Good morning, Sparks.

Sparks firefighters reunited a lost dog named Potato with its owner after scanning its microchip — they reminded residents that each fire station is equipped to help rejoin lost pets with their families.

DETR released its June Jobs Report on Jul.

16, showing that Nevada’s unemployment rate decreased from May (a sign of positive job trends for local residents).

The City of Sparks will close lanes on Vista Boulevard between Peppergrass Drive and Prater Way (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily) beginning Monday, July 20 until August 4 for maintenance work that includes weed and dead tree removal.

Drivers are advised to slow down and follow traffic controls.

State officials say a new law lets insurers offer homeowners policies without wildfire coverage if they file for approval—but no company has yet done so and many northern homeowners already have trouble finding policies amid high wildfire risk.

Under Assembly Bill 376, insurers may offer homeowners policies without wildfire coverage, but none have filed for this option yet.

Nevada Insurance Commissioner Ned Gaines said carriers have largely declined new policies in wildfire-risk areas, and the Division of Insurance is gathering data to monitor any shifts in coverage availability.

Northern Nevada Public Health reported no lab-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in Washoe County despite 1,600 cases in 34 states this summer.

Local restaurants in Reno are taking extra care to wash produce (especially leafy greens) thoroughly to reduce any risk.

Reno-Sparks City Championship

Tournament days — July 18-19 — Sierra Sage Golf Course — Cost varies with membership — Compete in a 36-hole Stableford tournament with divisions for all skill levels.

An Evening with Steep Canyon Rangers

8-9:30 p.m. — Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater — $55-$75 — Experience the iconic bluegrass sounds of Steep Canyon Rangers as they celebrate their new album 'Next Act'.

Shinedown & Coheed and Cambria Concert

8-11 p.m. — Nugget Casino Resort — Tickets may sell out fast — Experience the powerhouse live performance of Shinedown with their signature arena-sized hooks.