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
Housing Matters expected to end some essential services for homeless people at Coral Street
Cuts to be latest in series of local service reductions
Federal shutdown threatens food assistance program for thousands of children in Santa Cruz County
Tariff money, new bill hope to provide relief
‘First big rain of the season’ expected in Santa Cruz County on Monday
Flood watch resources and storm prep advice
New study finds 29% of Santa Cruz County pregnancies near harmful pesticides
Plus: Watsonville activist completes 30-day hunger strike after brief hospitalization
How to get a 2025-26 COVID vaccine in Santa Cruz County
New state law means most health plans cover the shot
Former tenants sue landowner of proposed Ocean St. redevelopment alleging illegal evictions
Owner may sell properties after 389-unit proposal scrapped
Monday community meeting on Frederick St. townhomes
23 townhomes proposed near Arana Gulch in Santa Cruz
Watsonville Hospital seeks to add Mixtec doulas, but challenges remain
Doulas could bridge language barriers in care
Watsonville hunger striker breaks fast after hospitalization
Pajaro Valley schools bar hunger strikers from campus visits
Day 11 pesticides hunger strike: fatigue, lack of concentration setting in
Watsonville activists to go without food for 30 days
162 below-market-rate homes on tap in Scotts Valley
Residency expected by 2028
Watsonville activist plans 30-day hunger strike against pesticides
Activists to rally against pesticides at Sunday event at Barrios Unidos
Santa Cruz Planned Parenthood clinic closure leaves residents scrambling
Plus: Where to find care
Santa Cruz County public defender wants more immigration lawyers
County budget remains barrier
Santa Cruz County syringe exchange adopts needs-based, mobile approach
Fewer discarded needles help prompt policy change