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ALERTS on Saturday 10 October 2026 - 00:46:08

[BFA INCIDENT DISPATCH]
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN BIG BEAR LAKE - MOONRIDGE RD & CLUB VIEW DR BIG BEAR LAKE
DETAILS: [Click Here]

ALERTS on Saturday 10 October 2026 - 00:03:01

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
missblueyes
Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

GratefulOne on Friday 09 October 2026 - 23:10:23

So we’re on the hook for another ppo at midnight? Through 9pm tomorrow night!?! Fingers crossed it doesn’t last for 21 hours. Night all…

BBNona on Friday 09 October 2026 - 19:29:54

I frequently pull over if someone wants to drive faster than me, and I appreciate it when they blink their lights at me. Also, if someone pulls over for me, I’m happy to blink my lights at them. It’s just a common courtesy!

KK on Friday 09 October 2026 - 14:28:11

Oh no not another Hillary! Flooded our goat barn, flooded the duck house, they loved that! Maybe put out my water inflated sand bags again. Now where the heck did I put them

⚡WX ALERT⚡ on Friday 09 October 2026 - 13:50:02

@DD

Doggie Daddy on Friday 09 October 2026 - 13:38:34

Yep. And I get more great info by following Ben's weather on X/Twitter! [Click Here]

⚡WX ALERT⚡ on Friday 09 October 2026 - 13:10:43

It sure could! We have a flood watch in effect for Saturday night into Sunday, with the potential for 1-2 inches of rain. Possibly more... For the latest, always go to Bensweather! [Click Here]

Doggie Daddy on Friday 09 October 2026 - 12:45:11

Gee, it sounds like TS Rachel may really drop some decent precip on us. Stay safe and dry, friends!

ALERTS on Friday 09 October 2026 - 12:20:01

SCM: Weather Alert was just activated! Details: [Click Here]

marshall on Friday 09 October 2026 - 11:42:20

Watchful
Maybe the gardeners were racing to the house because they have electric blowers and wanted to get there before the valley had another power shutoff ? jk lol...

holeinbow on Friday 09 October 2026 - 10:43:49

I'll take " brainless" for 500 alex...

ALERTS on Friday 09 October 2026 - 10:08:21

@CHP Arrowhead:
The CHP Arrowhead Area would like to congratulate Officer Brown who was awarded Officer of the Year at the Inland Empire Blue Belles Breakfast and the Big Bear Elks Lodge this past month. Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication, and unwavering service to the community. [Click Here]
October 9, 2026 at 10:07AM

Grizzly GMama on Friday 09 October 2026 - 09:44:01

@ watchful

@ Gorn

Gorn on Friday 09 October 2026 - 09:34:36

GGMama, I agree! It is nice to have somebody appreciate your efforts.

God, I love this community!

Watchful, I have a neighbor who is a pretty intimidating looking guy and he doesn't hesitate to yell at the knuckleheads as they drive toooooo fast. Always seems to work.

watchful on Friday 09 October 2026 - 09:30:08

Beware of speeding garden trucks racing to an emergency leaf blow.

Grizzly GMama on Friday 09 October 2026 - 09:25:46

So that was YOU Gorn! You're welcome, and thank YOU!

I really don't know why but it IS nice to see those flashers when you go to the effort to pull over for someone. Such a small thing to do to acknowledge another's efforts, and such a small way to let someone know you appreciate that effort.

Back to lurking mode...

Trua on Friday 09 October 2026 - 09:16:58

I have tried to get a direct number out of the folks at the Spectrum store before, and they claim it's not possible.

Speaking of Lakeview Dr., though, it’s not the cars that bother me as much as the bikes, runners, and walkers traveling against the flow of traffic. I don’t need coffee in the morning after nearly committing vehicular homicide coming around one of those blind corners. 😂

Gorn on Friday 09 October 2026 - 08:48:30

After reading your comments, I now know who some of you are.

You are the ones who:
-use your emergency flashers as a thank-you when I pull over to let you pass
-know how to use not only marked turnouts but also other open paved areas to pull over
-keep the right if you are the slower traffic
-keep on your side of the double yellow
-flash your lights at me as I’m approaching an accident, or some other danger in my lane

I knew you were on SoCalMountains!

BTW, thank you!

watchful on Friday 09 October 2026 - 08:29:55

Spectrum Store in Big Bear... do they have a local phone #?

watchful on Friday 09 October 2026 - 04:50:31

Well stated, Bearable. Even within the valley, locals have adopted the "hurry up!" city mindset. The other day I was on Lakeview Drive (a hilly neighborhood street with lots of blind curves) and was aggressively tailgate by a GARDEN TRUCK. Even gardeners have forgotten how to relax!

Bearable on Friday 09 October 2026 - 01:03:39

Regarding .mountain driving, 38 is not a racetrack. Its a beautiful drive. 5 less minutes down to Mentone or up to Big Bear doesn’t have to be a high pressure trip.

To get overly pissed at someone who is not squealing wheels is silly and rude.

Is

ALERTS on Friday 09 October 2026 - 00:03:01

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
Bevlobo16
JoanM
Leila
99TJSahara
Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

Airport Razz on Thursday 08 October 2026 - 20:20:31

Reminds me of my first weekend back in 88. Letter to Editor explaining to readers that when the headlights are in your backseat its time to pull over. Struck me as funny as a flatlander. Now im just glad I dont have to make that trip very often these days. Stay dry everyone. Im wondering if i need to break out the floaties for the Bark Squad again 🫤

Al G'Rhytmm on Thursday 08 October 2026 - 18:38:27

So many ways to mess up my drive...
New driver
Overwhelmed
On the phone
Unaware of turnouts
Unaware of traffic laws
Sightseer
Terrified of mountain roads
Rude inconsiderate #%#%!
Egomaniac (NOBODY gets in front of ME!).
Slow vehicle doesn't want to lose momentum
Brainless

BBNona on Thursday 08 October 2026 - 18:17:38

MistakenID Ifeel your pain. We’ve been driving down two or three times a week for my husband’s physical therapy, and I cannot believe the idiots that think they are entitled to go as slow as they want and pass up every turn off there is. It drives me nuts and I know it raises my blood pressure! We came up yesterday morning about 10 following five Big buses and they didn’t pull off till almost the upper passing. How rude! I am going to report them. I just forgot about it until now! Have a nice night.

MistakenID on Thursday 08 October 2026 - 17:32:53

Good evening just drove the 330. When did passing on the left and being blocked by slower traffic become the norm. Did I miss something?
Bad day and tired of flatlanders, zodiak participants driving the mountain this past week. Thank you for listening, reading etc. Hope your weekend goes well.

ALERTS on Thursday 08 October 2026 - 17:07:08

@CALFIREBDU:
[NEW INCIDENT] Smoke Check
Highway 18 x Johnson Road, Phelan
@SBCOUNTYFIRE @CALFIREBDU responding to a report of black smoke in the area #JohnsonFire [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨 on Thursday 08 October 2026 - 16:57:26

Thanks Marty....
BVES just updated this PSPS watch again....
Update 4 p.m. Oct. 8: Period of concern is now 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Instead of midnight to 9pm. Hey, at least the window is getting smaller!!

Marty on Thursday 08 October 2026 - 10:00:28

Here we go again...

Southern California Edison (SCE) has informed BVES of a potential public safety power shutoff (PSPS) Saturday, Oct. 10, from 12:01 a.m. to 9 p.m. (essentially all of Saturday). This period of concern is due to high winds and fire conditions that may affect their lines serving our area.

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SCM ALERT🚨
6 hour(s) ago

[BFA INCIDENT DISPATCH]
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN BIG BEAR LAKE - MOONRIDGE RD & CLUB VIEW DR BIG BEAR LAKE
DETAILS: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
6 hour(s) ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:
missblueyes
Have a great day from all of us at SCM!

GratefulOne
7 hour(s) ago

So we’re on the hook for another ppo at midnight? Through 9pm tomorrow night!?! Fingers crossed it doesn’t last for 21 hours. Night all…

BBNona
11 hour(s) ago

KK
16 hour(s) ago

Oh no not another Hillary!

Flooded our goat barn, flooded the duck house, they loved that! Maybe put out my water inflated sand bags again. Now where the heck did I put them

⚡WX ALERT⚡
17 hour(s) ago

@DD

Doggie Daddy
17 hour(s) ago

Yep. And I get more great info by following Ben's weather on X/Twitter! [Click Here]

⚡WX ALERT⚡
17 hour(s) ago

It sure could! We have a flood watch in effect for Saturday night into Sunday, with the potential for 1-2 inches of rain. Possibly more... For the latest, always go to Bensweather! [Click Here]

Doggie Daddy
18 hour(s) ago

Gee, it sounds like TS Rachel may really drop some decent precip on us. Stay safe and dry, friends!

SCM ALERT🚨
18 hour(s) ago

SCM: Weather Alert was just activated! Details: [Click Here]

marshall
19 hour(s) ago

Watchful
Maybe the gardeners were racing to the house because they have electric blowers and wanted to get there before the valley had another power shutoff ? jk lol...

holeinbow
20 hour(s) ago

I'll take " brainless" for 500 alex...

SCM ALERT🚨
20 hour(s) ago

Grizzly GMama
21 hour(s) ago

@ watchful

@ Gorn

Gorn
21 hour(s) ago

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