Bob Sipchen

Bob Sipchen knows California. He grew up in San Bernardino, near citrus groves, covered education, immigration, and the great outdoors, among other things, for the Los Angeles Times for two decades, and now heads Sierra magazine from San Francisco. His love for the land is clear in his answers to our Q&A.

Q. What do you wake up to?
A. The view out of my San Francisco apartment, looking out toward the Western Addition.

Q. What is your favorite word?
A. Callipygian.

Q. What inspires you?
A. I’m inspired by nature, landscapes and …

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