
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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Opening Day is finally here for the San Diego Padres and fans are excited, whether they are inside or outside the ballpark, for a team with high expectations.
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A barn owl was released back into the wild Wednesday night at Coronado’s Spreckels Park. It was rehabilitated by the San Diego Humane Society.
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The Chula Vista Police Department is the first police agency in the nation to be able to respond to 911 calls and emergencies by launching drones from anywhere in the city. But the move has its critics.
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After last year’s tournament got canceled due to COVID-19, the men's Aztecs team is back in 2021 and riding a hot streak.
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San Diego breweries, wineries and distilleries will be able to serve drinks without also serving food starting Saturday.
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Twenty-five percent of San Diegans have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and nearly 15% are fully vaccinated.
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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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