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 university report found a sharp rise in first-year students lacking high school math proficiency. At UCSD, where more than half of undergraduate students are pursuing STEM degrees requiring math coursework, that's a problem. -
A leader in Ramona’s queer community is calling a new school board resolution anti-trans. -
Rideshare vehicles without humans behind the wheel are coming to San Diego next year. It’s raising some concerns from the community. -
A new program at UC San Diego Health is training people to advance from jobs like housekeeping and food service into clinical health roles. -
San Diego International is one of 40 major airports that will see their air traffic reduced starting Friday -
It would be McClellan-Palomar Airport’s second major commercial airline, after nearly a decade without one. County supervisors need to approve the lease, but United is already selling tickets.
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The San Diego Housing Commission's Multidisciplinary Outreach Program received $750,000 in secure funds from the state. -
Port and city officials broke ground Tuesday on the $19.7 million Sweetwater Park in Chula Vista. -
San Diego’s water managers kicked off the new water year by announcing they have secured enough water for the next year, but issues are bubbling up.
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