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Fear, Anxiety A Reality For Carlsbad Veterans On 4th Of July
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

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.
Contact Kristina at Kristina.Houck@patch.com.
Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

Star-spangled fireworks shows are slated at eight California theme parks this Fourth of July weekend.
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Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
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PSPS is a prevention program sponsored by San Diego Gas & Electric to reduce the potential for utility-related wildfires.
Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.
Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.
Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.
Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.
Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.