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The Big Castro Retail Report Is Here
San Francisco/ Castro-

The Big Castro Retail Report Is Here

Sari Staver
Jul 11, 2015

We'll have a closer look next week, but Castro business watchers can start reading the full report today.

Castro Business Briefs, Summer Edition
San Francisco/ Castro-

Castro Business Briefs, Summer Edition

Sari Staver
Jul 07, 2015

Your summertime update on Castro neighborhood businesses in transition.

Adhikara Yoga Studio Closing Its Doors On 18th Street
San Francisco/ Castro-

Adhikara Yoga Studio Closing Its Doors On 18th Street

Sari Staver
Feb 06, 2015

Tomorrow is the last yoga class at the Castro’s Adhikara Yoga Studio.

After 57 Years In The Castro, Beck's Motor Lodge Still Going Strong
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-

After 57 Years In The Castro, Beck's Motor Lodge Still Going Strong

Sari Staver
Mar 20, 2015

A Castro fixture since 1958, the family-owned Beck's Motor Lodge vows to stay in the neighborhood.

Pink Saturday 2015 Has Been Cancelled
San Francisco/ Castro-

Pink Saturday 2015 Has Been Cancelled

Sari Staver
Feb 16, 2015

The future of San Francisco’s largest nighttime street festival is now on hold.

Castro Street Antique Mall Closing This Month
San Francisco/ Castro-

Castro Street Antique Mall Closing This Month

Sari Staver
Feb 02, 2015

After 45 years in the antiques business, Randy Markins is closing up shop.

All About QuickTricks, The Castro's Longtime Bridge Club
San Francisco/ Castro-

All About QuickTricks, The Castro's Longtime Bridge Club

Sari Staver
Jan 23, 2015

Started as a gay social club in 1978, QuickTricks Bridge Club is still going strong.

Renderings Revealed For Proposed Sullivan's Funeral Home Development
San Francisco/ Castro-

Renderings Revealed For Proposed Sullivan's Funeral Home Development

Sari Staver
Feb 25, 2015

Developers plan to spend over $1 million to retain the building’s original facade.

Iconic Castro Travel Agency 'Now, Voyager' Back In Business
San Francisco/ Castro-

Iconic Castro Travel Agency 'Now, Voyager' Back In Business

Sari Staver
Jan 17, 2015

Thanks to a generous landlord, the 31-year-old Castro travel agency "Now, Voyager" has a new lease on life.

Frameline Trailer Filming In The Castro
San Francisco/ Castro-

Frameline Trailer Filming In The Castro

Sari Staver
Mar 08, 2015

We pull back the curtain on Frameline's trailer for the festival this year.

Castro Farmers Market Returns Tomorrow
San Francisco/ Castro-

Castro Farmers Market Returns Tomorrow

Sari Staver
Mar 10, 2015

After a three-month winter hiatus, the Castro Farmer’s Market reopens tomorrow.

Relief For The Castro As Alleged Serial Tagger Nabbed
San Francisco/ Castro-

Relief For The Castro As Alleged Serial Tagger Nabbed

Sari Staver
Mar 16, 2015

Before his arrest on Thursday, the suspect hit dozens of buildings and sidewalks in the Castro.

Pink Saturday Will Go On, With San Francisco LGBT Center As Organizer
San Francisco/ Castro-

Pink Saturday Will Go On, With San Francisco LGBT Center As Organizer

Sari Staver
Mar 19, 2015

Fans of Pink Saturday, take heart: there will be a street party in the Castro on Saturday, June 27th.

Tacorgasmico To Debut This Week In The Castro [Updated]
San Francisco/ Castro-

Tacorgasmico To Debut This Week In The Castro [Updated]

Sari Staver
Apr 29, 2015

The new restaurant will serve central and southern Mexican cuisine from an experienced team.

Shift's Car Marketplace Website Grows Up In The Castro
San Francisco/ Castro-

Shift's Car Marketplace Website Grows Up In The Castro

Sari Staver
Jun 03, 2015

Meet the new occupant of the former Zephyr Real Estate location.

Pink Saturday To Return With New Sponsor, Earlier Hours
San Francisco/ Castro-

Pink Saturday To Return With New Sponsor, Earlier Hours

Sari Staver
Mar 05, 2015

It may not be called Pink Saturday, but a smaller, earlier street party will take place in the Castro.

'Phone Lifeguards' Repair Shop Now Open At 506 Castro
San Francisco/ Castro-

'Phone Lifeguards' Repair Shop Now Open At 506 Castro

Sari Staver
Mar 05, 2015

The Castro just got its first mobile phone repair shop, complete with lifeguard uniforms.

Cloud City Vapors Offers Organic, Locally Made Vaporizer Juice To The Castro And Beyond
San Francisco/ Castro-

Cloud City Vapors Offers Organic, Locally Made Vaporizer Juice To The Castro And Beyond

Sari Staver
Mar 07, 2015

From an 8’ x 10’ converted storage shed in a Castro gas station, Pierre Cugini is helping people to move on from smoking.

Online Clothing Reseller 'Twice' Launches Pop-Up Storefront At Castro & Market
San Francisco/ Castro-

Online Clothing Reseller 'Twice' Launches Pop-Up Storefront At Castro & Market

Sari Staver
Jun 18, 2015

For the next two weeks, locals can sell their used clothing and home goods to the company in person.

A Dream And 100 Dresses: The Life Of Peaches Christ
San Francisco/ Castro-

A Dream And 100 Dresses: The Life Of Peaches Christ

Sari Staver
Jun 27, 2015

Joshua Grannell on Peaches' early years, drag, Pride, future film plans, and much more.

Photo: Creators Of 'Bare' Movie At Frameline's Closing Night
San Francisco/ Castro-

Photo: Creators Of 'Bare' Movie At Frameline's Closing Night

Sari Staver
Jun 29, 2015

Alexandra Roxo and Natalia Leite at the Frameline closing feature last night.

Lucky 13 Could Be Replaced By New Condo Development
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-

Lucky 13 Could Be Replaced By New Condo Development

Sari Staver
Mar 11, 2015

The popular bar could be replaced if the plans end up going through.

Photo: ACT UP Members Remembered At 18th & Castro
San Francisco/ Castro-

Photo: ACT UP Members Remembered At 18th & Castro

Sari Staver
Jun 23, 2015

The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) held a reunion in San Francisco last weekend.

Neighborhood Outreach Begins For Proposed Eureka Street Development
San Francisco/ Castro-

Neighborhood Outreach Begins For Proposed Eureka Street Development

Sari Staver
Jul 08, 2015

Last night's meeting was the first in the project's pre-application process.

Pop-Up Poet Visits The Castro
San Francisco/ Castro-

Pop-Up Poet Visits The Castro

Sari Staver
Jul 13, 2015

Devan Kingsford is traveling the country with his Remington typewriter, writing poems for a living.

Expectations Mixed As Castro Retail Strategy Report Approaches
San Francisco/ Castro-

Expectations Mixed As Castro Retail Strategy Report Approaches

Sari Staver
Jun 06, 2015

Will the Castro & Upper Market Retail Strategy be able to fill empty storefronts?

Castro Retail Survey Shows Neighborhood Could Be Getting Less Gay
San Francisco/ Castro-

Castro Retail Survey Shows Neighborhood Could Be Getting Less Gay

Sari Staver
May 21, 2015

Survey results seem to confirm the opinions of many Castro residents.

Roxie Theater Keeping Location For Another Three Years
San Francisco/ Mission/ Castro-

Roxie Theater Keeping Location For Another Three Years

Sari Staver
Jun 01, 2015

People close to the theater say there's a verbal agreement.

Castro & Upper Market Retail Strategy Project To Reveal Findings Thursday Evening
San Francisco/ Castro-

Castro & Upper Market Retail Strategy Project To Reveal Findings Thursday Evening

Sari Staver
Jun 03, 2015

The report promises to reveal what's really happening with retail in the neighborhood.

How One Medical Cannabis Dispensary Is Planning For A Legal Future
San Francisco-

How One Medical Cannabis Dispensary Is Planning For A Legal Future

Sari Staver
Apr 19, 2015

With legal threats receding, the marijuana industry is getting more competitive.

Meet Lou Briasco, 33 Years At The Castro's Michael Bruno Luggage Shop
San Francisco/ Castro-

Meet Lou Briasco, 33 Years At The Castro's Michael Bruno Luggage Shop

Sari Staver
Mar 28, 2015

With competitive prices and personalized service, Michael Bruno Luggage remains a Castro fixture.

Meet The Castro Litter Patrol, Serving 11 Years And Counting
San Francisco/ Castro-

Meet The Castro Litter Patrol, Serving 11 Years And Counting

Sari Staver
Apr 30, 2015

Three friends continue a decade-long tradition to help keep the neighborhood clean.

Nosh Kibosh: Posh Bagel Suspended By Health Department [Updated]
San Francisco/ Castro-

Nosh Kibosh: Posh Bagel Suspended By Health Department [Updated]

Sari Staver
May 19, 2015

Signs of a cockroach and vermin infestation have forced the shop to temporarily close its doors.

Dog-Themed DogoLove Store Opening Soon On Castro
San Francisco/ Castro-

Dog-Themed DogoLove Store Opening Soon On Castro

Sari Staver
Jul 02, 2015

Local restaurant owners are behind the new shop, which specializes in products for dog lovers.

Photo: Over 2,000 Job Seekers Line Up For SoMa Cannabis Job Fair
San Francisco/ SoMa-

Photo: Over 2,000 Job Seekers Line Up For SoMa Cannabis Job Fair

Sari Staver
Jul 18, 2015

Wait times for entry were two hours or more.

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