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.

Hidden savings: Commonly overlooked tax deductions

Tax filing deadlines are approaching…have you filed yet? To lessen the anxiety of the season, take this opportunity to explore overlooked deductions that can help lower your tax bill. While most people are aware of popular deductions like mortgage interest and charitable contributions, there are several lesser-known categories that can help you save.  Child and […]

How much car insurance do I need?

5 minute read This State Farm® Simple Insights® article about How much car insurance do I need? is provided by State Farm Agent Laureen Yungmeyer Learn about coverage limits, collision and comprehensive, deductibles and other important terms to help decide on how much is right for you and how you can save. When you are getting a vehicle, it’s […]

Revving up culture: 12th annual Watsonville Film Festival celebrates diversity and lowrider legacy

The 12th Annual Watsonville Film Festival is set to ignite the screen with a powerful selection of films celebrating the diversity and richness of the Latine experience. Presented at CineLux Green Valley Theater from March 7th to 9th, and featuring online screenings from March 11th to 17th, this year’s festival promises an immersive journey into […]

TEDxSantaCruz unveils speaker lineup for April event at Crocker Theater

Excitement is building as TEDxSantaCruz reveals the lineup of speakers set to take the stage on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Crocker Theater on the Cabrillo College campus. With a focus on this year’s theme, RISING TOGETHER, speakers from across Santa Cruz County will deliver talks aimed at celebrating collective strength and offering fresh […]

UC Santa Cruz protein designer awarded $2.5M to develop bioluminescent protein for deep tissue imaging

By Emily Cerf The natural glow of bioluminescence — the ability of some species to give off light — is an exciting phenomena to spot along the shores of the California coast or in the glint of a summertime firefly. Assistant Professor of Biomolecular Engineering at the UC Santa Cruz Baskin School of Engineering Andy Yeh […]

Get involved: Santa Cruz METRO unveils plans for expanded transit services in September 2024

In a bid to enhance public transportation accessibility, the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) is gearing up for a significant expansion of its services slated for September 2024. This initiative falls under the second phase of the Reimagine METRO project, aimed at revamping the entirety of the transit network to better serve the community. […]

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