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 war in Vietnam ended with the fall of Sàigòn 50 years ago, changing the course of many lives — from those who served, to those who fled Vietnam. Many have ties to San Diego. -
The city of Escondido’s public library will temporarily close Saturday to prepare for a major renovation project. For about a year, the library will move into North County Mall’s first floor. -
Catholics around the San Diego area joined faithful around the world and international leaders Monday to mourn the death of Pope Francis. -
Protestors rallied on UCSD campus and in downtown San Diego Wednesday, calling on federal judges for action. -
The "Hands Off" protests will rally against the administration's handling of federal programs and mass federal employee firings, as well as Elon Musk's involvement through the Department of Government Efficiency. -
Hundreds of veterans and North County residents came together Monday for Escondido VetFest.
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A brush fire blackened scores of open acres in the area of Barnett Ranch County Preserve. -
The City of San Diego's first safe sleeping campsite for homeless residents has been open a little more than a month. -
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty.
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