Good morning, Central Coast! It’s Tuesday, January 14th, and here’s what we’re keeping an eye on throughout the week. First, we’re tracking local fire warnings – our meteorologist Vivian Rennie has all the details for you.

SpaceX will launch its Falcon 9 rocket for the Transporter 12 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base today at 10:49 a.m., carrying several small satellites into low Earth orbit. Residents may hear a sonic boom as the rocket’s first launcher returns to land. A live stream will be available on X @SpaceX ten minutes before launch.

A red flag warning in effect for rural areas in San Luis Obispo County until noon Wednesday, with CAL FIRE teams fully staffed and prepared to respond to local fires while also assisting with fires in Los Angeles. Residents are strongly advised to maintain a defensible space around their homes, avoid fire-causing activities, and have an emergency plan and supply kit ready for early evacuation if necessary. Community reporter Ashley Stevens has more.

Rachel Burke, who is expecting her third child in two weeks, evacuated her Pacific Palisades home with her family during the Los Angeles fires, leaving almost everything behind. To support evacuated children, Cold Springs Elementary and community partners in Santa Barbara host a free day camp that promotes healing and community for over 70 participants, including children like Jake Miller, who understands the power of a supportive community after surviving the 2018 debris flow. Learn more about their efforts here.

As wildfires continue in Southern California, Central Coast community members are rallying to support victims Fundraiser hosted by Meathead Movers. Vital supplies such as toothbrushes, shampoo and bottled water are collected for Operation USA. San Luis Obispo County drop-off locations are open through Friday.