The Damel, a favorite in the East Bay for Afro-Brazilian cuisine, officially closed its door in downtown Oakland earlier this month. But it’s not the end for distinguished chef Oumar Diouf.

CLEVELAND -- Damel Goode, 21, was sentenced today to two years in prison for aggravated assault and resisting arrest. Goode, 21, of Bedford Heights, assaulted two teenage boys on Aug. 5 near the ...