
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 San Diego County Board of Supervisors has discussed a federal designation that would target pollution issues in the Tijuana River Valley.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe state of California is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the company created a pollution crisis.
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On Roundtable, we're exploring what’s behind this season's turnaround for the Padres and hopes heading into the playoffs.
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KPBS Midday EditionLast week's heat wave was a reminder that climate change is pushing our weather to the extremes.
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KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition Tuesday, we look at how Project 2025 could impact climate policy, education and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
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KPBS Midday EditionA local nonprofit that serves homeless veterans is now prohibited from offering them treatment for substance use disorder. We learn why. Then, we hear about how the new KPBS "true crime" podcast, Free Jane, came to be.
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This month Rady Children's Hospital honors NICU families and the medical staff who support them, part of NICU Awareness Month.
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Local students gathered on their campuses to observe an international day of climate strikes and remind people that they are not happy with the changing climate.
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Healthcare workers with Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest voted this week to unionize.
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- San Diego beach closures, advisories posted as July Fourth holiday approaches
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- Congressman Issa falsely claims ‘criminal illegals’ are enrolled in Medicaid
- House Republicans expected to pass Trump's massive tax and policy bill by July 4