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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Early voting is underway in a special election for the 80th Assembly District covering the southern part of San Diego, Chula Vista and National City. -
Over 400 newly planted Jacaranda, Hong Kong Orchid and Brisbane Box trees are taking root in public and private spaces in City Heights. -
The San Diego Latino Film Festival is at a new location with an expanded focus. The two-week event now goes beyond film and celebrates Latino culture in other visual arts. -
The new "Farm Hub" will address food inequality and climate change through locally-grown produce. -
Housing prices continue to climb. A new affordable residential complex is set to open in City Heights to make a dent in the issue. -
The House of Ukraine is not the only location in San Diego where donations are being collected.
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A judge declared the San Diego City Council waited too long to declare Measure C's approval. -
The shooting occurred as officers were investigating a report of a robbery carried out by a knife-wielding thief at a liquor store in the neighborhood. -
Los Angeles County's public health director said Thursday that she's hoping it will begin to ease in February.
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