
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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Early voting is underway in a special election for the 80th Assembly District covering the southern part of San Diego, Chula Vista and National City.
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Over 400 newly planted Jacaranda, Hong Kong Orchid and Brisbane Box trees are taking root in public and private spaces in City Heights.
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The San Diego Latino Film Festival is at a new location with an expanded focus. The two-week event now goes beyond film and celebrates Latino culture in other visual arts.
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The new "Farm Hub" will address food inequality and climate change through locally-grown produce.
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Housing prices continue to climb. A new affordable residential complex is set to open in City Heights to make a dent in the issue.
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The House of Ukraine is not the only location in San Diego where donations are being collected.
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More UC academic workers report some professors are retaliating against them for striking. Most of the claims are coming from UC San Diego.
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"There's nothing we can't accomplish together, because you know what? We got this," said Vargas, first elected to the District 1 seat in 2020.
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Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography hope to better understand how freshwater interacts with the ocean once it leaves the Los Penasquitos Lagoon.
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