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.

As needs rise, Dientes opens doors and offers hope for families

For many people, a trip to the dentist triggers anxiety—but imagine adding another layer: not  knowing if you can afford the visit, wrestling with insurance paperwork, or having no coverage at all. What should be routine healthcare suddenly becomes a closed door.  Jennifer, a Watsonville native, returned home after more than ten years away, searching for […]

Capitola Mall highlights shift toward locally owned storefronts ahead of Small Business Saturday

There’s a distinct new rhythm at Capitola Mall. What once felt like a traditional mall anchored by national chains is now quietly undergoing a transformation—one that centers on local entrepreneurs, community energy, and genuine connections. As Small Business Saturday approaches, the timing couldn’t feel more right for the mall to step into its next chapter. […]

Built for this moment: Community Bridges will be the light during these dark times

The coming year will test the strength and spirit of our community. Beginning in 2026, many sweeping policy changes as a result of H.R.1—the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—and state budget cuts will take hold across the nation and in our own backyard. Here in Santa Cruz County, they will reshape how families access food, health […]

Where art meets the ocean: A Santa Cruz illustrator builds community through fish, science, and story

For Santa Cruz artist and scientific illustrator Amadeo Bachar, everything begins — and ultimately returns — to the sea He was born in Waddell Valley, just north of town, when his dad welded for Big Creek Lumber as well as served as caretaker for Rancho Del Oso with his mom.  “I grew up surrounded by Monterey […]

When you invest in the Seymour Center, you create scientists like Wave

My name is Wave Moretto, and I absolutely love SCUBA diving, science communication, marine conservation, and all things kelp forest ecology. I’m a marine ecologist currently pursuing my PhD in fisheries science at Oregon State University. The Seymour Center is where I was first introduced to what careers in marine science could look like. My […]

A lifeline for Salmon: UCSC and NOAA join forces to secure a future for California’s most iconic fish

By Annie Roth Nearly every day for the past 20 years, scientists from UC Santa Cruz and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have waded into Scott Creek, a 12-mile-long burbling stream in Santa Cruz County just a few miles north of Davenport.  Dressed in waders and toting bags and buckets, these scientists navigate the […]

Second Harvest Food Bank kicks off the Season of Giving in a time of unprecedented need

As the holidays approach, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County is calling on the community to come together in the spirit of generosity to address an unprecedented level of need. This year, the Food Bank’s Holiday Food & Fund Drive aims to provide 5.5 million healthy meals for local families, children, seniors, and individuals […]

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