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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In San Diego and around the world, people found new ways to practice the traditions of Ash Wednesday. -
The Lunar New Year is generally known for spending time with family, food and cultural performances, but the pandemic has forced changes to those traditions. -
For the third time this month, Feeding San Diego distributed food to hundreds of households at Pechanga Arena. -
Scripps Health, San Diego County and the Del Mar Fairgrounds are partnering to open a COVID-19 vaccination super station at the fairgrounds Friday. -
Esther Sanchez was elected as the Oceanside's first female and Latina mayor in November. She tells KPBS about her roots in North County's largest city and her plans to address inequities in her community. -
The vaccination site has streamlined the process for seniors in the county.
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Three institutions in Balboa Park will split more than $7 million. -
Wildfire risk is not going away in Southern California, but Cal Fire officials say Hilary may ease chances of a destructive fire for a couple of weeks. -
Rain, wind, high surf and sewage are all concerns for Imperial Beach as the community prepares for the arrival of a rare summertime storm.
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