
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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Under a partial shutdown, thousands of active-duty military members, Border Patrol agents and other federal employees would go without pay.
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The competition proves people of all abilities can surf professionally at the highest level, regardless of what life throws at them.
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A new study revealed that commuting may cost San Diegans more than they think.
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The first-ever homeless shelter in Oceanside is housing new residents. The San Diego Rescue Mission-run navigation center is open to single men, women and families.
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A provider of homeless services in Chula Vista says they are seeing an influx of people experiencing homelessness and seeking services.
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The new shelter — a former motel in Barrio Logan — will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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More UC academic workers report some professors are retaliating against them for striking. Most of the claims are coming from UC San Diego.
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"There's nothing we can't accomplish together, because you know what? We got this," said Vargas, first elected to the District 1 seat in 2020.
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Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography hope to better understand how freshwater interacts with the ocean once it leaves the Los Penasquitos Lagoon.
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