Get to know Sam Pearson

I met Sam Pearson today, he is the Desert Dispatch's newest report. He is young, with a huge smile and an optimistic nature. He recently moved here from the Bay area and I hope everyone makes him feel welcome in Barstow.

UPDATE:  I'm not sure what happened, but Sam has already left the Desert Dispatch.  I hope life treats him well.

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