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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The exact timeline for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is not set in stone, but the order of people who will receive the shots in California will follow the CDC’s three-phase approach. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe first batches of Pfizer's long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine arrived in San Diego County Monday for both U.S. Department of Defense personnel and civilians, with initial vaccinations to begin as soon as Tuesday. -
The disagreement stems from a waiver Palomar Health received from the California Department of Public Health on Wednesday which allows the Poway campus to assign one intensive care nurse to care for up to three patients, depending on patient acuity. -
Stater Bros. Markets are once again giving employees hazard pay, as COVID-19 cases are at their highest peak since the pandemic started. -
San Diego County’s drive-up COVID-19 testing sites are transitioning to appointment-only service due to long lines and safety concerns. -
Gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity will significantly raise the risk of wildfires in the San Diego County mountains and western valleys Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
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A run of 54 increases in 58 days totaling $1.045 that boosted the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County to its highest amount since Oct. 17 ended Thursday with the decrease of a half-cent to $5.989. -
This month Rady Children's Hospital honors NICU families and the medical staff who support them, part of NICU Awareness Month. -
Local students gathered on their campuses to observe an international day of climate strikes and remind people that they are not happy with the changing climate.
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