The Big Salty gets a big fruit statue

Saving Christmas Street

Christmas Street in Sugar House, a much-loved holiday tradition, is in jeopardy of becoming defunct. Since the ‘40s, residents of Glen Arbor Street have been decking their houses with bright lights and festive displays. But recently, the iconic “Christmas Street” sign broke and their big tree was damaged. The cost of repair and maintenance is getting too expensive, so a fundraiser has been started by neighbors to help keep Christmas Street alive. [KSL]

Great Salt Lake Toxins

Scientists discovered an alarmingly high amount of neurotoxins in samples they took from the dried up lake bed of the Great Salt Lake — higher than they’ve seen so far. These toxins can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and ALS, but can take 10-20 years to manifest. [FOX 13]

• Related: Corporations have rights. Should the Great Salt Lake? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

The State of Utah Tech

The layoffs in Utah tech just keep rolling in. So, City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta asked an expert about the state of things in Silicon Slopes right now. Is it a golden goose? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

So many of you correctly guessed the location of Bumblebee the Transformer! He’s inside Krua Thai Restaurant near the Salt Lake City Library.

Hey Salt Lake readers said:

“The transformer is at my favorite Thai restaurant in Salt Lake City, Krua Thai Restaurant. And, yes, the transformer actually was one of the reasons we decided to give them a try lol! Glad we did.” — Tawny H.

“Bumblebee of Krua Thai! My wife and I love Krua and love how seemingly out of place, but so perfectly placed, Bumblebee is there.” — Alex B.

Do you know where in Salt Lake this peach/mango/booty(?) statue is? Bonus points if you know what it is.

Anxiety & Depression Workshop 💚 Monday | 5-6 p.m.

Learn skills to help you cope with anxiety and depression in this virtual support group by Latino Behavioral Health Services. [Free, Online]

That’s Giving 🍽 Thursday | 2-10 p.m.

A space for QTBIPOC to come together over a meal at Poetry on Main. Bring a dish to share if you can. [Free, Downtown SLC]

BunnyLicious 🐰 Friday | 10 p.m.

This cabaret show includes aerial acts, burlesque, and drag queen performances. 21+ only. [$20, Downtown SLC]

Should Salt Lakers Be Pursuing Tech Jobs?

One year after the Christmas tech layoffs of 2022, we hoped things would be better. But Utah-based real estate business Homie and survey company Qualtrics recently made big staffing cuts, so how healthy is our tech industry? Host Ali Vallarta asks Sunny Washington, co-founder of Utah Tech Leads and CEO of Seer, if Utahns should be wary of this sector. Plus, she explains why a slump may actually be the best time to raise capital.