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Long-Delayed Castro Muni Station Elevator Completion Date & Ribbon-Cutting Pushed Back Until July
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Long-Delayed Castro Muni Station Elevator Completion Date & Ribbon-Cutting Pushed Back Until July

Steven Bracco
Jun 03, 2026

It's been nearly three years since work began on the new Castro Muni Station glass elevator, and the project is finally nearing completion.

Castro Business Briefs: Rainbow Mural Repainted, Ampersand Moves & European Wax Closes
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Castro Business Briefs: Rainbow Mural Repainted, Ampersand Moves & European Wax Closes

Steven Bracco
Jun 01, 2026

Happy Pride Month! Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a Progress Pride Flag mural gets repainted, a flower shop moves, and a hair removal salon closes.

Driver Crashes Into Castro's Cafe Mystique & Damages Parklets, Flees Scene [Updated]
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Driver Crashes Into Castro's Cafe Mystique & Damages Parklets, Flees Scene [Updated]

Steven Bracco
May 31, 2026

A late-night crash tore through two popular Castro Street parklets and slammed into a restaurant wall. Surveillance footage captured what happened next, and neighbors say the driver may already be known to police.

Castro Business Briefs: Love Potion Library and Pawpitos Open, Parasol Expands Menu and Hours, More
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Castro Business Briefs: Love Potion Library and Pawpitos Open, Parasol Expands Menu and Hours, More

Steven Bracco
May 01, 2026

In this edition, a new romance bookstore, dog grooming business, and campaign office open, while a cafe expands its hours and menu, and the Castro gets a fancy new trash can.

7-Story Housing Complex Proposed to Rise Behind Stores on Market Street in the Castro
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7-Story Housing Complex Proposed to Rise Behind Stores on Market Street in the Castro

Steven Bracco
Apr 17, 2026

A new seven-story housing complex has been proposed in the Castro along Market Street between Castro and Noe streets.

Castro Nail Salon Pivots to New Location While Castro Coffee & Hair Salon Relocate
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Castro Nail Salon Pivots to New Location While Castro Coffee & Hair Salon Relocate

Steven Bracco
Apr 09, 2026

Weeks before the April 30 relocation deadline between Castro Coffee Company, Castro Nail Salon, and their landlord, it was extended another month until May 31.

Castro's Always Tan Skin & Body Abruptly Shutters After 47 Years
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Castro's Always Tan Skin & Body Abruptly Shutters After 47 Years

Steven Bracco
Apr 08, 2026

Longtime Castro day spa Always Tan Skin & Body (550B Castro Street) has abruptly shuttered after more than 45 years in business in the Castro.

Castro Business Briefs: Parasol at Flore Opens, Welcome Castro Store Rebrands, Church St. Yoga Studio Nears Opening & More
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Castro Business Briefs: Parasol at Flore Opens, Welcome Castro Store Rebrands, Church St. Yoga Studio Nears Opening & More

Steven Bracco
Apr 02, 2026

Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a new restaurant softly opens, a gift shop rebrands, a yoga studio nears opening, and construction continues at the former Harvey's space, though no tenant has yet been identified.

Farmhouse Kitchen Alums Bring Northern Thai Restaurant Ka Kai to the Castro
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Farmhouse Kitchen Alums Bring Northern Thai Restaurant Ka Kai to the Castro

Steven Bracco
Mar 27, 2026

The Castro's newest restaurant, Ka Kai, is now open, bringing Northern Thai flavors and tradition to the neighborhood, in the former Thai Chef space.

'World's Largest Pilates Brand' Club Pilates Proposes Castro Studio
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'World's Largest Pilates Brand' Club Pilates Proposes Castro Studio

Steven Bracco
Mar 23, 2026

The Castro's fitness fad continues to flex its muscle with the proposed addition of a megachain pilates studio.

Monthly Castro Night Market Returns Friday Promising More Fun & High-Energy Atmosphere
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Monthly Castro Night Market Returns Friday Promising More Fun & High-Energy Atmosphere

Steven Bracco
Mar 21, 2026

The Castro Night Market returns Friday after a successful first year as a monthly event. The event kicks off on Friday, March 20, from 5 to 10 p.m.

Castro’s Jane Warner Plaza Art Installation 'The Seed' To Be Uprooted & Other Improvements On The Way [UPDATED]
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Castro’s Jane Warner Plaza Art Installation 'The Seed' To Be Uprooted & Other Improvements On The Way [UPDATED]

Steven Bracco
Mar 20, 2026

Castro art installation 'The Seed' at Jane Warner Plaza will light up one last time Wednesday night before being uprooted and hauled away on Friday.

Owners of The Café In Castro Set to Open Restaurant & Bar in Long Vacant Street-Level Space
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Owners of The Café In Castro Set to Open Restaurant & Bar in Long Vacant Street-Level Space

Steven Bracco
Mar 18, 2026

The owners of Castro nightclub The Café are set to open a restaurant and bar in the long-vacant ground-floor space at 2367 Market Street.

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