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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It’s been about a month since the Border Patrol began detaining migrants in the San Diego County desert. Aid groups say the situation is growing more dangerous by the day. -
Under a partial shutdown, thousands of active-duty military members, Border Patrol agents and other federal employees would go without pay. -
The competition proves people of all abilities can surf professionally at the highest level, regardless of what life throws at them. -
A new study revealed that commuting may cost San Diegans more than they think. -
The first-ever homeless shelter in Oceanside is housing new residents. The San Diego Rescue Mission-run navigation center is open to single men, women and families. -
A provider of homeless services in Chula Vista says they are seeing an influx of people experiencing homelessness and seeking services.
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Liv Stone is among the athletes pushing for para surfing to be included in the Paralympics. -
Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and ex-Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman joined with local business leaders Monday to decry the persistent homelessness "crisis" in the city and the "failure" of elected officials to address it. -
The Department of Energy is spending $26 million to explore possibilities for building temporary storage for spent nuclear fuel rods.
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