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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The "Hands Off" protests will rally against the administration's handling of federal programs and mass federal employee firings, as well as Elon Musk's involvement through the Department of Government Efficiency. -
Hundreds of veterans and North County residents came together Monday for Escondido VetFest. -
We get the latest local election results from across San Diego County. Then, what we know about how California’s propositions are faring as the vote count continues. -
Santa Ana winds will cut through parts of our region in the coming days. Now the National Weather Service is issuing a fire weather watch for parts of San Diego County this Wednesday and Thursday. -
For the past 30 months, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness has counted more people becoming unhoused for the first time than those being rehoused. -
Construction has started on a new double track bridge for trains between Carlsbad and Encinitas.
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Cars can be a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness, but at night, safe parking can be a challenge. -
On Tuesday, San Diego city officials called for a stepped-up enforcement of the law. -
Two Scripps Health medical groups will stop taking Medicare Advantage in 2024. Scripps says it's losing millions of dollars and contracting with the private insurance companies who manage the plans is not sustainable.
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