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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Opponents of a proposed east county sand mine are celebrating what could be a final victory Wednesday following the vote. Dozens of members of the public who were largely opposed to the sand mine spoke at the meeting. -
The San Diego City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a settlement with a man who alleged excessive force by police. -
Oceanside’s city council members failed to pass rent control in a contentious vote Wednesday. But a council majority supported adding some tenant protections that could take effect next month. -
This weekend San Diego Wave FC will officially retire the jersey of one of U.S. soccer’s greatest stars on and off the pitch — Alex Morgan. A new public mural of Morgan was unveiled Friday in North Park as part of the festivities. -
Just weeks before the new Terminal 1 opens at San Diego International Airport, Spirit Airlines said they’re stopping service in the area. The carrier’s last day of operation at the airport will be Oct. 4. -
The Escondido Public Library moved to a temporary location this spring while its downtown branch undergoes renovations.
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One of the region's largest events returned Thursday. -
After two years of work, the city of Oceanside held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first municipal homeless shelter. The San Diego Rescue Mission will run the center and will begin to welcome people experiencing homelessness in two weeks. -
Local leaders Wednesday praised a decision that'll advance longstanding plans to bring a four-year university to the South Bay city.
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