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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Women’s soccer is at its brightest here in San Diego. The region's local team, San Diego Wave FC, is set to shatter a record this weekend at their brand new home — Snapdragon Stadium. -
Along Imperial Avenue in Encanto, the San Diego Black Arts and Culture District is taking form. -
Ocean Beach may soon be torn down and fully rebuilt, at a cost of tens of millions of dollars. -
The scorching heat forced San Diego State fans out of their seats in search of shade, with several in need of medical attention. -
For the third straight day, high heat and heightened demand for electricity has resulted in a statewide call for voluntary conservation—also called a Flex Alert. But do people actually listen? -
A heat wave also coincides with the start of school for many students. At schools without proper AC, that’s a big problem.
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Community members are calling for an investigation into the incident and for charges against the officers for excessive use of force and failure to intervene. -
Shipping containers that used to move products across the ocean will have a new life as affordable housing. -
The city's first "safe sleeping" site has been open for a week. There are 14 tents in use and space for 116 more.
- San Diego is building a lot of homes in its most walkable neighborhoods
- City Council clears way for tiered parking rates at San Diego Zoo
- San Diego to pay $875K to man shot with police bean bag rounds and bitten by K-9
- Oceanside city council approves new tenant protections, rejects rent control
- San Diego class-action suit says ICE courthouse arrests are illegal