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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Federal officials notified the California Department of Education this week that they are working to release the funds quickly. -
Wednesday was Preview Night for badge holders, giving them a taste of what's to come during the four-day pop culture celebration. -
California’s first-ever Indigi-Con celebrates Indigenous culture through arts and comics. It’s happening this week, just a few blocks from San Diego Comic-Con. -
San Diego plans to replace hundreds of thousands of trash and recycling bins as it rolls out its first-ever trash pickup fee. Residents can now choose the trash bin size — and price point — that works best for their household. -
San Diego food assistance programs say they're seeing a spike in need this summer. The increase in demand comes at the same time as federal budget cuts to nutrition programs. -
There's a new effort to expand homeless service capacity in North and East County San Diego. A local foundation is offering $10,000 for each shelter bed created before July 2026.
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On Tuesday, San Diego city officials called for a stepped-up enforcement of the law. -
Two Scripps Health medical groups will stop taking Medicare Advantage in 2024. Scripps says it's losing millions of dollars and contracting with the private insurance companies who manage the plans is not sustainable. -
This week the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $3 million to organizations helping process migrants being dropped off in San Diego by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. But organizations are stretched thin waiting for details.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions