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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Supervisors approved a program that allows eligible home and business owners in flood-affected areas to apply for the deferral of their property taxes. -
An unexpected protagonist is ready to make his grand entrance in Vista this weekend. The launch of the locally created ‘Tamale Guy’ comic book is just one part of the inaugural Chicano Arts Festival in the North County city. -
San Diego’s Migrant Welcome Center is set to close Thursday, but what will happen to the people it serves? -
A solution is on the horizon for a landslide that stopped passenger train service through San Clemente. -
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. -
While many flowers sold this Valentine's Day are imported it’s also a big day for locally grown flowers.
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These new rules would let water agencies sanitize the water and put it directly back into the drinking water supply. -
The city has created its first new community parking districts in 18 years. -
The state detected the tree-killing bacterial disease during routine inspections. It is a major threat to San Diego County's $138 million annual citrus crop.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- Community reacts after school board member comes out as transgender
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools