Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, October 18th.
You'll be interested to know.
One hundred and fifty-seven years ago, today in 1867, the Alaska Purchase, a deal negotiated
by U.S. Secretary of State William Seward, faced significant opposition before being
approved.
The United States flag was then flown over Sitka, marking the acquisition of the Russian
Colony of Alaska, a significant territorial expansion for the U.S.
So now you know.
And now it's time for the Surf Report.
Expect waist-high surf on Friday morning, building to waist-to-chest-high, in the afternoon
with semi-glassy and semi-bumpy conditions.
On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy knee-to-waist-high surf with glassy mornings and semi-choppy
afternoons.
Monday will bring knee-to-thigh-high surf with light side-shore texture.
Friday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking fair at two to four feet, until ten, then three to four feet until three,
transitioning to choppy for the rest of the day.
Best time to ride is at 6 a.m. with the three-foot incoming mid-tide when the South Southeast
swell is three feet at nine seconds and the offshore wind is five mile per hour.
The first high tide Friday will be six and a half foot at 9.45 a.m. with a minus one
foot low tide at 4.45.
This morning it's partly sunny and feels like 62 degrees with eight mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 6 11 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 56.
It looks like we're in for some sunny weather today with a high near 69 and a light southwest
breeze.
Tonight expect mostly clear skies with a low around 56 in gentle winds.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect sunny skies this Saturday and Sunday with highs
around 73 to 75 degrees.
Nights will be mostly clear with lows in the mid 50s to upper 50s.
Monday and Tuesday will stay mostly sunny with similar temperatures.
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In local news, in La Jolla, the burgeoning sea lion population is both a tourist attraction
and a source of frustration for locals.
These blubbery mammals have settled into the coastal area, barking and wailing day and
night while also creating a distinct odor.
Although sea lions began appearing in the early 2000s, their numbers have surged, leading
to a battle over beach access.
Activists advocate for their protection while some residents seek to reclaim their beaches.
Experts warn that as climate change alters habitats, other coastal communities may soon
experience similar wild encounters with these creatures.
Now on to sports.
In a Thursday night blowout, the Denver Broncos, now four and three, dominated the New Orleans
Saints, who fell to two and five with a decisive 33 to 10 win.
Javon Williams scored two touchdowns and Cody Barton added a fumble return for a TD.
Despite Spencer Rattler's valiant effort, the Saints offense couldn't keep pace, hampered
by injuries in Denver's defense, which shone with six sacks.
Moving to baseball, the Cleveland Guardians staged a spectacular comeback last night, defeating
the New York Yankees 7 to 5 in 10 innings at Progressive Field.
Dacod Fry's crucial two-run homer sealed the win, despite Aaron Judge's powerful homer
for New York.
The Guardians now trail the ALCS series 2 to 1.
Tonight the Yankees face the Guardians again, with Lewis Gill pitching against Javon Williams.
Expect a cool 59 degrees in Cleveland as Aaron Judge, with 58 homers, aims to extend New
York's lead.
In the NLCS this afternoon, the Dodgers face the Mets at Citi Field for Game 5, leading
the series 2 to 1.
Jack Flaherty, with a 2.92 ERA, takes the mound against an undecided Mets pitcher.
Expect a pleasant 68 degrees, with the Mets holding a slight 51 percent chance of victory.
In college football, the seventh ranked Alabama Crimson Tide face the eighth ranked Tennessee
Volunteers on Saturday.
Alabama, favored by three points, relies on QB Jalen Milrow, while Tennessee's RB Dylan
Sampson has scored 15 touchdowns.
Saturday night, the fifth ranked Georgia Bulldogs challenge the top ranked Texas Longhorns in
Austin.
Georgia, at 5-1, faces an unbeaten Texas team favored by three and a half points.
Expect high stakes in this SEC showdown.
On Sunday night football, the Pittsburgh Steelers, at 4-2, host the New York Jets at 2-4.
Russell Wilson makes his Pittsburgh debut against Aaron Rodgers, now reunited with Devonte
Adams.
Both teams have top tier defenses, ranking second in points allowed.
The key matchup will be the Jets offensive line versus T.J. Watt, who has four and a
half sacks, promising a gritty battle as Wilson aims to reignite Pittsburgh's offense.
In local sports
Last night, the Los Angeles Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a commanding
4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Center.
David Riddick was stellar, making 26 saves, while Alex Laferriere and Adrian Kemp each
scored, with Kemp sealing the win with an empty netter.
The Kings, now 2-1 and 2, showed resilience against the Canadiens, who fell to 2-3 and
2-0.
On Sunday, the Kings face off against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center.
This Saturday, the Trojans with a 3-3 record clash with the Maryland Terrapins, also 3-3,
in their first ever meeting.
USC, favored by 7-1, looks to notch their first Big Ten road win.
Watch for USC's Miller Moss, who aims to avoid interceptions against a Maryland secondary
that leads in picks, but struggles in past defense.
This week, the Chargers are on Monday Night Football.
The Bulls are headed to Glendale to face the Arizona Cardinals at 2-4.
The Cardinals face a daunting task against one of the NFL's best defenses, especially
with injuries on their defensive line.
Justin Herbert, now fully healthy, leads a Chargers offense, showing promising balance.
With Jim Harbaugh's impressive Monday Night record, expect a thrilling clash under the
Arizona lights.
In top news, a groundbreaking study from New York University, Shanghai, may have identified
the source of auditory hallucinations in individuals with schizophrenia.
Chargers monitored 40 participants, half of whom heard voices, using electroencephalogram
monitors.
They found that those hearing voices did not deactivate their inner monologues while preparing
to speak.
This lack of a corollary discharge signals results in the perception of external voices.
This published research not only uncovers a potential cause, but could also lead to
new treatment options for those experiencing these symptoms, enhancing existing therapies
like talk therapy.
In business news, in a significant move, the China-based autonomous driving firm Pony AI
has filed for an initial public offering in the United States.
This development highlights the increasing interest from investors in new listings, alongside
easing regulatory pressures.
The IPO market has seen a surge recently driven by the US Federal Reserve beginning its anticipated
policy easing cycle, while equity indexes are nearing record highs.
Pony AI aims to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol Pony, though it has
not disclosed the offering size.
Leading underwriters include Goldman Sachs and Bank of America.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $67,800.
Ethereum is just over $2,600.
And Solana is $152.
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 science.
NASA's remarkable OSIRIS-REx mission has successfully returned a sample from the ancient
asteroid Bennu, reshaping our understanding of the solar system.
On September 24, 2023, a capsule containing priceless asteroid material re-entered Earth's
atmosphere, traveling at 27,000 miles per hour.
After nearly two decades of preparation, mission leader Dan DeLoreta and his team navigated
various challenges, including technical issues and a rocket explosion, to achieve this historic
feat.
The sample, now safely housed at NASA's Johnson Space Center, promises to unlock secrets about
the origins of Earth and life itself.
Entertainment news.
The bankruptcy of Redbox has left retailers, including Walgreens and Walmart, burdened
with 24,000 abandoned DVD vending machines.
Matthew Taylor, an owner of a moving company in Alabama, has been hired to remove these
heavy machines, which can weigh almost a thousand pounds and may even require electricians for
disconnection.
Many machines will likely be scrapped, while a few may be repurposed for new uses, such
as dispensing cannabis.
Retailers are also concerned about safety issues and potential theft from the kiosk.
The future of the thousands of DVDs inside these machines remains uncertain, with many
likely to be discarded.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the Dutch monk and writer, Thomas A. Kempis.
And he said,
Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads
no excuse of impossibility, for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things
possible.
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.