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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A series of rallies across California took place Friday, asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to end coronavirus-related restrictions on competitive youth sports. -
Local workforce experts from San Diego's top industries agreed that they are looking forward to some economic rebound in 2021. -
While federal roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine has been slower than projected, pharmacies will begin receiving the vaccines starting Thursday, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. -
Encinitas resident Syndee Wood has raised nearly $12,000 for food donations from local restaurants to be delivered to staff at San Diego County hospitals. -
Governor Gavin Newsom made a flurry of announcements Monday, including increased staffing for COVID-19 vaccinations and flexibility on who can administer and receive the shots. -
San Diego County is in full Phase 1A of COVID-19 vaccinations. That means all health care personnel and the residents and employees of long-term care facilities are eligible to get immunized.
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Top female surfers from all around the world are in Oceanside this weekend, competing in the Nissan SuperGirl Surf Pro. But the event goes beyond a championship title and is intended to inspire young girls to hit the waves. -
A run of 54 increases in 58 days totaling $1.045 that boosted the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County to its highest amount since Oct. 17 ended Thursday with the decrease of a half-cent to $5.989. -
This month Rady Children's Hospital honors NICU families and the medical staff who support them, part of NICU Awareness Month.
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