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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KPBS Midday EditionLast week's heat wave was a reminder that climate change is pushing our weather to the extremes. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition Tuesday, we look at how Project 2025 could impact climate policy, education and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). -
KPBS Midday EditionA local nonprofit that serves homeless veterans is now prohibited from offering them treatment for substance use disorder. We learn why. Then, we hear about how the new KPBS "true crime" podcast, Free Jane, came to be. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition, we hear from two guests about their firsthand experiences on and after 9/11. We also delve into the lessons learned from the War on Terror. -
We learn about what they are and how they'd work if passed. -
Is a migrant crime wave really sweeping across American cities? The data says no.
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MLB TV will now broadcast the games after Bally Sports Network failed to pay their bills. -
It's part of a larger trend across the nation to skirt local and state laws protections for LGBTQ+ students. -
One man in Vista honors military history through a collection of artifacts — more than 2,000 of them. But his collection needs a new home.
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