Tigist Layne, Author at Voice of San Diego

Homelessness News

North County Report: Homelessness Decreased Inland, Slightly Increased on Coast, Census Shows

by Tigist Layne May 6, 2026May 7, 2026

Data from the annual point-in-time count show diverging homelessness numbers in the coastal and inland areas.

North County

North County Report: Del Mar Fairgrounds CEO Had Rocky History

by Tigist Layne April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

North County

Del Mar Fairgrounds Hit with Another Lawsuit Involving Former CEO

by Tigist Layne April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

The San Diego Coaster in Del Mar on Sept.19, 2022.

Housing

North County Report: Coastal Cities Struggle on Housing Progress

by Tigist Layne April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Housing

San Marcos Is Crushing Its Housing Goals

by Tigist Layne April 2, 2026April 1, 2026

North County Report

North County Report: Not Many Homes for the Low Incomes

by Tigist Layne March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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

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

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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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