Good morning, Carson City.

Carson City's CERT is accepting applications for a free Basic Training Academy in September, which will cover disaster preparedness, fire safety, and search and rescue.

The training includes 26 hours of instruction over six sessions (Sept. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19), and applications are due by Thursday, August 27.

The 23rd Jazz & Beyond Music Festival is underway through August 23 and features swing, big band and country music shows.

Highlights include today's performance at Comma Coffee Courtyard and Sunday's country-themed event at Silver Saddle Ranch — supported by local and state grants.

At Carson High School more than 589 freshmen attended a back-to-school orientation Tuesday while nearly 900 educators gathered at the sports complex to hear Superintendent Andrew Feuling.

Additional events for new teachers are scheduled on Aug-5 at the High Tech Center and Aug-7 at the Governor's Mansion.

Carson High School celebrated the Class of 2026 summer graduates on Aug.

7 at the High Tech Center where nine seniors earned their diplomas by completing summer school credits (Principal Cheryl Macy praised their achievements and thanked family support).

Firefighters announced Friday night that crews had contained 70 percent of the 148-acre Eagle Fire burning on Bald Mountain above Topaz Ranch Estates — crews mopped up hotspots today while staffing was reduced Saturday and engines patrolled through Sunday.

RedRock Studio Events will host the 4th Annual Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum on Aug.

20 at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline. The free event features electric vehicles, aviation and marine technology demonstrations plus evening cruises on Lake Tahoe.

Steve Sullivan was named as Douglas High School's new varsity baseball coach after serving as an assistant and pitching coach.

The former Cal State Northridge pitcher will lead the team as it prepares for the season.