Erik Aker
Web DeveloperErik Aker grew up in San Diego and was educated in the Bay Area after which he worked as an English instructor at various community colleges in San Diego. During his time as a teacher, Erik also worked as a freelance writer, but gave up both occupations in order to take a job in the corporate world, where he soon discovered a passion for computer programming. He's a San Diego native and he spends a lot of time at the beach and area tidepools.
RECENT STORIES ON KPBS
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There's a new detective on the streets of Paris! Benjamin Wainwright stars as Jules Maigret in the upcoming contemporary adaptation of Georges Simenon's beloved novels. Mark your calendars—Maigret premieres October 5 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE Mystery!
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San Diego County's unemployment rate decreased to 5% in August, down from a revised 5.2% in July and above last year's 4.9%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. -
The Court of Federal Claims was a little-known court until the U.S. Supreme Court said that universities need to file suit there, and not in traditional district courts, to try to have their research grant funding restored. The Trump administration has terminated billions of dollars in science grants. -
Powerhouse performer Shakina returns to San Diego with the world premiere of her bold theatrical work. -
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has said China is funding climate lawsuits against American oil and gas companies to weaken the U.S. He hasn't provided evidence to support the claim. -
It’s back to school time for Miss Lolly in Season 2 of KPBS’ podcast “Everybody’s Doing It With Miss Lolly.” This season, Miss Lolly signs up for real-life classes on sex, sensuality, and self-connection—then takes you with her. The first episode of Season 2 premieres September 19, 2025 and five subsequent episodes will be released each Friday.
- Highway closures planned this week in south San Diego County
- Another immigrant dies in ICE custody in California, this time in the Imperial Valley
- Community kickstarts effort to build Jacumba’s first soccer field
- Federal judge rebukes Trump administration attempt to deploy Guard units from California, Texas to Oregon
- California is about to have a massive fight over taxes. Here’s why Los Angeles is the frontline