New public safety ambassador program launches in Castro, aiming to deter negative street behavior and more
On Thursday, the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District (Castro CBD) launched its new unarmed Public Safety Ambassadors program, part of its new public safety initiative.
Tom Taylor, 'Keeper of the Rainbow Flag,' honored at Castro’s Harvey Milk Plaza
On Saturday, a group of community members gathered at the Castro's Harvey Milk Plaza in honor of Tom Taylor, gay activist and 'keeper of the Rainbow Flag' at Harvey Milk Plaza. Taylor and husband Dr. Jerome 'Jerry' Goldstein were known for their annual Christmas display.
Castro district group delays vote on security cameras after significant community pushback
"Surveillance technology has been used repeatedly in the Castro to target and harass the LGBTQ community," wrote the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in a letter opposing the proposal.
Three Castro leaders on what it will take to save the neighborhood
The Castro faces multiple issues — retail vacancies, poor street conditions, homelessness, behavioral health issues, and more. Three neighborhood leaders discuss their plans to make a difference.
Captain Renee Pagano, 19-year SFPD veteran, takes the helm at Park Station
Captain Pagano will inherit a police station with relatively little violent crime, but a host of longstanding tensions.