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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Muslims around the world are celebrating the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting. -
Fair@44, an event and vendor space in City Heights has reopened to the public after a six-month hiatus. -
Some say accessory dwelling units are part of the solution to the region's affordable housing problems. Opponents say that claim is false advertising. -
The price of food is rising thanks to inflation, but there is some relief for those in need. A new California law has led to a big increase in donations to the San Diego region’s largest hunger-relief organization. -
Parents of current or future Patrick Henry High School students packed an online meeting on Friday. -
The paid, hands-on experience comes through a restaurant, urban garden and private events catering company called MAKE Projects.
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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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- Unions representing laid off UC San Diego Health employees push back
- San Diego grocery workers prepare for possible strike
- Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship order
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