THE LATEST FROM ALTA
Issue 30: Seven Wonders of California
Inside Alta Journal’s Issue 30.
‘Parable of the Sower’ Sparks a Mission
Octavia’s Bookshelf converts into a mutual aid center for neighbors displaced by the Eaton Fire.
CALIFORNIA WONDERS
A Hopeful Apocalypse Story
The Kincade and Getty blazes represent something awful and dystopic — but now is the moment for a fresh start.
Condors Are a Californian Marvel
An ode to the endangered birds that delight those lucky enough to witness their flight.
Latest from the California Book Club
The Ripples of Mutiny Bay, Part Two
In the second installment of this six-part Alta Serial, writer Benjamin Cassidy recounts the lives of winemaker Ross Mickel and members of his family: wife Lauren Hilty, their son Remy, and unborn child Luca. All were among the dead in a 2022 seaplane crash near Seattle.
Of Ice Packs and Men
Rick Bass's journey through a season of semipro football at 60, exploring grit, camaraderie, and the sport's challenges and triumphs.
THE MONDAY BOOK REVIEW
Our Diversity: What Californians Look Like
California, your favorite melting pot.
EVENTS
THE WEEKLY ALTA NEWSLETTER
Fighting Fire from Above
Longer fire seasons, bigger blazes, and urban encroachment pose new challenges for those charged with fighting flames from the sky.