
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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San Diego County’s drive-up COVID-19 testing sites are transitioning to appointment-only service due to long lines and safety concerns.
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Gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity will significantly raise the risk of wildfires in the San Diego County mountains and western valleys Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Awaken Church continues to defy cease and desist orders by holding indoor services.
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After months of construction, city leaders unveiled the Palisades Plaza in Balboa Park Wednesday, opening the former dilapidated parking lot as a public gathering place the way it was designed when it first opened in 1935.
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Hospitals are filling up around the country with higher numbers of COVID-19 patients, including here in San Diego.
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Local health officials are expecting a surge in COVID-19 testing after Thanksgiving as travelers return from holiday gatherings.
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El Capitan Preserve in Lakeside, Hellhole Canyon Preserve in Valley Center and Mt. Gower County Preserve in Ramona will be closed Aug. 1 through 31.
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The hospital has been averaging about one newborn delivery a day, which is not enough to sustain the unit.
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There’s nothing better for a kid than to splash around in the pool. But that’s also where the danger lies.
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