Planning Commission approves 7-story housing complex on former Sparky's Diner
Last week the Planning Commission unanimously approved the demolition and redevelopment of 240-250 Church Street, which previously housed 24-hour diner Sparky's, and continues to house decade-old bakery Thorough Bread and Pastry.
![After 30 years, Castro's gay bathhouse Eros is moving to a new location [Updated]](https://img.hoodline.com/2021/11/eros_doug_ah-6.webp?max-h=410&max-w=640&fit=crop)
Castro Business Briefs: Castro Art Walk returns, Castro Theatre update, campaign offices opening, more
A neighborhood art event has returned, two candidates for State Assembly open Castro campaign offices, a neighborhood organization awarded grant funding, special events continue at the Castro Theatre, and holiday events are being scheduled.
![Castro Business Briefs: Sui Generis turns 15, Safeway adjusts hours, En Vogue Dog Grooming opens, more [Updated]](https://img.hoodline.com/2021/10/suigeneris_mandelman-5.webp?max-h=410&max-w=640&fit=crop)
KFC/Taco Bell on Duboce no longer serving Taco Bell items
This is going to make some Zeitgeist regulars and people who live near Safeway Heights and the edge of the Mission very sad, but Hoodline regrets to inform you that the KFC/Taco Bell at 200 Duboce Avenue (at Guerrero) has transitioned to being just a KFC, so no more tacos.
![Car-free weekends along Castro's 18th Street in limbo after Castro Merchants cut ties with event producer [Updated]](https://img.hoodline.com/2021/8/18thst_sharedspaces-12.webp?max-h=410&max-w=640&fit=crop)
Car-free weekends along Castro's 18th Street in limbo after Castro Merchants cut ties with event producer [Updated]
The future of car-free Saturdays and Sundays along a two-block section of Castro's 18th Street is uncertain and on indefinite pause after the Castro Merchants cut ties with its event producer.
