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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 278: Balboa Reservoirs

Why are the two reservoirs across from City College used for parking and not water? And what will happen to that land? We have some answers, thanks to researcher Amy O’Hair.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - May 27, 2018

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 278: Balboa Reservoirs Outside Lands Podcast Episode 278: Balboa Reservoirs

(above) Balboa Reservoir, circa 1964

Police safety demonstration, crowd of students observing. Man measuring skid mark from police car.

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