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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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. -
Supervisors approved a program that allows eligible home and business owners in flood-affected areas to apply for the deferral of their property taxes. -
An unexpected protagonist is ready to make his grand entrance in Vista this weekend. The launch of the locally created ‘Tamale Guy’ comic book is just one part of the inaugural Chicano Arts Festival in the North County city. -
San Diego’s Migrant Welcome Center is set to close Thursday, but what will happen to the people it serves? -
A solution is on the horizon for a landslide that stopped passenger train service through San Clemente.
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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.
- Rail advocates fear Del Mar project could lock in slower, more polluting trains to LA
- Ariane Fire stopped at 5 acres with all evacuation orders lifted
- Escondido's first 'fire resilient' community a 'bonus' for homebuyers
- Iranian-Americans in San Diego fearful for family in homeland
- Advocates want new Del Mar train tunnels electrified