"The Mercury News reports that the nearly seven-year-old Irish pub Slainte will close on October 31 in part due to “the rising crime in the area.” Owner Jackie Gallanagh made the announcement on the business website. “Summer was very slow and between decreasing business and increasing costs of supplies and labor, along with the rising crime in the area, we just can’t make the numbers work anymore,” the post reads." - Lauren Saria
