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This is the Bay Curious Podcast, where we answer a new question about the Bay Area each week.

I'm your host, Olivia Allen Price, and joining me today is reporter Ryan Levy.

Hey Olivia.

So today we're talking about the Castro district in San Francisco.

Right, so when you think of the Castro,

a few things might come to mind.

For the history buffs, probably Harvey Milk.

Every gay person must come out.

For others, maybe gay bars.

Rainbows. Personally, I'm a big fan of the Castro Theater.

Ooh, that's a good one.

I really just think of it as one of the most important gay neighborhoods in the world.

Absolutely.

But for this week's question asker, something felt a little different the last time he was there.

What's happening with the Castro lately?

The last time we were there, it really seemed to have changed a lot.

This is Bob Girard. He lives in Southern California with his partner and they've been going

to the Castro for years. I asked him what was different.

Well, it just didn't seem to be as gay as it used to me.

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