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 EditionOn Midday Edition Wednesday, we caught up with Olympians who shared their San Diego roots and medal-winning experiences across multiple sports. Plus, we discuss how skateboarding, a two-time Olympic sport, can create social change. -
California voters will weigh in on a ballot measure this November that would increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. -
KPBS Midday EditionAs the Democratic National Convention draws closer, Midday Edition looks into the new energy behind the Democratic presidential nominee and her running mate. -
KPBS Midday EditionMore than six months since San Diego's January floods, we hear about how families and individuals are still coping. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe start of a new school year is nearly here. KPBS Roundtable dives into some of the issues school districts face in the region. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe hear about the festival celebrating South Bay’s arts scene. Plus, we'll continue Comic-Con conversations with a graphic novel artist. Then we have the weekend arts preview.
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The regulation would set tailpipe emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years that call for far more new EVs than the auto industry agreed to sell less than two years ago. -
San Diego State will try to bring the city its biggest sports championship Monday night against a Connecticut team that has won its five NCAA tournament games by an average of 20 points. -
San Diego Police Department and San Diego Fire-Rescue emergency crews are not impacted by the holiday closure.
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