I don’t know what the thing was but since Monday, there have been scores of military aircraft transiting back and forth in the general area of the so called “launch” - I have been in Santa Barbara and Oxnard all last week.
That’s the so-called ‘van down by the river’ effect. Ever notice when it’s not there? Nope. When you’re looking for something, wow that seems to be happening a lot.
That’s a huge military area, tons of planes and ships all the time.
These are not the droids you’re looking for.... ;)