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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The item was brought forward by councilmembers Marni von Wilpert, Vivian Moreno and Sean Elo-Rivera, who said ICE operations have instilled fear in communities across the country. -
Since late 2020, the cost of eating food away from home has risen over 30% in the San Diego metro area. That's making dining out a luxury for many. -
One Wednesday, a few hundred people gathered in Oceanside to speak out against tactics used by ICE and Border Patrol. -
Around 300 county employees volunteer for the pre-dawn count each year, but it takes more — around 1,700 — total volunteers to be effective in the count, which runs from 4-8 a.m. -
The two developers selected Monday are proposing to build hundreds of apartments at district headquarters in University Heights and a Logan Heights site. -
Martin Luther King Jr. day is commemorated each year as a day of service. Students at one school in Encinitas honored the legacy of Dr. King on Tuesday by volunteering in their community.
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The specific team matchups will be revealed later, following further progress in the LA28 Olympic qualification process and the official tournament draw. -
The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership sent a request to Mayor Todd Gloria and the San Diego City Council asking them to reconsider the new parking fees, which went into effect Jan. 5. -
In November, self-driving ride-share company Waymo announced plans to bring its autonomous taxi service to San Diego, prompting San Diego City Councilman and MTS Board Member Sean Elo-Rivera to propose the resolution.
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- San Diego expands free parking for city residents in Balboa Park
- Rep. Juan Vargas denied entry into San Diego immigrant detention center
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