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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San Diego is now the first county in the nation to have accredited geriatric emergency departments in all of its eligible hospitals. -
The unhoused in San Diego’s East County have a new option: a new overnight “safe parking” site with additional services. -
It will govern how police can use surveillance technology in their jobs, but the police union is pushing back. -
A new mentoring curriculum has an innovative approach to change lives and address trauma for at-risk boys and young adults. -
Part of the new rules look to create fair access to the devices across all San Diego neighborhoods. -
Ground was broken Wednesday on a major project on the Chula Vista bayfront.
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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.
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- 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