The San Francisco Sober October Festival on Oct. 4 at the Eye & Hand Society was sponsored and hosted by Joshua James of Ocean Beach Cafe at 734 La Playa St.
Press Release: SF Sober October Festival Comes to the Outer Richmond
New Ownership at Balboa Green Garden Florist
Nestled between a store with fresh produce and the aroma of Japanese food coming from a restaurant, Balboa Green Garden Florist in the Outer Richmond greets passersby with its buckets of freshly trimmed, colorful bouquets and a sign with bright orange and green Korean letters.
Good Luck Parade Photos, Jan. 18, 2025, Outer Balboa Street
Outer Balboa Street was alive with the sights and sounds of the holiday season at the Richmond District Lunar New Year Good Luck Parade on Saturday, Jan. 18. Thousands of participants and spectators filled Balboa Street between 35th and 39th avenues from 3:30 to 8 p.m. The parade and night market was organized by the Richmond Neighborhood Center. Courtesy photo.
Rampant Brings Natural Wine, Boutique Coffee and Events to Balboa
Outer Richmond residents Charlie O’Leary and Jack Pain opened the wine bar last September on Balboa Street near 36th Avenue, and in the months since they have curated an extensive and eclectic schedule of offerings for westside residents.
‘Then and Now’: Balboa Street at Fifth Avenue
Comparison photos of Balboa Street at Fifth Avenue 75 years apart.
‘Then and Now’: Balboa and La Playa Streets
Comparison photos of Balboa and La Playa Streets 89 years apart.
‘Then and Now’: Balboa Street and Fourth Avenue
Comparison photos of Balboa Street and Fourth Avenue 109 years apart.
Merchants – Marjan Philhour
Over the past two months, the Balboa Village Merchants Association (BVMA) has been
exploring the idea of a “Balboa Village Passport,” a neighborhood loyalty program.
Historic Streetcar Photos
Historic photo of Muni streetcar.
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