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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Assemblymember Chris Ward, D-San Diego, is leading an effort to get California to fund ailing public media stations in this year’s state budget. -
Federal data show energy prices have been rising faster than inflation since 2022. The San Diego Democrat has introduced a bill seeking to provide relief from those prices. -
The attorney representing Chief Roxana Kennedy said city leaders are trying to get her to resign. -
The world’s most-watched sporting event kicks off in June, and San Diego will be a part of it. Two teams will set up camp in the region for the FIFA World Cup. -
San Diego County is in the grips of a record-setting heat wave Thursday as an unseasonal extended hot spell blanketed Southern California. -
Supervisor Jim Desmond withdrew from the race for the 49th Congressional District seat and filed to run in the nearby 48th District. The seat is currently held by fellow Republican Darrell Issa.
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Students KPBS interviewed had mixed feelings, but most agreed Chávez' memorials should be removed. -
The program is funded by a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and serves women ages 18-21 who are homeless or experiencing housing insecurity. -
The specific team matchups will be revealed later, following further progress in the LA28 Olympic qualification process and the official tournament draw.
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