Carrie Sisto

Local media is a financially challenging proposition these days, to be sure. And one way for local reporters to gain prominence, at least here in San Francisco, is to publish a report on homelessness or shoplifting, and then hope for right-wing media to promote the heck out of it, hopefully bringing a temporary mini-boom in advertising dollars.

Now in its 24th year, the San Francisco Transgender Film Festival (STFF) will begin on November 11 — and will continue to hold its title as the longest-running transgender film festival in the world. Founded in 1997, the SFTFF has been a cinematic staple for well over two decades.

Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition: 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 Art Walk The Castro Art Walk returns next month after a 20-month pandemic-induced hiatus.