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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KPBS Midday EditionDespite considerable improvement in handling the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks, San Diego County will remain in the state's "Purple Tier" for at least one more week. -
A farm in Encinitas provides pay-what-you-can farm stands, donates to local hunger relief organizations and educates on how to grow a closer relationship to the land. -
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.
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Residents say the rural street is not designed to handle the added traffic. The city will install an electronic gate to provide emergency access. -
Ludivina Vera moved into her daughter and son-in-law's National City home out of necessity due to her health. -
El Camino High School in Oceanside Unified is designated as a TED-Ed campus.
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