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 San Diego City Council officially passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products — including menthol — in the city, effective Jan. 1, 2023. -
El puesto de Asamblea del Distrito 80 está en juego este 7 de junio, no solo en una ocasión, sino en dos. La elección especial al dos por uno de la segunda vuelta electoral y la elección primaria estándar presentan líneas de distrito rediseñadas y a cuatro candidatos que buscan representar el área de South Bay de San Diego. -
Assembly District 80 is up for grabs this June 7, not just once, but twice. The two-for-one special election runoff and standard primary election features redrawn district lines and four candidates looking to represent San Diego’s South Bay.
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After a 30-year ban, lowriders are coming back to South Bay. -
The San Diego Police Officers Association said violent crime and murders are on the rise at public parks. -
Muslims around the world are celebrating the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting.
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After hours of public comment and council discussion on Tuesday night, the council moved the proposal forward for a hearing. -
Many local restaurants aren't getting their fish from local fishers. The San Diego Fishermen's Association got a $300,000 federal grant to change that. -
Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm was also there and said students today face greater challenges than the previous generation.
- Thousands of San Diego service members deployed to Middle East
- Ariane Fire stopped at 5 acres with all evacuation orders lifted
- In San Diego, rents rise slower where more homes are permitted
- San Diego Council committee passes $25 minimum wage for hospitality workers
- SDPD stops sharing data from controversial surveillance program