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 new program comes as public transit systems in the region are seeing an uptick in ridership following the pandemic. -
San Diego leaders have announced a plan that would create a San Diego Black Arts and Culture District in the Encanto neighborhood. -
More low-income granny flats could be on their way to San Diego, after the City Council passed an amendment to incentivize their construction. -
Workers at Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, and Ralphs locations throughout southern California are voting this week on a new three-year contract. -
Tax season ends on April 18. Local leaders are encouraging low-to-moderate income individuals and families to claim their tax credits while they can. -
The Fern Street Circus offers free classes for City Heights kids and their mission goes beyond entertainment.
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The shooting occurred as officers were investigating a report of a robbery carried out by a knife-wielding thief at a liquor store in the neighborhood. -
Los Angeles County's public health director said Thursday that she's hoping it will begin to ease in February. -
The region's employers are dealing with large numbers of infected employees, making the work environment challenging
- Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?
- Litigation at Green Oak Ranch in Vista continues and postpones future events
- Could this deadly intersection become San Diego's next 'quick-build' roundabout?
- California attorney general launches civil rights investigation into San Diego juvenile halls
- Preventable hospitalizations in California show continued health disparities as Medicaid faces possible cuts