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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Digital deals are leaving some people behind at the grocery store, especially seniors. A new San Diego law is intended to tackle the digital divide. -
Just months after berms and bollards were installed, the bike lane safety features are being removed from streets in Vista. The new features proved controversial in the community. -
Victims and advocates against human trafficking continue to raise awareness around the issue. An event this week will bring law enforcement leaders and businesses into the conversation. -
District Attorney Summer Stephan told a Senate committee that a proposed center within the Department of Homeland Security is needed to coordinate the response to organized retail theft. But one senator noted the agency is currently focused on immigration enforcement. -
The Trump administration says it will restrict immigrants in the country illegally from enrolling in Head Start, a federally funded preschool program. -
Immigration raids have many mixed-status immigrant families living on edge. The fear of being detained has some limiting ordinary activities, like trips to the grocery store. Others are feeling health impacts of stress.
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The first-ever homeless shelter in Oceanside is housing new residents. The San Diego Rescue Mission-run navigation center is open to single men, women and families. -
San Diego’s largest nonprofit electric service provider is investing money in the San Diego community. The agency is awarding nearly $400,000 to 10 local groups. -
Homelessness in the region increased by at least 14% this year, according to the results from the 2023 WeAllCount Point-in-Time Count released Thursday.
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- They already live on the edge. Trump’s immigration crackdowns now threaten their housing