Jacob Aere
General Assignment ReporterAs a general assignment reporter, Jacob Aere covers a wide range of different issues that affect the diverse neighborhoods of San Diego County including business, health, arts & culture and politics. Jacob grew up in San Diego and is bilingual in English and Spanish. He is a graduate from the University of British Columbia and has received multiple San Diego Press Club awards.
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While the Chargers are now based in Los Angeles, thousands of fans still poured into the University of San Diego’s Torero Stadium to show their support at two training camps this week. -
Viral social media videos of cliff jumpers are drawing people to the coast. Last month, two people jumping and climbing the cliffs were critically injured. -
The muralists hope their work offers lessons from past generations and revives the arts in the area. -
Comic-Con is officially here! The internationally recognized celebration of comics and pop culture runs through Sunday and is a major boost to the regional economy. But what does it really cost to attend? -
Extreme heat is costing San Diegans' health and potentially hurting their wallets.
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San Diegans are experiencing more dangerously hot days than they are used to. Heat has a real impact on health and finances. KPBS breaks down those numbers and looks at how to minimize the risk while keeping loved ones safe.
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For some families, Comic-Con International is more than panels and cosplay — it's a place where kids can discover the magic of comics, characters and imagination. -
A wildfire, dubbed the Thorn Fire, blackened thousands of brush-covered acres in the rural southeastern reaches of the San Diego area Wednesday, prompting evacuation orders and shutting down a stretch of nearby freeway as ground and airborne crews worked to subdue the flames. -
Students KPBS interviewed had mixed feelings, but most agreed Chávez' memorials should be removed.
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