Santee, CA|News|
Santee School District Launches Career Technical Education Program
The new program will give seventh and eighth graders opportunities to explore potential careers while expanding elective options.
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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San Diego|News|
Strong Winds Prompt Advisory For Parts Of San Diego County
Weather officials warned gusty winds could move unsecured objects, and cause downed tree limbs and power outages.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Egg-citing Deal: Kids Eat Free On Easter At Applebee's In SoCal
Kids can choose from a variety of entrées from the Applebee's kids' menu, accompanied by their choice of a side dish and drink.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Egg-citing Deal: Kids Eat Free On Easter At Applebee's In NorCal
Kids can choose from a variety of entrées from the Applebee's kids' menu, accompanied by their choice of a side dish and drink.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
Egg-citing Deal: Kids Eat Free On Easter At Applebee's In San Diego County
Kids can choose from a variety of entrées from the Applebee's kids' menu, accompanied by their choice of a side dish and drink.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
San Diego Workforce Partnership To Host Career Fairs For Job Seekers
Both events are free but require advance registration.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Encinitas, CA|News|
Encinitas Spring Street Fair Returns In April
The two-day event will feature three live music stages, a beer garden, rides for children and more than 450 vendors.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
Carlsbad OKs New Community Policing Team
Each council district will have a dedicated officer focused on local concerns and community engagement.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
16 CA Chefs, Restaurants Earn 2026 James Beard Nominations
The James Beard Award is known as the "Oscars of food," and California plays a starring role in this year's list of nominees.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Marine Accused Of Stealing, Selling Missile System From Camp Pendleton
Cpl. Andrew Paul Amarillas worked as an ammunition technician specialist at the School of Infantry West.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Santee, CA|News|
Pedestrian Fatally Struck After Entering Traffic In East County
Authorities said the pedestrian crossed into the eastbound lanes in low-light conditions for reasons still under investigation.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Carlsbad, CA|News|
North County School Honored As Exemplary Dual Enrollment School
The award program identifies and recognizes schools with exemplary dual enrollment programs.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Oceanside High School Honored As Exemplary Dual Enrollment School
The award program identifies and recognizes schools with exemplary dual enrollment programs.
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Santee, CA|News|
East County School Honored As Exemplary Dual Enrollment School
The award program identifies and recognizes schools with exemplary dual enrollment programs.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Diego|News|
4 San Diego County Schools Honored As Exemplary Dual Enrollment Schools
The award program identifies and recognizes schools with exemplary dual enrollment programs.
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Man Arrested In Deadly San Marcos House Fire
Firefighters found two people dead inside a second-floor room.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Missing Swimmer Found Dead Near Oceanside Harbor Beach
A man died of an apparent drowning near the Oceanside Pier, authorities said.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
$10M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bay Area 7-Eleven
Drawings take place every Wednesday and Saturday.
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San Diego|News|
Deputy ID’d Who Died In Baker Run | Jeep Launches Off Bridge | Pier Drowning: 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 holiday weekend.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Beach Remains Traced To Banker | Killer Found With Child Porn, Ghost Gun: PD | Rainy Weather: NorCal In Brief
Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal this holiday weekend.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
