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.

Own a piece of Santa Cruz history: 1904 historic Seabright mansion for sale

Visit this historic 1904 craftsman home perched above Twin Lakes, steps from the beach,  the Pacific Ocean, and the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor centered in the heart of Live Oak.   This beauty is filled with ageless, tightly fitted tongue-and-groove Douglas fir doorways,  ancient redwood planking, vintage fixtures, and the pièce de résistance: panoramic ocean  views […]

Serving Santa Cruz for 50+ years: How Encompass Community Services continues to make an impact 

For over 50 years, Encompass Community Services has been a lifeline for thousands of individuals and families across Santa Cruz County. But while many recognize the name, few understand the full breadth of vital programs Encompass provides impacting children, teens, families, and adults across our community.    From early childhood education to mental health counseling, substance […]

The Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County’s Literacy Program faces uncertain future — here’s three ways you can help

For nearly 60 years, the Volunteer Center’s Literacy Program has been a lifeline in Santa Cruz County, pairing adult learners with volunteer tutors who help them build English skills, confidence, and connection. Today, that lifeline is under threat. The program narrowly avoided federal budget cuts this year, but next year its future may be in […]

Where storytelling meets symphony: Santa Cruz County welcomes world-class soloists

Experience an evening where timeless storytelling meets powerful musical expression. Across two performances—first at the Civic Auditorium on October 4, then at the Watsonville Mello Center on October 5—the Symphony showcases Concertmaster and Artist in Residence Nancy Zhou with acclaimed principal cellist Jonah Kim. Together, they bring to life a captivating program: Mascagni’s luminous Intermezzo […]

10 reasons Gateway School’s Kindergarten is the perfect start for your child

“He comes home every day confident, happy and positive. It’s a bit of magic.” – Natascha, Gateway Parent At Gateway School, magic happens daily in our Kindergarten program. With an emphasis on exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning, everyone at Gateway turns your child’s natural curiosity into a lifelong love of learning. What makes Gateway’s Kindergarten […]

UC Santa Cruz, The Conservation Fund partner to protect land and expand organic farming

By Scott Hernandez-Jason To advance conservation, teaching, and research, UC Santa Cruz and The Conservation Fund announced a collaboration that will conserve more than 200 acres of currently privately held land adjacent to the residential campus. In addition, the campus is pursuing a transformative plan to expand UC Santa Cruz’s research and education in sustainable organic […]

Zoom Honk Smash is bringing big rigs and big messy fun to Santa Cruz on October 4

This October, the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery (MOD) is taking its mission beyond the museum walls and into the parking lot. On Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., MOD will debut Zoom Honk Smash: Touch a Truck, a free, family-friendly festival that transforms the Capitola Mall parking lot into a […]

Hay Bales, Piggy Tales & Ewe! – Your guide to the 2025 Santa Cruz County Fair

And this year’s Santa Cruz County Fair (September 10th-14th) is extra special… because everyone who comes to the Santa Cruz County Fair is our special guest! That’s why the 2025 theme is so perfect: “Hay Bales, Piggy Tales & Ewe!” This year’s Fair, September 10th-14th, is bursting with fun and food, animals and entertainment, people […]

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