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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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced new actions to try to address the region’s housing and homelessness crisis. -
San Diego’s South Bay is home to about 450,000 people, but it’s not home to a public four-year university. -
Some San Diegans said they still haven't received their payments even though they qualify. -
The start of 2023 also marks the end of San Diego's annual International Auto Show. Monday was the final day of the auto event featuring new cars and trucks at the San Diego Convention Center. -
Holiday season is in full swing and the spirit of giving has extra meaning for some San Diegans. One of the region’s new toy drives is bringing the gifts right to people’s doorsteps. -
While the Supreme Court weighs arguments over lifting Title 42, some San Diego leaders are worried about resources to help incoming migrants.
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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