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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Summer is officially here, and so are the kids camps that start when school lets out for the season. -
The San Diego City Council voted to approve the ordinance earlier this year, bringing San Diego into compliance with SB 946. -
Late Monday, the council made some last-minute changes to the proposal after pressure from the police department. -
Starting Wednesday, San Diego’s sidewalk vendors will face new rules. They come after plenty of community feedback and controversy. -
Juneteenth is the commemoration of the end of slavery specifically in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. -
Some local leaders there want the city to start enforcing an old law against the vendors.
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The Chula Vista City Councilmember’s announcement cast confusion over a key local election in San Diego County’s second-largest city. -
Cardenas and her brother Jesus were indicted last year in connection with alleged COVID-19 relief loan fraud. -
SkyLINE will consist of 99 affordable rental apartments for households earning 30% to 55% of the San Diego area median income.
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