They say love shows up when and where you least expect it. In the case of Melissa Sofia Martinez and Cameron Terpstra, it was the coronavirus pandemic that led to their marriage and solidified their devotion to each other.

The couple, who currently work as first responders on the front line of the pandemic in San Francisco, actually met years before COVID during their first Emergency Medical Technicians course. Though the pair thought they were simply attending classes to get an education, they quickly realized, however, that along with an education they had also found love.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.