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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Independence Day has extra meaning this year for some people in San Diego who just became U.S. citizens. Their naturalization ceremony took place on board the USS Midway Museum Monday. -
A temporary wall between the cliffs and tracks could be built. But will it work to keep passenger trains running? -
But there are future plans to close it for good and construct a new dam nearby. -
San Diego organizations are preparing for what could be a serious economic blow. -
San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is set to officially resign at 5 p.m. Monday. -
One youth center is reconnecting Native Americans, both young and old, with their ancestral heritage.
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Career Pathways for Foster Youth is open to foster youth ages 16-to-24 in San Diego County. -
Pickleball noise is pitting homeowners against players, and some disputes are winding up in court. -
If you’re traveling for the holiday weekend, you might want to pack a mask. An uptick in COVID-19 cases in the county means the virus is more likely to be in public spaces.
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