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 protesters were calling for a ceasefire and the end of the siege on Gaza. -
It was a mystery last fall. Millions of bees died at a North County sanctuary — and at first, no one was sure why. -
There tends to be extra need at blood banks at this time of year. -
There’s an even larger raise for California fast food workers on the horizon. -
The holidays are a time for family, friends and fun. There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate this time of year, but one free event in Vista goes beyond your standard lights and hot cocoa affair. -
The San Marcos Creek Project has reached a major milestone. The Via Vera Cruz bridge is open, which will help traffic flows and local businesses just ahead of the stormy weather and holidays.
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Chula Vista City Councilmember Andrea Cardenas and her brother, Jesus Cardenas, have been charged with felony counts stemming from an alleged fraudulent loan for their political consulting business. -
The urgent need to find an end to homelessness brought state and local leaders under the same roof on Thursday. -
Supervisor Joel Anderson is pushing the ordinance, saying it is necessary to handle an ongoing homelessness crisis.
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