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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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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New salon 'Bangin Hair' to make Castro debut in August
Opening amidst the pandemic has "been a roller coaster," says owner Diane Ramirez. "I think everyone can vouch for that." Read More
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Castro Republic restaurant closes after 4 years on Market Street
"It's not looking good for the restaurant business," says owner Juan Romo. Read More
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Public Works paints over Kantine's 'Unity & Connection' mural just hours after installation
"To see the surveillance video was so shocking to us," one of the owners of the Scandinavian inspired eatery said. "It is ridiculous." Read More
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Castro's safe sleeping site opens today at Everett Middle School, with a tight deadline for success
Staff and case managers at the temporary camping site will have just six weeks to come up with a plan for the people who move there. Read More
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Cafe Flore may reopen to public, seeks chef
Originally set to become a private events space, the 47-year-old Castro mainstay is now shifting back into cafe mode. Read More
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Castro vitamin & supplement store Active Nutrition closes after 20 years
"It has been like the Castro’s own version of 'Cheers,' and we loved being your bartenders," said owner Phillip Rennick. Read More
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Castro crime: Castro Theatre vandalized; suspects attack man and steal his dog; more
In recent weeks, there have been several reports of overnight home burglaries in the area. Read More
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Castro community comes together to paint more than 20 boarded-up storefronts
With many murals already completed, more are on the way. Read More
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Taking out the trash: Castro's 'smart waste' receptacles set to be removed [Updated]
While many neighborhoods have embraced the "smart" Bigbelly cans, the Castro CBD says they haven't proven to be worth the cost. Read More
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The dog show must go online: Duboce Park's DogFest announces winners
DogFest's annual contest was held online this year because of shelter-in-place — but the winning dogs are as cute as ever. Read More
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City approves 'Safe Sleeping Sites' at schools, parking lots as encampments grow
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. Read More
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Castro crime: Dolores Park assault, three suspects cut victim in robbery attempt, more
In one incident, a woman awoke to a suspect attempting to steal property through her bedroom window. Read More
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Pride cancellation intensifies COVID-19's impact on Castro bars, restaurants
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. Read More
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Soon-to-open Castro barber shop caught in COVID-19 limbo
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. Read More
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Restaurant and bar break-ins are on the rise in San Francisco — here's how owners are responding
Restaurants and bars in the city are experiencing a rash of break-ins and vandalism under the shelter-in-place order. Read More
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Castro crime: Man critically assaulted after spitting, woman hit with skateboard, more
In one incident, a suspect was arrested after smashing windows at the former Unionmade store on Sanchez Street. Read More
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Castro Crime: Carjacking on Dolores, three-on-one robbery, more
In one incident, a man was arrested for starting a fire in the doorway of a vacant building on Market near Church. Read More
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Castro bar turns vandalized window into 'art installation'
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." Read More
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SF weekend: Teddy Bear Clinic; Russian food, music festival; swing dance & bowling party, more
Get your wine and house plant fix, soak up some Russian and pre-Columbian culture, get your teddy bear repaired and more with this weekend's top events in San Francisco. Read More