La Jolla, CA|News|
24 La Jolla Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be named a National Merit Scholar.
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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Coronado, CA|News|
Coronado Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
The student is among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be named a National Merit Scholar.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
The student is among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be named a National Merit Scholar.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
2 Encinitas Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be named a National Merit Scholar.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
11 Carlsbad Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be named a National Merit Scholar.
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San Diego|News|
190 San Diego County Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be named a National Merit Scholar.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Craft In The Park: Oceanside Event Offers Hands-On Projects For Kids
Participants can make rainbow garden and butterfly suncatchers, and design and decorate fabric snapback bracelets.
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Santee, CA|News|
Free 'A Minecraft Movie' Screening Planned In Santee
The outdoor movie night will take place at Town Center Community Park East.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
ArtWalk Carlsbad Returns With Fine Art, Music And Ocean Views
The free two-day festival will feature artwork from more than 150 artists, live music, food vendors and hands-on activities for children.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Encinitas
The victim suffered major injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Pedestrian Seriously Injured In North County
The victim suffered major injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego Gulls Single-Game Tickets Now On Sale
The Gulls have scheduled promotional nights throughout the season.
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San Diego|News|
New Gorillas Join Troops At San Diego Zoo, Safari Park
Both arrivals were part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan.
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San Diego|News|
Ringling's Greatest Show On Earth Returning To San Diego After 11 Years
The reimagined circus is bringing acrobats, international performers, a live DJ and YouTube stars to Pechanga Arena.
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Santee, CA|News|
Santee Firefighters To Host Annual Pancake Breakfast
The $5 breakfast will be held at Fire Station 5.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Encinitas Historic Bus Tour To Offer Rare Look Inside Bumann Ranch
The three-hour tour will include more than 60 historic points of interest.
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Fire Destroys Building At Oceanside Church
No civilians or firefighters were injured.
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San Diego|News|
2 Dead In Plane Crash At Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport In San Diego
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board were investigating the crash.
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Overturned Semi-Truck Shuts Down Most Southbound I-5 Lanes In Encinitas
A SigAlert was issued for the area.
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Across California, CA|News|
Where To Get The Best Labor Day Discounts In California
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