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 school board’s recent decision was met with significant community pushback. -
The San Diego Unified elementary school delivered free gifts and brought a surprise guest to make some holiday wishes come true. -
The eight hour-long closure of Interstate 5 on Dec. 5 prompted the leaders to send a letter to transportation and law enforcement agencies on Monday. -
The proposed increase would help pay for athletics and some other activities. The final recommended increase is lower than what was originally proposed. -
South Bay Union is the first elementary school district in the region to have an esports program, according to the San Diego County Office of Education. -
San Diego Unified leaders announced plans Tuesday to redesign their approach for special education.
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In Poway, there's a recall election for Councilmember Tony Blain, who has been accused of vote trading, threats and harassment. Poway District 2 voters will decide whether to remove Blain from office, or to keep him on the City Council. -
Blain was slated to appear in a downtown San Diego courtroom on Monday for arraignment on charges including perjury and soliciting bribes, but because of his overseas deployment, the hearing was postponed until Jan. 12.
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The five groups said they’re ready to help with food, financial assistance and mental health.
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