Journal of Alta California

Journal of Alta California

Editor & Publisher

William R. Hearst III

Managing Editor: Blaise Zerega

Creative Director: John Goecke

Editor-at-Large: Mary Melton

Books Editor: David L. Ulin

Digital Editor: Beth Spotswood

Editorial Operations & Research Director: Lindsey J. Smith

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