The Ten Commandments, coming to a public school near you?

Valentine Boxes

Do you miss the days of elementary school Valentine’s Day, where you made a mailbox and handed out cards to all your friends? Well, City of Industry is hosting a good ol’ fashioned valentines swap. Craft your mailbox at home, and then it’ll be displayed in store for the holiday. Sign up by Jan. 20 if you want to participate. It’ll be on a first-come, first-served basis since space is limited. [Instagram]

• Related: V is for Valentine but also for virgin. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Ten Commandments in Schools

Rep. Mike Petersen, R-North Logan, has proposed a bill that would require all Utah public schools to display framed copies of the Ten Commandments (at least 16 by 20 inches). Critics of the bill, including Rachel Laser of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, say it violates the U.S. Constitution and creates a divisive environment. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Nature’s Bakery in SLC

Nature’s Bakery, best known for their snack bars, is set to build a $237 million baking facility in Salt Lake City. It’s expected to open by the summer of 2025 and bring along 190 new jobs with it. [FOX 13]

Utah Political Scandals

A legacy of scandal has plagued our local and state electeds, and Attorney General Sean Reyes’ recent controversies are just the tip of the iceberg. Why does it feel like these days, being embroiled in political scandal might make you more likeable? What consequences are there? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Looking for where to eat, buy local gifts, or get a great mocktail? Hey Salt Lake readers are coming in hot this week with the recs.

On the Best Thing You’ve Eaten in Salt Lake

“Saffron Valley hands down. Rubi’s Peruvian Taste (hole-in-the-wall), pescado en salsa de mariscos and one of the best chicha moradas I've had.” — Camrin T.

“A few of my favorite things in 2023: Mortadella sandwich on focaccia from Central 9th Market, burgers at Central 9th, fresh oysters on ice at Under Current with fries on the side.” — Virginia R.

On Local Gifts

“Local cocktail syrups from The Neighborhood Hive in Sugar House!” — Elliot R.

“A bag of cinnamon bears covered in chocolate from the local Sweets Candy Factory. You can find them at Harmon’s, Costco, and Walmart. So delicious! A gift card to go see a film at the Broadway downtown. Such a cute theater with original films. A plant from a local plant shop like Pistil & Thorn or Armstrongs Aroids both in Bountiful. Their shops are both local and so beautiful to visit!” — Jen C.

“Take the 45-minute cider tour at Mountain West Cider followed by a tasting, $6/person and includes an etched cider glass. Tastings start at $6 and go up depending on which ciders are selected for the tasting and how many.” — Jeff C.

On Dang Good Mocktails

“Hans Kombucha has a great selection of kombucha-based mocktails!” — City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta

Did we miss anything?

Do Political Scandals Matter to Utahns?

From sketchy financial spending to DUIs, Utahns are used to headlines about our electeds making questionable choices. So why the heck does this keep happening? Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Gehrke joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about how our perception of bad behavior has changed and what consequences exist to hold people accountable.