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 Trump administration’s proposed tariffs could impact the local farming industry in San Diego County. Plus, a look into if California's long proposed high speed rail project to connect major cities will ever come to light. -
Catholics across San Diego honored and celebrated the late Pope Francis with special memorial masses Wednesday. Pope Francis made a lasting impact on people of all ages among the local faithful. -
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.
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Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Nora Vargas will create the policy to be brought for a vote before the board at its meeting on April 6. The details of the policy are unclear at this time. -
The order comes a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all indoor operations would be shuttered at a wide variety of recently reopened businesses due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
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