Jose Garcia will become Santa Cruz’s interim police chief on Oct. 31, succeeding retiring Chief Bernie Escalante. Garcia has served as the department’s deputy chief since 2020.
Kate Lipsky
Kate Lipsky is a fourth-year literature student at UC Santa Cruz with a passion for making accessible, reliable information available to a wide audience. She is joining Lookout Santa Cruz as a digital journalism intern.
Last year, Kate worked as a print reporter for City on a Hill Press, UCSC’s student-run newspaper. There, she developed a love for local journalism and gained valuable experience in reporting, writing and telling stories that connect with the community. She looks forward to building on that foundation with the guidance of Lookout’s experienced newsroom team.
Kate is excited to listen to and report on the diverse stories of people across Santa Cruz County while continuing to grow as a journalist and deepen her understanding of the communities she covers.
