Good morning, Sparks.

The Reno-Sparks Gospel Mission invites the community to its annual Christmas in July event on Friday, July 25 at 355 Record St, where festivities begin at 4 p.m. and attendees can enjoy a Christmas-themed dinner along with free personal hygiene items, socks for adults, and gifts for children (supplies available while they last) (event details subject to change).

A fully-loaded dump truck experienced a tire failure on I-80 eastbound near Vista Boulevard at 9:15 a.m. and ran off the highway, overturning and damaging over 200 feet of guardrail while the driver sustained minor injuries — officials say the right-most lane will be closed for about 5 to 6 hours and will be closed again for 2 hours around 6:00 p.m. to recover the truck — and they ask motorists to avoid the area.

Just after 3:00 a.m. Monday, Sparks Police reported that a car crashed into an apartment building near Rock Boulevard and 15th Street, sending debris into nearby apartments and causing moderate damage—18-year-old Noe Lara-Marquez lost control while speeding and was arrested on DUI, underage alcohol, no driver's license, and lane maintenance charges.

Officials said the Gold Fire near Golden Eagle Regional Park is now 65% contained at 1,226 acres and held steady since the last update — full containment is expected sometime today as crews manage the blaze.

Later this month the city will install six off‑grid solar‑powered streetlights in the Grand Pointe community through an agreement with D.R.

Horton; the lights work during power outages, survive winds up to 160 mph and save 200—300 pounds of coal each while a tree is planted for every light installed.

Playa Art Preview Fundraiser

6-10 p.m. — The Generator Community Maker Space — $60 admission — Experience captivating art projects and engaging artist talks before they venture to the desert.