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’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. -
While California's flavored tobacco ban is being hailed by health organizations, convenience store owners say the products are being unfairly targeted.
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The City of San Diego's first safe sleeping campsite for homeless residents has been open a little more than a month. -
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty.
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A Starbucks in Hillcrest is the first to unionize in the city limits and the second in San Diego County.
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