Good morning, Reno.

Nevadans can choose a new state park name from five finalists selected from thousands of submissions + a heat advisory is in effect from 8 a.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. PDT Sunday, urging residents to stay hydrated and cool.

Reno resident Jeremy Renner hosts a summer camp for foster kids at Sierra Nevada Journeys in Portola through Aug.

7 with ropes courses and film workshops; he will serve as grand marshal for the off-road race from Reno to Vegas on Aug. 12.

Yard House will serve over 90 beers on tap at Outlets at Legends in Sparks later this month, plus offer poke nachos and hot chicken sandwiches for diners.

Smith’s Food and Drug confirmed its new 123,000 sqft superstore will open soon at Sparks’ Kiley Ranch just east of Reno + the expansion will offer more shopping choices for local residents.

Authorities are investigating suspected tree poisoning at Burnt Cedar Beach in Incline Village after a suspicious substance was found at the bases of 16 trees; soil samples are being tested and anyone with information is urged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

Arturo Gonzalez of La Deliciosa Bakery in Sparks said he is open to trying the dotcakes trend after learning it is compared to cortadillo.

NYU professor Krishnendu Ray noted that such food exchanges show how ideas spread over time and questioned whether the trend shows cultural borrowing (not appropriation).

A historical plaque honoring the Liberty Belle Saloon & Restaurant will be unveiled Saturday, Aug.

8 at noon in front of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center — the dedication marks nearly 50 years of local dining and social history, inviting community members and history advocates to celebrate this landmark.

First responders in Northern Nevada will soon join a free equine-assisted learning program called Stable Responders.

Organized by Healing Arenas + Thrivewell in Minden, the six-session series offers continuing education credits and starts Friday, Aug. 7.

The Washoe County School District will soon use an AI-powered bus tracking system from Zum to send parents real-time alerts on bus arrivals and departures for 20,000 daily riders — a nearly $2.1 million, 5-year contract aims to improve efficiency.

In 2025, California and Nevada agencies prevented record amounts of sediment, nitrogen, and phosphorus from reaching Lake Tahoe through restoration and stormwater improvements; scientists now study challenges like wildfires, plankton, and invasive species to protect the lake’s clarity.

NV Energy canceled or rescheduled planned power outages today, including a seven-hour outage near Kings Row, due to an extreme heat advisory to protect customers (especially seniors, individuals with disabilities, and remote workers).

Repairs will be scheduled for cooler, off-peak hours.

Northern Nevada Public Health will hold its final back-to-school vaccine clinic this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its main clinic—1001 E.

9th St., Building B—for students aged 4 to 18, with appointments recommended and limited walk-in availability.

Trace Adkins Concert

4-7 p.m. — Club Underground — Tickets from $68 — Experience the powerhouse voice of Trace Adkins live in an intimate concert setting.

George Thorogood Live in Concert

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Grand Theatre — Tickets available — Get ready to rock with George Thorogood and enjoy classic vibes and epic blues-rock anthems.