Whether you're looking to squeeze in some extra holiday fun or enjoy some calm before the storm, there's an event for you this weekend.

Plus, the chef behind Jack London Square's Roux and Vine is expanding to West Oakland.

Despite some initial misgivings, residents and employees have been generally positive about the new street closure.

In one incident, a woman was punched in the face as she tried to retrieve her stolen property from a burglar.

The woman was killed a few blocks from SF General Hospital.

In this roundup: a Senegalese restaurant shutters, Piedmont Avenue has a new Mexican restaurant and fans of Korean cuisine have a new destination in Rockridge.

Here are the events that you shouldn't miss this week.

Crews are still working to assess the fire, smoke and water damage to the building.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators. Impairment does not appear to be a factor in the collision.

Expect carousels, snowmen, lots of lights and a mailbox that accepts letters to Santa Claus.

An SFPD spokesperson told Hoodline that the victim was a pedestrian.

In this edition: an Old Oakland Mexican mainstay and a Mediterranean deli in uptown close, and an East Oakland spot serving traditional Mexican dishes is moving.

Dawn-Tae the cat, who lives on the street with her owner, went missing last week. A neighbor is hoping a cash reward will bring her back.