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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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Castro Business Briefs: Restaurants and bars debut outdoor seating; new frame, flower shops open
6 days ago
Castro's homeless tent village to close after just 5 weeks, despite positive feedback
3 days ago
Castro smoke shop becomes latest Castro retailer to close doors amid shelter-in-place
4 days ago
Castro slice shop calls it quits as shelter-in-place drags on
3 days ago
Controversial rental company sues to pull out of Church & Market building, citing pandemic
3 days ago
Latin bistro Destino closes, with sights set on new format & new Castro location
2 days ago

Friday July 10, 2020, 3:43pm

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.

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

Friday July 10, 2020, 12:17pm

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.

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

Thursday July 9, 2020, 4:51pm

Controversial rental company sues to pull out of Church & Market building, citing pandemic

The building's owner faced criticism for leasing it to Sonder, a company specializing in monthly furnished rentals. Now, Sonder wants out.

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Controversial rental company sues to pull out of Church & Market building, citing pandemic

Thursday July 9, 2020, 3:28pm

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.

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

Wednesday July 8, 2020, 4:16pm

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.

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

Monday July 6, 2020, 2:11pm

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.

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

Wednesday July 1, 2020, 3:55pm

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.

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Castro CBD gears up for renewal vote amid city funding crunch

Monday June 29, 2020, 2:00pm

Unhoused person sustains severe burns in Castro encampment fire

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

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Unhoused person sustains severe burns in Castro encampment fire

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Monday June 29, 2020, 11:24am

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.

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Castro barbershop closes after 40 years in the neighborhood

Monday June 29, 2020, 11:00am

'We didn't get to say goodbye': It's Tops owner Bruce Chapman on the tough decision to close

"It's very upsetting," said Chapman, whose family owned the diner for 68 years. "I didn't plan this kind of closure."

'We didn't get to say goodbye': It's Tops owner Bruce Chapman on the tough decision to close

Thursday June 25, 2020, 3:45pm

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.

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

Wednesday June 24, 2020, 4:36pm

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

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

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

Wednesday June 17, 2020, 2:27pm

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

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

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