Double Rainbow Ice Cream (415 Castro Street) has closed its Castro scoop shop after nearly five years.

Leion Butler was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in a fatal shooting at Presidio, San Francisco. The jury acquitted Butler of second-degree murder charges. Sentencing is set for June 27, 2025.

San Francisco's efforts to address homelessness and substance abuse in SoMa include a mobile triage unit serving 12,000 people, improvements noted by locals, but challenges like displacement and service alignment remain.

Bay Area musician Alex Petralia of NOPES died from a heart attack at 34. A GoFundMe supports his family, raising $37,250 so far. He was known for his vibrant stage presence.

MTC seeks amendments to SB 63 to enable a Bay Area transit tax measure and outlines advocacy principles such as simple tax cap, majority passage, transparency, and service cuts prevention.

Colma Police arrested Daly City resident Alyssa Zaragoza after a high-risk vehicle stop initiated due to a felony evasion alert from their ALPR system.

San Francisco's Muni public transit ridership has rebounded to 75% of pre-pandemic levels, with an increase in trips and a focus on service improvements. The network faces budget challenges but is preparing for future demand.

The NWS in San Francisco warns of isolated thunderstorms, rain, and windy conditions in the Bay Area, with potential heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts due to a low pressure system.

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco's Japantown features cultural performances, local artisans, and a parade, occurring over two weekends in April 2025.

Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a Chinese restaurant has closed, and a matcha shop, Japanese hot pot restaurant, and dental office have opened.

San Francisco's City Attorney has sued property owners for hosting illegal cannabis grow operations, highlighting safety and law breaches in the city's regulated market.

The Bay Area is expecting typical spring weather with rain, wind, and possible thunderstorms, with gusty conditions and up to an inch of rain in some places.

The Bay Area is experiencing strong winds and heavy rain, with isolated showers and the potential for thunderstorms. Conditions are expected to improve with warmer weather by the weekend.