Arlene Arceo, 15, of West Valley, celebrates her Quinceañera during WestFest at Centennial Park Saturday, June 26, 2010. WestFest, a celebration of the West Valley community, turns 30 this year.

About 150 people gathered during a “Hands Across the Sand” oil protest at Liberty Park Saturday, June 26, 2010.
“On Saturday, June 26, Americans and the people of the world in solidarity events will joined hands on beaches and in parks and cities united against the dangers offshore oil drilling present to our oceans and marine wildlife, fishing industries and coastal economies, in Hands Across The Sand. Hands Across The Sand‘s mission is to change our energy policy away from its dependence on fossil fuels and into the light of clean energy. The aim is to convince our leaders to abandon expanded offshore oil drilling and adopt policies that encourage clean and renewable energy sources.”
To read more about the event, click HERE.

Manuel Garcia drinks beer at Bar X Friday, June 25, 2010.

Bartender Lynda Anderson pours a glass of beer at Bar X.

Manuel Garcia, right, and Gegorio Luke, hang out at Bar X Friday, June 25, 2010.

Bar X in Salt Lake City will be closing on July 9 after having been open since 1933. To read more, click HERE.

Jannalee Yarbrough, 4, pulls Daniel Lamb, 14, on a skateboard along the sidewalk on Green Street Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Talia Pearson, 13, is watching in the background.

While this isn’t as good as my original eye gouge photo (below), here is version 2 featuring Kobe and Fesenko.

The Lakers swept the Jazz, winning game four 111-96.

The Lakers won Game 3 111-110 in a thriller Saturday night. The Jazz have to win tonight’s game in order to extend their season another couple of days.