Pacific Heights

High society isn't dead after all. It has a new home in San Francisco's wealthiest enclave. But watch out: There's a lot of drama behind those Golden Gates. Read the related "Pacific Heights" article.

January 2007

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Vanessa and Billy Getty at home in Pacific Heights, along with their two Oriental shorthair cats.

Photograph by Larry Sultan

January 2007

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