# Portland EMT Fights Against Cameras in Ambulances, a Guide to Seaside, and Why Mini Horses are Allowed in Portland Schools

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Published: 2026-07-17T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We're talking about miniature horses in classrooms and why one Portland EMT's fight against cameras in ambulances has gotten national attention. Plus, we’ve got a family-friendly guide to Seaside, Oregon. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week arts and culture reporter Rachel Saslow and our very own senior producer Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: Hay, did you know: Mini horses can be service animals in Portland Public Schools classrooms [Oregonian] Cameras are starting to record patients in ambulances. Oregon EMT says she was fired for turning them off [Oregonian] Embrace Kitschy Family Fun at the Coast With a Trip to Seaside [Willamette Week] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠here⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠503-208-5448⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at ⁠citycast.fm/survey⁠—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Portland swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 17th episode: SAIF Grand Central Bakery pFriem Beer

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