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San Francisco's "gayborhood" is a longtime beacon of diversity

Generations of activists made the Castro a global epicenter for LGBTQ rights, and it's now home to a vibrant community that welcomes all genders and sexualities. Vibrant nightlife, boutiques, and historic homes draw both locals and tourists to one of the world's great "gayborhoods."

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Courtney's Produce, Castro/Duboce Triangle's family-run grocer, named SF Legacy Business
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Castro's Socialhaus ordered to cease operations in latest chapter of long Planning Department saga
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Friday January 17, 2020, 11:30am

Castro's Socialhaus ordered to cease operations in latest chapter of long Planning Department saga

In the latest development in an ongoing conflict between business owners, neighbors, and city bureaucracy, Socialhaus owner Coco Liu and Flying Falafel's Assaf Pashut must cease operations in 15 days.

Castro's Socialhaus ordered to cease operations in latest chapter of long Planning Department saga

Friday January 17, 2020, 10:25am

Courtney's Produce, Castro/Duboce Triangle's family-run grocer, named SF Legacy Business

Courtney's Produce, founded in 1969 and relocated to Castro & 14th Streets in 1971, is a neighborhood fixture.

Duboce Triangle

Courtney's Produce, Castro/Duboce Triangle's family-run grocer, named SF Legacy Business

Wednesday January 15, 2020, 12:15pm

Sterling Bank to move into ground floor of controversial Church & Market building

The move will be a convenient one: Sterling has been located right next door since 1997.

Duboce Triangle

Sterling Bank to move into ground floor of controversial Church & Market building

Tuesday January 14, 2020, 12:58pm

Co-working & social club 'Socialhaus' moves into Castro space intended for Flying Falafel

A complaint has already been filed against the new business at 463 Castro, where Flying Falafel is also involved in a supporting role.

Co-working & social club 'Socialhaus' moves into Castro space intended for Flying Falafel

Friday January 10, 2020, 12:26pm

A history of Castro Station and Harvey Milk Plaza, turning 40 this year

Here's the story of the station's history, from its early-1900s origins to present-day plans for a makeover.

Duboce Triangle

A history of Castro Station and Harvey Milk Plaza, turning 40 this year

Thursday January 9, 2020, 10:38am

Shuttered Castro taqueria Tacos Club to re-open as Taco Boys

Taco Boys, a new taqueria co-owned by twin brothers with a trio of taquerias in Oakland, plans to quickly reopen in the former Tacos Club space.

Duboce Triangle

Shuttered Castro taqueria Tacos Club to re-open as Taco Boys

Thursday January 9, 2020, 9:00am

SF weekend: Sketchfest begins, dumpling-making class, natural perfume workshop, more

This weekend, catch the first round of SF's annual comedy festival, lend a hand in landscaping a public park, or try out making dumplings or perfume.

Golden Gate Park

SF weekend: Sketchfest begins, dumpling-making class, natural perfume workshop, more

Wednesday January 8, 2020, 11:48am

Castro crime: Home invaders attack man, suspect attempts to rob store at gunpoint, more

In one incident, suspects broke into a woman's car, stole her garage-door opener, then used it to open and rob her garage.

Diamond Heights

Duboce Triangle

Castro crime: Home invaders attack man, suspect attempts to rob store at gunpoint, more

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Wednesday January 8, 2020, 9:00am

Castro's 47-year-old cafe Flore closes, in switch to events-only concept

The restaurant quietly ended its daily food and drink service over the holidays.

Duboce Triangle

Castro's 47-year-old cafe Flore closes, in switch to events-only concept

Friday December 20, 2019, 12:39pm

FiDi bistro Aquitaine moving to Castro's former Crepevine space

The six-year-old bistro and wine bar was forced into a sudden closure, but will return at a new Castro address.

Duboce Triangle

FiDi bistro Aquitaine moving to Castro's former Crepevine space

Friday December 20, 2019, 11:20am

Castro Community On Patrol named "outstanding neighborhood watch group"

The all-volunteer group, which regularly patrols the Castro in groups of 3 or 4 in their unmistakable orange vests, is a neighborhood fixture.

Castro Community On Patrol named "outstanding neighborhood watch group"

Thursday December 19, 2019, 3:07pm

Cannabis retailer Eureka Sky to make Castro debut this month

It's the first SF dispensary to be approved under the city's Cannabis Equity Program, for people affected by the War on Drugs.

Cannabis retailer Eureka Sky to make Castro debut this month

Wednesday December 18, 2019, 1:04pm

Castro Muni station to get new elevator, as Harvey Milk Plaza redesign remains in limbo

The new elevator and plaza revamp were supposed to be done simultaneously, but the latter remains mired in controversy.

Duboce Triangle

Castro Muni station to get new elevator, as Harvey Milk Plaza redesign remains in limbo