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Erik Anderson
Business Reporter
Erik Anderson reports on business stories on all three KPBS platforms: radio, web and television. He works with a team of award-winning journalists to bring San Diego accurate, informative and interesting stories. Erik brings more than three decades of journalism experience into the newsroom. That experience helps him find and tell compelling stories in the San Diego and Imperial County region.
“I’m always amazed at the way KPBS radio reaches out and helps make connections in our community,” said Anderson. “Good radio is people talking to people, about people. KPBS creates an incredible opportunity to help understand what’s happening in our community and how it affects us.”
Erik joined KPBS in 1996 and spent a decade reporting on the region’s environmental and science stories. That work has been honored with national awards that include a Peabody for his collaboration on the Radio Series “The DNA Files,” Public Radio News Director’s Association Awards and recognition for excellence in beat reporting from the Society for Environmental Journalists. His work also has been recognized with awards from The San Diego Press Club, The Southern California Broadcasters Association, The Society of Professional Journalists, The Associated Press, Television-Radio Association of California-Nevada, The Syracuse Press Club, The New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association, The United Press International and others.
Recent Stories
Consumer Advocates Want SDG&E Plan Short-Circuited
Consumer advocates are asking California regulators to reject a request by San Diego Gas and Electric to pass along to customers all of the utilities' outstanding costs linked to the 2007 wildfires.
Imports Dominate Game Day Guacamole
Super Sunday is a big day for avocado consumption in the United States, and that would seem to line it up as a big day for San Diego County avocado growers. But this is not the weekend it used to be for local farmers.
California Women Pummeled By Economy And State Budget Cuts
A new report finds California women and children got financially pummeled in recent years, first by the economy, then by state budget cuts.
Making The Pitch For A New Patent Office In California
California's congressional delegation is asking the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to locate one of its two new offices in the state. The San Diego congressional delegation backs the idea.
New Home Building May Return To San Diego
A major new housing development in Mission Valley could be a sign that San Diego County’s dormant new-home construction industry is coming back to life. The project is transforming an old gravel pit into a planned community of condos, rental units and commercial space.
Labor Secretary Carries President's Jobs Message to Imperial Beach
U.S. Labor Secretary visited a job-training center today and declared that better times are coming.
Iraqi Officials Want 'Justice' For Haditha Killings
Iraqi officials are promising to take legal action to correct what they say is an injustice in the deaths of 24 Haditha civilians killed by U-S Marines from Camp Pendleton seven years ago.
San Diego Man Charged For Faking Mayday Calls
A San Diego man faces federal charges for allegedly sending false distress signals to the Coast Guard, on four different occasions.
Foreclosure Activity Falls In San Diego
The number of California homes going into foreclosure dipped in the last quarter of 2011. Lender policies and shifting market conditions get the credit.
San Diego Companies Make Best Places To Work List
A couple of San Diego's major employers are being recognized by a spot on Fortune Magazine's list of the 100 best companies to work for.
