
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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Two cities in North County are teaming up in an effort to shelter homeless residents.
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Crisis pregnancy centers have become a new focus in the debate over abortion. Now, a San Diego County supervisor is proposing a local action.
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The job cuts by technology company Viasat include 160 positions in San Diego County. What do the layoffs mean for the regional tech economy?
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While prices remain high, the housing market seems to be slowing down in San Diego County and beyond — except for one property in North County that just set a new record.
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What do you do with a 465-pound pumpkin? That was the question for an Escondido family this Halloween.
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A few major transit centers may look different in North County soon. That includes Escondido.
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Homelessness across San Diego County declined by 7% compared to last year, according to new data from the region’s annual Point-in-Time Count.
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A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego.
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Sculptor, architect, designer and naturalist James Hubbell was known for the way his organic designs, sculptures, art and buildings were informed by the natural environment. A major exhibition of Hubbell's work is still on view across four San Diego library galleries through Aug. 4, 2024.
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