
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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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.
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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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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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San Diego is now among the highest-cost metro areas in the nation.
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San Diego — along with Citrus Heights, Fontana, Oakland, Roseville and West Sacramento — joined Sacramento in the designation.
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The facility, operated by Episcopal Community Services, will be able to serve up to 22 unsheltered residents.
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The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs.
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There are more than 11,000 students unhoused across San Diego. They were not included in the recent Point-in-Time count.
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Liv Stone is among the athletes pushing for para surfing to be included in the Paralympics.
- San Diego is building a lot of homes in its most walkable neighborhoods
- City Council clears way for tiered parking rates at San Diego Zoo
- San Diego to pay $875K to man shot with police bean bag rounds and bitten by K-9
- Oceanside city council approves new tenant protections, rejects rent control
- San Diego class-action suit says ICE courthouse arrests are illegal