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April 24, 2026

Council Member Lopez Chavez Allegations, 'Yesteryear' Utah Ties, Money-Saving Ideas

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Council Member Lopez Chavez Allegations, 'Yesteryear' Utah Ties, Money-Saving Ideas

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Multiple women have accused Salt Lake City Council member and congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of unwanted "sexual" advances. Executive producer Emily Means, Salt Lake Tribune reporter Robert Gehrke, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Cassie Bingham break down the story and its impacts. Plus, the book everyone is talking about takes inspo from Utah, and a members-only segment about ways to save money this weekend. 

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