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 suit said Surf Sports Park is being misused, with too many events, too many people and too many cars coming to the city-owned site. Park operators said they’re benefiting the community and strive to comply with all aspects of their lease. -
Some passenger trains are finally moving through San Clemente once again, after being stopped by a landslide in late January. Repairs are still underway and a plan to prevent future rail closures is in the works. -
Incumbent Democrat Tasha Boerner is running once again for the Assembly District 77 seat, but two challengers — one from each party — are looking to take her spot. -
Three Democrats are going head to head for State Assembly District 79, which covers much of southeast San Diego and surrounding cities to the east. -
A new shelter has just opened to help homeless residents in Vista and Encinitas. The Buena Vista Navigation Center has a low-barrier to entry and includes semi-private rooms with two beds. -
Escondido has adopted a controversial new policy on homelessness. It rejects a “housing first” model and takes a "public safety first" approach.
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Cars can be a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness, but at night, safe parking can be a challenge. -
On Tuesday, San Diego city officials called for a stepped-up enforcement of the law. -
Two Scripps Health medical groups will stop taking Medicare Advantage in 2024. Scripps says it's losing millions of dollars and contracting with the private insurance companies who manage the plans is not sustainable.
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- Asian American voters backed Trump in Nevada. Here's how they feel about him now
- Trump pulls millions in grants from San Diego-area schools
- Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
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