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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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. -
A celebration of life was held for the local Black hair pioneer and creator of the Afro pick, Willie Morrow. -
Chula Vista has never had a homeless shelter — but that’s about to change.
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Healthcare workers with Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest voted this week to unionize. -
A California court of appeals will consider the possibility that changes to the state’s rooftop solar rules are not lawful. -
After hours of public comment and council discussion on Tuesday night, the council moved the proposal forward for a hearing.
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