Lena’s Soul Food Restaurant in Oakland is closing down on Christmas Eve after nearly 11 years, announced via social media, due to unspecified challenges.

Manresa, a former three-Michelin-star restaurant, evolves into 'Ritual at Manresa', hosting a series of high-end chef residencies starting January 17, 2024, curated by Chef David Kinch.

Sister, a pizzeria in Oakland's Grand Lake district, will close on January 27 due to financial difficulties. The eatery is known for its creative spins on pizza and other dishes.

San Francisco's natural wine bar Sluts is closing on December 31, as owner Imana faces financial struggles, eviction, and bankruptcy after allegations of previous business issues. She launched a GoFundMe to pay vendors amid debts and taxes.

Chef Alex Lovick's seasonal Namesday Bakeshop is back, with his panettone in high demand, offering classic and chocolate versions through select retailers in the Bay Area.

Sláinte, an Irish pub in Oakland, is reopening its doors with a limited menu and live music on December 15, thanks to the collective effort of staff and friends.

After 53 years, Newark's Jade Palace restaurant is closing due to the passing of the founder and family decisions. The beloved spot catered to locals and celebrities and was a community hub.

Alex Pong has transformed from a tech layoff victim to the founder of Paper Son Coffee, a pop-up in San Francisco's Dogpatch, offering unique coffee drinks with a nod to his heritage.

The Rabbit Hole, a new Asian restaurant and bar, is opening soon at the former Old Devil Moon location in the Mission, serving unique Chinese breakfast and diverse drinks.

A new sushi restaurant, Sushi Salon, is set to open in Oakland on December 13, offering rare fish delicacies by chefs Joji Nonaka and Anna Osawa. Reservations are available on Resy.

Jamba Juice at Church and Market streets has shuttered, leaving Safeway as the lone remaining store inside the shopping center there.

San Francisco's Inner Richmond welcomes Batches Bakehouse, offering homemade bagels and pastries. It's affiliated with the local Blue Danube Coffee House and aims to provide quality baked goods in a convenient manner.

California's commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed to protect humpback whales and sea turtles, though recreational crab trapping in some areas reopens December 16.