
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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Soccer is played everywhere in San Diego and Tijuana. But accessing the sport can be a financial challenge. In one San Diego park, a soccer program is supporting refugee and immigrant youth, on and off the pitch.
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San Diego County school districts have been waiting for $50 million dollars that has been frozen since July 1.
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Federal officials notified the California Department of Education this week that they are working to release the funds quickly.
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Wednesday was Preview Night for badge holders, giving them a taste of what's to come during the four-day pop culture celebration.
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California’s first-ever Indigi-Con celebrates Indigenous culture through arts and comics. It’s happening this week, just a few blocks from San Diego Comic-Con.
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San Diego plans to replace hundreds of thousands of trash and recycling bins as it rolls out its first-ever trash pickup fee. Residents can now choose the trash bin size — and price point — that works best for their household.
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Sculptor, architect, designer and naturalist James Hubbell was known for the way his organic designs, sculptures, art and buildings were informed by the natural environment. A major exhibition of Hubbell's work is still on view across four San Diego library galleries through Aug. 4, 2024.
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The Chula Vista City Councilmember’s announcement cast confusion over a key local election in San Diego County’s second-largest city.
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Cardenas and her brother Jesus were indicted last year in connection with alleged COVID-19 relief loan fraud.
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