Good morning, Carson City.

The Northern Nevada Dream Center will host its 8th Annual Back to School Bash tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. at Mills Park Pavilion, where families can receive backpacks, school supplies, groceries, and enjoy fun activities from local groups + community partners.

Carson City Senior Center, celebrating 50 years, offers vital services like meals, transportation, and social activities for seniors while Executive Director Courtney Warner enjoys solving challenges as volunteers support the center’s mission (a casual August celebration is planned).

A Tahoe Douglas firefighter and helicopter pilot, Chris Andersen (a Stateline resident), died while supporting wildfire operations in Utah on Wednesday, Aug.

12; officials extended condolences to his family and colleagues.

Emergency and fire officials held a press briefing today on the Bug and Stallion Fires to share updates on firefighting efforts and safety measures in affected areas near the border.

Additional details on containment and public safety are expected as conditions evolve.

Rain helped firefighters reach 20 percent containment of the 151-acre Eagle Fire on Bald Mountain on Wednesday night as crews reinforced fire lines with retardant — road closures near Minnehaha Canyon kept the public away from the work area.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office reminded motorists that the new school year starts Tuesday, Aug.

18 and officers will enforce school zone laws including a 15 mph speed limit and stricter penalties under Assembly Bill 6—drivers face doubled fines and demerit points for violations.