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 San Diego County Sheriff's Department announced a new effort to get Naloxone out to places where opioid overdoses are likely to happen. -
Recent storms have been devastating for many unsheltered residents in the region. -
Sidewalk vending laws have been in effect in many parts of San Diego since June. -
Less than a day after announcing new plans to tackle housing affordability and homelessness, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria is getting some criticism. -
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.
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Sculptor, architect, designer and naturalist James Hubbell was known for the way his organic designs, sculptures, art and buildings were informed by the natural environment. A major exhibition of Hubbell's work is still on view across four San Diego library galleries through Aug. 4, 2024. -
The Chula Vista City Councilmember’s announcement cast confusion over a key local election in San Diego County’s second-largest city. -
Cardenas and her brother Jesus were indicted last year in connection with alleged COVID-19 relief loan fraud.
- 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