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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Shipping containers that used to move products across the ocean will have a new life as affordable housing. -
The city's first "safe sleeping" site has been open for a week. There are 14 tents in use and space for 116 more. -
The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs.
- Trump administration freezes $50 million in San Diego County public school funding
- San Diego political expert details steps that could lead to US civil war
- Steele Fire update: Spread halted, evacuations hold
- Carlsbad pumping brakes on traffic circles, putting federal funding at risk
- Fear of immigration raids reshaping daily life for many