
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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Supervisor Joel Anderson said the new COVID-19 enforcement policy should relieve restaurants and businesses of arbitrary enforcement, by backing action with evidence.
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A series of rallies across California took place Friday, asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to end coronavirus-related restrictions on competitive youth sports.
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Local workforce experts from San Diego's top industries agreed that they are looking forward to some economic rebound in 2021.
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While federal roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine has been slower than projected, pharmacies will begin receiving the vaccines starting Thursday, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
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Encinitas resident Syndee Wood has raised nearly $12,000 for food donations from local restaurants to be delivered to staff at San Diego County hospitals.
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Governor Gavin Newsom made a flurry of announcements Monday, including increased staffing for COVID-19 vaccinations and flexibility on who can administer and receive the shots.
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A judge declared the San Diego City Council waited too long to declare Measure C's approval.
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The shooting occurred as officers were investigating a report of a robbery carried out by a knife-wielding thief at a liquor store in the neighborhood.
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Los Angeles County's public health director said Thursday that she's hoping it will begin to ease in February.
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