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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San Diego will discuss a new proposal on short term rentals next month, but Airbnb says it wasn't included in the discussion. -
Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Wednesday that the Padres Development Team has won the competitive bidding process to transform a four-block parking lot sometimes known as Tailgate Park into a mixed-use destination called East Village Quarter. -
The South Bay has been especially hard hit by COVID-19, and health officials also worry about the potential for a serious flu outbreak. -
San Diego County's District Attorney is warning residents affected by the Valley Fire to watch out for scams and solicitations by unlicensed contractors. -
Lawmakers across California are pushing Gov. Gavin Newsom to reopen playgrounds in the state. -
Encinitas4Equality has opened its doors in North County to give Black vendors space for their businesses and offer programs for underprivileged youth.
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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. -
Healthcare workers with Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest voted this week to unionize.
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