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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Local leaders Wednesday praised a decision that'll advance longstanding plans to bring a four-year university to the South Bay city. -
Community members are calling for an investigation into the incident and for charges against the officers for excessive use of force and failure to intervene. -
Shipping containers that used to move products across the ocean will have a new life as affordable housing.
- Thousands of San Diego service members deployed to Middle East
- In San Diego, rents rise slower where more homes are permitted
- San Diego Council committee passes $25 minimum wage for hospitality workers
- Unions representing laid off UC San Diego Health employees push back
- UC San Diego study shows more boomers are using cannabis, many for the first time