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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Over the last year, the San Diego housing market has increased to one of the highest rates in the nation.
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Opening Day is finally here for the San Diego Padres and fans are excited, whether they are inside or outside the ballpark, for a team with high expectations.
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A barn owl was released back into the wild Wednesday night at Coronado’s Spreckels Park. It was rehabilitated by the San Diego Humane Society.
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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.
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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.
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San Diego breweries, wineries and distilleries will be able to serve drinks without also serving food starting Saturday.
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A dynamic storm was forecast to generate strong winds and significant precipitation across San Diego County as it moves inland Tuesday.
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California will offer six “dream vacation” incentives to spur more people to get coronavirus vaccinations, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday on the eve of the state awarding of $15 million in cash prizes.
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Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Nora Vargas will create the policy to be brought for a vote before the board at its meeting on April 6. The details of the policy are unclear at this time.
- 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