Tigist Layne, Author at Voice of San Diego

Jim Desmond, member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors at the San Diego County Administration Building in downtown on Dec. 5, 2023.

North County Report

North County Report: Congressional Musical Chairs

by Tigist Layne March 11, 2026March 13, 2026

Plus, attorney general’s office says Del Mar is violating state housing law.

North County

Escondido Leaders Keep ICE Contract in Place

by Tigist Layne February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Housing

North County Report: Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Strip Mall

by Tigist Layne February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

North County

North County Report: Health District Prepares for New Management

by Tigist Layne February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

North County

North County Report: Affordable Housing Plans in Del Mar Are Still Pending

by Tigist Layne January 28, 2026February 2, 2026

North County

An Experiment to Move Homeless People Into Long-Term Housing Is Still Going Strong

by Tigist Layne January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

North County

North County Report: Election Races We’re Watching This Year

by Tigist Layne January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Solutions for Change office in Vista on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. The nonprofit is currently trying to acquire new land to support more families in need. / Photo by Vito di Stefano for Voice of San Diego

North County

Audit Shows Solutions for Change Improperly Used Affordable Housing Reserve Funds for Operating Expenses

by Tigist Layne January 9, 2026

North County

Encinitas Still Blames Former Mayor Catherine Blakespear for Many of Its Troubles

by Tigist Layne January 8, 2026

Housing

Supreme Court Shuts Door on Midway’s Height Limit

by Tigist Layne and Scott Lewis January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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Tigist Layne | North County Reporter

Tigist covers North San Diego County, including the cities of Encinitas, Oceanside, Escondido, Vista, Carlsbad and more. She writes about housing, homelessness, politics, healthcare and other issues that are top of mind for North County residents. Send her tips, story ideas and questions.

A little about me outside of reporting: I love being outside! That includes walks with my dog, hikes, runs, picnics and I'm trying to teach myself tennis (we'll see how it goes).

Email: tigist@vosd.org
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