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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Customers are getting a chance to voice their opinions about the company’s rate requests for an increase in revenue over the next four years. -
Homeless advocates and medical professionals gathered outside of Scripps Mercy Hospital Wednesday to denounce what they said is ongoing patient dumping. -
San Diego’s Golden Hall has been a shelter for hundreds of homeless people since 2019. -
From homeless to housed, healthy and reintegrated back into society. That’s the goal of a rehabilitation program in Chula Vista. -
The San Diego City Council's Environment Committee unanimously approved a new policy for top priorities in the Climate Action Implementation Plan. -
Local businesses with some extra parking space are letting RVs and campers stay on their property overnight to help supplement their income.
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Martinez topped the seven-candidate field in Tuesday's election to secure a spot on the runoff in the race to succeed longtime sheriff's department head Bill Gore, who retired earlier this year. -
The report is a major step toward educating the public and setting the stage for an official government apology and case for financial reparations. The 500-page document lays out the harm suffered by descendants of enslaved people long after slavery was abolished in the 19th century. -
The pay increases for Sempra executives came at a time of soaring profits for the company.
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- Carlsbad opens door for new drive-thrus, but with tight restrictions
- New nonstop flights available between San Diego and Amsterdam
- 'Park Opera' turns Balboa Park into a stage, with a bee aria and listening as the protagonist
- Activists celebrate motherhood from inside Las Colinas Detention Facility