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 City Council officially passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products — including menthol — in the city, effective Jan. 1, 2023. -
El puesto de Asamblea del Distrito 80 está en juego este 7 de junio, no solo en una ocasión, sino en dos. La elección especial al dos por uno de la segunda vuelta electoral y la elección primaria estándar presentan líneas de distrito rediseñadas y a cuatro candidatos que buscan representar el área de South Bay de San Diego. -
Assembly District 80 is up for grabs this June 7, not just once, but twice. The two-for-one special election runoff and standard primary election features redrawn district lines and four candidates looking to represent San Diego’s South Bay.
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After a 30-year ban, lowriders are coming back to South Bay. -
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.
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Cars can be a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness, but at night, safe parking can be a challenge. -
On Tuesday, San Diego city officials called for a stepped-up enforcement of the law. -
Two Scripps Health medical groups will stop taking Medicare Advantage in 2024. Scripps says it's losing millions of dollars and contracting with the private insurance companies who manage the plans is not sustainable.
- Rail advocates fear Del Mar project could lock in slower, more polluting trains to LA
- Ariane Fire stopped at 5 acres with all evacuation orders lifted
- Escondido's first 'fire resilient' community a 'bonus' for homebuyers
- Iranian-Americans in San Diego fearful for family in homeland
- Advocates want new Del Mar train tunnels electrified