1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:07,200 --> 00:00:12,000 I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, August 8th. 3 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:15,120 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,120 --> 00:00:19,960 Today is International Cat Day, honoring our feline friends. 5 00:00:19,960 --> 00:00:27,040 Cats, domesticated since ancient times, were revered in Egypt as deities and protectors. 6 00:00:27,040 --> 00:00:35,080 They spread worldwide, facing superstition during the Middle Ages, but their status soared again in the 1600s. 7 00:00:35,080 --> 00:00:43,080 Since 2002, thanks to the International Fund for Animal Welfare, cats have had their own holiday. 8 00:00:43,080 --> 00:00:46,080 So now you know. 9 00:00:46,080 --> 00:00:50,080 And now, it's time for the Surf Report. 10 00:00:50,080 --> 00:00:59,120 Expect a mix of neated, chest-high waves from the south-southwest early in the forecast. 11 00:00:59,120 --> 00:01:05,120 Mornings will be glassy, with light offshore winds less than 5 miles per hour. 12 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:13,120 In the afternoons, conditions will become onshore and bumpy, with winds ranging from 5 to 10 miles per hour. 13 00:01:13,120 --> 00:01:19,120 Friday morning will see stomach-to-shoulder high swells fading to stomach high. 14 00:01:19,120 --> 00:01:27,120 By the weekend, swells will drop to thigh-to-waist high on Saturday and knee-to-thigh high on Sunday. 15 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:31,120 Thursday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. 16 00:01:31,120 --> 00:01:35,120 It's looking clean in the morning until 10 at 2 to 3 feet. 17 00:01:35,120 --> 00:01:41,120 Then it ratchets up a bit at 3 plus feet in fare until sunset. 18 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:44,120 Might be the best day this week. 19 00:01:44,120 --> 00:01:50,120 Best time to ride is at 5 p.m. with a 2.5-foot outgoing low tide 20 00:01:50,120 --> 00:01:58,120 when the west-southwest swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds and the onshore wind is 7 miles per hour. 21 00:01:58,120 --> 00:02:08,120 The first low tide Thursday will be a half-foot at 6 a.m. with a 4.5-foot high tide at 12.30 p.m. 22 00:02:08,120 --> 00:02:15,120 This morning it's patchy fog and feels like 66 degrees with no wind. 23 00:02:15,120 --> 00:02:21,120 The sunset will take place at 740 and it will rise again tomorrow at 608. 24 00:02:21,120 --> 00:02:27,120 It looks like we are in for some sunny weather with a high near 82 degrees. 25 00:02:27,120 --> 00:02:34,120 Expect a northwest wind at 5 to 15 miles per hour with gusts up to 25. 26 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:37,120 Tonight will be calm. 27 00:02:37,120 --> 00:02:39,120 Looking ahead in the weather. 28 00:02:39,120 --> 00:02:45,120 Expect patchy fog each morning through Tuesday clearing by late morning. 29 00:02:45,120 --> 00:02:49,120 Days will be mostly sunny with highs near 80. 30 00:02:49,120 --> 00:02:56,120 Nights will be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s and fog returning after 5 a.m. 31 00:02:56,120 --> 00:02:58,120 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 32 00:02:58,120 --> 00:03:04,120 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café & Pastries in Encinitas. 33 00:03:04,120 --> 00:03:09,120 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 34 00:03:09,120 --> 00:03:13,120 this café is a haven for culinary delights. 35 00:03:13,120 --> 00:03:19,120 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 36 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:24,120 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 37 00:03:24,120 --> 00:03:27,120 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 38 00:03:27,120 --> 00:03:31,120 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 39 00:03:31,120 --> 00:03:34,120 A sunny morning sent you. 40 00:03:34,120 --> 00:03:42,120 In local news, the giant pandas make their public debut at the San Diego Zoo at noon today, 41 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:45,120 marking their return since 2019. 42 00:03:45,120 --> 00:03:51,120 Housed in the new Panda Ridge, the habitat is four times larger than the previous space, 43 00:03:51,120 --> 00:03:55,120 featuring pools, misters and lush trees. 44 00:03:55,120 --> 00:04:00,120 Visitors can obtain complimentary time tickets issued every 15 minutes 45 00:04:00,120 --> 00:04:06,120 from 9.30 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon, or join a standby line. 46 00:04:06,120 --> 00:04:15,120 Single-day passes cost $74 for adults and $64 for children, with discounted prices on value days. 47 00:04:15,120 --> 00:04:18,120 A 60-minute early morning tour is also available. 48 00:04:18,120 --> 00:04:23,120 Music 49 00:04:23,120 --> 00:04:26,120 Now on to sports. 50 00:04:26,120 --> 00:04:31,120 Los Angeles Dodgers are eagerly anticipating the return of Mookie Betts, 51 00:04:31,120 --> 00:04:36,120 one of their most valuable players, who broke his hand back on June 16. 52 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:45,120 The team had Shohei Hotani fill the leadoff spot, where he excelled, hitting 15 home runs in 41 games. 53 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:50,120 Manager Dave Roberts plans to bat Betts second and play him at shortstop, 54 00:04:50,120 --> 00:04:54,120 while Hotani remains the leadoff hitter. 55 00:04:54,120 --> 00:04:57,120 Betts has shown impressive stats in the second spot, 56 00:04:57,120 --> 00:05:03,120 potentially boosting the Dodgers' lineup as they aim to rejuvenate their offense. 57 00:05:03,120 --> 00:05:12,120 In local sports, the Padres on the road beat the Pirates 9-8, and tonight. 58 00:05:12,120 --> 00:05:18,120 They're back at it for the final game of this series with Pittsburgh. 59 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:28,120 In top news, ultra-processed foods, known as UPS, are prepackaged items like granola bars, chips, and sodas. 60 00:05:28,120 --> 00:05:33,120 These foods are linked to various health issues, including cancer and depression. 61 00:05:33,120 --> 00:05:39,120 Research indicates that UPF consumption has surged globally since the 1980s, 62 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:44,120 coinciding with rising rates of obesity and chronic diseases. 63 00:05:44,120 --> 00:05:51,120 UPS are calorie-dense, high in fat and sugar, and easy to overconsume. 64 00:05:51,120 --> 00:05:58,120 Emerging studies also connect UPS to depression, anxiety, and autoimmune disorders. 65 00:05:58,120 --> 00:06:06,120 While reducing UPA intake could improve health, affordability and accessibility make them a staple for many. 66 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:11,120 Societal changes are needed to promote healthier food environments. 67 00:06:11,120 --> 00:06:22,120 In business news, Big Lots is planning to close up to 315 stores nationwide, according to a recent regulatory filing. 68 00:06:22,120 --> 00:06:29,120 The retailer also disclosed updated loan terms, reducing its credit limit and increasing interest rates. 69 00:06:29,120 --> 00:06:35,120 This decision follows an earlier plan to close up to 150 stores. 70 00:06:35,120 --> 00:06:46,120 The closures come as Big Lots faces ongoing financial struggles, including a net loss of $205 million in the quarter-ending May 4. 71 00:06:46,120 --> 00:06:55,120 Despite opening three new stores, the company expects further losses and has substantial doubt about its future. 72 00:06:55,120 --> 00:07:01,120 California will see 75 store closures, while Texas will retain all locations. 73 00:07:01,120 --> 00:07:16,120 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $57,000. Ethereum is just over $2,400. And Solana is $153. 74 00:07:16,120 --> 00:07:20,120 Moving on to a more local vibe. 75 00:07:20,120 --> 00:07:30,120 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 76 00:07:30,120 --> 00:07:35,120 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 77 00:07:35,120 --> 00:07:44,120 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental well-being. 78 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:48,120 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 79 00:07:48,120 --> 00:07:59,120 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 80 00:07:59,120 --> 00:08:04,120 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 81 00:08:04,120 --> 00:08:07,120 And now back to the show. 82 00:08:07,120 --> 00:08:09,120 Let's talk science. 83 00:08:09,120 --> 00:08:19,120 A torrential rainstorm has unveiled a significant discovery in southern Brazil, a 233 million-year-old dinosaur fossil. 84 00:08:19,120 --> 00:08:27,120 This carnivorous dinosaur, part of the Herrera sorida family, roamed Pangea during the Triassic period. 85 00:08:27,120 --> 00:08:38,120 Paleontologists are racing to protect this, almost fully preserved specimen, as continued heavy rains threaten to erode the site at the Geopark. 86 00:08:38,120 --> 00:08:46,120 Rodrigo Mueller from the Federal University of Santa Maria highlights its importance in understanding dinosaur origins. 87 00:08:46,120 --> 00:08:57,120 The oldest confirmed dinosaur fossils are 231 million years old, making this discovery potentially groundbreaking. 88 00:08:57,120 --> 00:09:10,120 And in entertainment news, Taylor Swift has canceled three concerts in Vienna, following the arrest of two men involved in an ISIS-connected terrorist plot. 89 00:09:10,120 --> 00:09:21,120 Austrian concert promoter Baracuda Music stated, the Taylor Swift Vienna shows are canceled due to government officials' confirmation of planned terrorist attacks. 90 00:09:21,120 --> 00:09:30,120 The suspects, including a 19-year-old living internets, were arrested after police found chemicals and substances in his home. 91 00:09:30,120 --> 00:09:37,120 Vienna state police confirmed the danger was minimized, but an abstract danger remained. 92 00:09:37,120 --> 00:09:41,120 The stakeholders will receive refunds within 10 days. 93 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:46,120 Swift will continue her tour in London and later in Canada. 94 00:09:46,120 --> 00:09:51,120 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 95 00:09:51,120 --> 00:09:58,120 And today, our quote comes from the British author and journalist, Christopher Hitchens. 96 00:09:58,120 --> 00:10:09,120 And he said, 97 00:10:09,120 --> 00:10:21,120 Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that if you provide them with food and water and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are God. 98 00:10:21,120 --> 00:10:24,120 And that's a wrap for this morning. 99 00:10:24,120 --> 00:10:33,120 Check out our Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with local news and the surf reports. 100 00:10:33,120 --> 00:10:36,120 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 101 00:10:36,120 --> 00:10:55,120 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.