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 EditionDubbed Operation Trojan Shield, the San Diego-based FBI-led operation was centered around the creation of an encrypted phone company called ANOM. -
In a 94-page ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez, an appointee of then-President George W. Bush, wrote, "Like the Swiss Army knife, the popular AR-15 rifle is a perfect combination of home defense weapon and homeland defense equipment." -
State lawmakers are considering a plan to slash the share of out-of-state and international students admitted into the University of California system, to make room for more Californians. -
San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond unveiled his proposal for the “Dine-in and Help-out” restaurant program which would have the county fund discounts on restaurant meals to help restimulate the San Diego economy. -
Home prices in California continue to soar, and competition for a limited supply of single-family homes is the new normal in San Diego County. -
While Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to bring violence to the Gaza Strip, San Diegans on both sides have taken to the streets to demonstrate.
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On Tuesday, San Diego city officials called for a stepped-up enforcement of the law. -
Two Scripps Health medical groups will stop taking Medicare Advantage in 2024. Scripps says it's losing millions of dollars and contracting with the private insurance companies who manage the plans is not sustainable. -
This week the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $3 million to organizations helping process migrants being dropped off in San Diego by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. But organizations are stretched thin waiting for details.
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