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Firefighters Take a Stand, Fugitive Dust, and Blood-Type Keychains Feb 09, 2024

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It’s the “glass-halfway” point of the Legislature’s general session, and host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means sum up the labor and environmental bills they’re watching. Plus, they highlight our neighbors in Millcreek and a cute reason to donate blood with their picks of the week.

Bills mentioned:

HB 285 Labor Union Amendments
HB 368 Apprenticeship on Public Works Requirements
SB 172 Protection Areas Revisions
HB 202 Student Athlete Amendments
HB 11 Water Efficient Landscaping Requirements

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Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID

Cringe Dating Tales From Small Lake City Feb 08, 2024

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Raise your hand if you’ve been the victim of a truly awkward date. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we stand in solidarity with our Salt Lake neighbors who have survived family reunions, monster hunters, and people who look nothing like their dating app profile. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER’s RadioWest, joins host Ali Vallarta to relive the cringe of your most memorably strange dates.

This episode originally aired Feb. 14, 2023.

Sick of dating apps? University of Utah gender researcher Lisa Diamond shares her tips for making a connection.

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Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID

Violent Crime Stats, Avenues Don’t-plexes, and Local Half Orders Feb 07, 2024

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Salt Lake City released new crime data and a corresponding dashboard. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the trends. Plus, some Avenues residents are up in arms about density, and Ali and Emily share some shoutouts.

This episode mentions rape and other violent crimes. Take care while listening.

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Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID

Downtown’s New Rep Predicts a Renaissance Feb 06, 2024

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Grand plans for Salt Lake City’s downtown could bring big changes, from the skyline to the way we access city streets. What does the neighborhood’s new representative make of it all? District 4 Council Member Eva López Chávez joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about housing, safety, and what she believes is downtown’s biggest opportunity.

“Engage with Eva” to talk about District 4 on Feb. 22.

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Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID

Your Guide to February in Salt Lake Feb 05, 2024

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February is one of the shortest months of the year, but we’re making the most of it! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez make the ultimate local’s guide to celebrate your Valentines and Galentines, plus what to do on Leap Day, and more to try in February.

Here are some of the events and places discussed:

Take a Heels Class with Caroline Kane

Rent a free pasta making kit from the SLCo Library

Local Galentine’s Cake-making party

Sips Under the Sea at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

“Swan Lake” at Ballet West

“Don Juan” at Utah Symphony

“Love & Basketball” at the Salt Lake Film Society

Valentine’s Day Portraits at The Leonardo

Book a walking tour with Rachel’s SLC History

Rent an e-bike from Salt Lake E-bikes

Visit Lovebound Library, “bring a bestie and get 10% off your purchase”

Utah Jazz v. Los Angeles Lakers

KUAA 99.9 Valentine’s Day Party at Sayonara, 21+

Cumbia Night at Drift Lounge

Disney on Ice: Encanto and Frozen

Pre-order a Mardi Gras King Cake by Feb. 9 at Gourmandise or Vosen’s

Visit Crystal Hot Springs in Honeyville, UT

Stay in this house on Bear Lake for President’s Day Weekend

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Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID

Trainwreck Train Plan, Armed Teachers, and Pineapple Express Incoming Feb 02, 2024

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Starter homes, sticking it to the feds, snowplow headlights; time for a breakdown of the bills host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means are watching this week. Plus, remember the passenger rail proposal to Boise? We’ve got some gossip on what happened to it as well as our picks of the week.

Bills mentioned:

HB 306 Residential Housing Amendments

SB 57 Utah Constitutional Sovereignty Act

HB 292 Snowplow Amendments

HB 119 School Employee Firearm Possession Amendments

Other references:

Gov. Cox’s mixed messaging on DEI.

How Utah’s new transgender bathroom ban will be enforced.

What’s Missing Middle Housing?

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Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5

SLC Council Duo on Setting the Westside Agenda Feb 01, 2024

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Salt Lake City’s east-west divide often makes headlines, from disparities in air quality to getting stuck behind trains to displacement due to gentrification. But what does the Westside really need? District 1 Council Member Victoria Petro and District 2 Council Member Ale Puy join host Ali Vallarta in their new leadership roles to talk about how they’ll advocate for Westside residents.

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Downtown Skijoring, New Health Clinic, and Who Owns City Cast? Jan 31, 2024

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It’s been a year since NBA All-Star Weekend descended upon Salt Lake City. What impact did it have? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means look at the numbers and muse on a vision for activating downtown around big sporting events. And have you ever wondered what the heck is City Cast? Gather ‘round for our origin story, plus some local shoutouts.

The Salt Lake Winter Roundup is Saturday, Feb. 10 in front of Abravanel Hall.

Check out the new UFA Legacy Health Clinic.

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Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5

SLC Food Trends To Expect in 2024 Jan 30, 2024

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What will 2024 bring to Utah’s food scene? Gastronomic SLC founder Stuart Melling and host Ali Vallarta preview a new year of bars, local and chain food trends, and James Beard Awards. Plus, the spiciest soups for your head cold.

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Women’s Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5

SLC’s Biggest Opportunity, According to the Mayor Jan 29, 2024

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On Jan. 30, newly re-elected Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall will give her annual State of the City address. The mayor is expected to lay a vision for our city in her second term. She joins host Ali Vallarta to talk through some of the city’s biggest projects — both the challenges and the opportunities.

Watch the State of the City address Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.

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