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Castro stretch of 18th Street to go car-free on Sundays
The Castro Merchants' president said the resulting foot traffic will provide "much-needed relief" to area businesses. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro business briefs: 2223 Market to get new restaurant; MX3's Yoga Loft closes; more
Plus, a Cow Hollow consignment shop is closing and consolidating its inventory to the Castro. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
After months of neighborhood complaints, city clears Duboce Triangle encampment
Nearly 200 complaints had been filed about the encampment since shelter-in-place began. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
SUVs flip in Duboce Triangle, Market & Gough collisions
Emergency crews responded to flipped SUVs two days in a row, on 15th Street at Noe yesterday afternoon and Market & Gough today. Read More
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Castro business briefs: New Vietnamese restaurant to open; 3 new parklets debut; more
A popular Castro coffee shop has also temporarily closed, with its return date unclear. Read More
San Francisco Castro Mid-Market SoMa
Despite recent closures, Bay Area's gay sex clubs see cause for hope [NSFW]
The Bay Area recently lost two veteran sex clubs to COVID-19. But others say they're confident they can survive it — and that a new law may grow their ranks. Read More
San Francisco Castro Mission
Mauerpark, the Castro's German café, announces permanent closure
The German-inspired café's last day will be August 14. Read More
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45-year-old Castro video bar Badlands to permanently close
The bar will reopen later this year under a new name and management. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle West Portal
Muni Metro's return brings temporary ramps, street changes to West Portal, Church & Market
The return of Muni trains means new infrastructure and changes to traffic and parking. Read on to see how your neighborhood is affected. Read More
San Francisco Castro Financial District Polk Russian Hill SoMa
SF restaurants adapt to outdoor seating — and customer policing
Outdoor seating has been a lifeline for restaurants that didn't previously have it. But keeping customers in line hasn't been easy. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Castro Business Briefs: Historic bar reopens, CBD renewed without public safety funds, more
Plus, another Castro business permanently shuts its doors, bringing the total number of closures during shelter-in-place to 13. Read More
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Real-estate management company takes over vacant Castro storefront
The former Clobba space has transitioned from shop to office. Read More
San Francisco Castro Mission
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. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle Mission
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. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
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. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
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. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
Unhoused person sustains severe burns in Castro encampment fire
Officials say the person is in serious condition, with burns to 70% of their body. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
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. Read More
San Francisco Castro Hayes Valley Mission
'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." Read More
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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. Read More
San Francisco Castro Duboce Triangle
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 Read More
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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. Read More