As the holiday season draws near, Second Harvest Food Bank is mobilizing its resources and community support to combat hunger for the more than 65,000 residents who rely on their services monthly. With donations urgently needed to sustain its operations, Second Harvest invites individuals, families, organizations, and businesses to help meet the increased demand by […]
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.
Three UCSC alumnae named in SF Business Times Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business of 2024
By Haneen Zain Three UC Santa Cruz alumnae, Judith Bell, Katherine Evans, and Ruby Bolaria Shifrin, were among the 100 most powerful, inspiring, and influential women honored in San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business of 2024. Judith Bell (Stevenson ’81, American studies, biology) is the chief impact officer for the San Francisco Foundation. She leads the […]
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of November 1
Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County?
Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles.
Join the 41st Annual Wine & Roses: Sip, savor, and support wellness in Pajaro Valley!
On November 9, the community is invited to come together for the 41st annual Wine & Roses event—a cherished celebration dedicated to promoting wellness and health equity in the Pajaro Valley. Wine & Roses promises a memorable evening featuring the region’s finest wines, craft beers, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and beautiful locally grown roses. It’s the […]
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of October 25
Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County?
Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles.
Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship: Building & maintaining Santa Cruz’s legendary trails
Access to trails and open spaces makes Santa Cruz one of the happiest places to live and play. Whether you’ve ridden from the office to the mountains after work, hiked with friends for an oceanside happy hour, or spent time at local pump tracks with little ones, you’ve felt a bit of that trail magic. […]
Nourishing your Neighbor: How Grey Bears senior volunteers fill plates and hearts throughout Santa Cruz County
By 7:00 a.m. the Grey Bears Volunteers are well on their way to packing over 4,000 grocery bags filled with fresh, organic produce for seniors much like themselves.
Pacific Point Podiatry: local podiatrist offers foot health expertise for National Diabetes Month
Over the past decade of being a podiatrist, I have performed hundreds–if not thousands–of amputations in the foot, or had to refer the patient for a higher leg amputation to my surgical colleagues. Many of these individuals lacked foot awareness and did not realize they were at risk for foot complications arising from something as […]
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of October 18
Are you on the lookout for a new career path in Santa Cruz County?
Look no further! We’ve curated a list of the top 10 Santa Cruz County job opportunities recently posted to our job board, spanning various industries and roles.
Password reset scams: 5 tips from Bay Federal Credit Union to avoid fraud
In today’s digital world, scams are constantly evolving, and password reset fraud is becoming more common than ever. These scams often start with scammers pretending to be from trusted organizations—like your credit union—trying to trick you into sharing sensitive information. They’ll send fake emails, texts, or even call you, making it seem like there’s an […]

