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.

State support helps open doors for UC Santa Cruz teacher trainees

By Allison Arteaga Soergel Carmen Garcia first felt called to the teaching profession back when she was a teenager roaming the halls of Aptos High School.  Even at the time, she recognized how crucial those high school years were for helping students discover who they are and what they could become. Looking back on it […]

Cabrillo Stage triumphantly returns with Sweeney Todd

Grab you tickets now for the final 2 weekends of “Sweeney Todd” as only Cabrillo Stage can deliver. This compelling, often thrilling, story will keep you on the edge of your seats. Many consider it Stephen Sondheim’s masterwork with his best music and lyrics ever. Now running through Sunday, August 10th , “Sweeney Todd” tells […]

Volunteer in Santa Cruz: 10 ways to get involved and support your neighbors in June

A new national report from the national foundation, Points of Light, confirms what Santa Cruz County nonprofits already know: volunteers are not just helpful—they’re essential. The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County says that volunteers power much of the region’s food access, disaster response, youth mentorship, and environmental efforts. “Volunteers fill critical gaps in our […]

A night of movie magic: Santa Cruz Symphony’s John Williams Encore

On Saturday, June 7, 2025, the Santa Cruz Symphony will present its highly anticipated annual POPS concert, “John Williams Encore,” at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This special benefit performance celebrates the legendary film composer John Williams, featuring thrilling selections from his iconic scores for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, E.T., Jurassic Park, and […]

How Bay Federal employees turned one evening into $15,000 for local impact

The Cocoanut Grove buzzed with excitement as employees lined up for tickets, laughter echoing through the room as coworkers cheered each other on—all in the name of giving back. Bay Federal Credit Union employees had gathered for more than just an evening of fun. They were rallying to support their community. The occasion? The Credit […]

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