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☀️ How to keep your dog safe from the heat
July 2, 2024 · Thanks to Natalia Aldana for writing today’s dog safety article.
Hey, Salt Lake! Protect your pooch from the sweltering heat this summer. We’re sharing some dog safety tips below.
What's CITY Talking About?
Rising Power Rates
Rocky Mountain Power has proposed a 30.6% increase in power rates for Utah. The company attributes this significant hike to rising fuel costs and increased infrastructure expenses. Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain Power is emphasizing their assistance programs and efficiency incentives for customers. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Related: Why your electric bill might go up. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Phone-Free Fridays
Gov. Spencer Cox wants you to ditch your phone on Fridays this summer. The initiative runs through Aug. 15 and encourages Utahns to disconnect from smartphones and the internet at least one day a week. [Utah News Dispatch]
- Related: Is TikTok your kid’s biggest bully? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Utah Royals Head Coach Fired
The Utah Royals made a surprising announcement that they fired head coach Amy Rodriguez and goalkeeper coach Maryse Bard-Martel. The decision comes after a rough performance in the first half of their season, placing the team last in the league. [ABC 4]
Sexy Salads for Every Salt Laker
Summer is in full swing, and it’s the season of sexy salads. Yeah, it’s totally a thing! Salad enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joined the City Cast Salt Lake podcast to crown the best dressed plate of leaves in Salt Lake. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Tuesday, July 2
- 🛹 Skate Deck Art Show | Noon-9 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🥕 Fairpark Pop-Up Food Market | 4-8 p.m. | Free entry | Fairpark
Wednesday, July 3
- 🎡 Riverton Town Days | 8 a.m.-9 p.m. | Prices vary | Riverton
- 🛼 Independence Eve Big Air Show | 6-10 p.m. | $3 | Millcreek
- 🎶 Concerts by the Creek | 7-8 p.m. | Free | Foothill
- ⚽ Real Salt Lake vs Houston Dynamo FC | 7:30 p.m. | $29+ | Sandy
Today on City Cast
Try These Salt Lake Salads Now
There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits and our very own Shireen Ghorbani. Shireen, a greens enthusiast, joins host Ali Vallarta to make her defense about why salads are sexy meals and the best spots in Salt Lake to grab a bite — or a fistful.
4/4 people on the City Cast Salt Lake team recommend becoming a member! While it’s not part of a well-balanced diet, it does come with some pretty healthy perks.
— Terina Ria
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