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 longtime North County coffee shop has something new brewing, with the help of a Grammy-award winning musician. A financial investment and a return to '90s coffee house culture are creating a community hub for the arts in Oceanside. -
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. -
Bishop Michael Pham is the first Vietnamese American to lead a diocese in the United States. -
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. -
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.” -
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 agreement still must be ratified by the membership of Unite Here Local 30 before it becomes final. -
The San Diego City Council Monday voted to continue the city's Safe Parking Program through June 2023 and expand hours. -
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point.
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