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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As a record-breaking heat wave continues across the San Diego region, people can seek relief in cool zones. -
After weeks of mounting concern over mail delays and financial struggles for the postal service, leaders joined a 'Day of Action.' -
San Diego State University broke ground on its Mission Valley project Monday after years of speculation and negotiations with San Diego for the 132-acre property where San Diego County Credit Union Stadium sits today. -
Devin Griffiths, 15, was at a birthday party when a fight between two other teens broke out and he jumped in to help a friend who was being attacked by several young men. Griffiths was then stabbed multiple times in the upper body and fell to the ground. -
Friday, Aug. 7 is the last day for San Diegans to apply for the city’s COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program. -
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is set to consider a proposal to privatize medical and mental health services at the county jails.
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The city's first "safe sleeping" site has been open for a week. There are 14 tents in use and space for 116 more. -
The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs. -
There are more than 11,000 students unhoused across San Diego. They were not included in the recent Point-in-Time count.
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