
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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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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San Diego food assistance programs say they're seeing a spike in need this summer. The increase in demand comes at the same time as federal budget cuts to nutrition programs.
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There's a new effort to expand homeless service capacity in North and East County San Diego. A local foundation is offering $10,000 for each shelter bed created before July 2026.
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Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s former coach and a rising local tennis star talk about his impact on a San Diego tennis court.
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San Diego Police Department and San Diego Fire-Rescue emergency crews are not impacted by the holiday closure.
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It's the latest in a string of legislative defeats for the oil industry. California was once one of the leading oil producers in the United States.
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The state money is intended to support residents in entering the legal cannabis industry through funding grants.
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