The California Flyover

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Olympic figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi was born in Hayward. Born with clubfoot, she took up skating as therapy and went on to win gold at the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville.

From a fast-moving wildfire in Southern California to another successful SpaceX launch on the Central Coast, here’s your Sunday Flyover.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Amy broke down the five retirement mistakes that quietly derail people after the paycheck stops. A new Nationwide study found more than half of recent retirees regret how they planned, and the culprits usually aren’t the ones you’d expect. From the luck of when the market turns to the quiet discomfort of spending your own savings, Amy walked through what trips people up and how to sidestep it before it costs you. Tune in here!

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Summit Fire Grows Past 2,600 Acres

Firefighters are battling the Summit Fire in northern Los Angeles County after it grew to more than 2,600 acres Saturday, prompting evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and air quality alerts.

The fire, burning near Llano, was 0% contained as of Saturday, with triple-digit heat and dry conditions making it difficult for crews to slow its spread. Multiple agencies, helicopters, and air tankers are responding.

Evacuation orders remain in place for parts of the Angeles National Forest, while nearby communities remain under evacuation warnings as firefighters continue working to contain the blaze.

Man Sentenced in 1982 Cold Case Murder

A man convicted in the 1982 murder of 13-year-old Sarah Geer has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, bringing a 44-year-old Northern California cold case to a close.

DNA evidence and genetic genealogy led investigators to James Oliver Unick decades after the crime, resulting in his 2024 arrest and 2026 conviction.

At sentencing, Sarah’s family reflected on their decades of loss, while prosecutors said they hope the sentence brings some measure of peace.

SpaceX Launches 24 More Starlink Satellites

SpaceX successfully launched 24 Starlink internet satellites Friday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, expanding its global broadband network to more than 10,700 satellites in orbit.

The mission lifted off from the Central Coast at 8:01 p.m., using one of the company’s most-flown Falcon 9 boosters. About eight minutes later, the booster successfully landed on a drone ship in the Pacific Ocean for reuse.

The launch marked the booster’s 35th flight and another milestone for SpaceX as it continues to grow its satellite constellation and reusable rocket program. Watch the video for a recap.

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➤ Foster City: A Bay Area restaurant is drawing national attention after adopting a policy that allows parents to be charged if their children’s disruptive behavior damages property or disturbs other diners. (More)

➤ San Jose: Police shut down an illegal underground nightclub operating in an industrial area after investigating reports of violent crime and discovering the venue lacked permits and age verification. (More)

➤ San Francisco: The city moved a step closer to acquiring PG&E’s local electric grid after city leaders approved an environmental review for the proposed public power takeover. (More)

➤ California City: An Amber Alert for a 3-year-old last seen in California City was canceled early Saturday after the child was found safe, according to the California Highway Patrol. (More)

➤ Bakersfield: Reforms at Kern County’s Lerdo Jail have reduced the use of administrative segregation by more than 95%, following an investigation into inmate conditions and mental health care. (More)

➤ Monterey Bay: A domoic acid outbreak has prompted a temporary ban on anchovy and sardine fishing in the bay, leaving commercial fishermen sidelined as officials monitor harmful algal bloom conditions. (More)

➤ Redlands: A former deputy police chief received $1.2 million in 2025, making him California’s highest-paid city employee, according to newly released state payroll records. (More)

➤ Buena Park: Police are increasing patrols around Knott’s Berry Farm after learning of a planned teen takeover event, warning that anyone engaging in disruptive or criminal behavior will face enforcement. (More)

➤ San Diego: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 118 pounds of cocaine hidden inside a vehicle’s spare tire compartment during an inspection at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. (More)

➤ UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky went No. 1 overall to the Chicago White Sox in the 2026 MLB Draft, becoming the highest-drafted Bruin since Gerrit Cole and Trevor Bauer in 2011. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants selected UC Santa Barbara right-hander Jackson Flora with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. He posted a 1.06 ERA and set a school record with 133 strikeouts this season. (More)

➤ Former USC quarterback Caleb Williams sent Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and a lifelong Chicago sports fan, an autographed No. 18 Bears jersey. Williams added “AMDG,” an acronym for a Latin phrase meaning “For the greater glory of God.“ (More)

➤ Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will miss this week’s All-Star Game to undergo treatment for irritation in his left knee, though he has continued serving as the team’s designated hitter this weekend. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | MLB | Wimbledon | Golf | WNBA

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15X Bigger Than SpaceX: Elon’s New Launch

While the rest of the market goes crazy for “the mother of all IPOs,” a new Elon Musk innovation is quietly being rolled out nationwide. It’s been 27 years in the making, and it could have a radical impact on how millions of people manage their money… and even collect Social Security. Here’s everything you need to know.

➤ Bakersfield singer-songwriter Anberlin Flowers has released her debut single, My Girl, We’ll Be Fine, marking the public debut of music she once wrote only for herself. (More)

➤ Cambria’s Moonstone Beach was named one of the nation’s best beaches for etiquette, recognized for its peaceful atmosphere, scenic boardwalk, and respectful beachgoers. (More)

➤ A Monterey County teen will serve as a flag bearer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after being named the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County’s Youth of the Year. (More)

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➤ Cuba’s power grid collapsed for the third time this month, leaving millions in the dark again. (Hear Episode)

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The International Space Station captured a stunning view of Los Angeles as Fourth of July fireworks illuminated the city below. The dazzling celebration was so bright it was visible from orbit.