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High Temps Lead to Road Buckling & Power Outages

Sunday’s record high temperatures caused multiple roads to buckle in Salt Lake, and thousands of people lost power that evening. Rocky Mountain Power reported 3,000 outages, half of which were in Draper. [FOX 13]

Tech Lake City

The biotechnology industry in Utah is booming. Tech Lake City was created by Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development to create more tech jobs through health care innovation. Their goal is to provide resources to biotech companies who are improving lives by pioneering technology. [KSL]

Climate Change on Utah’s Plant Landscape

Researchers at Utah State University are studying how climate change will affect our plant landscape. Less frequent but more intense rainfall could mean less grass and more woody plants. That would have a negative impact on ranchers who rely on pastures to graze cattle. [KUER]

• Related: Who waters Salt Lake’s trees? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Salt Lake’s Camp Abatements

Recent data show homelessness is up in Salt Lake County and the rest of the state. One of the most visible government interventions in Salt Lake is camp abatements, where government workers clean up and clear out an area where unsheltered people have been living. We ask Dr. Angela Dunn, executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, to answer our questions about the sweeps from a public health perspective. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Days of 47 Rodeo  🤠 Wednesday-Saturday & Monday | Various Times

Don’t miss the Days of 47 Rodeo at Utah State Fairpark. It’s the only gold medal rodeo in the world! [$17-$32, Fairpark]

Gender Affirming Haircuts  ✂️ Friday | 1-4:30 p.m.

Reserve your spot for a free gender affirming haircut at the Utah Pride Center. [Free, Ballpark]

Community Care Block Party  🎉 Friday | 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Utah Reproductive Roundtable is throwing a community block party at Jordan Park. There will be food trucks, a DJ dance party, and an all-ages drag show. [Free entry, Glendale]

Who Is Responsible for Camp Abatements, and Why?

Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most critical issues, and in recent years, camp abatements have become a controversial public-facing response to it. Multiple levels of government are involved in the process, including the Salt Lake County Public Health Department. Dr. Angela Dunn, the department’s executive director, joins host Ali Vallarta to answer our questions about abatements and examine homelessness through a public health lens.