Santee, CA|News|
Excessive Heat Warning Remains In Effect For Santee
An excessive heat warning remains in effect for parts of the region as sweltering temperatures persist in most of San Diego County.

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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An excessive heat warning remains in effect for parts of the region as sweltering temperatures persist in most of San Diego County.

Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
Firefighters from 30 departments hit the streets with their boots Thursday to collect donations at intersections throughout the region.
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