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More Police Cameras Watching SLC

Residents and visitors can expect to see more surveillance cameras from the Salt Lake City Police Department as part of a new plan to deter crime. But a spokesperson with the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah said the cameras present concerns about people's privacy and data security. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• How did we get here? Learn more about SLC's public safety plan. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

The Jazz Are Literally the Worst

Gosh, it's hard to be a Utah Jazz fan these days. The team finished the season with the worst record in the NBA: 17 wins, 65 losses. Now, all they can do is hope the losing pays off and they're awarded the number-one draft pick — but there's no guarantee. [Deseret News]

4 Closures & 3 Openings

This week, Salt Lakers learned that four different beloved establishments are shuttering for good. We break down what went wrong and hype up three new places keeping spirits high. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Plant Your Waterwise Garden Now

Around 76% of Utah is in drought, though most of Salt Lake County is squeaking by in the "abnormally dry" category. Still, experts say if you want to upgrade your yard with less-thirsty plants, it's better to do it while conditions aren't so dire. [U.S. Drought Monitor, FOX 13]