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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Veterans Village of San Diego kicked off its annual event to support unhoused and at-risk veterans called Stand Down, this year at Liberty Station. -
Some Imperial Beach residents said the new store means they won't have to travel outside of their city for nutritious food options. -
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. -
San Diego County school districts have been waiting for $50 million dollars that has been frozen since July 1. -
Federal officials notified the California Department of Education this week that they are working to release the funds quickly. -
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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These new rules would let water agencies sanitize the water and put it directly back into the drinking water supply. -
The city has created its first new community parking districts in 18 years. -
The state detected the tree-killing bacterial disease during routine inspections. It is a major threat to San Diego County's $138 million annual citrus crop.
- San Diego is building a lot of homes in its most walkable neighborhoods
- City Council clears way for tiered parking rates at San Diego Zoo
- Lakeside-area wildfire stopped, evacuations remain in place
- What kind of dairy does a body good? Science is updating the answer
- Supreme Court allows immigration agents to resume ‘roving patrols’ in LA, siding with Trump