Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, September 12th.
You'll be interested to know.
Sixty-five years ago, today in 1959, the Soviet Union launched Luna 2, the first space
probe to hit the moon, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
This event demonstrated the Soviet Union's technological prowess and further intensified
the space race between the Soviet Union and the United States.
So now you know.
And now it's time for the Surf Report.
Expect fight-a-waist high swell on Thursday morning with semi-choppy conditions and southerly
winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour, shifting to south-southwest in the afternoon.
On Friday, enjoy waist-high swell with occasional chest-high sets in the morning, transitioning
to fight-a-waist high swell in the afternoon.
Saturday and Sunday will feature knee-high swell with occasional waist-high sets and
glassy conditions in the mornings, becoming bumpy in the afternoons as winds shift.
Thursday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking brutal out there all day, folks.
Nothing but high winds and chop suey.
Sorry for the bad news.
Maybe work on your Tai Chi movements instead.
This weekend should lighten up.
Best time to ride is at 6 p.m. with a 4.5-foot outgoing high tide when the south-southwest
swell is 1 feet at 16 seconds and the onshore wind is 9 miles per hour.
The first low tide Thursday will be 1 foot at 12.15 a.m. with a 3.5-foot high tide at
8.15.
This morning it's cloudy and feels like 64 degrees with 8 miles per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 6.57 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.31.
It looks like we're in for some partly sunny skies today, reaching a high near 74 with
a gentle south wind at 5 to 10 miles per hour, gusting up to 20.
Tonight expect mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 64 and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly sunny skies with highs around 74 degrees from Friday through Sunday accompanied
by light south winds.
Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows in the low 60s.
A slight chance of rain showers returns on Monday.
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You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5.
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Any morning send you.
In local news, in California, the number of individuals filing for bankruptcy has surged
25 percent, reaching a four-year high.
Recent analysis reveals that personal bankruptcies are occurring at a rate of 40 filings per
1,000 people, marking the fastest pace since the pandemic's onset in 2020.
Additionally, new foreclosures have increased significantly, with 12 Californians entering
foreclosure per 1,000, representing a 20 percent rise in just one quarter.
Despite these increases, both bankruptcy and foreclosure rates remain below the levels
seen in 2018 and 2019, indicating a complex economic landscape in the state.
Now on to sports.
Tonight on Thursday Night Football, the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins face off in a big
week-two matchup at Hard Rock Stadium.
Both teams come in with 1-0 records, making this an early statement game in the AFC East.
The Dolphins are favored by 2 points, with the over-under set at 48.
Josh Allen will look to build on his strong performance last week, where he threw for
220 yards and 3 touchdowns, while James Cook contributed 100 yards on the ground.
Tua Tagovailoa, coming off a solid opener with 227, passing yards, and a touchdown,
leads Miami.
Both teams have some injury concerns, with the Dolphins' Davon HN nursing an ankle
injury and the Bills' Jordan Poyer out with a toe issue.
The last time these two teams met was in January, when Buffalo edged Miami in a thriller, 34-31.
In local sports.
Last night, the Padres fell to the Mariners, 5-2, as San Diego's offense struggled against
Seattle's strong pitching.
Michael King gave up three runs in five innings for the loss, while Fernando Tatis Jr. provided
a late spark with a solo homer in the seventh inning.
Despite opportunities, the Padres left five runners on base, failing to capitalize in
key situations.
Seattle's pitching, led by Brian Wu, kept the Padres in check, improving their record
to 74-72.
Tonight, the Padres are off, as they head to San Francisco for the weekend series starting
Friday night at Oracle Park.
San Diego, sitting at 62-64, will face the Giants, who are 71-74.
The Padres are coming off a solid stretch, winning seven of their last ten, while the
Giants have struggled, going four and six in the same span.
The season series is currently tied at five apiece.
In top news, Amazon has revealed plans to close two facilities in California, which
may lead to the loss of hundreds of jobs.
According to worker adjustment and retraining notification notices, the fulfillment center
in Sacramento will close on October 30, affecting approximately 159 employees.
The facility in Irvine will shut down on November 7, impacting an additional 162 workers.
An Amazon spokesperson stated, we appreciate our team's hard work, while offering support
for impacted employees to find new opportunities within the company.
This decision follows previous closures in the San Francisco area.
In business news, crypto markets are experiencing significant declines, as traditional U.S.
markets open, reflecting a risk-off sentiment among American investors.
On Wednesday, Bitcoin fell below $56,000 after climbing briefly to over $57,000 following
the U.S. Consumer Price Index inflation report.
The price quickly dropped to $55,600 shortly after U.S. stock markets opened.
The CoinDesk 20 index also fell over 2%, with major altcoins, including Solana, Avalanche,
and artificial intelligence tokens sliding between 4 and 7%.
Meanwhile, U.S. stocks opened weak, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both down significantly.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $57,800, Ethereum is just under $2,400, and
Solana is $133.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
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.
Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
and elevating mental well-being.
Public research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas,
Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.
Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now back to the show.
Let's talk science.
A recent study reveals that more than 5 billion people globally lack sufficient intake of
critical nutrients like iodine, vitamin E, and calcium.
Published in the Lancet Global Health, the research highlights that over 4 billion individuals
also do not consume enough iron, riboflavin, folate, and vitamin C.
The researchers emphasize that this research is pivotal as it estimates inadequate micronutrient
intake across numerous demographic groups.
Alarming patterns indicate that both men and women fall short on different essential nutrients,
underscoring an urgent need for improved dietary habits worldwide.
Entertainment news.
Michael B. Jordan is set to direct and star in the Thomas Crown Affair for Amazon and
GM Studios.
This marks Jordan's second feature as a director, following the success of Creed 3, which gross
$276 million globally.
He has been interested in this project since 2016 and will also produce it through his
Outlier Society.
The film promises an exclusive theatrical release and revisits the classic story first
brought to life in 1968, featuring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway.
Drew Pierce penned the script with additional producers involved, and a new film from Jordan
is expected in March 2025.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American football coach, Tom Landry.
And he said, confidence comes from knowing what you're doing.
If you are prepared for something, you usually do it.
If not, you usually fall flat on your face.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
with local news and the surf reports.
Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.