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 --> 00:00:12,920 I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, August 22nd. 3 00:00:12,920 --> 00:00:15,080 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,080 --> 00:00:23,180 Thirty-five years ago, today in 1989, Nell and Ryan of the Texas Rangers struck out Ricky 5 00:00:23,180 --> 00:00:28,780 Henderson of the Oakland Athletics to become the first major league pitcher to register 6 00:00:28,780 --> 00:00:31,840 5,000 strikeouts. 7 00:00:31,840 --> 00:00:39,300 Ryan ended his career with a record-setting 5,714 strikeouts. 8 00:00:39,300 --> 00:00:41,400 So now you know. 9 00:00:41,400 --> 00:00:47,360 And now it's time for the Surf Report. 10 00:00:47,360 --> 00:00:53,600 Expect knee-high, ground swell Thursday morning with waist-high sets building to shoulder-high 11 00:00:53,600 --> 00:00:55,800 in the afternoon. 12 00:00:55,800 --> 00:01:01,360 Friday and Saturday mornings will have waist-to-chest high swell with shoulder-high waves becoming 13 00:01:01,360 --> 00:01:04,640 semi-choppy in the afternoons. 14 00:01:04,640 --> 00:01:11,560 Sunday will see waist-high swell with stomach-high sets remaining glassy in the morning. 15 00:01:11,560 --> 00:01:15,720 Thursday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. 16 00:01:15,720 --> 00:01:20,360 It's looking fair in the morning until nine, at two to three feet. 17 00:01:20,360 --> 00:01:25,320 Then it bumps up to three to four feet and choppy until sunset. 18 00:01:25,320 --> 00:01:32,480 Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a one-and-a-half foot incoming low tide when the south swell 19 00:01:32,480 --> 00:01:39,480 is one-and-a-half feet at 16 seconds and the onshore wind is four mile per hour. 20 00:01:39,480 --> 00:01:45,560 The first low tide Thursday will be zero foot at 5.30 a.m. with a five-and-a-half foot high 21 00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:50,100 tide at 11.45. 22 00:01:50,100 --> 00:01:57,200 This morning it's foggy and feels like 66 degrees with eight mile per hour wind. 23 00:01:57,200 --> 00:02:03,800 The sunset will take place at 7.24 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.17. 24 00:02:03,800 --> 00:02:08,860 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 this morning clearing up to mostly 25 00:02:08,860 --> 00:02:15,400 sunny skies with a high near 77 and a light southwest breeze. 26 00:02:15,400 --> 00:02:23,320 Tonight expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around 65. 27 00:02:23,320 --> 00:02:29,360 Looking ahead in the weather, expect mostly sunny skies Friday through Sunday with highs 28 00:02:29,360 --> 00:02:32,360 in the mid to upper 70s. 29 00:02:32,360 --> 00:02:37,640 Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows in the low to mid 60s. 30 00:02:37,640 --> 00:02:45,280 Starting Sunday night, patchy fog will develop after 11 p.m. clearing by mid-morning Monday. 31 00:02:45,280 --> 00:02:48,920 Thursday will be mostly sunny with a high near 81. 32 00:02:48,920 --> 00:02:52,120 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 33 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:57,040 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 34 00:02:57,040 --> 00:03:04,240 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 35 00:03:04,240 --> 00:03:07,040 for culinary delights. 36 00:03:07,040 --> 00:03:12,560 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 37 00:03:12,560 --> 00:03:17,320 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 38 00:03:17,320 --> 00:03:21,320 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 39 00:03:21,320 --> 00:03:24,760 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 40 00:03:24,760 --> 00:03:28,120 Sunny mornings send you. 41 00:03:28,120 --> 00:03:34,320 In local news, there is news about outside investors impacting the market for single-family 42 00:03:34,320 --> 00:03:40,400 homes in San Diego, buying an increasing portion of available properties. 43 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:47,560 Two New York City private equity firms, Blackstone and BlackRock, are particularly active. 44 00:03:47,560 --> 00:03:52,160 According to the real estate portal Redfin, investors purchased nearly one-quarter of 45 00:03:52,160 --> 00:03:55,680 San Diego homes sold in the second quarter. 46 00:03:55,680 --> 00:04:02,120 Nationwide, the purchase of U.S. homes rose 3.4% year over year, with investors buying 47 00:04:02,120 --> 00:04:06,240 $43 billion worth of homes. 48 00:04:06,240 --> 00:04:16,880 Redfin reports that elevated home prices and mortgage rates are driving rental demand. 49 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:19,440 Now on to sports. 50 00:04:19,440 --> 00:04:25,520 Inside Northwestern's Quest, to build a college football stadium in 65 days, the temporary 51 00:04:25,520 --> 00:04:30,440 stadium in Evanston, Illinois is still under construction. 52 00:04:30,440 --> 00:04:34,840 The North Grandstand's final bleachers are being added, and scaffolding is in place for 53 00:04:34,840 --> 00:04:36,760 the scoreboard. 54 00:04:36,760 --> 00:04:42,000 The Southstands will feature club-level seating with views of Lake Michigan. 55 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:48,280 Named Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, this 15,000-seat stadium will host 56 00:04:48,280 --> 00:04:55,400 Wildcats games for the next two seasons during Ryan Field's $800 million rebuild. 57 00:04:55,400 --> 00:05:00,960 Deputy Athletic Director Jesse Marks emphasized the tight time frame, calling it a project 58 00:05:00,960 --> 00:05:04,560 of grit and tenacity. 59 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:11,880 In local sports, the Padres at home lost to the Twins 10-5. 60 00:05:11,880 --> 00:05:18,600 And tonight, the Padres will stay at Petco to take on the Mets for game one of a three-game 61 00:05:18,600 --> 00:05:19,600 series. 62 00:05:19,600 --> 00:05:26,740 In top news, can energy drinks really boost your metabolism? 63 00:05:26,740 --> 00:05:33,720 Fitness influencers tout them as metabolism stimulants, but experts reveal the truth. 64 00:05:33,720 --> 00:05:38,440 Energy drinks, often packed with sugar, have low-calorie options claiming to aid in weight 65 00:05:38,440 --> 00:05:40,280 management. 66 00:05:40,280 --> 00:05:45,760 Andrew Jackham from the Mayo Clinic notes that caffeine can increase metabolism short-term, 67 00:05:45,760 --> 00:05:49,600 but is unlikely to cause substantial fat loss. 68 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:55,040 Jeffrey Stout from the University of Central Florida adds that energy drinks are more effective 69 00:05:55,040 --> 00:05:57,960 when combined with exercise. 70 00:05:57,960 --> 00:06:03,760 Lena Bukovic, a dietician, states there is no correlation between energy drink consumption 71 00:06:03,760 --> 00:06:06,160 and weight loss. 72 00:06:06,160 --> 00:06:11,040 Experts recommend caution and focusing on a balanced lifestyle. 73 00:06:11,040 --> 00:06:18,440 In business news, in a notable development, Lingo Telecom has agreed to pay a $1 million 74 00:06:18,440 --> 00:06:25,120 fine for transmitting AI-generated robocalls that imitated President Joe Biden, aiming 75 00:06:25,120 --> 00:06:29,440 to dissuade voters in New Hampshire's Democratic primary. 76 00:06:29,440 --> 00:06:34,720 The Federal Communications Commission highlighted that these calls, directed by political consultant 77 00:06:34,720 --> 00:06:39,760 Steve Kramer, used voice-cloning technology to spread disinformation. 78 00:06:39,760 --> 00:06:45,880 Initially, the Federal Communications Commission proposed a $2 million fine. 79 00:06:45,880 --> 00:06:52,360 Kramer, who faces charges, admitted to paying $500 for the calls. 80 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:57,840 The Federal Communications Commission has also proposed a $6 million fine for Kramer 81 00:06:57,840 --> 00:07:03,420 and is considering new rules for AI-generated political ads. 82 00:07:03,420 --> 00:07:09,920 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $61,200. 83 00:07:09,920 --> 00:07:13,640 Ethereum is just over $2,600. 84 00:07:13,640 --> 00:07:19,440 And Solana is $144. 85 00:07:19,440 --> 00:07:22,840 Moving on to a more local vibe. 86 00:07:22,840 --> 00:07:28,800 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 87 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:32,960 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 88 00:07:32,960 --> 00:07:38,040 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 89 00:07:38,040 --> 00:07:44,160 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 90 00:07:44,160 --> 00:07:47,640 and elevating mental well-being. 91 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:50,960 Public research affirms its benefits. 92 00:07:50,960 --> 00:07:57,280 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 93 00:07:57,280 --> 00:08:02,520 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 94 00:08:02,520 --> 00:08:06,640 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 95 00:08:06,640 --> 00:08:10,360 And now back to the show. 96 00:08:10,360 --> 00:08:12,480 Let's talk tech. 97 00:08:12,480 --> 00:08:18,000 Russia is urging citizens to reduce their use of dating apps and other online activities 98 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:21,240 to prevent Ukrainian spying. 99 00:08:21,240 --> 00:08:25,600 Following Ukraine's surprise attack on Kursk, a memo from Russia's Ministry of Internal 100 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:32,040 Affairs warns against using online dating services, as they could be exploited for information 101 00:08:32,040 --> 00:08:34,000 gathering. 102 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:40,000 Popular US dating apps like Tinder and Hinge are not available in Russia, as Match Group 103 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:44,080 withdrew from the market in 2023. 104 00:08:44,080 --> 00:08:50,120 Authorities also advised against posting footage from dash cams or using unprotected home security 105 00:08:50,120 --> 00:08:54,800 cameras to prevent strategic information from being accessed. 106 00:08:54,800 --> 00:08:59,960 The Entertainment News. 107 00:08:59,960 --> 00:09:06,080 Chick-fil-A plans to launch a video streaming service, focusing on family-friendly content, 108 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:08,500 according to deadlines. 109 00:09:08,500 --> 00:09:15,600 The fast food chain is reportedly paying up to $400,000 per half hour for unscripted content, 110 00:09:15,600 --> 00:09:19,400 and is working with major production companies. 111 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:23,360 Producer Brian Gibson has been recruited to head programming. 112 00:09:23,360 --> 00:09:28,320 Chick-fil-A is also in discussions to license a family-friendly game show, and has ordered 113 00:09:28,320 --> 00:09:33,440 10 episodes of an unnamed show from Sugar 23. 114 00:09:33,440 --> 00:09:38,240 This move comes as the streaming industry faces a boiling point, with increased options 115 00:09:38,240 --> 00:09:42,040 and price hikes leading to frequent subscription cancellations. 116 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:48,440 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 117 00:09:48,440 --> 00:09:56,600 And today, our quote comes from the 26th president and conservationist, Theodore Roosevelt. 118 00:09:56,600 --> 00:09:57,600 And he said, 119 00:09:57,600 --> 00:10:03,960 It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that 120 00:10:03,960 --> 00:10:07,640 we move on to better things. 121 00:10:07,640 --> 00:10:10,240 And that's a wrap for this morning. 122 00:10:10,240 --> 00:10:16,560 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos, 123 00:10:16,560 --> 00:10:18,720 with local news and the surf reports. 124 00:10:18,720 --> 00:10:21,760 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 125 00:10:21,760 --> 00:10:38,560 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.