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 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. -
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.
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Los Angeles County's public health director said Thursday that she's hoping it will begin to ease in February. -
The region's employers are dealing with large numbers of infected employees, making the work environment challenging -
Ahead of the storm, local residents were able to fill up free sandbags at multiple locations across the city and county.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions