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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It would be McClellan-Palomar Airport’s second major commercial airline, after nearly a decade without one. County supervisors need to approve the lease, but United is already selling tickets. -
The use of the Polo Fields site, also known as Surf Sports Park, is at the center of a pair of lawsuits. -
Soccer playoffs are coming to San Diego! Both the top flight men's and women's teams are postseason bound, with games starting this weekend. -
San Diego-area Reps. Juan Vargas and Scott Peters staged a press conference Monday to bring attention to the plight of immigrant detainees held at the downtown federal courthouse. -
Thousands of people streamed into the San Diego Convention Center as TwitchCon took over. The three-day event was hosted by the online live-streaming platform, Twitch. -
Vice President JD Vance is coming to Camp Pendleton on Saturday for the event. That’s led to planned freeway closures near the base.
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In Poway, there's a recall election for Councilmember Tony Blain, who has been accused of vote trading, threats and harassment. Poway District 2 voters will decide whether to remove Blain from office, or to keep him on the City Council. -
Blain was slated to appear in a downtown San Diego courtroom on Monday for arraignment on charges including perjury and soliciting bribes, but because of his overseas deployment, the hearing was postponed until Jan. 12.
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The five groups said they’re ready to help with food, financial assistance and mental health.
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