
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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Digital works were on display this weekend in downtown San Diego, showing what it's like to see the world in adolescence. ‘Voice Out’ highlights young artists with ties on both sides of the border.
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A new local opera company is about to make its debut in downtown San Diego. Opera a la Carte is using regional talent in their productions and making the high-class art of opera accessible to all.
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KPBS got an inside look at Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival 2024, which is poised to be one of the biggest events in the entire county.
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Louisiana's famous music, grub and lifestyle are coming to San Diego once again.
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“Stir” is a story that takes us back to the universal experience of the pandemic.
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The Tijuana World Design Festival is one part of a larger program recognizing the binational region, with dozens of events planned now through November.
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SkyLINE will consist of 99 affordable rental apartments for households earning 30% to 55% of the San Diego area median income.
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Heavy snow makes it challenging to reach Marine helicopter that crashed into mountains with 5 aboardThe aircraft was located just after 9 a.m. Wednesday by civil authorities near the mountain community of Pine Valley, about a 45-mile drive from San Diego but rescue crews said snowy conditions were making access challenging on the ground.
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During the morning and afternoon on Monday, the driving rains inundated streets, freeways and back roads across the region, in some cases necessitating rescues of people trapped in inundated vehicles.
- 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