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
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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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
Santee, CA|News|
Driver Sought After Fatal Hit-And-Run In East County
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Lemon Grove, CA|News|
Driver Sought After Fatal Hit-And-Run In Lemon Grove
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Stolen Tesla Hits Pedestrian On Pacific Beach Boardwalk; Bystanders Detain Driver: Police
The driver failed to stop for officers and struck an SDG&E transformer during a pursuit before continuing toward the boardwalk, police said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Homicide Investigation Underway After Man Found Dead, Another Man Hurt In Santee
Sheriff's homicide investigators were working to determine the circumstances and motive.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Property Tax Bills In Default For Over 32K San Diego County Owners
"A tax bill that goes into default doesn't just sit there — it gets more expensive every month," Treasurer-Tax Collector Larry Cohen said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Encinitas Chamber Honors 5 High School Seniors As Rising Stars
The Rising Star program has recognized 114 students and awarded 25 scholarships since its inception.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Gun, Cocaine, Other Drugs Seized At East County Business
The business operates as a barbershop and recording studio.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Lemon Grove, CA|News|
Gun, Cocaine, Other Drugs Seized At Lemon Grove Business
The business operates as a barbershop and recording studio.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Woman Lying On Ground Hit By Car In Kearny Mesa Parking Lot
The driver felt the impact and backed up, then discovered the woman on the ground, police said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Rabid Bat Cases Surge To Record High In San Diego County
The 43 cases are more than double the 21 rabid bats identified last year, which had been a record high, according to county officials.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
15 Detained After Coast Guard Intercepts Panga Boat Off San Diego
The group was taken to Ballast Point and transferred to U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
70-Year-Old Woman Suffers Brain Bleed After Being Hit By Car In San Diego
The woman was taken to a hospital with a brain bleed, police said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Arson After Santee Brush Fire
Deputies detained Manuel Guzman, 30, who was carrying a large lighter and admitted to starting the fire, according to the sheriff's office.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
14-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Killed In Crash With Tesla In San Diego
The boy was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Suspicious Packages Prompt Shelter-In-Place Orders In Oceanside
Vandegrift Boulevard was closed in the affected area. Oceanside police issued a SigAlert for the closure.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
McLaren Splits In Fatal Crash | Kevin Hart Golf Tournament | Man Accused Of Killing Mom: SoCal In Brief
Took a break from the news this weekend? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal this weekend.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Coach Accused Of Recording Locker Room | Empty Boat Mystery | Person Falls From Cliff: NorCal In Brief
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal this weekend.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Coastal Rail Service Suspended This Weekend For Maintenance
Officials urged residents near the tracks to remain alert and reminded the public to cross the tracks only at designated railroad crossings.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
