Do you get nervous seeing the dentist? Now, picture not having access to one during a crisis. That is often the reality many families face in our community. For Maria and her son, Joseph, finding quality dental care was a struggle. Living in Santa Cruz County, where the cost of living is so high, Maria […]
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.
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Connecting Santa Cruz to natural history since 1905
Preserving Santa Cruz History In 1904, Santa Cruz lighthouse keeper and naturalist Laura Hecox gifted her vast collection of fossils, seashells, and other unique finds from the Monterey Bay region and beyond to the City of Santa Cruz, and within one year, the first Museum in Santa Cruz opened to the general public. Laura expressed […]
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Help protect wildlife in Santa Cruz: Support safe crossings and habitat connectivity
Mountain lions and other wildlife have become increasingly isolated as their habitats are fragmented due to urban and agricultural development in the valleys that surround the Santa Cruz Mountains. Barriers to wildlife movement, including fencing, roads and highways—and the presence of people and dogs—has inhibited the genetic flow that is essential to maintaining a healthy […]
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Progress and promise: Celebrating successes and reaching new landmarks with O’Neill Sea Odyssey
Community and Equity – Goals With a Plan The O’Neill Sea Odyssey Board and Staff have deepened our commitment to continue reducing barriers for 4th-6th grade students and increase student understanding of our coasts, oceans, and watersheds. As we grow and evolve, we endeavor to serve our teachers and students with a bilingual curriculum developed […]
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How supporting Community Bridges can transform lives this giving season
Community and Equity – Goals With a Plan Since the pandemic began, grocery prices have surged by 25%, placing an enormous burden on local families already stretched thin. More than one in four of our neighbors is now forced to skip meals or sacrifice other essentials like rent, gas, utilities, clothing, and childcare just to […]
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Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History Offers an antidote to social isolation
For almost three decades, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) has served as a cultural anchor, offering a platform for art, history, and creative exploration. From celebrating the county’s unique spirit to providing a space for meaningful connections, the MAH is a vital gathering place, fostering engagement and combatting a growing wave […]
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2,000 reasons to give – Adopt-a-Family and bring holiday joy to Santa Cruz County kids
Imagine being a child during the holiday season, dreaming of a warm meal, a special gift, or a cozy jacket. You’re filled with hope and excitement, wishing for a holiday surprise. Sounds like the regular holiday dreams of any child, right? But for over 2,000 children in Santa Cruz County, that wish feels distant, perhaps […]
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How Kaiser Permanente grants bolster community health centers in the community of Pajaro
Every Monday morning the Salud Para La Gente medical mobile vehicle pulls into a parking lot off Pajaro’s main drag. The vehicle looks like an RV from the outside, but inside it’s stocked with equipment and supplies to provide primary, preventive, and acute medical care to a community that’s still recovering from a devasting flood. […]
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Santa Cruz METRO to host Stuff the Bus Food Drive
The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is excited to announce its holiday Stuff the Bus Food Drive. The event will take place on December 5th from 1PM to 7PM, with a METRO bus parked in front of Woodstock’s Pizza at 710 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA. Join us for METRO’s Stuff the Bus Food […]
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10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of November 15
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.