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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It’s Girl Scout cookie season, but a local troop is providing a different kind of service to their community. A local non-profit organization is helping young girls stay in touch with their East African culture and Muslim faith through their specialized program. -
A runners group in City Heights is warming up for the return of their annual 5K this weekend after the pandemic put it on hold. -
A new study shows City Heights residents are facing some of the most severe rental burdens in the county. -
The flower belongs to the same family as the corpse flower and emits a rotting matter scent as it blooms. -
In City Heights, a new gaming facility at Hoover High School offers community, competition and collaboration for any students who want to join. -
The City Heights Business Association has removed some of the trash cans it installed years ago, getting mixed reactions from business owners along University Avenue.
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The state money is intended to support residents in entering the legal cannabis industry through funding grants. -
This move is intended to increase the amount of developable land near major public transit stops. -
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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