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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Youth-led anti-government demonstrators in Morocco filled the streets for a fifth straight night on Wednesday, as protests over the state of public services descended into deadly violence. -
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The five groups said they’re ready to help with food, financial assistance and mental health. -
Premieres Sunday, Oct. 5 - Nov. 9, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. What began as a routine armed robbery turned into one of the biggest heists in British history. Inspired by true events, this gripping drama uncovers the 1983 Brink’s-Mat robbery in London and the decades-long ripple effects that followed -
The Department of Transportation has canceled hundreds of grants that run counter to its goal of "preserving or increasing roadway capacity for motor vehicles." -
The finale of the best-of-three series is back at Wrigley Field on Thursday. The playoff-tested Padres are looking for a repeat of 2020, when they dropped Game 1 in the wild-card round before advancing with two straight victories against St. Louis.
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