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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While many flowers sold this Valentine's Day are imported it’s also a big day for locally grown flowers. -
Accessing the beach is now a little more difficult in one part of Encinitas. A beach parking lot south of the city has been temporarily closed due to recent storm damage. -
So far, San Diego County was mostly spared from the storm that barreled into California over the weekend. But rescue teams are still on high alert. -
Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' primary election guide for local State Assembly Districts. -
The San Diego region has tried a number of different temporary solutions for homelessness. Now, the county will try tiny cabins. -
Flooding once again became a problem along the North County coast Thursday. Homes and businesses there suffered significant flood damage last week.
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Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and ex-Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman joined with local business leaders Monday to decry the persistent homelessness "crisis" in the city and the "failure" of elected officials to address it. -
The Department of Energy is spending $26 million to explore possibilities for building temporary storage for spent nuclear fuel rods. -
The union that represents striking bus drivers remains unconvinced that the offer will end the labor dispute.
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