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 got a behind the scenes look into the making of such a grand production. -
It's all about the music this weekend at Adams Avenue Unplugged. The annual festival features more than 60 live musical performances this Saturday afternoon and evening in San Diego. -
It was quite the field trip Friday for thousands of elementary school students in San Diego. Their journey took them to the waterfront in downtown, where they took part in a world-class musical performance. -
The work featured in the festival aims to have the sixth graders tackle complex issues affecting the world and their community, with the help of digital art. -
There are plenty of chefs in San Diego, but one in particular currently cooks above the rest. Tara Luansing Monsod is the first-ever San Diego finalist for the prestigious James Beard Best Chef: California award. -
KPBS Midday EditionDon Winslow discusses plans to retire and his last novel, "City in Ruins."
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Community members are calling for an investigation into the incident and for charges against the officers for excessive use of force and failure to intervene. -
Shipping containers that used to move products across the ocean will have a new life as affordable housing. -
The city's first "safe sleeping" site has been open for a week. There are 14 tents in use and space for 116 more.
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