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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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. -
Two San Diego legends — two masters of their craft, two Teds — have both of their former homes for sale. -
A new study says that the risk has increased for a different natural disaster, a "megaflood," washing across parts of the Golden state. -
Princess Cruises has canceled nearly a dozen roundtrip cruises in and out of San Diego. -
San Diego is now the first county in the nation to have accredited geriatric emergency departments in all of its eligible hospitals.
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Homelessness across San Diego County declined by 7% compared to last year, according to new data from the region’s annual Point-in-Time Count. -
A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego. -
Sculptor, architect, designer and naturalist James Hubbell was known for the way his organic designs, sculptures, art and buildings were informed by the natural environment. A major exhibition of Hubbell's work is still on view across four San Diego library galleries through Aug. 4, 2024.
- San Diego political expert details steps that could lead to US civil war
- A volunteer legal observer says she was left bruised after being detained by ICE agents at federal courthouse
- Springs Fire erupts in East County; evacuations ordered
- San Diego Unified school board passes phone ban, effective first day of school
- Immigration court observer says ICE detained her for hours