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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An initiative to help San Diegans at risk of losing food assistance is going to a vote before the San Diego County Board of Supervisors Thursday. -
For the second year, volunteers counted microplastic beads in and around waterways to put a number on the microplastic problem. -
The U.S. begins its first 2026 World Cup match on home turf, bringing fans together to watch. -
World Cup soccer is finally here. Watch party celebrations were held in San Diego for the kickoff of the trinational tournament in Mexico. -
Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake in state Senate races for District 18 in the South Bay, District 32 in Anza Borrego, and districts 38, 40 in North County. -
Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake in California State Assembly races for District 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 and 80.
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A wildfire, dubbed the Thorn Fire, blackened thousands of brush-covered acres in the rural southeastern reaches of the San Diego area Wednesday, prompting evacuation orders and shutting down a stretch of nearby freeway as ground and airborne crews worked to subdue the flames. -
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.
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