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.
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Five San Diego County homes will showcase the latest approaches to kitchen and bathroom design during a self-guided tour Saturday.
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Business reopens after wildfire; dogs walk for a cause; Halloween celebrations return; new pediatric clinics unveiled; and more nice news.
California officials are touring the state with a simulator designed to let people experience the feeling of a massive earthquake.
The 3-month-old kitten underwent surgery for his injuries.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
The chain will revive one of its former Orange County restaurants as part of its California comeback.
See what's circulating in California, how to tell respiratory illnesses apart and when to seek medical care.
President Donald Trump is putting renewed pressure on the U.S. Senate to support a bill to make daylight saving time permanent.
Proposition 38 would authorize the state to issue $8.4 billion in general obligation bonds for immunology and immunotherapy research.
Deputies found the man's body in a brushy area along the road.
The Red Cross is offering gift cards and free SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream tickets at select blood drives to encourage donations.
The Red Cross is offering gift cards and free SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream tickets at select blood drives to encourage donations.
The Red Cross is offering gift cards and free SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream tickets at select blood drives to encourage donations.
The Red Cross is offering gift cards and free SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream tickets at select blood drives to encourage donations.