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 Escondido Public Library moved to a temporary location this spring while its downtown branch undergoes renovations. -
On Aug. 29, 1970, in East Los Angeles, Chicano protestors of the Vietnam War became victims of violence at the hands of law enforcement. -
San Diego International’s new Terminal 1 will open on Sept. 22, offering more gates, new restaurants and a $3.8 billion modern design. -
The countdown has begun for the decaying building in the heart of downtown to either be sold or demolished. The nearly 100-year-old California Theatre has been shuttered since 1990 due to structural safety concerns. -
Over the last half-century, parts of the Tijuana River Valley have been restored from a dump site to an environmentally protected area. It also plays a central role in the Kumeyaay creation story. -
Parking for major events near Petco Park is going to get a lot more expensive starting in September. The new rates will help the city balance its budget — but there’s push back from local organizations.
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The crash occurred sometime before 3:45 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Sample and Salmon streets in the Murphy Canyon neighborhood, near Tierrasanta. The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees died on the private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood. -
Homelessness across San Diego County declined by 7% compared to last year, according to new data from the region’s annual Point-in-Time Count. -
A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego.
- Escondido Library’s temporary location at mall draws more families, teens
- Federal funding restrictions threaten San Diego’s harm reduction programs
- Lawson-Remer proposes plan to cover legal aid for San Diego’s unaccompanied migrant children
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