We’ve got some exciting news to share with you! We’ve updated our Puzzle Center to easily find your favorite daily games. What’s new?Starting today, you’ll notice a fresh new format for the Puzzle Center on our website that makes navigating, solving, and enjoying your favorite puzzles easier than ever. Daily puzzlesWe add new puzzles every […]
Ashley Harmon
Ashley Harmon (Holmes) (she/her) leads Lookout’s product and audience growth for Santa Cruz and soon-to-come, Eugene-Springfield.
Ashley started at Lookout as director of advertising and marketing. She has since expanded her role to Lookout's national staff. Ashley comes to Lookout with six years of Santa Cruz County partnership and communications experience. Coming from community-centered organizations at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History and the Santa Cruz Warriors, Ashley’s skill set seamlessly connects Lookout’s powerful storytelling with intentional partnerships.
Driven to create spaces for local connection, Ashley has also been a steering committee member of United Way’s Emerging Leaders Circle for the past six years.
Once a collegiate athlete for UC Santa Cruz’s women’s basketball team and named UCSC’s Female Athlete of the Year in 2016, Ashley brings her competitive edge and collaborative nature from the court to support Lookout’s valuable journalism and partners. Every year, you’ll find Ashley coaching sixth grade girls basketball at Branciforte Middle School.
“We’re all after making Santa Cruz a better place to live, work and play no matter if that’s by increasing access to creative spaces, getting kids up close to the next big NBA star or increasing storytelling avenues for local businesses,” Ashley says. “It’s what makes Santa Cruz such a wonderful place to live. We’re all on the same team, working toward that same goal.”
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Introducing the Lookout Story Map: Your interactive guide to Santa Cruz County
At Lookout Santa Cruz, we work to keep you informed and connected to your community. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Lookout Story Map — an interactive tool to explore the stories and updates of Santa Cruz County. Ever found yourself wondering about the story behind a place as you’re out and about? Use […]
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Honoring the women shaping Santa Cruz County: Photos from 2025 HERstory Celebration
Last week, alongside Santa Cruz County Office of Education and the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, Lookout hosted the second annual HERstory Celebration. More than 160 people gathered to honor 15 community-nominated women who have shaped — and continue to shape — Santa Cruz County. The evening featured powerful speeches from trailblazers such […]
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Lookout in the Community: Events to check out this Spring
From Watsonville Film Festival to Small Business Camp, check out this month’s unforgettable events in Santa Cruz county.
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Santa Cruz County celebrates Women’s History Month with HERstory event
Santa Cruz is set to honor Women’s History Month with the 2nd Annual HERstory Celebration, an inspiring community event dedicated to recognizing the incredible contributions of women past, present, and future. After a community call out for the “15 women to know in Santa Cruz County” – we’ll celebrate 15 women who have shaped, and continue […]
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3 Santa Cruz home design experts share their advice for remodeling your kitchen in 2025
When it comes to modern home design, the kitchen has become the “heart of the home.” A central gathering spot for the family, a place to host and entertain, a workspace to get things done with a cup of tea. Looking ahead, home design experts say the kitchen will continue to take on an even more […]
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Mon., Feb. 10, playlist: Moss Landing lawsuit, school district’s workforce housing project advances
Click the playlist below to listen to today’s headlines.
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A symphony for all: Santa Cruz kids join the stage for Peter and the Wolf
The Santa Cruz Symphony, in collaboration with local students, will bring Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf to life in a special family concert on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium. This interactive performance is the culmination of the Santa Cruz Symphony’s collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s acclaimed Link Up […]
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9 heartwarming ways to volunteer in Santa Cruz County this February
The Santa Cruz County community thrives when we come together with generosity, inclusivity, and connection. As the Volunteer Center approaches 60 years of service, our commitment to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to engage, contribute, and feel a sense of belonging has never been stronger. This month, we invite you to join a community of […]
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Innovative, climate-safe restoration of Santa Cruz’s iconic Ms. Blue skeleton underway
By Emily Cerf Ms. Blue, the 87-foot-long blue whale skeleton, has proudly watched over the UC Santa Cruz Seymour Marine Discovery Center for decades, teaching visitors about her ocean home and inspiring interest in marine science. When parts of her had to be taken down to prevent a sudden collapse, the Santa Cruz community mourned the […]