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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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. -
KPBS Midday EditionThere are currently 42 farmers in San Diego County who are growing some of the world’s rarest and most expensive coffee varieties. -
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order this week calling for stronger enforcement of COVID-19 health orders by police and the City Attorney’s Office. -
The team proved it is all in on challenging the LA Dodgers by trading for two all-star pitchers and a star infielder from Korea.
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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. -
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. -
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
- Community reacts after school board member comes out as transgender
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools