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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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. -
The city of San Diego's newly released Climate Action Implementation Plan has a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Climate activists want more details and a specific timeline on how that’s actually going to happen.
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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