As a bevy of tipsters have pointed out, the sign is up for the new Ritual Coffee Roasters location at the corner of Haight and Central. The sign was erected sometime on Thursday of last week.

The topic of the Castro becoming less gay is nothing new, but today's Guardian article once again notes that locals have noticed the "gayborhood" attracting more straight people.

After 12 months, the boutique's owner has decided to close up shop to focus on flea markets and online purchases. With its departure, there are now three vacant spaces at the corner of 7th & Irving.

The one-woman business at 237 Eddy St. is aiming to bring smiles to clients' faces and beauty to the neighborhood.

In yet another Haight Street storefront shuffle, Fresh will close up shop in the near future.

The savvy stylist behind the unisex salon at Larkin and Ellis chats about building a business in the Tenderloin.

"Jay's Cheesesteak #2 is now closed," reads a sign posted in the windows. "I would like to thank the neighborhood for supporting us for the past 14 years. I will miss you all greatly."

As anticipated, the Planning Commission has rejected the AIDS Health Foundation's bid for conditional use authorization to relocate its pharmacy to join the AHF health clinic at 518 Castro St.

The store is the passion project of an Outer Sunset couple, who plan to offer rare and hard-to-find music, independent press, and art shows.

Hailed for recent improvements in safety and security, the store is now testing out staying open until midnight.

The cafeteria-style "southern California comfort food" restaurant will hold a community meeting on February 11th to discuss its plans.

Other headlines: the former Le Video space is for rent, a new record store is forthcoming, and Shin Dig is becoming a wine bar/shop.

Before it closes, DSF is throwing one final Friday-night bash, with discounts, DJs, and skee ball. Next Friday, American Tripps will host a final Berlin-style ping pong party in the empty store.