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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Cruise nights are coming to an end in National City, for now. Organizers said they can’t afford the proposed costs for each lowrider cruise. -
The ongoing fight for women’s equality is the focus of a new museum in Southeast San Diego. -
The district has a plan to reinstate mask mandates starting Wednesday if specific conditions are met in individual schools. -
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a South Bay health organization is shining the spotlight on care for women. -
It’s been a long time coming, but the main community swimming pool in City Heights is officially open again after extensive renovations. -
Organizers expressed concerns over the fees suggested by the city's police department that could end the monthly event for good.
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The city's first "safe sleeping" site has been open for a week. There are 14 tents in use and space for 116 more. -
The jail in Otay Mesa will soon house 200 inmates, freeing up space at other detention facilities in need of repairs. -
There are more than 11,000 students unhoused across San Diego. They were not included in the recent Point-in-Time count.
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