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Alta Journal

Alta Journal is quarterly journal for anyone seeking an insider’s take on California and the West. Not chasing the 24-hour news cycle, its coverage centers on arts and culture, technology, environment, food and its people. Each issue demystifies the region with compelling storytelling from the very best writers, photographers, and illustrators. Alta offers an exciting literary perspective where the conversation between writer and reader is as diverse and vibrant as the place itself. Learn more at altaonline.com.

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