The cameras could help stanch the neighborhood's epidemic of petty crime, but they also raise privacy concerns.

Plus, more parklets have arrived in the neighborhood.

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.

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.

The Castro Merchants' president said the resulting foot traffic will provide "much-needed relief" to area businesses.

Plus, a Cow Hollow consignment shop is closing and consolidating its inventory to the Castro.

Nearly 200 complaints had been filed about the encampment since shelter-in-place began.

A popular Castro coffee shop has also temporarily closed, with its return date unclear.

The German-inspired café's last day will be August 14.

Known for its minimalist fashion and home goods, the Japanese retailer has pulled out of its stores in SoMa, San Jose and Palo Alto.

The bar will reopen later this year under a new name and management.

Plus, another Castro business permanently shuts its doors, bringing the total number of closures during shelter-in-place to 13.

The former Clobba space has transitioned from shop to office.