We’re excited to share a new way to experience Lookout Santa Cruz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning local news: audio! With the help of our partner Everlit, you can now listen to our coverage directly from your device — perfect for busy mornings, commutes and those wishing to stay informed on community happenings while multitasking. How does it […]
Ashley Harmon
Ashley Harmon (Holmes) (she/her) started at Lookout as director of advertising and marketing. She has since expanded her role to Lookout's national staff supporting Santa Cruz and Eugene, business teams, and Lookout Local's expansion plans.
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.
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The people behind the Pulitzer: Tamsin McMahon
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Welcome to Friday night’s Lookout PM. Be sure to sign up for our breaking news email alerts here and take advantage of our breaking news texts by signing up here. Eaters Digest: Gelato at Emozioni Pasticceria, chef Enzo’s latest success In her Friday newsletter, Lily Belli features chef Enzo’s latest addition to Emozioni Pasticceria – gelato and rounds […]
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Welcome to Wednesday night’s Lookout PM. Part one of our three-part series on the escalating impact and response to Santa Cruz County’s fentanyl epidemic published today. Look out for part two publishing tomorrow, and part three coming Friday. Be sure to sign up for our breaking news email alerts here and take advantage of our breaking news texts […]
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Lookout PM: Ed Kemper denied parole, whale bridge debut, Burke sentencing
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