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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North County leaders say project impacts the local tourism industry and beach access for San Diegans. -
The incoming storms may further delay efforts to reopen them. -
KPBS followed a volunteer group in the annual Point-in-Time Count for Vista and San Marcos early Thursday. -
San Diego County animal shelters have a lot of dogs and not enough people to adopt or foster them. -
NCTD is getting a new CEO. He has ambitious plans to make public transportation in the region an effective and realistic alternative to driving. -
King tides hit San Diego beaches just in time for the WSL World Junior Championships in Oceanside for the first time.
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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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