Saturday, November 14, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Mariner 9, built and run by JPL in Pasadena, slipped into orbit around Mars and became the first spacecraft ever to orbit another planet, beating two Soviet probes there.

Checked luggage at Ontario International Airport held an unexpected passenger: two live snakes tucked inside a pillowcase. The traveler handed the pets to a family member and was cleared to fly.

After this week’s Veterans Day, our inbox filled up with stories about the people in your lives who served our country. So we asked ourselves: how do we serve the people who served us? It turns out there are seven benefits many military families never claim, and most of them are free, from property tax breaks to burial honors you can request years after the funeral. There is also a warning about the scammers circling the most valuable one. Amy has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

Today’s sponsor, Miso Robotics, is bringing AI-powered automation to restaurant kitchens with its Flippy fry station robot and inviting everyday investors to explore its vision for the future of cooking.

FAA Ground Stop Hits California Airports

The FAA halted departures nationwide Friday afternoon, affecting LAX and other Southern California airports, including Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, and John Wayne.

San Francisco International also stopped departures, though planes already headed there continued to land. The FAA said a communications issue affected all 22 regional air traffic control centers.

It was the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023, when a key FAA computer system failed. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the outage appeared telecommunications-related and that there was no fear for the public.

By late afternoon, some international flights were departing LAX, while Ontario and SFO had cleared some Pacific-bound flights. Travelers were urged to check with their airlines about delays.

The FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop at 8:15 p.m. ET Friday, but delays and cancellations continued as airlines worked to restore schedules. Travelers should check with their airlines for updates.

Newsom’s Death-Row Plan Challenged

Families of victims and California prosecutors say they were not consulted before Newsom announced plans to commute all 548 death sentences to life without parole.

The proposed changes would keep inmates in prison without parole. The 382 cases involving multiple felony convictions require a California Supreme Court recommendation before commutations can take effect.

A legal challenge is expected Monday, arguing Newsom failed to review each case individually and notify prosecutors. His office says some victims’ families support the plan.

Kern County Local Fights for UFC Title

Josh Hokit, who grew up in Wasco, will fight Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title today at UFC 334. Joe Rogan returns to call the bout.

After a state wrestling title at Clovis High and a football career at Fresno State, Hokit spent 2020-21 on the NFL’s 49ers practice squad, then briefly joined the Cardinals in 2022.

Hokit’s June comments about Michelle Obama drew criticism. He says he has no regrets and argued that the White House represents freedom of speech.

The main card, including Hokit’s fight, streams live on Paramount+ starting at 6 p.m. PT.

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The $40 Trillion Race Is On

$40 trillion. That’s NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s massive projection for the labor automation market.

And NVIDIA collaborator Miso Robotics has a serious head start.

With more than 200k+ hours working in live kitchens and enhanced robotic vision just announced at LA Tech Week, Miso’s famous Flippy fry station robot can cook ~100 items at speeds up to 2X faster than a human.

That’s how Flippy helps boost profits up to 4X at locations from White Castle…to Carl’s Jr….to its first NBA arena.

Miso’s edge isn’t just the data from Flippy frying more than 5 million baskets. It’s also protected by one of the largest patent portfolios in kitchen robotics, growing ~10X to over 300 this year alone. All of it helped solidify its industry-leading collaboration with NVIDIA.

Everyday investors like you already believe in Miso enough to have backed it with 44k+ investments to-date. Industry powerhouse Ecolab even invested too. Join them today starting at only $1,075.20 and see if you qualify for up to 7% Miso bonus shares.

➤ Del Norte County: Pelican Bay Prison staff noticed 32-year-old Primitivo Savedra missing from a minimum-security unit around 9 p.m. Wednesday; authorities captured him Thursday morning on Highway 101 near Humboldt Road. He was serving a 12-year robbery sentence. (More)

➤ Santa Clara County: California American Water’s West San Martin Zone 1 remains under a boil-water notice after E. coli was detected. Customers should use bottled water or boil tap water for at least one minute before use. (More)

➤ Nevada County: State officials confirmed California’s first Largemouth Bass Virus detection in Lake of the Pines after 220 fish died; the virus poses no human risk. (More)

➤ Monterey County: Pebble Beach will host the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Feb. 1-7 and the U.S. Open June 14-20 in 2027. (More)

➤ Kern County: Speakers raised concerns about discarded election equipment and mail-ballot security at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting as officials reported 30,054 ballots unprocessed. Another update is due Nov. 17. (More)

➤ Hanford: The completed, more-than-one-mile viaduct, the largest high-speed rail structure in the Central Valley, will carry trains over Highway 198 and the San Joaquin Valley Railroad. (More)

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➤ San Bernardino: CSU San Bernardino police say a fake art-project offer on GroupMe is a scam to steal money; students should reject checks or payment-app transfers from strangers. (More)

➤ Ontario International Airport: TSA officers found two live snakes hidden in a pillowcase inside checked luggage, pausing nearby screening until the passenger handed them to a family member. (More)

➤ Hollywood: A suspected water-main break sent a geyser four stories high near Hollywood Boulevard Thursday night. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power crews worked to control the flow and repair a valve. (More)

➤ No. 18 USC will visit defending national champion No. 9 Indiana today to face a defense allowing the fewest yards per play in the FBS. (See Preview)

➤ No. 4 UCLA entered Friday’s Rose Bowl matchup with Illinois at 9-0, one of just two unbeaten teams remaining in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The Bruins were 10-point favorites. (See Details)

➤ The Los Angeles Rams placed wide receiver Puka Nacua on injured reserve with knee and toe injuries, sidelining him for at least four games. (More)

➤ David Beckham, a former Los Angeles Galaxy star, and the club’s first head coach, Lothar Osiander, were elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame’s 2027 class. (More)

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An 8,000X Oversubscription Could Reset Robotics Stocks

Hold onto your nuts… and bolts: Robotics stocks are having a moment in the market spotlight.

A recent robotics IPO was oversubscribed 8,000X. Plus, robotics funding in the private sector is setting new records, up 185% through Q3.

Experts say the frenzy could reprice robot company stocks industry-wide.

Meanwhile, everyday investors just like you have already backed private-stage up-and-comer Miso Robotics 44k times.

Miso’s Flippy fry station robot already has a $4B/year annual revenue potential in the US alone. And in 2026, Miso showed its traction by adding big-name customers like Jersey Mike’s and Carl’s Jr., growing its patent portfolio ~10X to over 300, and deploying the first Flippys in an NBA arena and college campus.

NVIDIA is a collaborator. Industry powerhouse Ecolab already invested. Claim your stake in the robotics boom today starting at $1,075.20 and see if you qualify for up to 7% Miso bonus shares.

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➤ Sheriff Donny Youngblood is nearing retirement after decades protecting Kern County. His Veterans Day spotlight traces his family’s Dust Bowl roots and a story that leads to Merle Haggard’s porch. (More)

➤ A flying car took off vertically and hovered for about 15 seconds over a Half Moon Bay field. Bay Area startup Alef says it hopes to deliver the $300,000 vehicle as early as next year, with more than 3,500 deposits placed. (More)

➤ Kern County parafencer Kevin Reeves helped Team USA win gold in foil and silver in saber at the Americas Championships in Brazil, launching his bid for the 2028 Paralympics. (More)

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Yesterday’s Results:

How would you rate your bowling skills?

I haven’t bowled in years: 65%
I can hold my own: 16%
Not my thing: 10%
Gutter balls are my specialty: 7%
Strike machine!: 2%

Near Fort Bragg on California's north coast is a beach famous for its glittering carpet of smooth, colorful glass pebbles that tourists travel to see. Where did all that "sea glass" originally come from?

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