Hoodline asked three Castro business owners how they've found success in a difficult time for retail, and how they think the city can help small business.

The hot-dog shop in the heart of the Castro is closing after five years in business.

Formerly known as Whatever Store, the comic book shop was run by Rich and Cougar Andrebou for more than a decade.

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.

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

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

Ready to check out the freshest new businesses in the Castro? Here are the newest spots to open in this part of San Francisco. Read on for reviews, photos and hours.

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

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

While clothing store Body was damaged in the November 16 Castro fire, that's not the only factor in its decision to close.

Ismael De Luna, who has a disability, wanted to open a barbershop to serve others like him.

In this update: a new hair salon opens, a skincare shop gets bad news from the Planning Commission, and a cold pressed juice shop shuts its doors.

It appears the Castro has yet to hit "peak fitness," as a yoga studio plans to take over the former Aardvark Books storefront on Church Street.