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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UCSD began its fall quarter Monday with extensive safety precautions in place to protect students and faculty from the spread of COVID-19. -
The Mountain West Conference announced Thursday that its 2020 football season will get underway Oct. 24. -
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.
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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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