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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A City Heights rehab center provides a safe pathway to recovery for LBGTQ individuals that struggle with alcohol and substance abuse. -
KPBS Midday EditionLunar New Year 2022 celebrations resume in person after going virtual last year. -
Some businesses owners along Chula Vista’s Third Avenue say they are seeing more drunken behavior and increased crime since the pandemic. -
On Tuesday, the South Bay’s two main medical facilities declared internal disasters because of a flood of patients. -
Micro-enterprise home kitchens could soon be legal in San Diego County, but some local entrepreneurs have already been shut down. -
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated at many events across San Diego County with most local festivities taking health precautions due to a surge in COVID-19.
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Homelessness across San Diego County declined by 7% compared to last year, according to new data from the region’s annual Point-in-Time Count. -
A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego. -
Sculptor, architect, designer and naturalist James Hubbell was known for the way his organic designs, sculptures, art and buildings were informed by the natural environment. A major exhibition of Hubbell's work is still on view across four San Diego library galleries through Aug. 4, 2024.
- Private plane from Ramona Airport lost over the Pacific Ocean
- Trash pickup strike ends in Chula Vista
- National City pledged to reduce pollution. Now it’s considering a new industrial biofuel depot
- San Diego residents to choose their trash can size and cost
- School enrollment falls in San Diego, and it's getting worse