
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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More than a thousand small businesses have benefitted from a city grant program.
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Turkeys, PPE and COVID-19 booster shots were all available Monday outside of National City’s public library.
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The door of a federally contracted armored vehicle flew open, spilling cash on both south and northbound lanes of the I-5.
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A proposed ballot initiative seeks to increase educational and recreational opportunities in some of the city's underserved neighborhoods.
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A city audit says recreation centers in the northern neighborhoods of San Diego are significantly better off than those in the city’s southern neighborhoods.
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Emergency crews and authorities are cleaning up the wreckage and damage Tuesday caused by a small plane crash in Santee.
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The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs.
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There are more than 11,000 students unhoused across San Diego. They were not included in the recent Point-in-Time count.
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Liv Stone is among the athletes pushing for para surfing to be included in the Paralympics.
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