@CALFIREBDU:
[New Incident] Vegetation Fire reported in the 7000blk of Catalina Trail, @AppleValleyCA. #CatalinaIncident @SBCOUNTYFIRE @AVFPD @BLMca @sbcountysheriff [Click Here]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Sun Diego
Kay (KJ6BCL)
Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

Thanks Doolittle!! Good idea for our heavy generator!!

@BigBearSheriff:
Deputies in Big Bear Conduct Traffic Stop and Arrest Driver for Drugs [Click Here]

Ah, well a lot of people don't know about the separate bensweather page. lol

Dr B - No problem. The big thing to keep in mind is that a Battery power is short term (4-8 hours -- depends on battery size and how much power draw. A Generator (gas or propane fueled) can run for longer durations (ie., for days, as long as you have fuel).

Solar can recharge a battery (albiet slow), but isn't practical for powering 110v appliances alone. (it could be done but it will cost $$$$ to get the amount of solar panels that would produce enough power for 110v appliances)

that you for all the info regarding solar generator - it is much appreciated

lol! i was just kiddin'

The live weather page [Click Here]

[CHP DISPATCH] CRESTLINE - TRAFFIC ACCIDENT SR138 / PILOT ROCK 11:43AM [1] 97-R4 ADVISE 2ND HAND INFO F/ CALTRANS WORKER - WAS ADVISE OF TRAFFIC COLLISION INTO DITCH AT PILOT ROCK/ NO DESC / NO FURTHER INFORMATION UPDATES: [Click Here]

uh.... what page is that you're referring to?

Thanks Doggie Daddy. I think that page is underutilized, and a lot of people don't know it exists!

Not that it needs mentioning in in this group. But there's always detailed local conditions at Bensweather.
[Click Here]

Applenut, that's a great link for local weather at BBCCSD! Their main office weather station is just a few blocks away from our place.
You can also find very localized conditions from private weather stations on Weather Underground.
[Click Here]

McToddy,
Yes, I want all of that.