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San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle Mission
Church Street's Miyabi Sushi permanently closes after 33 years
The closure comes as Mayor London Breed announced that restaurants can reopen indoors with limited capacity Read More
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Public Works announces 3 finalists for SF's new trash can design
San Franciscans are being asked to weigh in on the three proposed designs for new city trash cans. Read More
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Driver crashes into Castro's Fitness SF, Weaver's Coffee building [Updated]
No one was injured, but it's unclear how extensive the damage to the two businesses will be. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro business briefs: Ritual Coffee closes; Lucky 13 returns; barbershops & salons reopen; more
The neighborhood has now lost 20 businesses since the start of shelter-in-place. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro Business Briefs: Barry's adds rooftop classes; Bodega Bistro debuts Castro pop-up; more
Plus, more parklets have arrived in the neighborhood. Read More
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Castro's 18th Street to go car-free again this Sunday, with eye on safety concerns
In light of concerns about a lack of mask use and distancing at last Sunday's event, the Castro Merchants are doubling down on safety enforcement. Read More
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City clears two more Castro encampments, including site of near-death from fire
Nearly 400 complaints had been filed about the two encampments, one of which had allegedly been using a vacant commercial space as a meth lab. Read More
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Castro stretch of 18th Street to go car-free on Sundays
The Castro Merchants' president said the resulting foot traffic will provide "much-needed relief" to area businesses. Read More
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Castro business briefs: 2223 Market to get new restaurant; MX3's Yoga Loft closes; more
Plus, a Cow Hollow consignment shop is closing and consolidating its inventory to the Castro. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
After months of neighborhood complaints, city clears Duboce Triangle encampment
Nearly 200 complaints had been filed about the encampment since shelter-in-place began. Read More
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Castro business briefs: New Vietnamese restaurant to open; 3 new parklets debut; more
A popular Castro coffee shop has also temporarily closed, with its return date unclear. Read More
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Mauerpark, the Castro's German café, announces permanent closure
The German-inspired café's last day will be August 14. Read More
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Japanese retailer Muji permanently closes all Bay Area stores
Known for its minimalist fashion and home goods, the Japanese retailer has pulled out of its stores in SoMa, San Jose and Palo Alto. Read More
San Francisco Castro
45-year-old Castro video bar Badlands to permanently close
The bar will reopen later this year under a new name and management. Read More
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Castro Business Briefs: Historic bar reopens, CBD renewed without public safety funds, more
Plus, another Castro business permanently shuts its doors, bringing the total number of closures during shelter-in-place to 13. Read More
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Real-estate management company takes over vacant Castro storefront
The former Clobba space has transitioned from shop to office. Read More
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Latin bistro Destino closes, with sights set on new format & new Castro location
The Latin eatery had just marked its 20th anniversary on Cinco de Mayo. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle Mission
Castro's homeless tent village to close after just 5 weeks, despite positive feedback
The city hasn't announced or opened a single new safe sleeping site since presenting a list of 42 options in early June. Read More
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Castro slice shop calls it quits as shelter-in-place drags on
With no return of Castro nightlife in sight, Nizario's Pizza has closed its location in the neighborhood after nearly 20 years in business. Read More
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Castro smoke shop becomes latest Castro retailer to close doors amid shelter-in-place
"It breaks my heart, I love this store a lot," said Imad Bitar, owner of several Castro businesses. Read More
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Castro Business Briefs: Restaurants and bars debut outdoor seating; new frame, flower shops open
The Castro's sidewalks are full of diners, drinkers and exercisers, as businesses take advantage of the city's "shared spaces" program. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro CBD gears up for renewal vote amid city funding crunch
The CBD is confident that property owners will give it another 15-year term. But with city funding likely to plummet, it may still be forced to cut some services. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Unhoused person sustains severe burns in Castro encampment fire
Officials say the person is in serious condition, with burns to 70% of their body. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro barbershop closes after 40 years in the neighborhood
"It was an era," says barber Philip Stover, who worked at the shop for nearly 40 years. Read More
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Double Rainbow Ice Cream returning to the Castro, where it all began
Founded in the Castro in 1976, the famed Bay Area ice cream brand is opening a new scoop shop in the neighborhood. Read More