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.

Help those in need – become an IHSS caregiver today

For many, safety doesn’t come from a system — it comes from a person who shows up. Meet Erika. Erika is an In-Home Support Services (IHSS) caregiver. IHSS caregivers are independent contractors who care for older adults and people living with disabilities. When everyday tasks become a challenge, IHSS provides support so seniors and adults […]

Cabrillo Stage celebrates 45 seasons with soulful hit “Sister Act”

In its 45th season, Cabrillo Stage continues to earn a reputation for producing huge, splashy musicals with incredible production value right here in Santa Cruz County. Whether it’s the blockbuster hit “In the Heights” or a smaller juke box powerhouse like “Beehive,” local audiences have come to expect nothing but the best from this local […]

A most worthwhile day: Adopt-a-Pet on June 6

There are certain occasions that deserve a place on your calendar, and June 6 is one of them. On that Saturday, the Santa Cruz SPCA and the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter will once again join more than 150 other shelters across California for the third annual Adopt-a-Pet Day, a coordinated effort to place at […]

The language of flavor: Entrepreneur Kendra Baker’s journey from linguistics to local eats

By Dan White Kendra Baker, co-founder of the Penny Creamery and The Picnic Basket, is this year’s UC Santa Cruz Distinguished Humanities Alumni Award recipient, an honor that highlights a career shaped by the study of language and culture. “I’m truly honored—and a bit surprised!—to receive this award,” Baker said. “UC Santa Cruz  played a formative […]

Families sometimes need extra support — and asking for help shouldn’t feel scary

In Santa Cruz County, there’s a new approach that prioritizes community support to help families, led by the Child, Youth & Family Well-Being Partnership.  The Child Youth & Family Well-Being Partnership brings together County agencies and nonprofits to provide coordinated mental health, social and family support services with a focus on preventing crises, supporting education […]

What is a HELOC? A simple guide to using your home’s equity

If you’ve owned your home for a while, you’ve likely built up equity without even thinking about it. Equity can be a powerful financial tool, but many homeowners aren’t sure how to access it or when it makes sense. One option you may have heard about is a Home Equity Line of Credit, or a […]

The happiest people in Santa Cruz County are volunteers: here is how you can join them

Karen Delaney, Executive Director of the Volunteer Center, recently wrote, “Hope and happiness are, sadly, in short supply right now — but not amongst volunteers.” That’s not sentimental. That’s her thesis, refined over 44 years of building a volunteer movement in Santa Cruz County. Volunteering, Karen will tell you, is the antidote — to isolation, […]

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