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 Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program offers free public transit rides to those 18 and under. -
Bonta called San Diego an example of firearm safety and gun violence prevention. -
It’s seen as an unprecedented attempt to stem the tide of America’s rapidly rising student debt. But it also faces nearly certain legal challenges. -
Some are excited about the billion-dollar Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center but others worry about overcrowding and increased crime. -
This week Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $4.7 billion effort to increase access to mental health and substance use support services for young people. -
Nearly 30 high school students from City Heights have just returned from a scientific adventure in Baja California.
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The agreement still must be ratified by the membership of Unite Here Local 30 before it becomes final. -
The San Diego City Council Monday voted to continue the city's Safe Parking Program through June 2023 and expand hours. -
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point.
- The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system
- Alone in Tehran, a young Iranian turns to ChatGPT and video games for comfort
- Deadline nears for Taiwan's Chinese immigrants to prove no China household registration
- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
- Man kicked and injured a CBP beagle during airport baggage search