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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The "Super Bowl of horse racing" is coming to Del Mar for two years in a row. The event is not just one race, and it’s expected to boost the local economy. -
The wet weather is a worry for those trying to help migrants who are still crossing the border near Jacumba Hot Springs every day. -
The Oceanside hospital has been diverting ambulances to other medical facilities since declaring an internal emergency on Thursday. -
Two cities in North County are teaming up in an effort to shelter homeless residents. -
Crisis pregnancy centers have become a new focus in the debate over abortion. Now, a San Diego County supervisor is proposing a local action. -
The job cuts by technology company Viasat include 160 positions in San Diego County. What do the layoffs mean for the regional tech economy?
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The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs. -
There are more than 11,000 students unhoused across San Diego. They were not included in the recent Point-in-Time count. -
Liv Stone is among the athletes pushing for para surfing to be included in the Paralympics.
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