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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A star-studded movie opening this weekend has already been a big financial boost for San Diego County. Local film leaders hope the film helps to revitalize the TV and movie industry in the region. -
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-CA, attended an immigration hearing Wednesday at the San Diego federal courthouse. -
The national organization for the alpha Kappa Delta Phi sorority said it revoked the Cal State University San Marcos chapter’s charter after an investigation. -
The deadline to enroll in the city of San Diego’s new trash and recycling service is Sept. 30. Most eligible residents still need to select new trash and recycling bins according to the city. -
The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce opposes the ordinance, calling it the wrong approach and warning it could lead to increases in consumer prices and job cuts. -
Opponents of a proposed east county sand mine are celebrating what could be a final victory Wednesday following the vote. Dozens of members of the public who were largely opposed to the sand mine spoke at the meeting.
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The first flight into the new Terminal One is scheduled to arrive at 8:55 tonight, and the last flight out of the old Terminal One is set to depart 15 minutes later. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election on Nov. 4 to introduce new U.S. House maps. The goal is to win more Democratic seats. This move responds to Republican efforts to gain five seats in Texas. -
After decades of strict adherence to the California Environmental Quality Act, lawmakers have greenlit a transformative measure that promises to break down bureaucratic barriers and unlock new avenues for housing construction in the nation's most populous state.
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