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Derek Brown Running for Utah Attorney General

Former Utah GOP Chair Derek Brown will be running for Attorney General. This comes after current Attorney General Sean Reyes announced he won’t seek re-election. Brown already secured an endorsement from former Gov. Gary Herbert. [KSL]

• Required listening: A Republican dishes on the Reyes drama. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

SLC Sues Over the Gondola

Salt Lake City and Sandy have filed a federal lawsuit against the Utah Department of Transportation. They claim that UDOT and other government bodies neglected to comprehensively study the environmental impacts of building a gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The watershed is the primary source of drinking water for Sandy residents. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Catch up on the gondola saga. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

The Rising Cost of Olive Oil

Last year, we saw eggs sold for $10 a dozen. This year, expect to see a spike in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO if you’re Rachel Ray) prices. The culprit? A heat wave in Europe has depleted production. [FOX 13]

The Ultimate Gift Guide

We know that when we shop local, we do the most for our community. But in the holiday gift giving crunch, the urge to shop online is real. Resist it, with our hyper-local gift guide! We’ve got dozens of ideas for everyone on your list, and none require shipping. From thoughtful and free to splurge-worthy delights, buckle in for a fun time with host Ali Vallarta and Deseret News columnist Meg Walter. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Local Gift Ideas, From Thrifty to Spendy

‘Tis the season for gift giving! If you’re seeking inspiration, Deseret News columnist Meg Walter joins host Ali Vallarta to assemble a thoughtful, hyper-local gift guide — from $0 to $200 an item. Plus, how do you know if you need to buy someone a holiday gift?