The Noe Valley Voice is an independent free newspaper created
for and about Noe Valley, a neighborhood located in the heart of San
Francisco. It is published 10 to 12 times a year and distributed the first week of the month.
Our editorial deadline is the 15th of the month prior to the month
of issue. The 15th also is the deadline for Class Ads (see Class
Ads, above). Our display advertising deadline changes slightly each
month, but usually falls before the 20th. Call Pat Rose at
415-608-7634 for more information about display ads.
Advertisers note: On our website, www.noevalleyvoice.com, links
within your ads are live, that is, clicking on them will redirect to
your own webpage. We offer this service at no additional charge.
First-class U.S. mail subscriptions are available at a cost of $40
per year ($35 for seniors) by writing to the Noe Valley Voice,
Subscriptions, P.O. Box 460249, San Francisco, CA 94146.
We welcome your story ideas, letters, photos, art, news, poetry, and
short fiction, particularly on topics relating to Noe Valley. Note
that all such items should include a name, address, and email or
phone number, and may be edited for brevity or clarity. (Unsigned
letters to the editor will not be considered for publication.
Unsolicited manuscripts will be returned only if accompanied by a
self-addressed, stamped envelope.) Please send email to editor (at)
noevalleyvoice.com, or write Noe Valley Voice, P.O. Box
460249, San Francisco, CA 94146.
A 40 year Tradition Continues
The Voice published its first issue, an eight-page tabloid, in May
1977. The paper now runs an average of 40 pages. The entire contents
are copyright-protected.
The newspaper exists because we enjoy writing and photography, and
sharing news of the neighborhood. We like working for ourselves and
nurturing our "small town" within the big city. In addition, the
Voice is a place for readers to express opinions (and display
photos). We are grateful to Noe Valley's small-business community,
which supports us through advertising. We ask you to give
neighborhood businesses your support.
Taking a Joke
We often do an April Fool's edition, spoofing our own and the city's
news. The 2011 Fool's featured the Ohnoe Indians’ secret parklet
plans, a spacious town square proposal by Howard Roark, and an
interview with Planning Director Eve L. Steppmutter.
Website and Email
In late 1996, we began archiving our stories and columns on our
website, www.noevalleyvoice.com. We invite you to take advantage of
the site's search function -- to find a feature about a friend, a
story on neighborhood history, or a calendar item or Class Ad from
the current issue. The contents of each month's paper is often
available online before the print edition appears.
Email is the best way to reach the editors at the Noe Valley
Voice. When we're not roaming the streets of Noe Valley, we're
ready to receive your letters, tips, and inquiries. Write editor
(at) noevalleyvoice.com. Thanks for helping us stay in touch with
the neighborhood we love. Jack Tipple and Sally Smith, Editors and
Co-Publishers
