KK looks like about 15% of my blossoms survived hopefully those remaining survive the next storm! I tried to cover parts of the tree before it got too cold but it was impossible in the wind.

From USFS:
RX Burn in Angelus Oaks Tomorrow

April 16
35 Acres
Ignitions start 9 a.m.

The activities will be concentrated on Unit 5 (see map)

This project is for firefighter safety and community defense

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Created April 15, 2026 at 12:53PM

Apple blossoms have survived!

[CHP DISPATCH] LAKE ARROWHEAD - TRAFFIC HAZARD 26209 BOULDER LN
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
jenny
Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

[BFA INCIDENT DISPATCH]
TU /TRAFFIC COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN INJURIES IN BIG BEAR LAKE - MOONRIDGE RD & BIRCH ST BIG BEAR LAKE CITY
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Launch moved up to 9:30. 2 minutes!

Switcherooski

The ol' bait and switch.

Launch moved to 9:39 PM.

Anther Space X launch sceduled for 7:41 PM this evening, look west!
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Anyone know if GVL has had a fish plant yet? TIA.

[UPDATE]
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT in BIG BEAR LAKE
Comm Center Battalion, 2805. Go For Comm Center. Update On Conditions. This Is Not A Three-car Tc. This Is One Vehicle That Is Disabled Due To Mechanical Failure. Weve Got Two Other Cars Attempting To Get Him Off The Roadway. We Can Cancel Big Bears Prior Response. Can We Notify Sheriff That We Have A Traffic Hazard Blocking Westbound Lane?

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[BFA INCIDENT DISPATCH]
TU /TRAFFIC COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN INJURIES IN BIG BEAR LAKE - BIG BEAR BLVD & ALDEN RD BIG BEAR LAKE CITY
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@Doggie
Yes, the Goldmine Cam, Bens Weather Cam, and Big Bear Live Scanner, all at the top of Goldmine Mountain, went out during the snowstorm last night. Hearing that it might be related to a lightning strike. The Bear Mountain team is looking into it. Hopefully nothing too major.