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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Prop 22 has passed in California which means ride-hail and delivery drivers will continue to be treated as independent contractors, not as employees. -
Poway voters passed Measure P which which would decide the fate of the defunct StoneRidge Country Club. -
Local Democrats say a Republican group is spreading misinformation via text. -
Faith and community leaders united with former gang members from across San Diego Monday in a public effort to call for "A Season of Peace." -
There have been multiple local efforts in recent days to encourage safe, respectful and civil responses to the upcoming election day. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe city of San Diego plans to build on a successful pilot program for homeless San Diegans that connects people with permanent housing.
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The region's employers are dealing with large numbers of infected employees, making the work environment challenging -
Ahead of the storm, local residents were able to fill up free sandbags at multiple locations across the city and county. -
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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