Bilingual reporter / assistant editor
As someone who grew up in Downtown Santa Cruz, I find it odd when people call it a “small town” — we face many of the challenges of a big city. Complex problems deserve nuanced attention and as Santa Cruz Local’s bilingual reporter and assistant editor, I strive to bring that level of attention to all of our reporting.
I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s degree in Latin American and Latino Studies in 2023. My journalism background is in radio, data and open-source research. Some of my reporting interests are climate, migration, housing, health care and incarceration. I live in Oakland and visit Santa Cruz County often.
Have a question you want me to answer? Reach me at [email protected].
Recent stories by Nik Altenberg
Local activists sue state regulators over cancer-causing pesticide
‘We should not have to keep suing the state just to be protected from cancer-causing chemicals.’
Controversial proposal for seasonal farmworker housing stalls in Pajaro
Developer lists 1.3-acre parcel for sale
Watsonville Hospital lost $24 million last year. 2026 isn’t looking much better
Plus: ICU staffing agreement extended through March 7
Design revealed for 8-story Pacific Ave. apartments in Santa Cruz
Community meeting planned Jan. 26
Watsonville council advances oversized vehicle ordinance despite concerns
City leaders say law is not meant to target homeless people
Santa Cruz County residents’ input wanted on 2050 transportation plan
RTC meeting Jan. 15
Anti-ICE protest planned Sunday in Santa Cruz
Activists decry killing of legal observer in Minneapolis
Get paid to weigh in on Santa Cruz city issues
Advisory commission applications due Jan. 11
After 50 years at Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood clinic, nurse was laid off with 1 hour notice
Nurse speaks out after non-disclosure agreement expires
10 meals under $10: The best cheap eats in Santa Cruz County
Sushi, tacos, chow mein, beef stroganoff all on the menu
‘Devastating’ layoffs proposed at PVUSD would cut all mental health counselors
Proposal comes amid student violence and suicides
Neptune Apartments in Santa Cruz slated for redevelopment into 102 apartments
Project linked with 201 Front St. ‘SoLa’ proposal
Exclusive: Tenants of UC-owned apartments in Santa Cruz sue over alleged harassment, habitability issues
Hilltop renters demand $1.75 million
Border patrol was deployed to Oakland. Here’s what Santa Cruz County residents need to know
Know your rights, other resources
Five-story Live Oak apartments up for approval from Santa Cruz County planning
57-unit building utilizes state law to defy zoning rules