
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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The Mountain West Conference announced Thursday that its 2020 football season will get underway Oct. 24.
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San Diego will discuss a new proposal on short term rentals next month, but Airbnb says it wasn't included in the discussion.
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Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Wednesday that the Padres Development Team has won the competitive bidding process to transform a four-block parking lot sometimes known as Tailgate Park into a mixed-use destination called East Village Quarter.
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The South Bay has been especially hard hit by COVID-19, and health officials also worry about the potential for a serious flu outbreak.
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San Diego County's District Attorney is warning residents affected by the Valley Fire to watch out for scams and solicitations by unlicensed contractors.
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Lawmakers across California are pushing Gov. Gavin Newsom to reopen playgrounds in the state.
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It started as a small event for the community, but like Temecula itself, the festival has blown up and evolved.
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As the UC Regents were set to vote on raises for its executives, thousands of UC employees rallied across the state.
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BattleMage Brewing Company was one of three San Diego-area breweries to bring home the gold at the World Beer Cup last week.
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- Avocado growers in San Diego County face multiple challenges
- CBS shifts to appease the right under new owner
- California lawmakers pass bill banning authorities from wearing facial coverings