An experimental electric air-taxi was spotted in the skies over Oakland today! The Marina California based Joby aircraft was seen shortly after the Alysa Liu ceremony. The aircraft is undergoing test flights before it receives operational approval. @nbcbayarea

A $500,000 matching grant from the #SantaYnez Band of #Chumash Indians has been fully matched by community donors, giving a major boost to the effort to restore the historic #LompocTheatre. https://t.co/K1HyrAZHqa

As of 10 pm the SBA crew is still hard at work pumping water off the runways. No estimate on reopening time yet. Updates will be posted as they’re available. More info at https://t.co/gNpnuYxuKV

Ashlee Buzzard booked into #SantaBarbaraCounty Jail just before noon Tuesday and is being held without bail. #ashleebuzzard

Some launches need to be heard, not seen, apparently.

New launch time is 10:44 am for #transporter15

@SeanParnellASW The loss of free press interacting with and covering the Pentagon is a loss for for the United States. It is a loss forced upon the country by the Trump administration who desperately wishes to be unaccountable in every endeavor The press is not an enemy, it is our eyes.

Santa Maria Debuts Express Bus Route to San Luis Obispo https://t.co/Xo8Nt0YSyv

Starting Saturday, August 9, and until further notice, travelers will encounter a closure of the on and offramps of northbound US 101 at Santa Maria Way from 7:30 am to 9:30 am. Closures are in support the movement of emergency response vehicles deploying to the Gifford Fire.

#GiffordFire Update The Gifford Fire is now 23,588 acres and 5% contained. Fire is on both sides of Highway 166 and burning actively in thick brush and rugged terrain. Hwy 166 remains closed between Highway 101 & New Cuyama.

#Fire Burning at Vandenberg Space Force Base's northern section.

SpaceX launch delayed due to airspace concerns — nearby airports face ground stop due to equipment outage

It will be thirty years on June 27 since KIMT-TV news anchor Jodi Huisentruit was abducted on her way to anchor the morning news in Mason City, Iowa.Former KIMT… Source: Find Jodi Huisentruit #FindJodi

OK, West Coasters, this could be a pretty launch tonight since it's close to sunset.

Again, it was quite the #lightning show today across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Here is a Google Earth image of the areal distribution of the cloud-to-ground strikes. Overall, a very impressive day. Threat of showers/thunderstorms will continue overnight. #CAwx

New launch time of 5:19 p.m. for SpaceX launch of Starlink satellites.

West Coast SpaceX launch now aiming for Sunday

Data review confirms Firefly's mishap means satellite plummeted into the Pacific Ocean near Antarctica instead of getting placed in orbit. Sad finale for busy April at #Vandenberg

Double delay for SpaceX and Firefly launch attempts Sunday at VSFB. Next attempts Monday morning and afternoon.

Potential double-header Sunday for West Coast but weather and launch gods need to cooperate — 6:37-7:29 am for Firefly launch but 20% chance of good weather. Then 3:41 pm for SpaceX (other opportunities until 545 pm). More details at