Tigist Layne, Author at Voice of San Diego

Election 2022

Tony Kranz Poised to Take Encinitas Mayoral Seat Vacated by Blakespear

by Tigist Layne November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

View of the beach and the Oceanside Pier on Oct. 18, 2022. / Photo by Ariana Drehsler

Election 2022

Voices of the Voters: Toss-Up Races in North County are Top of Mind for Voters

by Tigist Layne November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

A "Pray America" sign seen in front of a home in Oceanside on Oct. 18, 2022.

North County Report

What We’re Watching in North County on Election Day

by Tigist Layne November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Palomar Health in Escondido on Oct. 25, 2022.

North County

Palomar Health Top Staff Has Favorites in Board Elections – As Does the Founder of its New Medical Group

by Tigist Layne October 28, 2022

A floor plaque inside the Vista Civic Center, which serves as the city of Vista's City Hall. / Photo by Tigist Layne

North County

Vista City Manager Resigns After Council Limits Hiring Authority

by Tigist Layne October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

The San Pasqual neighborhood near the Freedom Fighters Foundation gun range in Escondido on Sept 25, 2022.

North County Report

Residents Have Complained About Gunshots Coming from a Plant Nursery for Years. Here’s What We Found

by Tigist Layne October 19, 2022October 19, 2022

Laurie Black speaks in front of San Diego City Council during a meeting for Informational Update on Civic Center Revitalization Project (District 3) in downtown on Oct. 17, 2022.

News

Council Members Signal Housing, Homelessness Should Be Top Priority for Civic Center Redevelopment

by Tigist Layne and Lisa Halverstadt October 18, 2022October 21, 2022

Politifest 2022

Labor Leader: Supporting SDSU West Was a ‘Big Mistake’

by Tigist Layne October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Homelessness News

Fletcher Says City Budgets Need to Prioritize Homelessness

by Tigist Layne October 10, 2022October 12, 2022

North County

Oceanside Now Has Stricter Qualifications for the City Treasurer Position

by Tigist Layne October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

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Meet the Reporter

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).