Jakob McWhinney, Author at Voice of San Diego

Law Enforcement

Christian Cop Group That Hired Ex-Deputy Who Assaulted Women Quietly Dissolved

by Jakob McWhinney September 8, 2026September 9, 2026

A former chaplain for the organization, confirmed that CLEF had dissolved.

The Learning Curve

Leaker: Mold Concerns at School for Homeless Aren’t New

by Jakob McWhinney September 2, 2026September 3, 2026

Law Enforcement

Ex-Deputy Convicted of Assaulting Women Out at Christian Group

by Jakob McWhinney September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Education

School for Homeless Students Vacated Due to Mold Concerns

by Jakob McWhinney August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Law Enforcement

Ex-Deputy Convicted of Assaulting Women Now Chaplain for Christian Cop Group

by Jakob McWhinney August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

The Learning Curve

School Trustee Pans Proposed Involvement in Civic Center Redevelopment

by Jakob McWhinney August 19, 2026August 20, 2026

Education

Some of San Diego Unified’s Disabled Students Spend Whole School Years with Substitutes

by Jakob McWhinney August 11, 2026August 10, 2026

Arts/Culture

‘IRL Summer’ Is Here. Check out Voice of San Diego’s Playlist of Local Artists

by Jakob McWhinney and Bella Ross August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

The Learning Curve

Grossmont Teachers Union Backs Board Challengers

by Jakob McWhinney August 5, 2026August 6, 2026

Education

The Learning Curve: Sped Enrollment Increasing More Slowly at Wealthy Districts

by Jakob McWhinney July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

The Learning Curve

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Meet the Reporter

Jakob McWhinney | Education Reporter

As Voice of San Diego’s education reporter, I keep a close eye on schools across San Diego County. I focus on accountability — tracking how decisions by school leaders and elected officials affect students — with the goal of helping push toward a future where every child has what they need to thrive.

Recovering musician. Bad basketball player. Gummy enthusiast.

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