{"id":2166268,"date":"2024-02-02T15:26:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T20:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-only-dennys-in-oakland-closes-due-to-rising-crime-following-in-n-out-closure\/"},"modified":"2024-02-02T15:29:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T20:29:24","slug":"calif-only-dennys-in-oakland-closes-due-to-rising-crime-following-in-n-out-closure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-only-dennys-in-oakland-closes-due-to-rising-crime-following-in-n-out-closure\/","title":{"rendered":"Denny&#8217;s in Oakland shuts down due to crime, following In-N-Out closure"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalif-only-dennys-in-oakland-closes-due-to-rising-crime-following-in-n-out-closure%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2166268&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Denny\u2019s waitress Hirut Bizuneh prepares to deliver\u2064 free \u2062Grand \u2062Slam breakfasts to customers February 3,\u2062 2009 in Emeryville, California. (Photo by\u200d Justin\u2063 Sullivan\/Getty Images) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Oakland&#8217;s\u2063 Only Denny&#8217;s Permanently \u2064Closes Due to Safety Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/brooke-mallory\">Brooke Mallory<\/a><br \/>12:17 PM \u2013 Friday, February 2, 2024<\/p>\n<p>The iconic Denny&#8217;s restaurant in Oakland, California, has \u200bsadly closed its doors for good. The closure comes as a result of increasing crime \u2062rates and \u2063safety concerns plaguing the area.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The decision\u200c to close \u200cthe restaurant was made due to the safety \u2063and well-being \u200cof both the Denny&#8217;s team members and\u2063 valued guests. \u200bDenny&#8217;s corporate\u2064 released a statement \u200dexpressing their gratitude to the community and assuring that team members who can relocate \u200bwill be offered positions elsewhere.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cDenny\u2019s has\u2064 been honored to serve the Oakland community over the \u200dlast 54 years. Closing a restaurant location is never \u2063an easy decision \u2062or one \u2063taken\u2064 lightly. However, the \u200csafety and\u200d well-being of Denny\u2019s team \u200bmembers and valued guests is our top priority. Weighing those factors, the decision \u2062has been made to close this location,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDenny\u2019s offers its heartfelt thanks\u2062 to the team members \u2062and the local\u2062 community for their love of the Denny\u2019s brand; it has been a pleasure \u200bserving\u200b you. Team \u200bmembers who are able to relocate will\u2063 be offered positions\u200c elsewhere, where available,\u201d it continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The closure comes amidst a wave of crime in the area, with numerous automobile break-ins and robberies reported near Hegenbeger Road.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t \u200dwant it to be where there\u200b is nowhere for us to go because people are in\u2064 fear,\u201d expressed Jahlilah Johnson, \u200dan\u200c Oakland resident. \u201cA lot of people are moving out of state. A lot of people don\u2019t want to visit. Don\u2019t nobody want to come somewhere where they are going to get robbed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Efforts are being made by Councilwoman \u2064Treva Reid to address the concerns of local businesses \u2064and\u200c ensure their safety. Collaboration with law enforcement and regional\u200d support are crucial in finding solutions to the ongoing issues.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cI can\u2019t be\u200d the primary\u200d leader at the table with these businesses,\u201d Reid \u200dstated. \u201cIt\u2019s going to take regional leadership at the table for us all\u2062 to\u200d come together to figure out how we\u200c leverage every resource that we got to invest into \u200da corridor that really fuels \u2063the economy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Denny&#8217;s closure \u2063follows the\u200c recent \u2064announcement of In-N-Out Burger\u2062 shutting down its Oakland restaurant \u200bdue to similar safety \u200cconcerns. Other establishments in \u2064the area, including Black Bear \u2062Diner and Starbucks, have also closed their\u2064 doors\u2064 for the same reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Eddie&#8217;s Liquor \u200din Rockridge is another business struggling to stay afloat after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-pleads-guilty-to-break-ins-at-cal-state-fullerton\/\" title=\"Man admits to committing burglaries at Cal State Fullerton.\">multiple break-ins<\/a>. The owner, David \u200dShrestha, expressed his concerns about the situation and\u2062 the possibility of having to close down like other businesses in Oakland.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWe \u200ctry our best to\u2063 be here,\u201d\u2064 Shrestha said. \u201cWe are\u2062 not\u200c making that much money, and it keeps happening. Just like the other businesses that\u2019s been closing down in Oakland, we might\u200b be another.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Mayor Sheng Thao is taking action to combat the crime issue, claiming a 40% decrease in\u200b crime around the \u200dairport area due to \u2062increased police presence. However, more efforts and \u200ccollaboration with regional and state leaders are needed to protect the city and its\u2063 businesses.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cIt is outrageous that criminal gangs and groups continue \u200bto harm Oakland residents and businesses. I join Oaklanders in demanding more prevention, enforcement, and\u200c accountability for the criminal groups inflicting harm upon our community,\u201d Thao stated. \u201cAs mayor, I\u200b have prioritized this critical gateway\u2063 to Oakland and surged police presence and employed technology to deter\u2062 and respond to criminal\u2063 behavior. The surge in public safety \u200bresources has led to a reduction in property \u200dcrimes along the \u2062Hegenberger Corridor. However, more\u200c is necessary and I\u2064 will be working with\u2063 regional and state leaders to protect this tourist gateway into Oakland.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly \u200bto your inbox for free. Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Pressure is mounting on President Biden to take executive action to \u200dsecure the Southern Border. One America\u2019s Daniel Baldwin has more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The Democrat-aligned Future Forward Political Action Committee is\u2062 gearing up for a \u200bmassive television and digital ad blitz aimed to boost President Biden ahead of the\u200c 2024 election. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with Candice DeSanzo<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>with\u2062 Mike Davis<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>U.S. safety regulators \u200dhave upgraded their probe into Tesla\u00a0vehicles\u200d over power steering loss to an engineering analysis.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Nvidia\u00a0has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/peaceful-pro-life-activists-face-up-to-11-years-in-prison\/\" title=\"Pro-life activists may face up to 11 years in prison despite their peaceful actions\">started taking pre-orders<\/a> for\u200d a new China-specific AI chip with prices on par with a rival product\u200d from Huawei.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The Tesla chief executive and a\u2063 board seen as captive to him must find\u200d a way to negotiate a replacement contract.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Qualcomm\u00a0forecast \u2063fiscal second-quarter profit slightly \u200dabove Wall Street estimates \u2063and sales in line with market expectations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How does the closure of Denny&#8217;s in Oakland highlight the increase\u2064 in crime rates in the\u2063 area?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Denny&#8217;s is \u200dan iconic restaurant chain known for its delicious diner-style meals and welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately, one of its branches in Oakland, California, has permanently closed its doors due to safety\u2064 concerns.\u2064 The closure \u200dof this beloved establishment demonstrates the alarming increase in crime\u200d rates plaguing the area.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to shut down\u200b the Oakland branch was made to prioritize the safety and well-being of both Denny&#8217;s team members and valued guests. Denny&#8217;s corporate released a statement expressing gratitude to the community and assuring that team members who are able to relocate will be offered \u2063positions \u2062elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Denny&#8217;s \u200dhas been honored to serve the \u200bOakland community over the \u2062last 54 years. Closing a restaurant location is never an easy decision or one taken lightly. However, the safety and well-being of Denny&#8217;s team members and valued guests is\u200c our top priority. Weighing \u200bthose factors, the decision \u2062has been made to close \u2062this location,&#8221; the\u2064 statement said.\u2062 &#8220;Denny&#8217;s offers its heartfelt thanks to the team members and the local community for \u200ctheir love of the\u2063 Denny&#8217;s brand; it has\u200d been a pleasure serving you. Team\u2064 members who are able to relocate will be offered positions \u200celsewhere, where available,&#8221; \u200bit continued.<\/p>\n<p>The closure of\u200c Denny&#8217;s is just one example of the wave of crime sweeping through the area. There have been numerous reports of automobile break-ins and robberies near Hegenbeger Road, causing residents and businesses\u2064 to\u200b live in fear. Jahlilah Johnson, \u200dan Oakland resident,\u200d expressed her \u2062concerns stating, &#8220;A lot of people are moving out of state. A lot of\u2064 people don&#8217;t want to visit. Don&#8217;t nobody\u200b want to come somewhere where they are going to get robbed.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Efforts are being made \u200dby Councilwoman Treva Reid to \u2063address the concerns of local \u2062businesses and \u2062ensure their safety. Collaboration with law enforcement \u200dand regional support are crucial in finding solutions to\u200c the ongoing issues. \u200cReid stated, &#8220;It&#8217;s\u200c going to take regional leadership at \u2064the table for us all to come together to figure out how we leverage every resource that we got to\u200c invest into \u2064a corridor that really fuels the economy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Denny&#8217;s closure follows the recent announcement of In-N-Out Burger shutting down its Oakland restaurant for similar safety concerns. Other establishments in the area, including Black Bear Diner and Starbucks, have also closed their doors due to safety reasons. This trend has left businesses like \u2063Eddie&#8217;s \u2064Liquor in Rockridge struggling to stay afloat after multiple break-ins. The owner, David Shrestha, expressed his concerns about the situation and the possibility of having \u200cto close down like other businesses in Oakland.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Sheng Thao is taking action\u200c to combat the crime issue, claiming a 40% decrease in \u2064crime around the airport area\u2063 due to increased police presence. However, more efforts and collaboration with regional and state leaders are needed to protect the city and its businesses. Thao stated, &#8220;It is outrageous that criminal gangs and groups continue to harm Oakland residents\u200d and businesses. I join Oaklanders in demanding more prevention, enforcement, and accountability for the criminal groups inflicting harm upon our community. As mayor, I have prioritized\u200d this critical gateway to Oakland and surged police presence \u2064and employed technology to deter and respond to criminal behavior. The surge in public safety resources has had a \u200dtangible impact, but we must remain vigilant and committed to ensuring\u2062 the well-being of our city.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The closure \u2063of\u200c Denny&#8217;s in Oakland serves \u200das a wake-up call for the community and its leaders to address the crime issue seriously. It is\u200d imperative\u2062 to create a safe \u2063environment for businesses and residents, promoting growth and prosperity. Only through collaboration\u200b and effective measures \u200ccan Oakland reclaim its reputation\u200c as a vibrant and secure city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The permanent closure of Oakland&#8217;s only Denny&#8217;s, as rising crime and other concerns became too significant<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1866,"featured_media":2166269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-84610813.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2166268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-84610813.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2166268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1866"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2166268"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2166268\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2166269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2166268"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2166268"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2166268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}