
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 war in Vietnam ended with the fall of Sàigòn 50 years ago, changing the course of many lives — from those who served, to those who fled Vietnam. Many have ties to San Diego.
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The city of Escondido’s public library will temporarily close Saturday to prepare for a major renovation project. For about a year, the library will move into North County Mall’s first floor.
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Catholics around the San Diego area joined faithful around the world and international leaders Monday to mourn the death of Pope Francis.
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Protestors rallied on UCSD campus and in downtown San Diego Wednesday, calling on federal judges for action.
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The "Hands Off" protests will rally against the administration's handling of federal programs and mass federal employee firings, as well as Elon Musk's involvement through the Department of Government Efficiency.
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Hundreds of veterans and North County residents came together Monday for Escondido VetFest.
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Army Capt. Jennifer Moreno and Navy Capt. Kathy Bruyere are influential women who are the subjects of two G.I. Film Festival documentaries.
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The school will graduate more than 11,500 students at its San Diego and Imperial Valley campuses.
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All but one of the lanes in the westbound direction was opened on April 5 when work switched to the eastbound lanes.
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