
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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Lawmakers across California are pushing Gov. Gavin Newsom to reopen playgrounds in the state.
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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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Petco Park will play host to a pair of American League playoff series next month under a schedule announced Tuesday that will culminate with Major League Baseball's first neutral-site World Series, played in Arlington, Texas.
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A comprehensive outreach strategy to expand testing access for Latino residents and other communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic kicks off Monday in downtown San Diego.
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San Diego leaders unveiled Listos California, a plan to keep the most at-risk communities up-to-date with critical emergency information.
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Leaders of San Diego Unified School District joined some of the region’s congressional delegation Thursday to urge federal approval of the HEROES Act. The stimulus package includes needed funding for schools.
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Chula Vista will hold its first ever arts festival on Saturday — the latest in a series of ongoing efforts to strengthen the local arts community.
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The drop-offs in Oceanside have overwhelmed nonprofits who are looking to the county and federal government for support.
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Top female surfers from all around the world are in Oceanside this weekend, competing in the Nissan SuperGirl Surf Pro. But the event goes beyond a championship title and is intended to inspire young girls to hit the waves.
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