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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
Oceanside Homeless Encampment Given More Time Before Getting Forced Out
- April 12
- By Tania Thorne
A large homeless encampment off South Oceanside Blvd. was scheduled to be cleared out by Oceanside Police this week. But now, the city is giving the people more time while they try to secure motel vouchers for temporary housing.
Theater Group Bringing Live Performances To Carlsbad's Flower Fields
- April 9
- By Tania Thorne
After a year of no live events, New Village Arts performers are taking the stage at the Carlsbad Flower Fields for an alfresco theatrical experience.
Talking About Mental Health In The Latino Community
- April 7
- By Tania Thorne
Mental health can be a hard topic to talk about and for the Latino community. Many times symptoms can be ignored. We look into the barriers keeping the Latino community from seeking mental health help.
North County Group 'Resilience' Is Helping Kids Get Out Of Gangs
- March 30
- By Tania Thorne
Gang involvement has led to jail time, substance abuse and death. A North County group is helping at-risk youth resist the lure of gangs, and have a chance at a new life.
Facebook Group Helping San Diegans Find Vaccine Appointments
- March 27
- By Melissa Mae, Tania Thorne
Hundreds of thousands of Californians are going to be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine as early as April 15. With some people struggling to get vaccinated, a Facebook group is helping them find appointments.
'Historic' Amount Of Remittances Sent To Mexico In 2020
- March 23
- By Tania Thorne
A historic amount of $41 billion in remittances were wired in back to Mexico 2020, and the amount of remittances was also up in January 2021.
Judge Rules In Favor Of North County Parents Suing Over School Reopening Rules
- March 15
- By City News Service, Tania Thorne
A judge Monday ruled in favor of a group of North County parents who sued the state to overturn pandemic-related rules they allege have unfairly prevented school districts from reopening for in-person learning.
Carlsbad Unified Gets Green Light To Bring Back Middle And High Schoolers
- March 14
- By City News Service, Tania Thorne
Middle and high school students will return to Carlsbad Unified campuses this week, school officials announced.
Parents Sue San Diego Unified As District Prepares To Reopen April 12
- March 12
- By Tania Thorne
San Diego Unified School District is preparing to welcome students back to classrooms next month, but some parents say that’s not soon enough.
Advocates Fight To Keep San Pasqual Academy Open
- March 11
- By Tania Thorne
Supporters of the San Pasqual Academy in Escondido are calling on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to help the academy stay open.
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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