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 City Council's Environment Committee unanimously approved a new policy for top priorities in the Climate Action Implementation Plan. -
Local businesses with some extra parking space are letting RVs and campers stay on their property overnight to help supplement their income. -
The city of San Diego's newly released Climate Action Implementation Plan has a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Climate activists want more details and a specific timeline on how that’s actually going to happen. -
They can write essays for students, create art and music, and even help with office work. -
Deputy Allen Wereski was arrested on charges of bringing drugs to the jail where he worked. -
Local leaders want to repeal a new state law that eliminates many criminal penalties for prostitution. But some organizations want proof it's ineffective.
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The shooting occurred as officers were investigating a report of a robbery carried out by a knife-wielding thief at a liquor store in the neighborhood. -
Los Angeles County's public health director said Thursday that she's hoping it will begin to ease in February. -
The region's employers are dealing with large numbers of infected employees, making the work environment challenging
- Thousands of San Diego service members deployed to Middle East
- In San Diego, rents rise slower where more homes are permitted
- San Diego Council committee passes $25 minimum wage for hospitality workers
- Unions representing laid off UC San Diego Health employees push back
- UC San Diego study shows more boomers are using cannabis, many for the first time