
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 local non-profit delivers fresh produce, from the store or garden, to those who need it the most in City Heights.
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The event took place with the San Diego Unified School District vaccination mandate likely kicking into effect later this month.
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A San Diego case may be the first test of California’s CROWN Act, which seeks to prevent mistreatment and discrimination based upon natural Black hairstyles.
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Starting Friday and running through Sunday, “Comic-Con Special Edition” will take place in-person at the San Diego Convention Center.
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More than a thousand small businesses have benefitted from a city grant program.
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Turkeys, PPE and COVID-19 booster shots were all available Monday outside of National City’s public library.
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The theme for this year’s San Diego County Fair is "Get Out There."
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Residents say the rural street is not designed to handle the added traffic. The city will install an electronic gate to provide emergency access.
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Ludivina Vera moved into her daughter and son-in-law's National City home out of necessity due to her health.
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- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
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