I think he has now died
Oakland’s only Denny’s restaurant has closed for good.
The restaurant, located in the 600 block of Hegenbeger Road, was shut down because of safety concerns, the company confirmed. Denny's corporate released the following statement Thursday morning:
"Denny’s has been honored to serve the Oakland community over the last 54 years. Closing a restaurant location is never an easy decision or one taken lightly. However, the safety and well-being of Denny’s team members and valued guests is our top priority. Weighing those factors, the decision has been made to close this location.
"Denny’s offers its heartfelt thanks to the team members and the local community for their love of the Denny’s brand; it has been a pleasure serving you. Team members who are able to relocate will be offered positions elsewhere, where available."
The area of Hegenbeger Road has been plagued by robberies and car break-ins.
"I don't want it to be where there is nowhere for us to go because people are in fear," Oakland resident Jahlilah Johnson said. "A lot of people are moving out of state. A lot of people don't want to visit. Don't nobody want to come somewhere where they are going to get robbed."
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/dennys-closes-oakland-location-safety-concerns/3439981/