A contractor working on a storefront at 25th and Church streets uncovered a sign that its Noe Valley neighbors found intriguing. The faded ad, for Brunswick Rye and Bourbon whisky, was a reminder that the building once housed a saloon. Photo by Pamela Gerard

'Celebrate the Book' Week Starts at Library
Historic Church Ruling for Gay Noe Valley Deacon

Neighborhood Irish Featured in Cultural Festival
Agnes Farrell Shares Memories of An Irish Noe Valley
Daniel Cassidy--Discovering His Irish Voice

How Green Is My Valley: Drought-Tolerant Gardening Becomes Us
Florence's Family Album: Many Happy Returns
Store Trek
Short Takes
More Books to Read

Calendar
Crime Beat
The Cost of Living in Noe: Not Much Shakin' in January
School Report
Letters to the Editor
Rumors Behind the News: Demo-Graphics

The Last Page: Cara Black Is Back with Mystery No. 8