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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San Diego International’s new Terminal 1 will open on Sept. 22, offering more gates, new restaurants and a $3.8 billion modern design. -
The countdown has begun for the decaying building in the heart of downtown to either be sold or demolished. The nearly 100-year-old California Theatre has been shuttered since 1990 due to structural safety concerns. -
Over the last half-century, parts of the Tijuana River Valley have been restored from a dump site to an environmentally protected area. It also plays a central role in the Kumeyaay creation story. -
Parking for major events near Petco Park is going to get a lot more expensive starting in September. The new rates will help the city balance its budget — but there’s push back from local organizations. -
If California's Clean Air Vehicle Decal program expires, hybrid and electric vehicle owners will no longer be able to drive solo in the carpool lane. -
SDG&E said digging without knowing what’s below can be dangerous and expensive.
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Chula Vista will hold its first ever arts festival on Saturday — the latest in a series of ongoing efforts to strengthen the local arts community. -
The drop-offs in Oceanside have overwhelmed nonprofits who are looking to the county and federal government for support. -
Top female surfers from all around the world are in Oceanside this weekend, competing in the Nissan SuperGirl Surf Pro. But the event goes beyond a championship title and is intended to inspire young girls to hit the waves.
- 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