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 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. -
The paid, hands-on experience comes through a restaurant, urban garden and private events catering company called MAKE Projects. -
A site where an abandoned factory used to stand in Southeastern San Diego is now being looked at as a model for community-based redevelopment. -
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.
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Homelessness across San Diego County declined by 7% compared to last year, according to new data from the region’s annual Point-in-Time Count. -
A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego. -
Sculptor, architect, designer and naturalist James Hubbell was known for the way his organic designs, sculptures, art and buildings were informed by the natural environment. A major exhibition of Hubbell's work is still on view across four San Diego library galleries through Aug. 4, 2024.
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