
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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Organizers of Saturday’s "No Kings" protests now say roughly 69,000 people showed up in downtown San Diego — 9,000 more than the day-of estimate from law enforcement. One political analyst says it's something the city has never seen before.
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About 60,000 people took to the streets of downtown San Diego on Saturday for what organizers are calling "No Kings Day, a nationwide protest of President Donald Trump's policies.
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The state launched a new program Thursday to help homeowners impacted by recent disasters.
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An art gallery in El Cajon celebrating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is marking a milestone with a special show. The artwork at Sophie’s Gallery has been 25 years in the making.
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A longtime North County coffee shop has something new brewing, with the help of a Grammy-award winning musician. A financial investment and a return to '90s coffee house culture are creating a community hub for the arts in Oceanside.
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There will soon be another place for San Diegans experiencing homeless to stay overnight in their vehicles. The 190-space H Barracks site is located next to the San Diego airport in Point Loma.
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This year, San Diego Unified is using a state grant to boost Primetime.
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There is an effort in the state legislature to bring a $25 per hour minimum wage for health care facility employees.
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Career Pathways for Foster Youth is open to foster youth ages 16-to-24 in San Diego County.
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