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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Three hundred and fifty military families in Chula Vista got produce boxes and essentials at a drive-through food distribution program on Friday. -
A coalition of local Latino elected officials and community leaders want Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint a Latino man or woman to replace Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate when she vacates her seat in January. -
Pink Rose Café owner Nadia Zamora received a surprise $5,000 from Union Bank and a free one year membership to the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce after her still unopened La Mesa business was damaged in the May riots. -
The social media platform's focus is free speech. That promise has made it one of the most-downloaded apps in the U.S. following the election. -
Astronomical high tides known as “King Tides” are hitting the California coast on Sunday and Monday mornings — and in some places, into Tuesday — with tides expected to reach nearly 7 feet. -
A cold storm system will arrive Friday in San Diego County, bringing gusty conditions along with rain showers throughout the weekend.
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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty.
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A Starbucks in Hillcrest is the first to unionize in the city limits and the second in San Diego County. -
North County’s newest hospital is preparing to open Wednesday with Kaiser’s San Marcos Medical Center.
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