1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:07,880 --> 00:00:13,080 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Wednesday, August 21st. 3 00:00:13,080 --> 00:00:14,920 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:14,920 --> 00:00:24,880 113 years ago, today in 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre 5 00:00:24,880 --> 00:00:30,840 by three Italian handymen, and it was not recovered until two years later. 6 00:00:30,840 --> 00:00:35,760 The media sensation surrounding the theft helped make it one of the world's most famous 7 00:00:35,760 --> 00:00:38,120 paintings. 8 00:00:38,120 --> 00:00:40,200 So now you know. 9 00:00:40,200 --> 00:00:46,360 And now it's time for the Surf Report. 10 00:00:46,360 --> 00:00:51,520 Expect knee-to-thigh high swell on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with waist-high sets 11 00:00:51,520 --> 00:00:57,880 in the afternoons and semi-choppy conditions due to variable winds. 12 00:00:57,880 --> 00:01:04,200 Friday and Saturday mornings will see waist-to-stomach high swell and semi-glassy conditions turning 13 00:01:04,200 --> 00:01:09,240 bumpy in the afternoons with onshore winds. 14 00:01:09,240 --> 00:01:13,040 Wednesday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. 15 00:01:13,040 --> 00:01:17,760 It's looking fair in the morning until 11 at 2 to 3 feet. 16 00:01:17,760 --> 00:01:21,640 Then conditions turn choppy until sunset. 17 00:01:21,640 --> 00:01:28,520 Best time to ride is at 5 a.m. with a half-foot low tide when the south swell is 1 and a half 18 00:01:28,520 --> 00:01:34,360 feet at 13 seconds and the onshore wind is 6 mile per hour. 19 00:01:34,360 --> 00:01:40,560 The first high tide Wednesday will be 5 foot at 11.15 a.m. with a one-foot low tide at 20 00:01:40,560 --> 00:01:43,300 5. 21 00:01:43,300 --> 00:01:50,640 This morning it's foggy and feels like 68 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. 22 00:01:50,640 --> 00:01:57,360 The sunset will take place at 7.26 and will rise again tomorrow at 6.17. 23 00:01:57,360 --> 00:02:02,160 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m. today, but it'll clear up 24 00:02:02,160 --> 00:02:08,440 for a sunny day with temperatures reaching near 80 and a gentle south wind. 25 00:02:08,440 --> 00:02:10,240 Tonight. 26 00:02:10,240 --> 00:02:18,760 Expect patchy fog after 11 p.m., mostly cloudy skies with a low of 67. 27 00:02:18,760 --> 00:02:21,280 Looking ahead in the weather. 28 00:02:21,280 --> 00:02:27,640 Expect patchy fog Thursday morning, clearing by 11 a.m. followed by mostly sunny skies 29 00:02:27,640 --> 00:02:30,480 with highs near 77. 30 00:02:30,480 --> 00:02:35,920 Thursday night through Sunday night, nights will be mostly cloudy to partly cloudy with 31 00:02:35,920 --> 00:02:39,400 lows in the low to mid 60s. 32 00:02:39,400 --> 00:02:41,760 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 33 00:02:41,760 --> 00:02:46,520 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 34 00:02:46,520 --> 00:02:53,860 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 35 00:02:53,860 --> 00:02:56,640 for culinary delights. 36 00:02:56,640 --> 00:03:02,200 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 37 00:03:02,200 --> 00:03:07,000 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 38 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:10,680 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 39 00:03:10,680 --> 00:03:14,400 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 40 00:03:14,400 --> 00:03:17,760 Sunny mornings send you. 41 00:03:17,760 --> 00:03:25,760 In local news, San Diego received $83 million on Monday to fund highway improvement projects 42 00:03:25,760 --> 00:03:29,880 courtesy of the California Transportation Commission. 43 00:03:29,880 --> 00:03:34,320 This is part of a broader effort to enhance critical transportation infrastructure across 44 00:03:34,320 --> 00:03:36,840 the state. 45 00:03:36,840 --> 00:03:43,600 Last week, the commission designated nearly $2 billion for infrastructure improvements. 46 00:03:43,600 --> 00:03:50,160 Seven projects in San Diego were funded, including $36 million for the Ote Mesa East 47 00:03:50,160 --> 00:03:56,040 Land Port of Entry and $23 million for the 15 Highway. 48 00:03:56,040 --> 00:04:01,240 According to Caltrans Director Tony Tavares, these funds will help improve the state's 49 00:04:01,240 --> 00:04:10,320 highways, rest areas, bikeways, and pedestrian roads. 50 00:04:10,320 --> 00:04:12,720 Now on to sports. 51 00:04:12,720 --> 00:04:18,480 Tom Brady, now a rookie broadcaster, expressed his frustration over the game being downed 52 00:04:18,480 --> 00:04:24,400 down for rookie quarterbacks during a conversation with Stephen A. Smith at the Fanatic Span 53 00:04:24,400 --> 00:04:26,120 Fest. 54 00:04:26,120 --> 00:04:30,600 Brady lamented that young quarterbacks are forced to play early because the game has 55 00:04:30,600 --> 00:04:32,620 been simplified. 56 00:04:32,620 --> 00:04:38,000 He noted, we used to spend hours in the offseason in training camp trying to be better, but 57 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:42,360 now coaches don't go deep because players cannot. 58 00:04:42,360 --> 00:04:47,660 Brady also criticized college football, stating that players now learn a playbook instead 59 00:04:47,660 --> 00:04:49,660 of a program. 60 00:04:49,660 --> 00:04:56,440 He believes the game has changed, but opinions on whether it's better or worse vary. 61 00:04:56,440 --> 00:05:04,360 In local sports, the Padres at home beat the Twins 7-5. 62 00:05:04,360 --> 00:05:09,680 And tonight, they're back at it for Game 3 of the series. 63 00:05:09,680 --> 00:05:18,440 In top news, worsening air pollution is causing lung cancer rates to rise globally. 64 00:05:18,440 --> 00:05:23,840 In Taiwan, a majority of new cases affect non-smokers, offering powerful lessons for 65 00:05:23,840 --> 00:05:25,880 the world. 66 00:05:25,880 --> 00:05:30,760 Two-thirds of lung cancer patients there have never smoked. 67 00:05:30,760 --> 00:05:35,720 Studies show increasing lung cancer rates among non-smokers, with air pollution as a 68 00:05:35,720 --> 00:05:37,280 key factor. 69 00:05:37,280 --> 00:05:43,920 Taiwan's robust screening programs have improved early detection and survival rates. 70 00:05:43,920 --> 00:05:49,760 The United States could benefit from similar strategies to address rising lung cancer cases 71 00:05:49,760 --> 00:05:52,800 among never-smokers. 72 00:05:52,800 --> 00:06:00,040 In business news, the price of gold has surged about 22% this year, outpacing returns on 73 00:06:00,040 --> 00:06:01,720 stocks. 74 00:06:01,720 --> 00:06:06,940 Traditionally seen as a safe haven, gold has defied that notion, hitting another all-time 75 00:06:06,940 --> 00:06:09,520 high on Tuesday. 76 00:06:09,520 --> 00:06:17,920 Gold spot price rose to $2,543.76 per troy ounce, marking a record in a year where the 77 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:22,840 S&P 500 index also gained 18%. 78 00:06:22,840 --> 00:06:27,560 Persistent demand from global central banks may explain this trend. 79 00:06:27,560 --> 00:06:31,840 They bought a record amount of gold in the first half of the year, with plans to increase 80 00:06:31,840 --> 00:06:34,120 reserves further. 81 00:06:34,120 --> 00:06:40,360 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $59,400. 82 00:06:40,360 --> 00:06:44,160 Ethereum is just under $2,600. 83 00:06:44,160 --> 00:06:49,600 And Solana is $142. 84 00:06:49,600 --> 00:06:53,260 Moving on to a more local vibe. 85 00:06:53,260 --> 00:06:59,200 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 86 00:06:59,200 --> 00:07:03,360 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 87 00:07:03,360 --> 00:07:08,440 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 88 00:07:08,440 --> 00:07:14,560 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 89 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:18,000 and elevating mental well-being. 90 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:21,360 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 91 00:07:21,360 --> 00:07:27,680 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 92 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:32,920 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 93 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:37,040 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 94 00:07:37,040 --> 00:07:40,760 And now back to the show. 95 00:07:40,760 --> 00:07:42,920 Let's talk science. 96 00:07:42,920 --> 00:07:49,240 Against all odds, an asteroid mining company, Astroforge, is making headway. 97 00:07:49,240 --> 00:07:55,800 Co-founders Josea Cain and Matt Gallich have successfully raised $40 million in funding, 98 00:07:55,800 --> 00:08:00,120 bringing their total to $55 million. 99 00:08:00,120 --> 00:08:07,080 In April 2023, Astroforge launched the Brocker One mission on a SpaceX transporter flight, 100 00:08:07,080 --> 00:08:09,040 but encountered technical issues. 101 00:08:09,040 --> 00:08:14,540 They are now preparing for the Odin mission, set to launch later this year, aiming to fly 102 00:08:14,540 --> 00:08:18,360 by a near-Earth, metallic-rich asteroid. 103 00:08:18,360 --> 00:08:24,780 Additionally, they plan to launch the Vestry mission in 2025, intending to dock with and 104 00:08:24,780 --> 00:08:27,280 sample an asteroid. 105 00:08:27,280 --> 00:08:34,560 The New Film, it ends with us. 106 00:08:34,560 --> 00:08:40,680 Starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is marketed as a love story, but it delves deeply 107 00:08:40,680 --> 00:08:45,320 into the complexities and heartbreaks of domestic violence. 108 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:50,720 Bridget Stumpf, founder and executive director of Network for Victim Recovery of Washington, 109 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:56,440 D.C., highlights the importance of content warnings for sensitive topics. 110 00:08:56,440 --> 00:09:02,160 Stumpf criticizes the film for not providing adequate warnings or resources for survivors, 111 00:09:02,160 --> 00:09:06,160 emphasizing the need for trauma-informed storytelling. 112 00:09:06,160 --> 00:09:12,280 She suggests that Hollywood adopt practices from TV shows, offering pre- and post-production 113 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:16,320 support to ensure viewers are prepared and cared for. 114 00:09:16,320 --> 00:09:22,040 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 115 00:09:22,040 --> 00:09:28,040 And today, our quote comes from the French painter, Eugene Delacroix. 116 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:29,040 And he said, 117 00:09:29,040 --> 00:09:36,560 What moves men of genius, or rather what inspires their work, is not new ideas, but their obsession 118 00:09:36,560 --> 00:09:42,880 with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough. 119 00:09:42,880 --> 00:09:45,480 And that's a wrap for this morning. 120 00:09:45,480 --> 00:09:51,680 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 121 00:09:51,680 --> 00:09:54,000 with local news and the surf reports. 122 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:56,960 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 123 00:09:56,960 --> 00:10:25,520 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.