San Diego|News|
'Threat Neutralized': Police Respond To Active Shooter At Islamic Center Of San Diego
Officers are on scene at the Islamic Center at 7050 Eckstrom Ave., according to the San Diego Police Department.
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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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Homicide Investigation Underway After 2 Found Injured, 1 Fatally, In Fallbrook Home
Both victims were taken to a hospital, where one was later pronounced dead. The second person is expected to survive, officials said.
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San Diego|News|
San Diego County Fair Offering $5 Opening Day Tickets
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San Francisco, CA|News|
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San Diego Weekend Guide: Flower Fields; Spring Market; Street Festival; Dragon Boat Festival; Viva La Música
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Orange County, CA|News|
New In-N-Out Burger Coming To Orange County
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Orange County Farmers Market Guide 2026: Where To Go, What To Know
Check out our guide to farmers markets across the county.
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San Diego|News|
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Fatal Costco Crash; Fugitive Arrests; Pursuit; Notorious Killer Dead: San Diego County Crime Log
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Santee, CA|News|
Fatal Costco Crash; Fugitive Arrests; Pursuit; Notorious Killer Dead: Santee, San Diego County Crime Log
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Fatal Costco Crash; Fugitive Arrests; Pursuit; Notorious Killer Dead: Oceanside, San Diego County Crime Log
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Fatal Costco Crash; Fugitive Arrests; Pursuit; Notorious Killer Dead: Encinitas, San Diego County Crime Log
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Carlsbad, CA|News|
Fatal Costco Crash; Fugitive Arrests; Pursuit; Notorious Killer Dead: Carlsbad, San Diego County Crime Log
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Santee, CA|News|
Puppy Prom + Rescued Pets Reunited With Owners + Best State Parks + P!nk Concert Fundraiser: Saturday Smiles
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San Diego|News|
Memorial Day Events In Southern California Celebrate America's 250th
Memorial Day Weekend runs May 23-25, with the holiday itself falling on Monday, the 25th.
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Laguna Beach, CA|News|
2 Laguna Beach Students Named National Merit Scholars
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San Diego|News|
Orphaned Bear Cubs From Monrovia Reach Major Milestone At San Diego Humane Society
The cubs arrived at the Ramona Wildlife Center after their mother was euthanized following two public safety incidents in Monrovia.
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Orange County, CA|News|
3 Orange County Stores Among CA Targets Getting Major Remodels
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Orange County, CA|News|
Orange County Man Killed Duckling, Beat Others Before Tossing Them Into Trash Can: Police
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