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 winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service from 8 a.m. Monday to 4 a.m. Tuesday for San Diego County mountains. A high surf advisory was issued until 10 a.m. Wednesday for county coastal areas. -
KPBS Midday EditionA wind-driven brush fire erupted near Fallbrook Thursday morning, prompting mandatory evacuations and road closures. -
The surge in holiday travel coincides with the highest peaks of daily COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. -
All San Diego County restaurants and businesses with restaurant service are exempted from enforcement of California's regional COVID-19 stay-at-home order, a judge said Thursday. -
Since October, 34 confirmed and probable cases of leptospirosis have been documented among local dogs, primarily in the Hillcrest and Mission Hills areas. Several dogs required hospitalization and at least one was euthanized. -
A new policy in San Diego County could temporarily stop ambulances from delivering patients to certain hospitals that can't handle more patients.
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Port and city officials broke ground Tuesday on the $19.7 million Sweetwater Park in Chula Vista. -
San Diego’s water managers kicked off the new water year by announcing they have secured enough water for the next year, but issues are bubbling up. -
The Salk Institute of Biological Studies is making progress on its long-term goal to develop plants that are good at removing carbon from the atmosphere.
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