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Can you keep a capybara?
August 22, 2023
Hey, Salt Lake! Ever wonder if you can keep a capybara, or is that just me? Scroll down to find out.
What's CITY Talking About?
Five Horses Safe After Rollover Crash
A truck trailer carrying five horses overturned on I-215 early Monday morning. The person involved in the crash had minor injuries and the horses were safely taken out of the trailer by the Salt Lake City Fire Department. SLC Fire gave a special shout out to the FedEx workers that helped corral the horses. [FOX 13]
High Winds & Flash Flooding
According to the National Weather Service, parts of Utah are expected to see high winds and flash flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary. Western Utah could see gusts as high as 60 mph. Southern and central Utah are on a flood watch through at least Saturday evening. [KUTV]
Gender Affirming Care
The term “gender affirming care” has become politicized in Utah, especially since the state now prohibits this kind of healthcare for transgender minors. But what does gender affirming care actually mean? According to one patient, Al Fernandez, people all over this city are pursuing it every day. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
What To Do
Grid City Music Fest 🎶 Friday-Saturday | Various Times
The South Salt Lake Arts Council is hosting the Grid City Music Festival. There will be a fun bus, multiple stages with performers, murals, libations, and more! [$15-$20, South Salt Lake]
Jurassic World Live 🦖 Friday-Sunday | Various Times
Experience “Jurassic World,” a thrilling show with lifesize dinos at the Delta Center. [$23+, Downtown SLC]
Mind the Gap Fest 🎤 Saturday | 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Mind the Gap Festival is celebrating Women’s Equality Day with a big lineup of musicians at The Gateway. [$49.50-$69.50, Downtown SLC]
Today on City Cast
I think it doesn't hurt anything to expand our viewpoint on [gender affirming care] and our ability to welcome others, to step into that comfort within their own body.
Lessons in Gender Affirming Care from a Breast Reduction
The idea of gender affirming care has become increasingly politicized in Utah. But what does it actually mean? Al Fernandez recently underwent a breast reduction surgery that helped them feel more comfortable in their body. They join host Ali Vallarta to share tips for getting your insurance to cover this kind of procedure, and talk through the mythologies around gender affirming care.
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