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 new program comes as public transit systems in the region are seeing an uptick in ridership following the pandemic. -
San Diego leaders have announced a plan that would create a San Diego Black Arts and Culture District in the Encanto neighborhood. -
More low-income granny flats could be on their way to San Diego, after the City Council passed an amendment to incentivize their construction. -
Workers at Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, and Ralphs locations throughout southern California are voting this week on a new three-year contract. -
Tax season ends on April 18. Local leaders are encouraging low-to-moderate income individuals and families to claim their tax credits while they can. -
The Fern Street Circus offers free classes for City Heights kids and their mission goes beyond entertainment.
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If you’re traveling for the holiday weekend, you might want to pack a mask. An uptick in COVID-19 cases in the county means the virus is more likely to be in public spaces. -
Gabe Feitosa donates his time to the San Diego Humane Society to transform dogs into walking works of art. -
Fishing off the Oceanside pier is pretty popular, but the bridge connecting to the pier is nearly 100 years old and is reaching the end of its structural lifespan.
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