Alison Erisman
InternAlison Erisman joined the KAZU newsroom as a student intern in August 2025. As a third-year at Cal State Monterey Bay, she's pursuing a bachelor's degree in Humanities and Communications with a minor in Business Administration. Alison is both honored and overjoyed for this opportunity to learn and grow journalistically.
When she isn’t reporting, Alison’s favorite pastime is spending hours in thrift stores searching for new trinkets to add to her collection. She also enjoys fashion, car karaoke, celebrating the holiday seasons, and spending time with her family, friends, and beloved childhood dogs—Daisy and Molly.
email: aerisman@csumb.edu
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After last year's record low migration season, monarch butterflies find their way back to the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary. -
The 11th annual International Spinach Conference makes its return to the United States on the Cal State Monterey Bay campus. And, Governor Gavin Newsom warns funding for food assistance programs could soon run out due to the federal government shutdown. -
Watsonville students created short films that will screen at UC Santa Cruz today. A Q&A discussion will follow the free event. And, local libraries are protesting censorship by celebrating Banned Books Week. -
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries Youth Poet Laureate Program hosts free poetry sessions and workshops for teens. And, the White House puts pressure on the University of Southern California and eight other universities to sign a compact agreement in line with conservative ideals. -
The Salinas City Council decided to leave renter protection laws up to voters. And, a local infectious disease doctor with Montage Health urges people to get vaccinated ahead of respiratory virus season.
