Noe Valley is known as San Francisco's "Village within the City." Originally part of Jose de Jesus Noe's old Spanish land grant, Noe Valley became a vibrant neighborhood that is considered to be one the city's most desirable residential areas.

Bill Yenne is an award-winning, best-selling author and historian whose many works include previous books on Noe Valley and San Francisco. He and his wife have lived in Noe Valley for four decades, watching their children and grandchildren grow as members of this community.