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🌳 Pee-ew! What's that smell?
March 27, 2026 · City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta edited this week’s newsletter.
Hey, Salt Lake! The cherry blossoms at the Utah State Capitol are in bloom, go catch ‘em while they last 🌸
Fun fact: These are the third generation of trees along the Memorial Pathway. Earlier cherry trees, originally a gift from Japan, were lost to old age and the 1999 tornado. The 433 Yoshino trees we see today were specially grown for the Capitol in Portland, Oregon.
What's CITY Talking About
Redistricting Repeal Falls Short
A Republican-led effort to repeal Utah’s fair districting law seems unlikely to make the ballot this fall, after a wave of voters removed their signatures, dropping it below the required threshold in one key district. That said, it’s not over until the Lieutenant Governor’s office shares final results. [Deseret News]
- Did you sign by accident? Best to check and see. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Expect More Construction Delays
The Utah Department of Transportation plans to launch 176 new construction projects worth $2.8 billion in 2026, alongside finishing dozens already underway. The projects range from major highway expansions to transit and trail improvements. [KSL]
SLCo Rethinks Childcare Closures
After planning to close several county-run childcare centers, Salt Lake County leaders will instead bring in nonprofit providers to continue services in those same spaces, with a focus on supporting low-income families. [FOX 13]
Fines for Dogs on Trails
Spring fever has hit the dogs (and their owners). But, being on the wrong trail might cost ya. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Friday, March 27
- 🖼️ Keep Salt Lake Weird Opening Reception | MOMU
- 🍔 Thank You for the Short Notice Burger Night | Picnic Cafe
- 🕯️ Candlesticks From Scratch Workshop | Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
- 🏔️ International TetraSki & Snow’Kart Race | Powder Mountain Resort
- 🎵 Cat Clyde | The State Room
- 🐑 Shearing Day | Honeybee Wool
- 🌸 The Hive Kind’s Spring Equinox Dinner | Urban Arts Gallery
- 🩰 Ballet West: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (2 Days) | Capitol Theatre
- 🛍️ Salt Lake Sideways x Asher Adams | Asher Adams Hotel
- 🎶 Slow Ride | A Bar Named Sue
Saturday, March 28
- 🛍️ Sum Ol' Market | Publik Coffee
- 🎨 Coffeehouse Craft Hour | Buzzed Coffeehouse
- 🏁 Millcreek Doxie Derby | Millcreek Common
- 🌈 Festival of Colors (2 Days) | Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple
- 🖌️ Botanical Painting for All | Red Butte Garden
- ☕ Homesik x Atelier Pop-Up | Atelier
- 🪴 SLC Pride: Plant Parenthood | Tracy Aviary Nature Center at Pia Okwai
Sunday, March 29
- 🚶 Sunday Morning Walk Club | Norkova
- 📖 Bespoke Leather/Faux Leather Journals | Workshop SLC
- 🏳️⚧️ Transgender Celebration 2026 | Salt Lake City Public Library
- 🎤 Hannah Berner: None of My Business Tour | Kingsbury Hall
- ☕ Provo Cafecito Run | Santa Backyard Coffee
- 💢 “Attack on Titan” the Official Concert | Abravanel Hall
- 📢 SLC Stands Against ICE | First Baptist Church
- 🍣 Omakase Tasting Menu | Under Wraps Sushi
- 🎂 Black Queer Brunch 1 Year Anniversary | Location TBA
Farewell winter: The last day for tubing at Woodward is this Sunday, March 29.
— Terina Ria
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