
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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Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s former coach and a rising local tennis star talk about his impact on a San Diego tennis court.
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A federal education grant funding freeze is affecting many school districts across San Diego County. Millions of dollars of public school funding are in limbo.
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The project details said developers would build 247 affordable residential rental units.
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The suit is connected to San Diego police officers' use of a nonlethal firearm and a K-9 while responding to a 911 call last fall.
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San Diego is home to thousands of immigrants from Iran. Many of them are fearful for the safety of family members living in their home country as the U.S. joined Israeli attacks against Iran on Saturday.
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Catholic and other faith leaders offered prayers in courtrooms, where deportation hearings were taking place.
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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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The Chula Vista City Councilmember’s announcement cast confusion over a key local election in San Diego County’s second-largest city.
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Cardenas and her brother Jesus were indicted last year in connection with alleged COVID-19 relief loan fraud.
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