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 EditionPride Week is in full-swing, and drag performers will dive into the landscape of drag. Plus, we hear about some summer movie releases. And your weekend arts preview. -
From Michelin stars to its first James Beard award finalist, the San Diego-Tijuana region’s culinary scene is on the rise. -
KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia has officially set aside $12 million for the descendants of people who were enslaved under the United States’ race-based system of chattel slavery. We learn about what's next. -
An iconic live music venue in North County is celebrating its golden jubilee. KPBS dives into the history and festivities in store for the Belly Up. -
Black Music Month closes this weekend with the Black Arts and Culture District Music Festival in San Diego, highlighting local artists across multiple genres. -
Barrio Logan is well known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. Now there’s a new addition to further honor the Latino community — a Piñata Art Fest.
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Ahead of the storm, local residents were able to fill up free sandbags at multiple locations across the city and county. -
A dynamic storm was forecast to generate strong winds and significant precipitation across San Diego County as it moves inland Tuesday. -
California will offer six “dream vacation” incentives to spur more people to get coronavirus vaccinations, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday on the eve of the state awarding of $15 million in cash prizes.
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