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 "Hands Off" protests will rally against the administration's handling of federal programs and mass federal employee firings, as well as Elon Musk's involvement through the Department of Government Efficiency. -
Hundreds of veterans and North County residents came together Monday for Escondido VetFest. -
We get the latest local election results from across San Diego County. Then, what we know about how California’s propositions are faring as the vote count continues. -
Santa Ana winds will cut through parts of our region in the coming days. Now the National Weather Service is issuing a fire weather watch for parts of San Diego County this Wednesday and Thursday. -
For the past 30 months, the Regional Task Force on Homelessness has counted more people becoming unhoused for the first time than those being rehoused. -
Construction has started on a new double track bridge for trains between Carlsbad and Encinitas.
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Just as quickly as a mural of the Famous San Diego Chicken stirred up controversy, it’s painted over. -
The San Diego City Council voted to approve implementation procedures for the commission, over the objections of the San Diego Police Officers Association. -
The Federal Reserve said it would take slower growth, higher unemployment and potentially a recession to finally tame painfully high inflation.
- County official overseeing animal shelters complained of 'shit dogs,' too few euthanasias in voice message
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- A rivalry over $50 million meant to clean cross-border rivers is brewing
- City Council approves phased-in $25/hour minimum wage for hospitality workers
- Nathan Fletcher's accuser seeks restraining order against Lorena Gonzalez