Tania Thorne
North County ReporterTania 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.
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Funding for the new trees came from a $1.253 million Cal Fire's Urban and Community Forestry’s Urban Forest Expansion and Improvement program grant. -
With a heat warning in effect, county officials have set up “Cool Zones” for the community to escape the heat. But advocates in Escondido say access isn’t equal for everyone and the centers aren’t in all parts of the county. -
An increase in collisions involving e-bikes has prompted the city of Carlsbad to declare an emergency and put more money into traffic safety. -
Next year, the university will break ground on a new affordable housing and dining facility on campus for low income students. -
The end of Summer is approaching and visitors wanting to enjoy the beach will need to be extra cautious this weekend. A swell coming in from the South-Southwest is creating bigger surf and stronger rip currents, especially on North County beaches. -
The Vista City Council has approved the transformation of a former Motel 6 into 75 studio apartments — each averaging 375 square feet. The rent will be based on market rates, which would be around $1,400 per month if they were ready today, according to the property developers.
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Speaking in Oceanside, the president said the outcome of the election would "determine the direction of the country for at least a decade." -
A new psychiatric health facility is now on the way in Oceanside, four years after the closure of a psychiatric unit at Tri-City Medical Center. -
According to the DA's Office, data shows North County residents are experiencing some crimes at far higher rates than the rest of the county.
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