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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The district has a plan to reinstate mask mandates starting Wednesday if specific conditions are met in individual schools. -
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a South Bay health organization is shining the spotlight on care for women. -
It’s been a long time coming, but the main community swimming pool in City Heights is officially open again after extensive renovations. -
Organizers expressed concerns over the fees suggested by the city's police department that could end the monthly event for good. -
Amidst a nationwide baby formula shortage, there are still places for some of San Diego's most at-risk families to find their preferred brand. -
The San Diego City Council officially passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products — including menthol — in the city, effective Jan. 1, 2023.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election on Nov. 4 to introduce new U.S. House maps. The goal is to win more Democratic seats. This move responds to Republican efforts to gain five seats in Texas. -
After decades of strict adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act, lawmakers have greenlit a transformative measure that promises to break down bureaucratic barriers and unlock new avenues for housing construction in the nation's most populous state. -
The San Diego City Council voted 7-2 Tuesday to approve a $6 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will cut library hours on Sundays and not fill certain executive positions, but restores recreation center hours, Monday library hours at select branches and lake access.
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