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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Oct. 10 is World Homeless Day. In San Diego, an event was held to honor those lost and help those currently without a home. -
TSA agents are among the many federal employees who are still working without pay. A local union leader said they’re getting one last partial paycheck this weekend. -
So far, San Diego has been spared the staffing shortages that have affected other airports, as TSA agents and air traffic controllers continue working without pay. -
The Fairgrounds is holding a series of open houses throughout the county through mid-November to get feedback on the site’s master plan. -
More than 100 top women athletes from around the world were supposed to come to Oceanside at the end of this month for the first Sports Illustrated Women’s Games. But last week, the event was suddenly postponed. -
After kicking off their inaugural season with immediate success, San Diego FC is ready to begin the next chapter of soccer in our cross-border region. The club has opened a free youth academy for elite soccer players around the region.
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In Poway, there's a recall election for Councilmember Tony Blain, who has been accused of vote trading, threats and harassment. Poway District 2 voters will decide whether to remove Blain from office, or to keep him on the City Council. -
Blain was slated to appear in a downtown San Diego courtroom on Monday for arraignment on charges including perjury and soliciting bribes, but because of his overseas deployment, the hearing was postponed until Jan. 12.
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The five groups said they’re ready to help with food, financial assistance and mental health.
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