The pandemic-driven surge in popularity has highlighted the lack of skating infrastructure in Santa Cruz County, something local groups — and a key ally in Santa Cruz Mayor Sonja Brunner — are working to change in a lasting way. A petition drive is gaining steam.
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Nik Altenberg (she/her) is a newsroom intern and student of Latin American and Latino Studies at UC Santa Cruz. Nik is a human rights investigator with UCSC’s Research Center for the Americas and is pursuing a career in investigative reporting.As a Cabrillo College student, she interned at KSQD, operating the board and producing short-form audio pieces. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Nik brings the distinct perspective of a local who has lived abroad and has a deep connection to the issues of her hometown.At Lookout Santa Cruz, she puts to use her multimedia background, working as a reporter, researcher, photojournalist, and copy editor for Student Lookout. Find her on Twitter at @nik_journalist.
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Santa Cruz City Council offers a unanimous ‘no’ on divisive Measure D; Greenway proponents unfazed
The Santa Cruz City Council voted unanimously for a resolution opposing Measure D at Tuesday’s meeting. That was little surprise to the YES Greenway collective, which says it is pleased the topic will ultimately be decided by voters.