About the Journal
California History is the premier journal of historical writing on California. Showcasing exceptional scholarship, engaging writing, and innovative research, California History is essential reading for students and scholars of the history of California and the West, as well as California residents curious to understand the imprint of the state’s rich past.
ISSN: 0162-2897 eISSN: 2327-1485
Published Quarterly – February, May, August, November
Impact Factor: 0.1
Editor: Mary Ann Irwin
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Statement on Closure of the California Historical Society
In the wake of the closure of the California Historical Society, UC Press, which acquired California History from the CHS in 2013, assures readers, subscribers, and fans of the 100+ year-old journal that California History is unaffected by this transition. Read the full statement.

Richard J. Orsi Prize
University of California Press is pleased to announce the establishment of the Richard J. Orsi Prize to honor the best articles published in the journal, California History.