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 San Diego Police Officers Association said violent crime and murders are on the rise at public parks. -
Muslims around the world are celebrating the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting. -
Fair@44, an event and vendor space in City Heights has reopened to the public after a six-month hiatus. -
Some say accessory dwelling units are part of the solution to the region's affordable housing problems. Opponents say that claim is false advertising. -
The price of food is rising thanks to inflation, but there is some relief for those in need. A new California law has led to a big increase in donations to the San Diego region’s largest hunger-relief organization. -
Parents of current or future Patrick Henry High School students packed an online meeting on Friday.
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On Monday afternoon, the council unanimously re-elected Sean Elo-Rivera as City Council President. -
The framework incorporates input from residents, tenant advocates and rental housing providers gathered over the last month. -
Just as quickly as a mural of the Famous San Diego Chicken stirred up controversy, it’s painted over.
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- Authorities find no threat aboard grounded Hawaiian Airlines plane at San Diego Airport
- UC San Diego study explores why women are at higher risk for Alzheimer’s
- Homelessness in San Diego County drops 7% amid progress in key areas
- NIH cuts put San Diego’s $57B life sciences sector at risk