
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 EditionA local nonprofit that serves homeless veterans is now prohibited from offering them treatment for substance use disorder. We learn why. Then, we hear about how the new KPBS "true crime" podcast, Free Jane, came to be.
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KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition, we hear from two guests about their firsthand experiences on and after 9/11. We also delve into the lessons learned from the War on Terror.
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We learn about what they are and how they'd work if passed.
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Is a migrant crime wave really sweeping across American cities? The data says no.
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KPBS Midday EditionAug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. We'll talk about exposure to illicit drugs, the science behind addiction and where to find help.
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California's public colleges are welcoming students back, but the new year comes with restrictions curbing student protests.
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Army Capt. Jennifer Moreno and Navy Capt. Kathy Bruyere are influential women who are the subjects of two G.I. Film Festival documentaries.
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The school will graduate more than 11,500 students at its San Diego and Imperial Valley campuses.
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All but one of the lanes in the westbound direction was opened on April 5 when work switched to the eastbound lanes.
- San Diego university students react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination
- San Diego Supervisors unanimously deny Cottonwood Sand Mine developer's appeal
- After nearly two decades, Chula Vista is considering a new park on the west side
- Avocado growers in San Diego County face multiple challenges
- Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, dies after campus shooting