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City approves 'Safe Sleeping Sites' at schools, parking lots as encampments grow
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City approves 'Safe Sleeping Sites' at schools, parking lots as encampments grow

Steven Bracco
Apr 29, 2020

The Board of Supervisors and the San Francisco Board of Education approved the 'Safe Sleeping Sites' resolution, which would provide space and services to unhoused people with no access to shelter.

Pride cancellation intensifies COVID-19's impact on Castro bars, restaurants
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Pride cancellation intensifies COVID-19's impact on Castro bars, restaurants

Steven Bracco
Apr 23, 2020

With no federal relief funds in sight, the Castro's gay bars and restaurants are now staring down the loss of one of their biggest weekends of the year.

Castro's 'Golden Grill' opens in former Dapper Dog location
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Castro's 'Golden Grill' opens in former Dapper Dog location

Steven Bracco
Apr 22, 2020

Despite less-than-ideal conditions for opening a new business, owner Zaid 'Ze' Almassri said it was time to take the leap and begin serving customers in the Castro.

Confusion arises in wake of SFPD enforcement at Dolores Park [Updated]
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Confusion arises in wake of SFPD enforcement at Dolores Park [Updated]

Steven Bracco
Apr 22, 2020

Can parkgoers sunbathe or picnic at a six-foot remove from one another? Depends on who you ask.

Soon-to-open Castro barber shop caught in COVID-19 limbo
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Soon-to-open Castro barber shop caught in COVID-19 limbo

Steven Bracco
Apr 20, 2020

Barber Angel Benitez says he's struggling financially as he waits out his opening day, but he hopes to make something positive out of it.

Street artist fnnch installs series of COVID-19-themed honey bear murals
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Street artist fnnch installs series of COVID-19-themed honey bear murals

Steven Bracco
Apr 09, 2020

Fnnch is brightening up boarded-up businesses with the SF-famous honey bears, now wearing N95 masks.

San Franciscans crowd streets and parks during shelter-in-place — here's how to stay safe
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San Franciscans crowd streets and parks during shelter-in-place — here's how to stay safe

Steven Bracco
Apr 06, 2020

In spite of stricter shelter-in-place rules, San Francisco's parks, boulevards and beaches remain crowded with people seeking exercise and fresh air.

As Muni trains go offline, riders say buses are too crowded to socially distance
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As Muni trains go offline, riders say buses are too crowded to socially distance

Steven Bracco
Apr 01, 2020

"The decision to shutter the subways to promote social distancing has completely backfired," wrote one commuter.

Phone, video meetings a lifeline for SF addicts in recovery
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Phone, video meetings a lifeline for SF addicts in recovery

Steven Bracco
Mar 26, 2020

Organizers of AA and other 12-step programs have rushed to implement distanced meetings, but say they're deeply concerned about relapses.

Starbucks cuts back to handful of San Francisco locations amid COVID-19 crisis
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Starbucks cuts back to handful of San Francisco locations amid COVID-19 crisis

Steven Bracco
Mar 24, 2020

The chain has exclusively been offering drive-through service in other cities, but it wasn't an option in SF.

Castro's Park Gyros faces uncertain future after sustaining fire damage
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Castro's Park Gyros faces uncertain future after sustaining fire damage

Steven Bracco
Mar 06, 2020

Owner Ali Yaldiz says he will reopen, but his landlord says otherwise.

Castro's Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Summit postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
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Castro's Lesbians Who Tech & Allies Summit postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Steven Bracco
Mar 06, 2020

The summit for LGBTQ+ women in tech had been set to return to the Castro Theatre next month.

Castro bar turns vandalized window into 'art installation'
San Francisco/ Duboce Triangle/ Castro-Arts & Culture

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Castro bar turns vandalized window into 'art installation'

Steven Bracco
Feb 25, 2020

After one of his bar's windows was smashed for the second time in a year, Jim Furman decided to "handle it with some comedy."

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