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 Chula Vista Police Department is the first police agency in the nation to be able to respond to 911 calls and emergencies by launching drones from anywhere in the city. But the move has its critics. -
After last year’s tournament got canceled due to COVID-19, the men's Aztecs team is back in 2021 and riding a hot streak. -
San Diego breweries, wineries and distilleries will be able to serve drinks without also serving food starting Saturday. -
Twenty-five percent of San Diegans have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and nearly 15% are fully vaccinated. -
KPBS Midday EditionDespite considerable improvement in handling the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks, San Diego County will remain in the state's "Purple Tier" for at least one more week. -
A farm in Encinitas provides pay-what-you-can farm stands, donates to local hunger relief organizations and educates on how to grow a closer relationship to the land.
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A Starbucks in Hillcrest is the first to unionize in the city limits and the second in San Diego County. -
North County’s newest hospital is preparing to open Wednesday with Kaiser’s San Marcos Medical Center. -
Enforcement of San Diego's recently passed Unsafe Camping Ordinance will begin Monday.
- The Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system
- Alone in Tehran, a young Iranian turns to ChatGPT and video games for comfort
- Deadline nears for Taiwan's Chinese immigrants to prove no China household registration
- Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
- Man kicked and injured a CBP beagle during airport baggage search