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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A federal education grant funding freeze is affecting many school districts across San Diego County. Millions of dollars of public school funding are in limbo. -
The project details said developers would build 247 affordable residential rental units. -
The suit is connected to San Diego police officers' use of a nonlethal firearm and a K-9 while responding to a 911 call last fall. -
San Diego is home to thousands of immigrants from Iran. Many of them are fearful for the safety of family members living in their home country as the U.S. joined Israeli attacks against Iran on Saturday. -
Catholic and other faith leaders offered prayers in courtrooms, where deportation hearings were taking place. -
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said funding from President Donald Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill" is key to improving our nation’s air traffic control system.
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It's the latest in a string of legislative defeats for the oil industry. California was once one of the leading oil producers in the United States. -
The state money is intended to support residents in entering the legal cannabis industry through funding grants. -
This move is intended to increase the amount of developable land near major public transit stops.
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