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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New rules are coming for street vendors in San Diego, but some street cart operators say they haven’t been able to provide their input on the plan. -
Coffee and culture are now being served at a Black-owned café in Sherman Heights. -
It’s Girl Scout cookie season, but a local troop is providing a different kind of service to their community. A local non-profit organization is helping young girls stay in touch with their East African culture and Muslim faith through their specialized program. -
A runners group in City Heights is warming up for the return of their annual 5K this weekend after the pandemic put it on hold. -
A new study shows City Heights residents are facing some of the most severe rental burdens in the county. -
The flower belongs to the same family as the corpse flower and emits a rotting matter scent as it blooms.
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This year, San Diego Unified is using a state grant to boost Primetime. -
There is an effort in the state legislature to bring a $25 per hour minimum wage for health care facility employees. -
Career Pathways for Foster Youth is open to foster youth ages 16-to-24 in San Diego County.
- Thousands of San Diego service members deployed to Middle East
- In San Diego, rents rise slower where more homes are permitted
- San Diego Council committee passes $25 minimum wage for hospitality workers
- Unions representing laid off UC San Diego Health employees push back
- UC San Diego study shows more boomers are using cannabis, many for the first time