Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, September 27th.
You'll be interested to know.
Two hundred and forty-seven years ago, today in 1777.
During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress having fled Philadelphia held a session
in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, making the city the capital of the American colonies for one
day.
So now you know.
And now it's time for the Surf Report.
Expect thigh-to-waist high swell on Friday through Monday.
On Friday, Saturday and Monday morning, conditions will be semi-glassy with light offshore winds,
becoming semi-choppy in the afternoon with stronger onshore winds.
Sunday morning will also be semi-glassy, shifting to choppy conditions in the afternoon.
Friday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking fair at two to three feet until 11 a.m.
After that, it's looking pretty choppy until sunset.
Best time to ride is at 6 a.m. with the three-foot incoming high tide when the north-northwest
swell is two feet at 13 seconds and the variable wind is five mile per hour.
The first high tide Friday will be four and a half foot at 8 a.m. with a two and a half
foot low tide at one.
This morning it's patchy fog and feels like 64 degrees with eight mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 6 37 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 41.
It looks like we are in for some mostly sunny weather today with temperatures reaching around
74 accompanied by a gentle northwest breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 62 and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect mostly sunny skies through Tuesday with highs in
the mid to upper 70s, then reaching around 80.
Nights will be mostly cloudy with patchy fog developing late and lows in the mid 60s.
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Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, Encinitas is on the hunt for a new name for its recently acquired Coastal
Bluff property, formerly known as Surfer's Point, due to a trademark issue.
The old nickname, Hippie Hill, has also fallen out of favor with some residents.
During a special meeting led by Mayor Tony Kranz, members of the Kumaye and Payamkawichem
tribes proposed the name Pana'o, which honors the area's original inhabitants.
Payamkawichem artist and culture bearer Alexis Munoz-Dyer emphasized that this name reflects
the intended use of the site for tribal ceremonies and gathering basketry materials.
Now on to sports.
This Saturday, second ranked Georgia takes on fourth ranked Alabama in a highly anticipated
SEC Showdown.
Both teams enter the game with perfect 3-0 records, but Georgia comes in as a 2.5-point
favorite, looking to maintain their dominance.
Alabama, determined to defend their home turf in Tuscaloosa, will be led by quarterback
Jalen Milrow, while Carson Beck heads the Bulldogs offense.
Kickoff is set for 7.30 Eastern on ABC.
On Sunday night football, the undefeated Bills visit the Baltimore Ravens in another exciting
matchup.
Josh Allen leads the Bills' explosive offense, fresh off a dominant 47-10 win, while Lamar
Jackson and the Ravens, currently 1-2, aim to bounce back.
The Bills are favored by 2.5 points, and a tight game is expected.
Kickoff is at 8.20 in local sports.
This weekend heats up with the 13th ranked Trojans hosting Wisconsin at the Coliseum
this Saturday.
USC aims to rebound from a tough 27-24 loss to Michigan last week.
Wisconsin comes in with a 2-1 record, but the Trojans are favored by 14.5 points.
Kickoff is set for 12.30.
On Sunday, the Chargers will take on the undefeated Chiefs at SoFi Stadium.
Justin Herbert is questionable with an ankle injury, but the Chargers will need him at
his best to compete with Patrick Mahones, who has led Kansas City to a 3-0 start.
The Chiefs are favored by 5.5, with kickoff scheduled for 1.25.
San Diego State heads to central Michigan this Saturday, looking to bounce back after
a tough loss to the Cal Bears.
Quarterback DJ O'Neal will lead the Aztecs, with Martin Cooper providing running support.
Central Michigan has a 2-2 record, and is favored by 6.5 points.
Kickoff is at 12.30.
Yesterday, the Padres fell to the Dodgers 7-2 in LA.
Despite solid efforts from Tatis Jr. and Profar, the Friars couldn't match the Dodgers
offensive power.
Machado drove in a run, while Musgrove allowed three runs over five innings.
Scott struggled, giving up two runs in just over two innings.
The Dodgers, Betts, and Pages each hit homers, sealing the win.
Tonight, the Padres face the Diamondbacks in Phoenix at 6.40.
Martin Perez takes on Merrill Kelly.
In top news, old newspaper dispensers are now delivering Narcan, an opioid overdose
reversal drug instead of news.
Tasha Withrow, a co-founder of the Harm Reduction Organization, Project Mayday, shared her past
struggles with opioid access.
Today, she helps place boxes of Naloxone, the nasal spray known as Narcan, for free
community distribution.
This life-saving medication has become more accessible since the FDA approved its over-the-counter
sale.
Withrow expressed gratitude for the progress stating,
"...people can just reach in and grab what they need.
We did not have that years ago."
In business news, OpenAI, once heralded as a non-profit, committed to the safe and beneficial
development of artificial intelligence, has undergone a significant transformation.
The company known for creating ChatGPT is now shifting to a for-profit benefit corporation.
CEO Sam Altman, who previously claimed he held no equity, is set to receive billions
in equity and ultimate control of the company.
This change comes just as Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati announced her departure
leaving employees stunned and questioning the company's direction.
The promise of shared profits seems overshadowed by this new corporate reality raising concerns
about OpenAI's original mission.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $65,300.
Ethereum is just over $2,600.
And Solana is $155.
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.
Scientific 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 tech.
In a striking move, Google has reportedly paid nearly $2 billion to bring back artificial
intelligence expert known Shazir.
This decision highlights the intense competition among tech firms for top talent.
Shazir, a key figure behind a groundbreaking research paper that sparked the AI revolution,
left Google in 2021 after the company declined to release its chatbot.
Following challenges with his startup, character, AI, Google re-entered the scene licensing
characters technology while securing Shazir's return.
His comeback raises questions about whether tech companies are excessively spending in
this evolving landscape.
Entertainment news.
In a recent episode of Serious XM, literally with Rob Lowe, veteran actor Jeff Bridges
shared his unique experience working alongside Jared Leto in the upcoming film Tron Aries.
Bridges admitted he was uncertain about Leto's method acting style having heard much about
it from previous projects like Suicide Squad and Morbius.
He described the set's interesting vibe, noting that Leto, who is also a producer,
prefers to be called Aries.
Bridges reflected on the anticipation he felt before meeting Leto, emphasizing the distinct
atmosphere each film set can create.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the British writer and theologian C.S. Lewis.
He said,
We all want progress, but if you are on the wrong road, progress means doing an about
turn and walking back to the right road.
In that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive.
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 weekend, my good friends.
We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.