
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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It was quite the field trip Friday for thousands of elementary school students in San Diego. Their journey took them to the waterfront in downtown, where they took part in a world-class musical performance.
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The work featured in the festival aims to have the sixth graders tackle complex issues affecting the world and their community, with the help of digital art.
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There are plenty of chefs in San Diego, but one in particular currently cooks above the rest. Tara Luansing Monsod is the first-ever San Diego finalist for the prestigious James Beard Best Chef: California award.
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KPBS Midday EditionDon Winslow discusses plans to retire and his last novel, "City in Ruins."
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This year, many of the films have a special focus on the conflict in Gaza.
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A "social circus" looks to tell stories through free performances that reach across generations and cultures.
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The Salk Institute of Biological Studies is making progress on its long-term goal to develop plants that are good at removing carbon from the atmosphere.
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Chula Vista will hold its first ever arts festival on Saturday — the latest in a series of ongoing efforts to strengthen the local arts community.
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The drop-offs in Oceanside have overwhelmed nonprofits who are looking to the county and federal government for support.
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