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.
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.
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 […]
Community unity at the heart of Annual Mountain Affair benefiting Mountain Community Resources
Tickets are now available for the 39th Annual Mountain Affair, an evening celebrating the strength, unity, and resilience of our valley communities. The event will take place on Friday, October 25, from 5-9pm at the Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond, benefiting Mountain Community Resources (MCR), a program of Community Bridges. The […]
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of October 11
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.
Rita Toston appointed Vice President of risk management at Bay Federal Credit Union
Bay Federal Credit Union has named Rita Toston as its new Vice President of Risk Management, bringing two decades of experience in banking and compliance to the leadership team. In her new role, Toston will lead the Credit Union’s Enterprise Risk Management program and oversee the organization’s risk profile. Toston’s background includes consulting for community […]
UC Santa Cruz students visit Pacific Avenue for fourth annual Downtown Day
By Gwen Jourdonnais The day may have been hot, but the event was very cool. Hundreds of UC Santa Cruz students converged on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz on a warm and sunny Friday as business and university leaders welcomed Slugs back to campus and the community during the fourth annual Downtown Day. The atmosphere downtown […]
Santa Cruz Symphony welcomes Nancy Zhou back as Artist in Residence and Concertmaster
The Santa Cruz Symphony is thrilled to announce that internationally renowned violinist Nancy Zhou has joined the orchestra as their Artist in Residence and Concertmaster. This prestigious new role reflects Nancy’s exceptional talents as one of the world’s foremost violin virtuosos and highlights her expanded contributions to our music community. Nancy, the 2018 winner of […]
10 Hot Jobs in Santa Cruz County: Week of October 4
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.

