07/20/2026
Meet the voice behind this year’s Encinitas Arts Alive Banner Auction: local favorite Jacob Aere!
Born in Vancouver, Canada and raised in North County, Jacob has built his career telling the stories that make our region unique as a reporter and Evening Edition anchor.
One of his favorite projects, Soccer a la Frontera, explored the vibrant soccer culture connecting San Diego and Tijuana. Whether he’s covering sports, the arts, public safety, technology, or politics, Jacob is passionate about amplifying voices that often go unheard.
On Aug. 9, he’ll trade the news desk for the auction stage for the very first time, and we couldn’t imagine a better hometown host.
“Supporting local art matters because it’s a way to visually tell the stories of a community,” Jacob says. “It can be a force for change, show the beauty of what surrounds us, and make us question what we think we know.”
When he’s not uncovering stories, Jacob enjoys baseball, rock climbing, traveling, hiking with his dog and being a new dad.
Come meet Jacob and join us Aug. 9 for the live Encinitas Arts Alive banner auction at the Encinitas Community Center for an afternoon celebrating the artists who help make Encinitas such a creative place to call home.
The reception begins at 1:30 p.m., with bidding starting at 2 p.m.
Come ready to bid, cheer, and support public art. We’ll see you there!
👉🏽 Tap the link in our bio to view the banners in our beautiful auction guide!
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