enthusiasts.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Viola Davis To Receive Gregory Peck Award At San Diego International Film Festival
Previous recipients include Mark Hamill, Penelope Ann Miller, Andy Garcia, Laurence Fishburne, Keith Carradine and Patrick Stewart.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Man Arrested After 3 Women Assaulted At Spring Valley Independent Living Facility
Three women, ages 80, 73 and 62, were taken to a hospital after the assault, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Man Arrested After 3 Women Assaulted At East County Independent Living Facility
Three women, ages 80, 73 and 62, were taken to a hospital after the assault, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Santee Residents Can Clear Out Clutter At Fall Community Cleanup
Residents can dispose of unwanted household items, shred documents and donate eligible goods.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Escondido, CA|News|
Escondido Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder, DUI After Fatal Carlsbad Hit-And-Run
Police said the 26-year-old has a prior DUI conviction.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Driver Arrested On Murder, DUI Charges After Pedestrian Killed In Carlsbad Hit-And-Run
Police said the 26-year-old man has a prior DUI conviction.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
2 Cited After Hundreds Of Teens Gather At Bonita House Party
Authorities broke up a party with about 400 juveniles one night after deputies responded to another party at the same Bonita home.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At 2 South Bay Homes
Detectives with the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation are investigating the incidents.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach, CA|News|
Swastikas, Antisemitic Graffiti Found At 2 Imperial Beach Homes
Detectives with the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation are investigating the incidents.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Encinitas Oktoberfest To Celebrate 30 Years With German Food, Beer And Family Fun
The free festival will feature more than 130 artisans and vendors, German food and beer, live entertainment, a dog costume contest and more.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
