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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Ocean Beach may soon be torn down and fully rebuilt, at a cost of tens of millions of dollars. -
The scorching heat forced San Diego State fans out of their seats in search of shade, with several in need of medical attention. -
For the third straight day, high heat and heightened demand for electricity has resulted in a statewide call for voluntary conservation—also called a Flex Alert. But do people actually listen? -
A heat wave also coincides with the start of school for many students. At schools without proper AC, that’s a big problem. -
They’ve gone to federal court to try to keep the city from evicting them because they say they have “no place to go.” -
August will end on a high note in the San Diego area — extremely high temperatures, that is.
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A Starbucks in Hillcrest is the first to unionize in the city limits and the second in San Diego County. -
North County’s newest hospital is preparing to open Wednesday with Kaiser’s San Marcos Medical Center. -
Enforcement of San Diego's recently passed Unsafe Camping Ordinance will begin Monday.
- Thousands of San Diego service members deployed to Middle East
- Ariane Fire stopped at 5 acres with all evacuation orders lifted
- In San Diego, rents rise slower where more homes are permitted
- San Diego Council committee passes $25 minimum wage for hospitality workers
- SDPD stops sharing data from controversial surveillance program