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Jacob Aere
Freelance Reporter and Web Producer
Jacob Aere reports on many beats including health, politics, sports, arts and culture and breaking news.
While born in Vancouver, Canada, Jacob grew up in San Diego and is bilingual in English and Spanish. He is a graduate from the University of British Columbia and uses his educational background to incorporate data visualizations into news stories.
Jacob is also an adept play-by-play broadcaster and radio host and his work has been recognized for multiple San Diego Press Club awards in politics and sports.
Recent Stories by Jacob Aere
San Diego's Tourism Industry Has Long Road To Recovery, With Latinx Workers Hurting Most
- May 12
- By Jacob Aere
The COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on the region's tourism industry. And a recent report shows that half of the job losses among Latinx workers were suffered by those in the tourism sector.
Border Patrol Investigating Body Found On Beach In Encinitas
- May 4
- By City News Service, Jacob Aere
Border Patrol agents and investigators from the San Diego Fire-Rescue team were at Stonesteps Beach on Tuesday looking for evidence related to a man's body that was found on the beach.
Southern Fire 90% Contained As California Braces For Another Active Wildfire Season
- May 3
- By Jacob Aere
Firefighters are continuing to battle a brush fire east of Julian that broke out over the weekend.
Man Who Was Fatally Shot By Police In Escondido Is Identified
- April 27
- By City News Service, Jacob Aere
Authorities Tuesday publicly identified a homeless man who allegedly approached Escondido police officer last week with a 2-foot-long crowbar, prompting the officer to fatally shoot him.
More Than Half Of Eligible San Diegans Receive First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
- April 26
- By Jacob Aere
Over 50% of San Diego County’s eligible adult population has now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but there are still obstacles on the road to herd immunity.
San Diegans Clean Up State Beaches On Earth Day
- April 22
- By Jacob Aere
To mark the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, some San Diego County organizations have been cleaning up state beaches and parks in coastal areas.
Carlsbad Banks On Legoland Reopening To Boost The Economy
- April 16
- By Jacob Aere
With the reopening of Legoland, there is hope that tourists coming to the amusement park will boost businesses across Carlsbad.
Legoland California Reopens After 13-Month Closure
- April 15
- By City News Service, Jacob Aere
Following two weeks of a limited reopening, Legoland California officially reopened Thursday, allowing access to Sea Life aquarium, Lego Chima Water Park and some of the park's more than 60 rides, shows and attractions.
Padres Pitcher Joe Musgrove Is Celebrated In Mural At Alma Mater Grossmont High School
- April 14
- By Jacob Aere
San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove is now enshrined in art form at the San Diego county high school where he played baseball.
San Diego County Nearing 25% Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
- April 9
- By Jacob Aere
With California set to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility on April 15, San Diego's supply is partially stunted by national shortages.
Stories featuring work by Jacob Aere
Mayor Signs Exec Order Allowing Gyms, Churches, Salons To Expand Outdoors
- July 20, 2020
- By City News Service
The order comes a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all indoor operations would be shuttered at a wide variety of recently reopened businesses due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
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GI Film Festival San Diego 2021: 'Sky Blossom: Diaries Of The Next Greatest Generation'
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 5 p.m.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: Billy Graham
Stream or tune in Monday, May 17, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, May 23 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2
