Watsonville’s creativity takes center stage on April 18 with Ripple Watsonville: The Cultural District Unfolds—a day-long celebration of art, music, film, and community. Part of the Ripple Effect Arts Festival, this event is one of several taking place across Santa Cruz County during California’s Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month. Together, these gatherings recognize and invest […]
Brittany Ramirez
Brittany is the Marketing and Sales Coordinator at Lookout Santa Cruz, where she works closely with marketing partners across both Lookout Santa Cruz and Lookout Eugene-Springfield to help ensure the success of each partnership. Collaborating alongside the sales team, she supports advertising initiatives, strengthens client relationships, and helps execute community events such as Trivia Night, election forums, and other signature Lookout gatherings that bring readers and local organizations together.
Brittany also serves as the first point of contact for Lookout Santa Cruz members, providing responsive customer support for membership questions, account access, newsletter subscriptions, password resets, and technical issues. She is passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating a seamless experience for readers and members alike.
A Santa Cruz native, Brittany earned her bachelor's degree in Marketing from California State University, Monterey Bay, after completing her associate degree at Cabrillo College, where she was a member of the women's soccer team. Before joining Lookout, she worked as a Social Media Marketing Manager for Rootstock Artisan Collective, building experience in digital marketing, brand strategy, and community engagement.
Passionate about supporting local journalism and helping local businesses thrive, Brittany enjoys building meaningful relationships that strengthen the connection between Lookout, its partners, and the communities it serves.
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Kids asked, we answered: A financial literacy Q&A with Bay Federal Credit Union
April is Financial Literacy Month, a time dedicated to helping young people build strong money habits that can last a lifetime. Kids and teens are naturally curious about money, but they don’t always ask about it directly. Their questions more often come up in everyday moments at home. Here are a few questions young people […]
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Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant celebrates 30 years, invites the community to keep the tradition alive
For three decades, Rosie McCann’s has been more than just a restaurant in downtown Santa Cruz — it’s been a second home. A place where first dates turned into anniversaries, where birthdays were toasted with pints, and where generations of families gathered around hearty Irish fare and live music. This year marks the beloved pub’s […]
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Step into Mozart’s world: The Santa Cruz Symphony brings Amadeus to life
The Santa Cruz Symphony brings music and theater together this March with a powerful concert staging of Amadeus, inspired by Peter Shaffer’s celebrated play. This special production transforms the concert hall into a dramatic stage, immersing audiences in the legendary rivalry between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Conceived for the concert stage by Music […]
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Not just in your head: The medicine that finally makes sense of women’s symptoms
Women are asking better questions about their health than ever before. They want to understand their symptoms, not just manage them. They want explanations that make sense, and they want care that takes their lived experience seriously. That’s the landscape I work in every day. I see women who are smart, health-literate, and persistent; yet […]
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Watsonville Film Festival celebrates 14th season: Over 50 films, 20 cultural events, local premieres & live music
Now in its 14th season, the Watsonville Film Festival (WFF) returns with a bold and timely theme: Art As Resistance. This year’s Festival will feature more than 50 films and 20 cultural events, bringing together award-winning films, local premieres, filmmaker meet-ups, live performances, and community celebrations across the region. For Festival dates, tickets, and full […]
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From climate resilience to forensic science, UC Santa Cruz announces 2025 Innovation Impact Award recipients
By Public Affairs UC Santa Cruz has announced the recipients of the 2025 Chancellor’s Innovation Impact Awards, recognizing exceptional innovation and impact across four categories: Innovator of the Year, Translation of the Year, Community Changemaker, and Lifetime Achievement. The 2025 award recipients are: “These extraordinary honorees reflect the very best of UC Santa Cruz,” said Chancellor […]
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Before you make a major money move: Read these 5 tips from Bay Federal Credit Union
Big financial decisions often start with a life moment. A home feels too small, a car payment feels harder to manage, or credit card balances are not shrinking the way you hoped. It is natural to think the solution is a big change. But before making one, it helps to pause. Sometimes the real question […]
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The music still plays at Elderday: Lois Sones and the art of keeping people home
On any given weekday morning at Elderday Adult Day Health Care, a Lift Line bus pulls up, and participants step down slowly, greeted by name. Inside, nurses check vitals and medications, and a social worker confers quietly with a family member. Later, there will be movement therapy, music, cognitive exercises, art, nutritious meals, and deep […]
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Thank you, METRO employees: Celebrating National Transit Employee Appreciation Day on March 18
On March 18, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) recognizes National Transit Employee Appreciation Day and celebrates the employees who make public transit possible across Santa Cruz County. METRO employees help connect people to work, school, medical appointments, and essential services every day. This day is a chance for our community to pause and say […]