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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Local Democrats say a Republican group is spreading misinformation via text. -
Faith and community leaders united with former gang members from across San Diego Monday in a public effort to call for "A Season of Peace." -
There have been multiple local efforts in recent days to encourage safe, respectful and civil responses to the upcoming election day. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe city of San Diego plans to build on a successful pilot program for homeless San Diegans that connects people with permanent housing. -
One Oceanside resident is trying to make the most of Halloween for her community this year with COVID-19 restrictions in place. -
San Diego-area hotels demonstrated their COVID-19 safety protocols Thursday and want the state to allow them to resume hosting group meetings.
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The crash occurred sometime before 3:45 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Sample and Salmon streets in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Tierrasanta. The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees died on the private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. -
Homelessness across San Diego County declined by 7% compared to last year, according to new data from the region’s annual Point-in-Time Count. -
A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego.
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