Brittany Ramirez

Brittany is Lookout’s first contact for members. She answers (and quickly) any membership questions and is eager to help with the mundane modern work of resetting passwords, signing up for newsletters and resolving any technical issues. She joined Lookout as a marketing and sales coordinator after finishing her bachelor’s degree in marketing at California State University Monterey Bay in 2021. She then worked for Rootstock Artisan Collective as a social media marketing manager. Before heading to CSUMB, she completed her associate in arts degree at Cabrillo College, where she also played on the women’s soccer team. Her passion for working with local businesses stems from being born and raised in Santa Cruz.

Capitola Home Care: How lived experience shapes better in-home care

For many families in Santa Cruz County, finding dependable, compassionate in-home care can feel overwhelming. It’s a challenge Laura Ruiz knows well — not just professionally, but personally. For more than a decade, Ruiz worked on the front lines of caregiving throughout Santa Cruz County, serving as a Home Health Aide with Hospice of Santa […]

Santa Cruz Montessori to hold all School Open House – RSVP today!

Santa Cruz Montessori will host its annual All School Open House on Saturday, January 31st from 10am-12pm. SCM serves children from 18 months to 8th grade and all programs will be open, welcoming visitors to learn more about Montessori education and see the beautifully prepared environments for children at each age level. Teachers and staff […]

Fifty years at the doorstep: Why Meals on Wheels matters more than ever—and how you can help

Every weekday morning across Santa Cruz County, a quiet rhythm unfolds. Meals are prepared and packed. Delivery routes are mapped. Volunteers gather their keys and checklists. Then, one by one, the doors open, and hundreds of local seniors don’t just receive a nutritious meal; they welcome a familiar face, a moment of conversation, and the […]

Make a resolution to make a difference: Honoring MLK Day through service at Second Harvest

As communities across the nation pause to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is inviting neighbors to turn remembrance into action. On Monday, January 19, 2026, Second Harvest will host a special MLK Day Food Pack, calling on the community to step forward during a […]

Rigor redefined: How Kirby stretches students without snapping them

By Kirby School What does academic rigor really look like? For many families in Santa Cruz, the term conjures memories of late-night cramming and GPA stress. Or, more recently, it’s a promise made by high-performing public schools or competitive private options with glossy college lists, lists of AP courses, and an implication that this approach […]

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