Mission District
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6 days ago'A piece of America': One of California's oldest bars is closing after 153 years
The Clayton Club Saloon, a historic bar in California, is closing after 153 years of operation.
The younger generations are drinking less. They're socializing less. Everybody can afford a 75 inch TV in the dorm room now, they don't need to go out and go to a social hangout to watch the football game, and things are getting more expensive.
WILLIAMSBURG - WILLIAMSBURG GAY BAR Macri Park shuts abruptly after announcing on Instagram Jan. 13 that it is closing, leaving staff and performers without an explanation and canceling events that were still advertised on the venue's website, Gay City News reported. Drag performer Mambiche, host of the bi-monthly "Mambi Mondays" karaoke night, said the shutdown blindsided workers. "It took everyone as a surprise. It hurt a lot of people," Mambiche said.