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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On Tuesday, San Diego city officials called for a stepped-up enforcement of the law. -
Two Scripps Health medical groups will stop taking Medicare Advantage in 2024. Scripps says it's losing millions of dollars and contracting with the private insurance companies who manage the plans is not sustainable. -
This week the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $3 million to organizations helping process migrants being dropped off in San Diego by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. But organizations are stretched thin waiting for details.
- San Diego Navy doctor fired after right-wing activists find pronouns on social media
- San Diego university students react to Charlie Kirk’s assassination
- Avocado growers in San Diego County face multiple challenges
- CBS shifts to appease the right under new owner
- California lawmakers pass bill banning authorities from wearing facial coverings