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Jacob Aere
Freelance Reporter
As reporter, Jacob Aere covers a wide range of topics including politics, sports, and breaking news events. He is also an adept play-by-play broadcaster and radio host with three years experience writing, hosting and producing.
During his college years, he led a team of 10 volunteers to collectively create a national award-winning sports radio program called Thunderbird Eye on CiTR 101.9 FM. While at The Coast News Group, he reported on politics, arts and culture, education, and breaking news while learning photojournalism and managing the company's social media accounts.
Jacob’s work has been recognized for multiple San Diego Press Club awards in politics and sports. While he was 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 degree to incorporate data visualizations into news stories.
Recent Stories by Jacob Aere
Food, Essentials Distributed In The South Bay For The Holiday Season
- Nov. 20
- By Jacob Aere
Three hundred and fifty military families in Chula Vista got produce boxes and essentials at a drive-through food distribution program on Friday.
Local Leaders Want A Latino Senator To Replace VP-Elect Kamala Harris
- Nov. 19
- By Jacob Aere
A coalition of local Latino elected officials and community leaders want Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint a Latino man or woman to replace Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate when she vacates her seat in January.
La Mesa Business Damaged In May Looting Gets $5,000 Boost
- Nov. 18
- By Jacob Aere
Pink Rose Café owner Nadia Zamora received a surprise $5,000 from Union Bank and a free one year membership to the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce after her still unopened La Mesa business was damaged in the May riots.
Parler Tops App Stores As Free-Speech Social Media
- Nov. 16
- By Jacob Aere
The social media platform's focus is free speech. That promise has made it one of the most-downloaded apps in the U.S. following the election.
Towering 'King Tides' Hitting California Coastline
- Nov. 15
- By Associated Press, Jacob Aere
Astronomical high tides known as “King Tides” are hitting the California coast on Sunday and Monday mornings — and in some places, into Tuesday — with tides expected to reach nearly 7 feet.
Cold Storm Arrives Friday, San Diego Prepares For Inclement Weather
- Nov. 6
- By City News Service, Jacob Aere
A cold storm system will arrive Friday in San Diego County, bringing gusty conditions along with rain showers throughout the weekend.
Poway Voters Pass Measure P Which Could Decide Fate Of Defunct Poway Country Club
- Nov. 3
- By Jacob Aere
Poway voters passed Measure P which which would decide the fate of the defunct StoneRidge Country Club.
Prop 22 Passes, App-Based Drivers Stay Independent Contractors
- Nov. 5
- By Jacob Aere
Prop 22 has passed in California which means ride-hail and delivery drivers will continue to be treated as independent contractors, not as employees.
San Diego Democrats Blast Text Messages Claiming Gaspar Is Their Choice For D3 Supervisor
- Nov. 3
- By Jacob Aere
Local Democrats say a Republican group is spreading misinformation via text.
Faith, Community Leaders Ask Gangs For A 'Season Of Peace'
- Nov. 2
- By Jacob Aere
Faith and community leaders united with former gang members from across San Diego Monday in a public effort to call for "A Season of Peace."
Stories featuring work by Jacob Aere
Mayor Signs Exec Order Allowing Gyms, Churches, Salons To Expand Outdoors
- July 20
- 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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The Old Globe Production Of 'Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! On The Radio'
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Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
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