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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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. -
New overnight camping options are being considered at Silver Strand State Beach in San Diego’s South Bay. It's part of a statewide effort to make camping in California more equitable. -
Roughly 600 workers walked off the job after negotiations between the workers' union and hotel broke off Tuesday. -
Unite Here Local 30 has called for a walkout following negotiations with Hilton San Diego Bayfront Tuesday night.
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The city's first "safe sleeping" site has been open for a week. There are 14 tents in use and space for 116 more. -
The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs. -
There are more than 11,000 students unhoused across San Diego. They were not included in the recent Point-in-Time count.
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