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.
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The family-owned bakery will open its first permanent location after building a following at San Diego farmers markets.
The seasonal takeover features spooky cocktails and bites, a hidden speakeasy and Halloween-themed distillery experiences.
County crews will spray about 6,000 properties after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus.
For evanhealy, the designation reflects an approach the company said has guided its products and relationships with growers for decades.
Deputies increased patrols after hate symbols and antisemitic graffiti were reported at multiple locations.
Deputies increased patrols after hate symbols and antisemitic graffiti were reported at multiple locations.
The immediate area was evacuated as a precaution while the Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Unit responded.
The 10th anniversary event will feature more than 130 vendors at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve.
A preliminary investigation indicated the baby girl appeared to have died at the hands of another person, according to police.
The Reaper's Aerocano is now available at all Better Buzz cafes.
All four incidents occurred in student housing, officials said.
A bystander provided medical aid before the pedestrian was taken to a hospital, where he died a short time later, police said.
A bystander provided medical aid before the pedestrian was taken to a hospital, where he died a short time later, police said.
The theme park's annual Halloween celebration returns with a new monster neighborhood, seasonal treats, live shows and trick-or-treating.
One of the suspects threatened the residents with a handgun and machete while taking their belongings, according to the sheriff's office.
The Carlsbad-based brand created The Garden as an immersive space where visitors can experience its plant-based philosophy firsthand.
The Carlsbad-based brand created The Garden as an immersive space where visitors can experience its plant-based philosophy firsthand.
No arrests have been made.
Authorities increased patrols after a home targeted days earlier was vandalized again.
Authorities increased patrols after a home targeted days earlier was vandalized again.