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Kristina Houck is a field editor for Patch Media, covering San Diego and Marin counties. 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 also serves on the board and chairs 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.
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A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.
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Today's headlines from across San Diego County.
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The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in San Diego. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Ramona. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Poway. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Imperial Beach. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in La Mesa. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Santee. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Encinitas. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Carlsbad. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Today's headlines from across San Diego County.
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