
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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An encampment of trailers and generators has been set up between El Toyon Park, a sports field and homes on National City's South U Avenue. That's where UC San Diego is setting up a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
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An elementary school and middle school in University City are getting major campus upgrades that include a joint-use aquatic center.
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Protesters gathered at the Otay Mesa Detention Center to call on Gov. Gavin Newsom to stop transfers of federal detainees and release those at risk of contracting COVID-19.
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A new, free COVID-19 testing site opened Sunday at the South Chula Vista Library to help fight the stubbornly high caseload in South County.
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More than 30,000 airline employees face furloughs as San Diego tourism and the local economy feel the strain.
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All school staff who interact with children must be tested every two months. The County Office of Education says that means 40,000 tests per month.
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Sculptor, architect, designer and naturalist James Hubbell was known for the way his organic designs, sculptures, art and buildings were informed by the natural environment. A major exhibition of Hubbell's work is still on view across four San Diego library galleries through Aug. 4, 2024.
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The Chula Vista City Councilmember’s announcement cast confusion over a key local election in San Diego County’s second-largest city.
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Cardenas and her brother Jesus were indicted last year in connection with alleged COVID-19 relief loan fraud.
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