Jacob Aere
Speak City Heights ReporterAs the Speak City Heights reporter, Jacob Aere covers a wide range of different issues that affect the diverse neighborhoods south of the Interstate 8 freeway including transportation, housing, census and immigration policy. While born in Canada, Jacob grew up in San Diego and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Before working at KPBS, Jacob was a play-by-play broadcaster and sports radio host in Vancouver, Canada where he and his team won a national award for their work. He is a graduate from the University of British Columbia and has been recognized for multiple San Diego Press Club awards.
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On Tuesday, the South Bay’s two main medical facilities declared internal disasters because of a flood of patients. -
Micro-enterprise home kitchens could soon be legal in San Diego County, but some local entrepreneurs have already been shut down. -
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated at many events across San Diego County with most local festivities taking health precautions due to a surge in COVID-19. -
Some forms of public transit will soon be on a reduced schedule because of the ripple effects of the pandemic. -
It’s part of his effort to address what he termed five of the most populous state’s “biggest challenges” in a $286 billion budget proposal Monday. -
Wednesday will be Lorena Gonzalez’s last day in the California State Assembly.
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The shooting occurred as officers were investigating a report of a robbery carried out by a knife-wielding thief at a liquor store in the neighborhood. -
Los Angeles County's public health director said Thursday that she's hoping it will begin to ease in February. -
The region's employers are dealing with large numbers of infected employees, making the work environment challenging
