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6 Spring Staycations Near SLC Apr 02, 2026

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It’s spring break season, but gas prices are killing the vibe! Host Ali Vallarta, Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Shireen Ghorbani suggest six different staycations within an hour of Salt Lake City.

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Your Guide to April 2026 in Salt Lake Apr 01, 2026

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This confusing mix of sleet and heat means it’s spring in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, newsletter editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez assembled a guide to making the most of April, for pets, gardeners, artists, and everyone in between. And, if you do hit up the last farmer’s market, use our guide to maximizing $50 there.

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Maloy vs. Monuments, Seized Property Auction, Badass Vending Machine Mar 31, 2026

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Rep. Celeste Maloy is coming for a beloved Utah monument. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Kate Groetzinger, and newsletter editor Terina Ria break down a confusing bill. Plus, Ali reports out from a seized assets auction and we shout out some local badasses.

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Rep. Celeste Maloy introduces resolution to reject Biden-era management plan of Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument [ABC 4]

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Utah’s 100-Day Emergency Homelessness Project Mar 30, 2026

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The state has launched a new homelessness program called Project Bridge. Host Ali Vallarta asks Utah News Dispatch senior reporter Katie McKellar and the Road Home executive director Michelle Flynn about the plan to move Utahns out of the shelter system.

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'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake Mar 29, 2026

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More affordable housing is needed in places like Salt Lake City. Some cities, however, are doing better than others at meeting this need. Austin, Texas, for example, is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% more, by some measures, than the second most successful city. However, this fast-growing city is also seeing a shortage in housing that middle- and lower-income residents can afford. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Austin podcast host Nikki DaVaughn about this paradox, the city’s affordable housing successes, and where Austin’s still falling short. Plus, how far is too far to walk to a neighbor’s house?

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SLC Restricts ICE, More Sugar House Construction, $5 Dog Derby Mar 27, 2026

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The Salt Lake City Council approved more construction in Sugar House. Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Jack Stauss, and producer Ivana Martinez recap. Plus, dogs on trails and picks of the week.

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Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake.
Apply to be our audience development manager.
S-Line streetcar extension construction to begin in Sugar House [Building Salt Lake]
Salt Lake City could limit ICE warehouse’s access to water [Salt Lake Tribune]
Get tickets to Lone Peak Celebration.

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Distinctly SLC Allergies (And Solutions!) Mar 26, 2026

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Allergy season has arrived early in the valley. Dr. Adriana Andreae, an allergist with University of Utah Health, tells host Ali Vallarta why allergies hit harder in Salt Lake, and shares distinctly local solutions.

This episode originally aired March 13, 2025.

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The Politics of Gen Z Utahns Mar 25, 2026

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Gen Z makes up nearly a quarter of Utah’s registered voters. Will they hit the polls? Host Ali Vallarta asks Ignite Utah executive director Jenessa Jimoh what’s shaping Gen Z’s political behavior in Utah.

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Utah’s Bachelorette Canned, Fleet Block Amenities, Local Sea Shanties Mar 24, 2026

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What’s most Utah about Taylor Frankie Paul’s situation? Host Ali Vallarta, social media manager Molly Miloscia, and producer Ivana Martinez talk through the Bachelorette cancellation. Plus, our favorite amenities in the Fleet Block proposal and local shoutouts.

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Take the Fleet Block survey.
Request a free tree if you live in South Salt Lake.

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Vegas Agrees on Water. Why Can’t Utahns? Mar 23, 2026

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Why is Las Vegas so damn good at conserving water, and what can we learn from them? Host Ali Vallarta asks City Cast Salt Lake contributor Chandler Rosenberg and City Cast Las Vegas producer Jacob Solis about Utah’s plan to fight a long, hot summer as we face a record low snowpack.

Why ‘Drain Lake Powell’ Is Catching On [City Cast Salt Lake]

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