Beth Spotswood is Alta's digital editor, events manager, and a contributing writer. In addition to her work for Alta, Beth writes for the San Francisco Chronicle.
Fourteen special recognition awards, category wins, and honorable mentions made this year especially sweet for the team at Alta.
Wednesday, November 3, at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time
Wednesday, October 27, at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time
Castillo and Alta Journal contributing editor Gustavo Arellano dig into some California-style barbecue.
The artist takes Alta Live through her process from blank page all the way to hilarious published gag cartoon.
The West has more than its share of secret spots, and we’re guessing there are a few you don’t know about—yet.
Has the pandemic changed live theater forever? (Answer: yes.)
“The pandemic has been a disaster for backyard chickens,”
Authors Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley discuss their new book, Until Proven Safe: The History and Future of Quarantine.
Read a lightly-edited transcript of author William Finnegan's conversation with California Book Club host John Freeman.
What do an apparent spate of recent earthquakes tell us about "The Big One"?
As an artist and as an entrepreneur, Phil Ross has chosen one medium: mushrooms.
Wednesday, July 28, at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time.
A Diego Rivera mural finds a handy new home in downtown San Francisco.
Red Light Lit cofounder Jennifer Lewis talks love, sexuality, and gender identity in her popular live reading series.
Wednesday, July 7, at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time
Read a lightly-edited transcript of author Robin Coste Lewis's conversation with California Book Club host John Freeman.
Not every famed Golden State dish is a culinary home run.
Wednesday, July 21, at 12:30 p.m. Pacific time.
The San Francisco-based designer has blazed his distinctly creative trail around the globe.
That might be Tessie at your toes.
