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 team is on its way to the postseason, scheduled to face the New York Mets in a three-game wild card matchup starting Friday. -
A groundbreaking ceremony took place in San Ysidro for a new affordable housing facility catering to seniors. -
Cost of living is front of mind for many and especially for those fleeing other countries and looking for work. -
Their fight comes as the city of San Diego’s Emergency COVID-19 tenant protections are set to expire. -
There’s now a push for greater tenant protections amid a sky-high housing market and a growing homelessness crisis. -
An excessive heat warning has been issued for the San Diego County deserts with temperatures expected to reach 110 Monday.
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If you’re traveling for the holiday weekend, you might want to pack a mask. An uptick in COVID-19 cases in the county means the virus is more likely to be in public spaces. -
Gabe Feitosa donates his time to the San Diego Humane Society to transform dogs into walking works of art. -
Fishing off the Oceanside pier is pretty popular, but the bridge connecting to the pier is nearly 100 years old and is reaching the end of its structural lifespan.
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