Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch could trigger sonic booms across Southern California, officials warn

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launch could trigger sonic booms across Southern California, officials warn

Residents of Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties in California are alerted to expect sonic booms around 11:21 a.m. PDT on July 22, 2025, following the Falcon 9 launch. These booms, a normal part of SpaceX's reusable rocket landings at Vandenberg Space Force Base, are harmless.