
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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On Tuesday, the South Bay’s two main medical facilities declared internal disasters because of a flood of patients.
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Micro-enterprise home kitchens could soon be legal in San Diego County, but some local entrepreneurs have already been shut down.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated at many events across San Diego County with most local festivities taking health precautions due to a surge in COVID-19.
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Some forms of public transit will soon be on a reduced schedule because of the ripple effects of the pandemic.
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It’s part of his effort to address what he termed five of the most populous state’s “biggest challenges” in a $286 billion budget proposal Monday.
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Wednesday will be Lorena Gonzalez’s last day in the California State Assembly.
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The report is a major step toward educating the public and setting the stage for an official government apology and case for financial reparations. The 500-page document lays out the harm suffered by descendants of enslaved people long after slavery was abolished in the 19th century.
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The pay increases for Sempra executives came at a time of soaring profits for the company.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria says he’s proposing the largest infrastructure investment in city history.
- 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