I’m a journalist because I believe storytelling has the power to change lives. There are still so many stories out there that deserve to be told. I’ve spent the past year reporting on local government for the Columbia Missourian. Before that, I was editor-in-chief of Viewpoints, the student newspaper of Riverside City College. I’m from Santa Ana, California, and extremely proud to say it. I’ve been away from my home state for two years, but I’m ready to come home and get to work.

Erik is a reporter at The Fresno Bee, click here to view the latest articles.