From SanDiegoVille / March 2025
James Gang Printing, a cornerstone of San Diego’s Ocean Beach community since 1976, has closed its doors, leaving behind a nearly 50-year legacy of custom printing and local advocacy.
A sign on the door at 4851 Newport Avenue as of March 21, 2025, announced, "We are moving. If you have any questions please email info@jamesgangprinting.com," suggesting a relocation rather than a permanent end, though the destination remains unclear. The closure marks the end of an era for a business that not only shaped Ocean Beach’s commercial landscape but also its cultural identity.
The James Gang story began in 1976 when brothers Ron, Rich, Greg, Mike, and Pat James - hence the "Gang" - founded James Gang Graphics on Newport Avenue. The siblings, part of a Navy family that had moved between San Diego, the Aleutian Islands, and Redding, California, were drawn back to the city's warmth and Ocean Beach's laid-back vibe.
From SanDiegoVille / March 2025
James Gang Printing, a cornerstone of San Diego’s Ocean Beach community since 1976, has closed its doors, leaving behind a nearly 50-year legacy of custom printing and local advocacy.
A sign on the door at 4851 Newport Avenue as of March 21, 2025, announced, "We are moving. If you have any questions please email info@jamesgangprinting.com," suggesting a relocation rather than a permanent end, though the destination remains unclear. The closure marks the end of an era for a business that not only shaped Ocean Beach’s commercial landscape but also its cultural identity.
The James Gang story began in 1976 when brothers Ron, Rich, Greg, Mike, and Pat James - hence the "Gang" - founded James Gang Graphics on Newport Avenue. The siblings, part of a Navy family that had moved between San Diego, the Aleutian Islands, and Redding, California, were drawn back to the city's warmth and Ocean Beach's laid-back vibe.