Two more Castro businesses have closed during the shelter-in-place

With COVID-19 case counts still manageable, San Francisco is moving to reopen some businesses earlier than expected.

"We came to the ineluctable conclusion that our tiny business won't survive," said Mini-Chic owner Coralie Tran.

Opening amidst the pandemic has "been a roller coaster," says owner Diane Ramirez. "I think everyone can vouch for that."

The company has declared bankruptcy and is closing locations across the country, with the Bay Area particularly hard-hit.

The bike shop was a social enterprise that taught repair basics and other job skills to more than 500 youth.

Fire investigators are also looking into the apartment building above the store, where fire alarms did not sound despite thick smoke.

The Haight's popular print shop and pinball arcade has filed for permits to open a spinoff cannabis dispensary.

Originally set to become a private events space, the 47-year-old Castro mainstay is now shifting back into cafe mode.

Skates' storefront has quietly shuttered, and online customers say they've paid for orders that weren't fulfilled.

"It has been like the Castro’s own version of 'Cheers,' and we loved being your bartenders," said owner Phillip Rennick.

As a citywide effort to expand open air business gains traction, merchants prepare for a new way of life.

Devon Meyers found himself out of work when festival season was cancelled. Now, he's building devices that protect essential workers.