
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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There will soon be another place for San Diegans experiencing homeless to stay overnight in their vehicles. The 190-space H Barracks site is located next to the San Diego airport in Point Loma.
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Bishop Michael Pham is the first Vietnamese American to lead a diocese in the United States.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe Department of Homeland Security has announced it will terminate Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan, effective July 12. We get the reaction from a leading organization helping Afghan refugees in San Diego.
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KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition, we speak to former death investigator Paul Parker about his book, "In the Shadows of Death: Writing Life’s Final Chapter.” We also speak with local psychotherapist Ben Yalom about the book he co-authored, “Hour of the Heart: Connecting in the Here and Now.”
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KPBS Midday EditionNo matter your ability, sports can be for everyone. On Midday Edition, we discuss local initiatives to promote accessibility and inclusion through sports.
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The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs could impact the local farming industry in San Diego County. Plus, a look into if California's long proposed high speed rail project to connect major cities will ever come to light.
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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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The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs.
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There are more than 11,000 students unhoused across San Diego. They were not included in the recent Point-in-Time count.