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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The San Diego State men's basketball team is in first place, and students are showing up in big numbers for home games. -
It's not welcoming news to advocates who want to keep it as a space for people in the U.S and Mexico to reconnect. -
In 2007, it settled 144 claims for $198 million and said that settling cases now at the same rate would cost over $550 million. -
The IRS said some people need to wait to file their taxes this year. It's because of the special tax refunds. -
A San Diego County assembly member announced new legislation to end city bans on the cultural pastime. -
She will lay out her vision of how to tackle some of the county’s most pressing problems, including housing and homelessness.
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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. -
The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs. -
There are more than 11,000 students unhoused across San Diego. They were not included in the recent Point-in-Time count.
- Why aren't Americans filling the manufacturing jobs we already have?
- Litigation at Green Oak Ranch in Vista continues and postpones future events
- Could this deadly intersection become San Diego's next 'quick-build' roundabout?
- California attorney general launches civil rights investigation into San Diego juvenile halls
- Preventable hospitalizations in California show continued health disparities as Medicaid faces possible cuts