The Castro's newest cannabis retailer Flore Store (258 Noe St.) has announced its grand opening on 4/20 — across the street from Flore a.k.a. Cafe Flore.

After 25 years in the Castro, vintage gay memorabilia store Auto Erotica (4077A 18th St., between Castro and Hartford streets) has turned to crowdfunding to help make it through the pandemic

Castro barbershop Healing Cuts (3903 18th St.) has shuttered after just one year in the Castro. The barbershop's last day in this space will be December 1.

Although 2020 seems to be unending, the holiday season is upon us, and it’s worth remembering the wealth of small businesses scattered across San Francisco that offer the perfect gifts for friends, loved ones, and even yourself.

Last week the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District (Castro CBD) announced plans to seek immediate community feedback regarding a controversial proposal to install a private network of security cameras.

Male Image barbers Philip Stover and David Hone have partnered with Jim Bolton to reopen the barbershop.

The neighborhood has now lost 20 businesses since the start of shelter-in-place.

Plus, more parklets have arrived in the neighborhood.

In light of concerns about a lack of mask use and distancing at last Sunday's event, the Castro Merchants are doubling down on safety enforcement.

The Castro Merchants' president said the resulting foot traffic will provide "much-needed relief" to area businesses.

Plus, a Cow Hollow consignment shop is closing and consolidating its inventory to the Castro.

With no return of Castro nightlife in sight, Nizario's Pizza has closed its location in the neighborhood after nearly 20 years in business.

"It breaks my heart, I love this store a lot," said Imad Bitar, owner of several Castro businesses.