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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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State Farm Insurance is calling the Los Angeles wildfires the costliest disaster in its history of doing business. The company is requesting an emergency rate increase on all customers.
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Businesses and nonprofits in the North County say they’re starting to see the impact of increased immigration enforcement, with a drop in customers and fearful communities.
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Some North County pastors said their congregations are becoming nervous and fearful about immigration enforcement. Tuesday, they turned to police for guidance on responding to those fears.
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California's home insurance market was rocky before the fires, but companies were committed to make a comeback. With thousands of claims expected to flood the system, homeowners can expect changes.
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The Escondido EcoVivarium has been taking on endangered and sick reptiles, but the high costs are stacking up and they now face eviction.
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On Jan. 1, the minimum liability requirements will double for private passenger vehicles.
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Reddit users in r/sandiego asked about a few of the state propositions, the San Diego mayoral race and the several local sales tax measures.
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The 35-year-old Morgan will play her final match with her club team, the San Diego Wave of the National Women’s Soccer League, on Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium.
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Opening Day events will include many of the traditional affairs, such as the hat contest in the Plaza de Mexico.