Postcards from the Bay: Balmy Alley’s Artistic Activism

Located between 24th and 25th street, you can find one of the many hidden gems of the Mission –– Balmy Alley. San Francisco’s Mission district is a unique neighborhood filled with deep cultural history, and of course, is also considered to be the mecca of murals. This alley in particular is the most concentrated collection of murals that the Mission has to offer.

Postcards from the Bay: Hola, Bonjour, Hello!

Hey there, I’m Andrea and I’ll be giving you a taste of the many different cultures that make up the Bay Area with my column, “Postcards from the Bay.” Here at Sunset Media Wave, I will be delving into and exploring the many diverse communities that make San Francisco and its surrounding areas so vivid and unique. I hope I can share insight on these overlooked communities by presenting original content such as photos, opinion pieces, and neighborhood profiles through the lens of a teen.