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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The pilot of a light airplane made a safe rush-hour emergency landing on Interstate 15 in Tierrasanta Monday. -
For years, La Mesa has chipped away at plans for a redeveloped city center. Residents are eager to see more progress on the ground. -
With the possibilities of a government shutdown, federal employees will be working without pay and delays likely will occur across many services. -
YouTube is the latest social media company to pay Trump tens of millions of dollars to resolve lawsuits brought before he returned to power. The money will fund a new ballroom at the White House. -
Longtime San Diego legislator Toni Atkins announced she was bowing out of the 2026 race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom -
At this time of year, the flor de izote blooms in Los Angeles. The Salvadoran-American chef Karla Tatiana Vasquez says the flowers are both a delicacy and a connection to her identity.
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- Grossmont Union High school board toned down controversial school prayer and protest policies
- She posted about Charlie Kirk's death. Within eight hours, she was fired
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- World Homeless Day marked in downtown San Diego with vigil and free services