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 San Diego City Council approved 33 updates to the Land Development Code. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn a KPBS Midday Edition interview, the new San Diego City Council president stressed the importance of transparency and accountability for the council. -
Starting Jan. 1, employees within San Diego city limits will receive a minimum wage increase from $14 to $15 an hour. -
A local non-profit delivers fresh produce, from the store or garden, to those who need it the most in City Heights. -
The event took place with the San Diego Unified School District vaccination mandate likely kicking into effect later this month. -
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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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