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
Santa Cruz wildfire plan aims to coordinate evacuations, water delivery, resources
Plus, a city budget update
‘Forever chemicals’ prompt water upgrades at Santa Cruz County lockup
County says water is safe amid evolving standards
Workforce board aims to solve Santa Cruz County employment problems
Public forums in January, February
Cabrillo College trustees reaffirm troubled property manager for student housing project
Community meeting Wednesday, Jan. 29
Watsonville residents among more than 500 laid off at Monterey Mushrooms
Company made payouts for pollution, wage theft
Watsonville residents push for stricter pesticide rules
Health problems described at state hearings this month
State money sought for $45 million in damage to Santa Cruz wharf, harbor
Relief package expected for wharf businesses
Santa Cruz County settles $2.2M lawsuit in Tamario Smith jail death
New sheriff discusses jail upgrades, mental health care
Red tape slows flood relief money in Pajaro
Receipts needed for goods bought years prior
Scotts Valley school bond pulls ahead by 11 votes
More ballots to process before Dec. 3 deadline
Pajaro Valley school board could shake up as 3 incumbents trail
Split continues over ethnic studies contract
Aromas-San Juan school bond heads toward passage
Tri-county Measure D would issue $44 million in bonds
Santa Cruz Local’s Election Guide covers local races and ballot measures
Plus: Where to return ballots and vote in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, Aptos and Watsonville
‘Concerning’ use of force described in Santa Cruz County Inspector General report
Allegations of improper Taser use, pepper balls in jail prompt call for change