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Tania Thorne
North County Reporter
Tania Thorne is a San Diego native with a passion to tell stories and document the latest news in her community. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Cal State Fullerton where she won multiple awards and recognitions for groundbreaking stories. Fluent in Spanish, Tania has dove deep into the Tijuana border and covered the migrant caravan, immigrant stories of asylum, and human smuggling. She has also done reporting in Europe, Mexico, and Southern California.
Tania formerly worked at KGTV-ABC 10 where she assisted the news assignment desk, digital department, investigative pieces, and general assignment reporting. Part of her enthusiasm for news gathering is getting to know people and having the privilege of telling their stories.
Recent Stories by Tania Thorne
Lawsuit Announced Against AAV Manufacturer In Service Members' Deaths
- July 29
- By City News Service, Tania Thorne
Attorneys representing the families of nine service members killed in an ocean-training accident near San Clemente Island last summer announced a lawsuit Thursday against the manufacturer of the amphibious-assault vehicle that sank with the men inside.
Mom Group In Vista Organizes Weekly Neighborhood Clean Ups
- July 28
- By Tania Thorne
A group of moms in Vista started noticing all of the trash littering their neighborhood. Rather than walking past it, they decided to do something about it.
Fallbrook Deli Owner Chooses To Temporarily Close Business Due To COVID-19 Exposure
- July 23
- By Tania Thorne
Although there are no mandated guidelines, the owner of Dominick’s Sandwiches and Italian Delicatessen in Fallbrook temporarily closed his deli due to a COVID-19 exposure.
Immigration Rally Held Outside Darrell Issa's San Marcos Office
- July 22
- By Tania Thorne
The issue of immigration brought demonstrators to Congressman Darrell Issa's office on Thursday. They rallied in San Marcos to deliver a message to their Congressional representative.
San Diego Rescue Mission Gets Ready To Run Oceanside's Homeless Shelter
- July 22
- By Tania Thorne
Oceanside will soon have its first year-round homeless shelter. San Diego Rescue Mission gives a preview of how it will operate and who it will serve.
Mobile Laundry Trailer Launches In North County
- July 19
- By Tania Thorne
For many, doing the laundry is a dreaded chore. But for people who don’t have access to a washer and dryer, doing laundry doesn't come so easy. A mobile laundry trailer free for people to use has launched in Oceanside.
Fans Excited To Return To The Stands On Del Mar Opening Day
- July 16
- By Alexander Nguyen, Tania Thorne
It's Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack and fans can once again place their bets in person.
Opening Day Festivities Return At Del Mar Racetrack
- July 16
- By Alexander Nguyen, Tania Thorne
The county fair has left, and the racehorses have moved into the Del Mar Fairgrounds. And this season, racing fans can fill the stands again.
Juvenile White Sharks Spotted Off Del Mar Beach
- July 14
- By Tania Thorne
Sunny weather and warm waters are making San Diego beaches a popular place to be, not just for surfers, but for sharks too. Juvenile white sharks have been spotted at a Del Mar beach.
San Diego Takes Initiatives Against Gun Violence
- July 11
- By City News Service, Tania Thorne
Initiatives to fight the increase in gun violence are happening locally. This is how San Diego is doing its part.
Stories featuring work by Tania Thorne
Supervisor Fletcher Encourages Minority Business Owners To Apply for Grants
- July 27, 2020
- By City News Service
Fletcher encouraged business operators to apply as soon as possible as funds are limited. Businesses that apply and are selected will receive their grants in September.
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