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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Citizens and faith leaders spoke at Tuesday's city council meeting to support Chief Roxana Kennedy after news reports of her allegations that some city leaders are trying to force her out. -
Some Imperial Beach residents are excited that they don't have to travel to other cities for nutritious food options. -
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.
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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.
- Director of county animal services steps down from leadership
- Pharmacy and lab workers join Kaiser strike now in third week
- Breaking down SANDAG’s $125 billion spending plan
- Longtime El Cajon Councilman Gary Kendrick leaves Republican Party
- Bike, transit advocates push for better car-free access to Balboa Park