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Latin bistro Destino closes, with sights set on new format & new Castro location
San Francisco/ Mission/ Castro-Food & Drinks

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Latin bistro Destino closes, with sights set on new format & new Castro location

Steven Bracco
Jul 10, 2020

The Latin eatery had just marked its 20th anniversary on Cinco de Mayo.

Castro's homeless tent village to close after just 5 weeks, despite positive feedback
San Francisco/ Mission/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Community & Society

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Castro's homeless tent village to close after just 5 weeks, despite positive feedback

Steven Bracco
Jul 10, 2020

The city hasn't announced or opened a single new safe sleeping site since presenting a list of 42 options in early June.

Castro slice shop calls it quits as shelter-in-place drags on
San Francisco/ Castro-Retail & Industry

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Castro slice shop calls it quits as shelter-in-place drags on

Steven Bracco
Jul 09, 2020

With no return of Castro nightlife in sight, Nizario's Pizza has closed its location in the neighborhood after nearly 20 years in business.

Castro smoke shop becomes latest Castro retailer to close doors amid shelter-in-place
San Francisco/ Castro-Retail & Industry

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Castro smoke shop becomes latest Castro retailer to close doors amid shelter-in-place

Steven Bracco
Jul 08, 2020

"It breaks my heart, I love this store a lot," said Imad Bitar, owner of several Castro businesses.

Castro Business Briefs: Restaurants and bars debut outdoor seating; new frame, flower shops open
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Retail & Industry

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Castro Business Briefs: Restaurants and bars debut outdoor seating; new frame, flower shops open

Steven Bracco
Jul 06, 2020

The Castro's sidewalks are full of diners, drinkers and exercisers, as businesses take advantage of the city's "shared spaces" program.

Castro CBD gears up for renewal vote amid city funding crunch
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Community & Society

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Castro CBD gears up for renewal vote amid city funding crunch

Steven Bracco
Jul 01, 2020

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.

Unhoused person sustains severe burns in Castro encampment fire
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Crime & Emergencies

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Unhoused person sustains severe burns in Castro encampment fire

Steven Bracco
Jun 29, 2020

Officials say the person is in serious condition, with burns to 70% of their body.

Castro barbershop closes after 40 years in the neighborhood
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Retail & Industry

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Castro barbershop closes after 40 years in the neighborhood

Steven Bracco
Jun 29, 2020

"It was an era," says barber Philip Stover, who worked at the shop for nearly 40 years.

Double Rainbow Ice Cream returning to the Castro, where it all began
San Francisco/ Castro-Food & Drinks

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Double Rainbow Ice Cream returning to the Castro, where it all began

Steven Bracco
Jun 25, 2020

Founded in the Castro in 1976, the famed Bay Area ice cream brand is opening a new scoop shop in the neighborhood.

Castro Business Briefs: Chocolate shop, mask store open; pet grooming, cell phone store close, more
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Retail & Industry

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Castro Business Briefs: Chocolate shop, mask store open; pet grooming, cell phone store close, more

Steven Bracco
Jun 24, 2020

Two more Castro businesses have closed during the shelter-in-place

As Castro children's clothing store shutters, shared storefront faces uncertain future
San Francisco/ Castro-Retail & Industry

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As Castro children's clothing store shutters, shared storefront faces uncertain future

Steven Bracco
Jun 17, 2020

"We came to the ineluctable conclusion that our tiny business won't survive," said Mini-Chic owner Coralie Tran.

New salon 'Bangin Hair' to make Castro debut in August
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Retail & Industry

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New salon 'Bangin Hair' to make Castro debut in August

Steven Bracco
Jun 17, 2020

Opening amidst the pandemic has "been a roller coaster," says owner Diane Ramirez. "I think everyone can vouch for that."

Castro Republic restaurant closes after 4 years on Market Street
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Food & Drinks

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Castro Republic restaurant closes after 4 years on Market Street

Steven Bracco
Jun 16, 2020

"It's not looking good for the restaurant business," says owner Juan Romo.

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