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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KPBS Midday EditionWe hear about the festival celebrating South Bay’s arts scene. Plus, we'll continue Comic-Con conversations with a graphic novel artist. Then we have the weekend arts preview. -
Water conservation and quality is a big topic in San Diego. On Midday Edition, we're diving into San Diego's efforts to maintain water resources. -
It's national farmers market week. We're taking you outside to farmer's markets and highlighting local efforts to prioritize food access and healthy neighborhoods. -
On the latest KPBS Roundtable, we look at the city of San Diego's plans for a 1,000-bed mega shelter. -
For the thousands of fans who make it inside Comic-Con, there are just as many if not more outside. -
President Biden has withdrawn as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Presidential election, and now California-born Vice President Kamala Harris takes center stage.
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The crash occurred sometime before 3:45 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Sample and Salmon streets in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Tierrasanta. The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees died on the private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. -
Homelessness across San Diego County declined by 7% compared to last year, according to new data from the region’s annual Point-in-Time Count. -
A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions