Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, September 20th.
You'll be interested to know.
One hundred and fifty-four years ago, today in 1870, the Italian troops occupied Rome,
leading to the eventual incorporation of Rome into the Kingdom of Italy and limiting papal
governing authority to the Vatican itself and a small district around it.
This significant event marked the end of the Papal States, unifying Italy and establishing
Rome as its capital, reshaping the political landscape of the region.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Expect knee-high swell on Friday and Saturday, with Friday morning being semi-choppy due
to offshore winds, turning choppy in the afternoon.
Saturday morning will be glassy with light, offshore winds, becoming semi-choppy in the
afternoon with onshore winds.
Sunday morning will have a light side-shore texture, shifting to semi-choppy in the afternoon.
Friday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
Sorry folks, it's looking small and choppy all day today.
Saturday morning is looking clean as of now though.
Best time to ride is at 6 a.m. with a 2-foot incoming low tide, when the west swell is
1 feet at 13 seconds and the onshore wind is 6 mile per hour.
The first high tide Friday will be 6 foot at 11 a.m. with a 0 foot low tide at 545.
This morning there's a chance of rain showers and it feels like 64 degrees with 8 mile per
hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 647 and it will rise again tomorrow at 636.
It looks like we're in for some morning rain showers before 11 a.m., then a slight chance
of rain later, with partly sunny skies and a high near 71, accompanied by a light west
wind.
Tonight expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 62.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect partly sunny skies with highs around 74 to 81 degrees throughout the weekend, with
patchy fog each morning and night.
Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows in the 60s, so you might want to grab a light
jacket.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
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Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
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.
So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, city officials in Encinitas are now considering adding pickleball and
sand volleyball courts to Encinitas Community Park, shifting away from plans for an aquatic
complex and team center.
Recently, the City Council voted unanimously to task city staff with gathering cost estimates
for public feedback on these new options.
Councilmember Bruce Ehlers highlighted concerns about the high construction costs of an aquatic
center, while Mayor Tony Kranz noted ongoing operational expenses would also be significant.
Now on to sports.
Last night, on Thursday night football, the Patriots were overpowered by the Jets, losing
24-3 at MetLife Stadium.
New England's offense struggled, managing just 139 total yards and a lone field goal
from Joey Sly.
Jacoby Brissette had a rough day with only 100 passing yards, while Ramondre Stevenson's
fumble in the fourth quarter sealed the Pats' spade.
Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, connecting with Alan Lazard and Garrett Wilson, as the
Jets controlled the game from start to finish.
The Pats will now have 10 days off to lick their wounds and prepare to face the 49ers
in Santa Ana.
On Sunday night football, the Kansas City Chiefs, sitting at 2-1, head to Atlanta to
face the 1-1 Falcons.
After two straight nail-biting wins, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will look to keep their
unbeaten streak alive against a revitalized Falcons squad led by Kirk Cousins and rookie
standout Bijan Robinson.
With the Falcons coming off a thrilling victory, this matchup promises excitement.
Turning to college football on Saturday, 11th ranked USC travels to Ann Arbor to take on
18th ranked Michigan.
Both teams are undefeated in conference play, making this a crucial game for playoff positioning.
USC's offense, led by quarterback Matt Moss, will need to overcome Michigan's stout defense.
Kickoff is set for 1230 p.m. Eastern, and fans can expect a hard-fought battle between
these ranked opponents.
In local sports, last night the Padres were off, but tonight they will host the Chicago
White Sox at Petco.
Joe Musgrove takes the mound for the Friars, facing Garrett Crochet for Chicago.
First pitch is at 640.
Meanwhile, San Diego State looks to bounce back from their 1-2 start as they travel the
face central Michigan.
Quarterback DJ O'Neal will lead the Aztecs, with running back Martin Cooper playing a
key role.
San Diego State will need a strong defensive performance to stop the Chippewas' rushing
attack.
With a 36% win probability, the Aztecs face a tough road challenge.
Kickoff is set for 1230 p.m.
On Sunday, the Chargers head to Pittsburgh to take on the undefeated Steelers in a marquee
matchup of two unbeaten teams.
Justin Herbert, questionable with an injury, will lead the Chargers' offensive cleared,
while running back J.K. Dobbins and wide receiver Quentin Johnston are expected to play crucial
roles.
Kickoff is at 10 a.m.
In top news, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, watercress
has been named the healthiest vegetable, earning a perfect nutrient density score of 100 out
of 100.
This leafy green surpassed runner-up Chinese cabbage by more than 8 points.
Nutritionist Dana Ellis-Hans, who is a senior dietitian at the UCLA Medical Center, endorses
watercress as a nutrient-dense food.
While it may not be a common item in American refrigerators, understanding its health benefits
can encourage more people to incorporate this impressive vegetable into their meals.
In business news, Truex, a new cryptocurrency exchange, has launched as the market looks
to recover from the collapse of FDX in late 2022.
Founded by Vishal Gupta, former head of exchange at Coinbase and ex-Coinbase engineer Patrick
McCreary, Truex aims to revolutionize trading by focusing on stablecoins.
We just rethought the entire thing Gupta shared in an interview with Fortune.
Truex addresses the challenge of connecting fiat currencies with digital assets, utilizing
stablecoins like Tether and USDcoin, enabling traders to hold value in a less volatile asset
compared to traditional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $63,700, Ethereum is just under $2,400, and Solana
is $142.
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.
Measure One has been traveling away from Earth for 47 years, exploring the farthest reaches
of space.
However, NASA faces challenges as the probe ages, now located 15 billion miles from home.
The primary issue involves a deteriorating rubber diaphragm inside its fuel tank, which
has caused clogging in the thruster tubes with silicon dioxide.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory first identified this problem in 2002.
Fortunately, Voyager One is equipped with three sets of thrusters.
After switching to the second set in 2018, NASA is now utilizing the third set to continue
its journey.
Entertainment news.
Comedian Matt Walsh goes undercover in Am I Racist?
A satire appealing to right-leaning filmgoers.
Already released, the film is The Daily Wire's first wide theatrical release, opening in
1,510 theaters.
This Borat-style mockumentary critiques the diversity, equity, and inclusion movement,
aiming to capture the attention of a demographic often overlooked by Hollywood.
Walsh notes that the film industry is leaving plenty of money on the table, as it neglects
a substantial portion of potential viewers.
And I, racist, hopes to join the ranks of successful alternative films.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American basketball player and cultural icon, Michael
Jordan.
And he said, some people want it to happen.
Some wish it would happen.
And others make it happen.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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with local news and the surf reports.
Have an amazing weekend, my good friends.
We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.