
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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The city of Escondido’s public library will temporarily close Saturday to prepare for a major renovation project. For about a year, the library will move into North County Mall’s first floor.
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Catholics around the San Diego area joined faithful around the world and international leaders Monday to mourn the death of Pope Francis.
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Protestors rallied on UCSD campus and in downtown San Diego Wednesday, calling on federal judges for action.
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The "Hands Off" protests will rally against the administration's handling of federal programs and mass federal employee firings, as well as Elon Musk's involvement through the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Hundreds of veterans and North County residents came together Monday for Escondido VetFest.
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We get the latest local election results from across San Diego County. Then, what we know about how California’s propositions are faring as the vote count continues.
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The Department of Energy is spending $26 million to explore possibilities for building temporary storage for spent nuclear fuel rods.
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The union that represents striking bus drivers remains unconvinced that the offer will end the labor dispute.
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This is the third time in nine months that a landslide disrupted train service between San Diego and Orange County.
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