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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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. -
Federal and local health care leaders came together to discuss different respiratory illnesses circulating across San Diego. -
Some winter weather has made its way to San Diego, bringing wind, rain and snow to parts of the region. -
People honor their loved ones in many ways, including photos, flowers, music and altars. -
The San Diego city council unanimously declared housing as a human right on Monday, and discussed further tenant protections.
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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. -
El Capitan Preserve in Lakeside, Hellhole Canyon Preserve in Valley Center and Mt. Gower County Preserve in Ramona will be closed Aug. 1 through 31.
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