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 EditionA local nonprofit that serves homeless veterans is now prohibited from offering them treatment for substance use disorder. We learn why. Then, we hear about how the new KPBS "true crime" podcast, Free Jane, came to be. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition, we hear from two guests about their firsthand experiences on and after 9/11. We also delve into the lessons learned from the War on Terror. -
We learn about what they are and how they'd work if passed. -
Is a migrant crime wave really sweeping across American cities? The data says no. -
KPBS Midday EditionAug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. We'll talk about exposure to illicit drugs, the science behind addiction and where to find help. -
California's public colleges are welcoming students back, but the new year comes with restrictions curbing student protests.
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Another flex alert was issued for Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. as temperatures are expected to spike again. -
The agreement still must be ratified by the membership of Unite Here Local 30 before it becomes final. -
The San Diego City Council Monday voted to continue the city's Safe Parking Program through June 2023 and expand hours.
- Trump administration freezes $50 million in San Diego County public school funding
- San Diego political expert details steps that could lead to US civil war
- Steele Fire update: Spread halted, evacuations hold
- Carlsbad pumping brakes on traffic circles, putting federal funding at risk
- Fear of immigration raids reshaping daily life for many