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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Stream now with KPBS+ and YouTube. In the world of African big cats, power and status reign supreme. But being top of the hierarchy isn’t just about winning fights - it’s also about parenting. This episode uncovers how dominance is shaped by both fierce battles and the strength of bloodlines, revealing the complex social structures behind these apex predators. -
In the world of African big cats, power and status reign supreme. But being top of the hierarchy isn’t just about winning fights - it’s also about parenting. This episode uncovers how dominance is shaped by both fierce battles and the strength of bloodlines, revealing the complex social structures behind these apex predators. "Big Cats Unleashed" follows a team of filmmakers observing Africa’s most iconic predators, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. This PBS original mini-series, accompanying the 6-part series BIG CATS 24/7, offers an unprecedented, in-depth look at the lives of these extraordinary animals, revealing the science and stories behind what makes them the ultimate hunters. -
"The President and the Dragon,' premiering today, looks at Carter's momentous decision to try and wipe out a devastating and neglected disease. We spoke to writer and co-director Waleed Eltayeb. -
More than 100 top women athletes from around the world were supposed to come to Oceanside at the end of this month for the first Sports Illustrated Women’s Games. But last week, the event was suddenly postponed. -
Israeli navy forces boarded most of the vessels and detained dozens of activists and a number of European lawmakers aboard a flotilla bringing aid to Gaza, drawing condemnation from around the world. -
One of the most listened-to genres in the Americas, photographers and storytellers Karla Gachet and Ivan Kashinsky document cumbia in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and the United States.
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