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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Even though rents in San Diego have dropped for two straight months, average prices are still too high for many to afford. -
Thousands gathered at the Rady Shell and several other venues Friday to watch the U.S. team play England to a draw. The festive scenes -
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg returned to San Diego County Friday for the second time in less than a month. -
A new 195-unit affordable housing complex is now open in City Heights. -
It’s a first step towards the city creating more truly affordable housing. -
Single-family homeowners in the city of San Diego haven’t paid additional fees for trash pickup in over 100 years thanks to a law called the People’s Ordinance. That could change, if voters approve Measure B.
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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. -
There are more than 11,000 students unhoused across San Diego. They were not included in the recent Point-in-Time count. -
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