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 Wednesday, we caught up with Olympians who shared their San Diego roots and medal-winning experiences across multiple sports. Plus, we discuss how skateboarding, a two-time Olympic sport, can create social change. -
California voters will weigh in on a ballot measure this November that would increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour. -
KPBS Midday EditionAs the Democratic National Convention draws closer, Midday Edition looks into the new energy behind the Democratic presidential nominee and her running mate. -
KPBS Midday EditionMore than six months since San Diego's January floods, we hear about how families and individuals are still coping. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe start of a new school year is nearly here. KPBS Roundtable dives into some of the issues school districts face in the region. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe hear about the festival celebrating South Bay’s arts scene. Plus, we'll continue Comic-Con conversations with a graphic novel artist. Then we have the weekend arts preview.
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October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and reminds people to get breast cancer screenings or to donate to breast cancer research and treatment. -
The San Diego Wildlife Alliance is working with international partners to conserve threatened and critical species with its Frozen Zoo. -
The San Diego Housing Commission's Multidisciplinary Outreach Program received $750,000 in secure funds from the state.
- San Diego is building a lot of homes in its most walkable neighborhoods
- City Council clears way for tiered parking rates at San Diego Zoo
- San Diego to pay $875K to man shot with police bean bag rounds and bitten by K-9
- Oceanside city council approves new tenant protections, rejects rent control
- San Diego class-action suit says ICE courthouse arrests are illegal