Journal of Alta California

Journal of Alta California is a literary magazine based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2017, the publication features a staff of 13 employees and generates annual revenue of $2.5 million. Alta Journal provides its readers with diverse and engaging content, covering California and the Western region. Through provocative essays, investigative pieces, original fiction, cultural commentary, stunning photography, and topical cartoons, they aim to explore this complex and fascinating region from a literary perspective. Beyond the printed magazine, Journal of Alta California engages its audience through various initiatives. Their monthly California Book Club hosts curated interviews with renowned authors, fostering deeper reflection and discussion among its 12,000+ members. They also produce weekly newsletters, alongside digital and in-person events, further connecting with their captivated readership. Readers interested in connecting can visit altaonline.com or engage with them through weekly Zoom programs, the Monday Book Review, or issue launch parties hosted in collaboration with independent bookstores.