
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, we're talking about some of the most impactful statewide propositions on your ballot.
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has discussed a federal designation that would target pollution issues in the Tijuana River Valley.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe state of California is suing ExxonMobil, alleging the company created a pollution crisis.
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On Roundtable, we're exploring what’s behind this season's turnaround for the Padres and hopes heading into the playoffs.
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KPBS Midday EditionLast week's heat wave was a reminder that climate change is pushing our weather to the extremes.
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KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition Tuesday, we look at how Project 2025 could impact climate policy, education and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
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Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and ex-Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman joined with local business leaders Monday to decry the persistent homelessness "crisis" in the city and the "failure" of elected officials to address it.
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The Department of Energy is spending $26 million to explore possibilities for building temporary storage for spent nuclear fuel rods.
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The union that represents striking bus drivers remains unconvinced that the offer will end the labor dispute.
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- Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, dies after campus shooting
- San Diego Supervisors unanimously deny Cottonwood Sand Mine developer's appeal
- VA Secretary defends staff reductions, anti-union moves at agency during San Diego visit
- San Diego class-action suit says ICE courthouse arrests are illegal