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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Tuesday is the final day voters can cast ballots in the special election for California’s 80th Assembly District. -
Data says nearly 94% of eligible county residents have had at least one COVID-19 shot. That’s not the case in City Heights. -
The new lanes complement recently opened northbound HOV lanes in the area. -
On April 1, landlords will be able to start filing eviction notices for people who have not paid rent due to pandemic-related hardships. -
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. -
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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During the morning and afternoon on Monday, the driving rains inundated streets, freeways and back roads across the region, in some cases necessitating rescues of people trapped in inundated vehicles. -
These new rules would let water agencies sanitize the water and put it directly back into the drinking water supply. -
The city has created its first new community parking districts in 18 years.
- Rail advocates fear Del Mar project could lock in slower, more polluting trains to LA
- Ariane Fire stopped at 5 acres with all evacuation orders lifted
- Escondido's first 'fire resilient' community a 'bonus' for homebuyers
- Iranian-Americans in San Diego fearful for family in homeland
- Advocates want new Del Mar train tunnels electrified