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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The flower belongs to the same family as the corpse flower and emits a rotting matter scent as it blooms. -
In City Heights, a new gaming facility at Hoover High School offers community, competition and collaboration for any students who want to join. -
The City Heights Business Association has removed some of the trash cans it installed years ago, getting mixed reactions from business owners along University Avenue. -
Microenterprise home kitchens are legal in San Diego County starting late February. -
Former assembly member Lorena Gonzalez has officially endorsed Georgette Gómez. -
Immigration advocates are worried about how the proposed measures will affect the livelihoods of families who depend on street vendor income.
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On Monday afternoon, the council unanimously re-elected Sean Elo-Rivera as City Council President. -
The framework incorporates input from residents, tenant advocates and rental housing providers gathered over the last month. -
Just as quickly as a mural of the Famous San Diego Chicken stirred up controversy, it’s painted over.
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