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. -
The competition proves people of all abilities can surf professionally at the highest level, regardless of what life throws at them. -
A new study revealed that commuting may cost San Diegans more than they think. -
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. -
A provider of homeless services in Chula Vista says they are seeing an influx of people experiencing homelessness and seeking services. -
The new shelter — a former motel in Barrio Logan — will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election on Nov. 4 to introduce new U.S. House maps. The goal is to win more Democratic seats. This move responds to Republican efforts to gain five seats in Texas. -
After decades of strict adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act, lawmakers have greenlit a transformative measure that promises to break down bureaucratic barriers and unlock new avenues for housing construction in the nation's most populous state. -
The San Diego City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday to approve a $6 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will cut library hours on Sundays and not fill certain executive positions, but restores recreation center hours, Monday library hours at select branches and lake access.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- Community reacts after school board member comes out as transgender
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools