San Diego|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around San Diego County For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary across San Diego County.
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|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Santee For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Santee.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Oceanside For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Oceanside.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Encinitas For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Encinitas.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Carlsbad For 2026
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Carlsbad.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Body Found In Point Loma Heights Investigated As Homicide
Hospital personnel discovered traumatic injuries to the man's upper body, officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
DUI Patrols Planned Across San Diego County For Fourth Of July Weekend
So far this year, 4,068 people have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in San Diego County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
$59 Disneyland Deal + New Costco Gas Station + In-N-Out Expansion + Shark Summer Returns: Saturday Smiles
Baseball team donates to earthquake relief; Rotary club funds basketball court project for Guatemalan community; and more nice SoCal news.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Fatal Encampment Fire; SWAT Standoff; Wrong-Way Freeway Crash: 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|
Fatal Encampment Fire; SWAT Standoff; Wrong-Way Freeway Crash: Santee, 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
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Fatal Encampment Fire; SWAT Standoff; Wrong-Way Freeway Crash: Oceanside, 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
Encinitas, CA|News|
Fatal Encampment Fire; SWAT Standoff; Wrong-Way Freeway Crash: Encinitas, 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
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Fatal Encampment Fire; SWAT Standoff; Wrong-Way Freeway Crash: Carlsbad, 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
San Diego|News|
Summer Food Drive Returns To Support Families Across San Diego County
The food bank serves an average of 400,000 people each month through more than 450 nonprofit partners and direct distribution programs.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Shark Summer Brings Fin-Tastic Fun To Birch Aquarium
The annual event features shark-themed activities for visitors of all ages.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Encinitas Rotary Funds Basketball Court Project For Guatemalan Community
The court will provide a dedicated recreational space for about 50 students ages 13 and older, according to the club.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Aloha Plunge Returning To Carlsbad
The event will feature themed pool games, activities, giant inflatables, a splash pad and a Polynesian dance performance.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Gun Threat Against Neighbor Sparks SWAT Response In Spring Valley
The suspect is expected to be booked into the San Diego Central Jail on criminal threat-related charges, sheriff's officials said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
$59 Disneyland Ticket Deal | 2 Severely Burned Roasting Marshmallows | Missing Marine Declared Dead: Patch PM
Driver Slams Into Store | LeBron James To Leave Lakers | Man Arrested In Fatal Encampment Fire | Massive Search For Missing Surfer Ends
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Vegetation Fire Burning On Camp Pendleton
Smoke may be visible in surrounding communities.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
