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Fall Restaurants To Eat at Now Sep 12, 2024

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Are you stuck in a restaurant routine? Salt Lake has a ton of delicious places to try besides your usual haunts. Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria joins host Ali Vallarta to share where to find cheap eats, food experiences, and cafe creations dethroning the PSL.

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Hospital Beds Lag, New Liquor Lobbyists, Redwood Road Glow-Up Sep 11, 2024

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One side effect of Utah’s growth? Not enough hospital beds. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the problem and possible solutions. Plus, a new drinking group wants a seat at the legislature’s table, a delicious cocktail competition, and Redwood Road gets a safety glow-up.

Resources and references:

Utah has the third lowest rate of hospital beds in the nation. Here’s why. [Salt Lake Tribune]
New group seeks to advocate for 'everyday, responsible Utah drinkers' on Capitol Hill [Fox 13]
Take the SAFER Utah survey

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What Constitutional Amendment D Actually Does Sep 10, 2024

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The November election is two months out, and we just got language for a big question on our ballots. Are Utah’s Republican leaders trying to mislead voters on Constitutional Amendment D? Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to separate fact from fiction.

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What Should a City Be Responsible For? Sep 09, 2024

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There’s a lot to learn from the 23 cities and towns in Salt Lake County; what ideas are worth stealing? Today, host Ali Vallarta asks Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs how he’s tackling the needs of his fast-growing community in the southwest corner of the valley.

Plus, what ideas does Millcreek have to offer?

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Emergency Jordan River Trail Closure, New GSL Water, $20 Halloween Costumes Sep 06, 2024

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The Utah State Fairpark has fenced off a part of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City, as the State Fair opens this week. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dig into the closure and the tense response by SLC Council members. Plus, the Great Salt Lake gets a major donation, Halloween costume gems, and dinosaurs in concert.

Resources and references:

Could Utah Republicans Fix School Lunch Debt? [City Cast Salt Lake]
Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. [City Cast Salt Lake]
A major water donation for the Great Salt Lake [Great Salt Lake Collaborative]
Utah Opera’s costume department sale is Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.
Get tickets to Jurassic Park in concert, Sept. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m.

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How LDS Suspicion Carves Our Neighborhoods Sep 05, 2024

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Even if you’re new to the state, you’ve probably noticed what one scholar calls “the defining feature of Utah cultural life” — the divide between members and non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Salt Lake Tribune religion reporter Tamarra Kemsley talks to host Ali Vallarta about how the divide creates riffs in Salt Lake neighborhoods.

Check out Tamarra’s series on the LDS/non-LDS divide.

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Electric Bill Hikes, Greek Town Opportunities, Local Movie Captions Sep 04, 2024

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Salt Lake City has big plans for getting Japantown back, but what about Greek Town? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta dive into the drama and opportunities around a proposal to redevelop the area. Plus, here’s how much your energy bill could go up, and local tips for ghost town explorers and moviegoers.

Resources and references:

As SLC looks to revitalize Japantown, the question arises: What about Greek Town? [Salt Lake Tribune]
How We Get Japantown Back [City Cast Salt Lake]
Rocky Mountain Power lowers its rate increase proposal to 18.1%, down from 30.5% [Utah News Dispatch]
Why Your Electric Bill Might Go Up [City Cast Salt Lake]
How to balance safety vs. adventure at Utah's ghost towns and abandoned mines [Axios]

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Your Guide to September in Salt Lake Sep 03, 2024

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If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Salt Lake community.

September marks Salt Lake’s first taste of fall, and we’re diving right in. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and producer Ivana Martinez bring you a guide to making the most of the month, from maximizing your time outdoors, to trying a new wine bar, and dancing at the symphony. Plus, if you head to one of the Bees’ final baseball games at Smith’s Ballpark, don’t miss our episode on what the future holds for the stadium.

For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.

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Who’s To Blame for Homeless Plans? New E-Bike Vouchers, One Less Block Party Aug 30, 2024

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The temps are cooling down, but city leaders are getting heated about plans to house unsheltered Utahns this winter. Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta break down what’s on (and who is at) the table. Plus, more e-bike credits on the way, fermenting at the farmers market, and Salt Lake events struggle with revenue.

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The Best Game Day Experiences in Salt Lake Aug 29, 2024

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College football kicks off this weekend, with the Utah Utes’ home opener on Thursday. Whether you’re a superfan or a casual observer, you may be wondering: Where the heck can I have the most fun watching sports in this city? Salt Lake Tribune sports reporter Andy Larsen and host Ali Vallarta name the best sports bars and restaurants, speculate on what’s missing from the scene, and share stadium recs — so you, too, can enjoy all Sports Lake City has to offer.

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