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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Is a migrant crime wave really sweeping across American cities? The data says no. -
KPBS Midday EditionAug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. We'll talk about exposure to illicit drugs, the science behind addiction and where to find help. -
California's public colleges are welcoming students back, but the new year comes with restrictions curbing student protests. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition Wednesday, we caught up with Olympians who shared their San Diego roots and medal-winning experiences across multiple sports. Plus, we discuss how skateboarding, a two-time Olympic sport, can create social change. -
California voters will weigh in on a ballot measure this November that would increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. -
KPBS Midday EditionAs the Democratic National Convention draws closer, Midday Edition looks into the new energy behind the Democratic presidential nominee and her running mate.
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The Salk Institute of Biological Studies is making progress on its long-term goal to develop plants that are good at removing carbon from the atmosphere. -
Chula Vista will hold its first ever arts festival on Saturday — the latest in a series of ongoing efforts to strengthen the local arts community. -
The drop-offs in Oceanside have overwhelmed nonprofits who are looking to the county and federal government for support.
- 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