
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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San Diego’s Migrant Welcome Center is set to close Thursday, but what will happen to the people it serves?
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A solution is on the horizon for a landslide that stopped passenger train service through San Clemente.
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The center opened in October, helping thousands of migrants with shelter and meals. The group running it says its resources have been stretched to the limit.
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While many flowers sold this Valentine's Day are imported it’s also a big day for locally grown flowers.
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Accessing the beach is now a little more difficult in one part of Encinitas. A beach parking lot south of the city has been temporarily closed due to recent storm damage.
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So far, San Diego County was mostly spared from the storm that barreled into California over the weekend. But rescue teams are still on high alert.
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After two years of work, the city of Oceanside held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first municipal homeless shelter. The San Diego Rescue Mission will run the center and will begin to welcome people experiencing homelessness in two weeks.
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Local leaders Wednesday praised a decision that'll advance longstanding plans to bring a four-year university to the South Bay city.
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Community members are calling for an investigation into the incident and for charges against the officers for excessive use of force and failure to intervene.
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