
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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Is a migrant crime wave really sweeping across American cities? The data says no.
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KPBS Midday EditionAug. 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. We'll talk about exposure to illicit drugs, the science behind addiction and where to find help.
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California's public colleges are welcoming students back, but the new year comes with restrictions curbing student protests.
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KPBS Midday EditionOn Midday Edition Wednesday, we caught up with Olympians who shared their San Diego roots and medal-winning experiences across multiple sports. Plus, we discuss how skateboarding, a two-time Olympic sport, can create social change.
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California voters will weigh in on a ballot measure this November that would increase the statewide minimum wage to $18 an hour.
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KPBS Midday EditionAs the Democratic National Convention draws closer, Midday Edition looks into the new energy behind the Democratic presidential nominee and her running mate.
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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.
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The order comes a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that all indoor operations would be shuttered at a wide variety of recently reopened businesses due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
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