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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Roughly 600 workers walked off the job after negotiations between the workers' union and hotel broke off Tuesday. -
Unite Here Local 30 has called for a walkout following negotiations with Hilton San Diego Bayfront Tuesday night. -
A celebration of life was held for the local Black hair pioneer and creator of the Afro pick, Willie Morrow. -
Chula Vista has never had a homeless shelter — but that’s about to change. -
A free mental and behavioral health program is improving the lives of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers in San Diego. -
Unionized workers at one downtown hotel are getting ready to hold a strike authorization vote by this week’s end.
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Community members are calling for an investigation into the incident and for charges against the officers for excessive use of force and failure to intervene. -
Shipping containers that used to move products across the ocean will have a new life as affordable housing. -
The city's first "safe sleeping" site has been open for a week. There are 14 tents in use and space for 116 more.
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