Hillary OJeda is an Education Reporter at Lookout Santa Cruz. With a background in public safety reporting and a keen interest in the education beat, she explores themes such as public education, special needs advocacy, and the intersection of sports and education. Hillary's work has been featured in Wine Business Monthly, NewsBreak, and Lookout Local.
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Hillary's coverage predominantly includes local news, government & politics, education, and healthcare in the United States with a focus on California and Santa Cruz. Her articles cover evolving stories such as local board decisions, community activism, educational developments at UCSC, and healthcare-related agreements.
Given her focus on local news including governance announcements and legal policy regulations concerning health care and education within Santa Cruz County area in California; she would be interested in pitches related to these topics from knowledgeable sources within this geographic location. Sources who could provide insights into ongoing community issues or governance changes would likely catch her attention.
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By: Hillary Ojeda
A majority of teachers at Pajaro Middle School have voted that they have no confidence in Principal Nicole Killian, alleging she failed to follow safety and disciplinary protocols and calling for her resignation or removal. Pajaro Valley Unified School District said it takes all safety reports seriously and reviews concerns through established processes.
By: Hillary Ojeda
The Seymour Marine Discovery Center unveiled its first new permanent exhibit in 15 years during a soft opening Friday, showcasing interactive, bilingual displays designed to connect visitors with local coastal resilience research and community science efforts.
Starting Friday, UC Santa Cruz is hosting four days of graduation ceremonies celebrating 2,921 undergraduates and 350 graduate students who are set to walk the stage.
By: Hillary Ojeda
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, the National Weather Service and local fire agencies are urging the public to beware of dangerous ocean conditions that have led to several recent water rescues and one fatality.
By: Hillary Ojeda
Freedom Elementary School fourth grader Isai Guerrero and 10 classmates will escort players onto the field before Tuesday night’s World Cup match between Austria and Jordan at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
By: Hillary Ojeda
Fremont residents Harshita Nair, 21, and Mahial Sran, 20, died Thursday and Saturday, respectively, after being swept into the water near Yellow Bank Beach last Wednesday, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.
UC Santa Cruz graduate Airielle Silva was honored with the John R. Lewis Good Trouble Award after five years of student leadership and activism. As she addressed fellow graduates at commencement, Silva reflected on her advocacy work while urging the university to continue addressing longstanding Black student demands.
A Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge scheduled a November trial date for Leif Ames, who faces murder charges in the killing of his friend Hubert Cross in Live Oak in 2020. The trial has been delayed on at least eight occasions.
By: Hillary Ojeda
A Pajaro Valley Unified School District committee has recommended renaming Cesar E. Chavez Middle School either Central Coast Middle School or Tagami Hashimoto Middle School following allegations of sexual abuse against the late civil rights and farmworker advocate that surfaced earlier this year. The school board reviewed the options last week and is expected to vote on a new name at a future meeting.
By: Hillary Ojeda
A Pajaro Valley Unified School District committee has recommended renaming Cesar E. Chavez Middle School either Central Coast Middle School or Tagami Hashimoto Middle School following allegations of sexual abuse against the late civil rights and farmworker advocate that surfaced earlier this year. The school board reviewed the options last week and is expected to vote on a new name at a future meeting.
