1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:07,200 --> 00:00:13,000 I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, October 18th. 3 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:15,280 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,280 --> 00:00:23,420 One hundred and fifty-seven years ago, today in 1867, the Alaska Purchase, a deal negotiated 5 00:00:23,420 --> 00:00:29,360 by U.S. Secretary of State William Seward, faced significant opposition before being 6 00:00:29,360 --> 00:00:31,000 approved. 7 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:36,600 The United States flag was then flown over Sitka, marking the acquisition of the Russian 8 00:00:36,600 --> 00:00:43,200 Colony of Alaska, a significant territorial expansion for the U.S. 9 00:00:43,200 --> 00:00:45,280 So now you know. 10 00:00:45,280 --> 00:00:51,440 And now it's time for the Surf Report. 11 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:57,320 Expect waist-high surf on Friday morning, building to waist-to-chest-high, in the afternoon 12 00:00:57,320 --> 00:01:01,360 with semi-glassy and semi-bumpy conditions. 13 00:01:01,360 --> 00:01:07,160 On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy knee-to-waist-high surf with glassy mornings and semi-choppy 14 00:01:07,160 --> 00:01:08,160 afternoons. 15 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:14,560 Monday will bring knee-to-thigh-high surf with light side-shore texture. 16 00:01:14,560 --> 00:01:18,560 Friday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. 17 00:01:18,560 --> 00:01:24,360 It's looking fair at two to four feet, until ten, then three to four feet until three, 18 00:01:24,360 --> 00:01:28,000 transitioning to choppy for the rest of the day. 19 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:34,680 Best time to ride is at 6 a.m. with the three-foot incoming mid-tide when the South Southeast 20 00:01:34,680 --> 00:01:41,760 swell is three feet at nine seconds and the offshore wind is five mile per hour. 21 00:01:41,760 --> 00:01:48,080 The first high tide Friday will be six and a half foot at 9.45 a.m. with a minus one 22 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:53,160 foot low tide at 4.45. 23 00:01:53,160 --> 00:02:00,540 This morning it's partly sunny and feels like 62 degrees with eight mile per hour wind. 24 00:02:00,540 --> 00:02:07,220 The sunset will take place at 6 11 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 56. 25 00:02:07,220 --> 00:02:12,840 It looks like we're in for some sunny weather today with a high near 69 and a light southwest 26 00:02:12,840 --> 00:02:14,440 breeze. 27 00:02:14,440 --> 00:02:23,080 Tonight expect mostly clear skies with a low around 56 in gentle winds. 28 00:02:23,080 --> 00:02:28,840 Looking ahead in the weather, expect sunny skies this Saturday and Sunday with highs 29 00:02:28,840 --> 00:02:32,920 around 73 to 75 degrees. 30 00:02:32,920 --> 00:02:38,040 Nights will be mostly clear with lows in the mid 50s to upper 50s. 31 00:02:38,040 --> 00:02:42,960 Monday and Tuesday will stay mostly sunny with similar temperatures. 32 00:02:42,960 --> 00:02:46,080 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 33 00:02:46,080 --> 00:02:51,080 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 34 00:02:51,080 --> 00:02:58,200 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 35 00:02:58,200 --> 00:03:00,960 for culinary delights. 36 00:03:00,960 --> 00:03:06,540 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten free crepes. 37 00:03:06,540 --> 00:03:11,320 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 38 00:03:11,320 --> 00:03:15,000 They are open every day from eight to five. 39 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:18,740 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 40 00:03:18,740 --> 00:03:22,120 Any morning send you. 41 00:03:22,120 --> 00:03:29,960 In local news, in La Jolla, the burgeoning sea lion population is both a tourist attraction 42 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:33,820 and a source of frustration for locals. 43 00:03:33,820 --> 00:03:38,600 These blubbery mammals have settled into the coastal area, barking and wailing day and 44 00:03:38,600 --> 00:03:43,080 night while also creating a distinct odor. 45 00:03:43,080 --> 00:03:48,260 Although sea lions began appearing in the early 2000s, their numbers have surged, leading 46 00:03:48,260 --> 00:03:51,440 to a battle over beach access. 47 00:03:51,440 --> 00:03:58,760 Activists advocate for their protection while some residents seek to reclaim their beaches. 48 00:03:58,760 --> 00:04:03,840 Experts warn that as climate change alters habitats, other coastal communities may soon 49 00:04:03,840 --> 00:04:12,960 experience similar wild encounters with these creatures. 50 00:04:12,960 --> 00:04:15,460 Now on to sports. 51 00:04:15,460 --> 00:04:21,400 In a Thursday night blowout, the Denver Broncos, now four and three, dominated the New Orleans 52 00:04:21,400 --> 00:04:27,600 Saints, who fell to two and five with a decisive 33 to 10 win. 53 00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:34,680 Javon Williams scored two touchdowns and Cody Barton added a fumble return for a TD. 54 00:04:34,680 --> 00:04:39,920 Despite Spencer Rattler's valiant effort, the Saints offense couldn't keep pace, hampered 55 00:04:39,920 --> 00:04:45,040 by injuries in Denver's defense, which shone with six sacks. 56 00:04:45,040 --> 00:04:50,560 Moving to baseball, the Cleveland Guardians staged a spectacular comeback last night, defeating 57 00:04:50,560 --> 00:04:56,480 the New York Yankees 7 to 5 in 10 innings at Progressive Field. 58 00:04:56,480 --> 00:05:02,120 Dacod Fry's crucial two-run homer sealed the win, despite Aaron Judge's powerful homer 59 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:04,160 for New York. 60 00:05:04,160 --> 00:05:08,320 The Guardians now trail the ALCS series 2 to 1. 61 00:05:08,320 --> 00:05:14,360 Tonight the Yankees face the Guardians again, with Lewis Gill pitching against Javon Williams. 62 00:05:14,360 --> 00:05:22,000 Expect a cool 59 degrees in Cleveland as Aaron Judge, with 58 homers, aims to extend New 63 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,880 York's lead. 64 00:05:23,880 --> 00:05:29,680 In the NLCS this afternoon, the Dodgers face the Mets at Citi Field for Game 5, leading 65 00:05:29,680 --> 00:05:32,160 the series 2 to 1. 66 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:39,720 Jack Flaherty, with a 2.92 ERA, takes the mound against an undecided Mets pitcher. 67 00:05:39,720 --> 00:05:46,760 Expect a pleasant 68 degrees, with the Mets holding a slight 51 percent chance of victory. 68 00:05:46,760 --> 00:05:52,280 In college football, the seventh ranked Alabama Crimson Tide face the eighth ranked Tennessee 69 00:05:52,280 --> 00:05:54,720 Volunteers on Saturday. 70 00:05:54,720 --> 00:06:01,540 Alabama, favored by three points, relies on QB Jalen Milrow, while Tennessee's RB Dylan 71 00:06:01,540 --> 00:06:05,680 Sampson has scored 15 touchdowns. 72 00:06:05,680 --> 00:06:11,240 Saturday night, the fifth ranked Georgia Bulldogs challenge the top ranked Texas Longhorns in 73 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:12,240 Austin. 74 00:06:12,240 --> 00:06:20,520 Georgia, at 5-1, faces an unbeaten Texas team favored by three and a half points. 75 00:06:20,520 --> 00:06:24,360 Expect high stakes in this SEC showdown. 76 00:06:24,360 --> 00:06:32,120 On Sunday night football, the Pittsburgh Steelers, at 4-2, host the New York Jets at 2-4. 77 00:06:32,120 --> 00:06:38,400 Russell Wilson makes his Pittsburgh debut against Aaron Rodgers, now reunited with Devonte 78 00:06:38,400 --> 00:06:40,280 Adams. 79 00:06:40,280 --> 00:06:45,680 Both teams have top tier defenses, ranking second in points allowed. 80 00:06:45,680 --> 00:06:50,640 The key matchup will be the Jets offensive line versus T.J. Watt, who has four and a 81 00:06:50,640 --> 00:06:57,820 half sacks, promising a gritty battle as Wilson aims to reignite Pittsburgh's offense. 82 00:06:57,820 --> 00:07:00,440 In local sports 83 00:07:00,440 --> 00:07:05,320 Last night, the Los Angeles Kings snapped a three-game losing streak with a commanding 84 00:07:05,320 --> 00:07:10,800 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Center. 85 00:07:10,800 --> 00:07:17,280 David Riddick was stellar, making 26 saves, while Alex Laferriere and Adrian Kemp each 86 00:07:17,280 --> 00:07:22,260 scored, with Kemp sealing the win with an empty netter. 87 00:07:22,260 --> 00:07:29,440 The Kings, now 2-1 and 2, showed resilience against the Canadiens, who fell to 2-3 and 88 00:07:29,440 --> 00:07:31,120 2-0. 89 00:07:31,120 --> 00:07:36,680 On Sunday, the Kings face off against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. 90 00:07:36,680 --> 00:07:44,080 This Saturday, the Trojans with a 3-3 record clash with the Maryland Terrapins, also 3-3, 91 00:07:44,080 --> 00:07:46,480 in their first ever meeting. 92 00:07:46,480 --> 00:07:53,600 USC, favored by 7-1, looks to notch their first Big Ten road win. 93 00:07:53,600 --> 00:07:59,080 Watch for USC's Miller Moss, who aims to avoid interceptions against a Maryland secondary 94 00:07:59,080 --> 00:08:04,000 that leads in picks, but struggles in past defense. 95 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:07,760 This week, the Chargers are on Monday Night Football. 96 00:08:07,760 --> 00:08:13,680 The Bulls are headed to Glendale to face the Arizona Cardinals at 2-4. 97 00:08:13,680 --> 00:08:18,720 The Cardinals face a daunting task against one of the NFL's best defenses, especially 98 00:08:18,720 --> 00:08:21,920 with injuries on their defensive line. 99 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:29,160 Justin Herbert, now fully healthy, leads a Chargers offense, showing promising balance. 100 00:08:29,160 --> 00:08:34,240 With Jim Harbaugh's impressive Monday Night record, expect a thrilling clash under the 101 00:08:34,240 --> 00:08:35,760 Arizona lights. 102 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:44,440 In top news, a groundbreaking study from New York University, Shanghai, may have identified 103 00:08:44,440 --> 00:08:50,920 the source of auditory hallucinations in individuals with schizophrenia. 104 00:08:50,920 --> 00:08:56,920 Chargers monitored 40 participants, half of whom heard voices, using electroencephalogram 105 00:08:56,920 --> 00:08:57,920 monitors. 106 00:08:57,920 --> 00:09:03,680 They found that those hearing voices did not deactivate their inner monologues while preparing 107 00:09:03,680 --> 00:09:05,520 to speak. 108 00:09:05,520 --> 00:09:12,880 This lack of a corollary discharge signals results in the perception of external voices. 109 00:09:12,880 --> 00:09:17,880 This published research not only uncovers a potential cause, but could also lead to 110 00:09:17,880 --> 00:09:23,640 new treatment options for those experiencing these symptoms, enhancing existing therapies 111 00:09:23,640 --> 00:09:26,240 like talk therapy. 112 00:09:26,240 --> 00:09:34,000 In business news, in a significant move, the China-based autonomous driving firm Pony AI 113 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:38,480 has filed for an initial public offering in the United States. 114 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:43,920 This development highlights the increasing interest from investors in new listings, alongside 115 00:09:43,920 --> 00:09:46,880 easing regulatory pressures. 116 00:09:46,880 --> 00:09:53,440 The IPO market has seen a surge recently driven by the US Federal Reserve beginning its anticipated 117 00:09:53,440 --> 00:09:59,840 policy easing cycle, while equity indexes are nearing record highs. 118 00:09:59,840 --> 00:10:05,480 Pony AI aims to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol Pony, though it has 119 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:08,640 not disclosed the offering size. 120 00:10:08,640 --> 00:10:13,980 Leading underwriters include Goldman Sachs and Bank of America. 121 00:10:13,980 --> 00:10:20,640 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $67,800. 122 00:10:20,640 --> 00:10:24,280 Ethereum is just over $2,600. 123 00:10:24,280 --> 00:10:29,720 And Solana is $152. 124 00:10:29,720 --> 00:10:33,400 Moving on to a more local vibe. 125 00:10:33,400 --> 00:10:39,320 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 126 00:10:39,320 --> 00:10:43,480 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 127 00:10:43,480 --> 00:10:48,560 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 128 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:54,680 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 129 00:10:54,680 --> 00:10:57,640 and elevating mental well-being. 130 00:10:57,640 --> 00:11:01,480 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 131 00:11:01,480 --> 00:11:07,760 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 132 00:11:07,760 --> 00:11:13,040 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 133 00:11:13,040 --> 00:11:17,200 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 134 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:20,920 And now, back to the show. 135 00:11:20,920 --> 00:11:22,240 Let's talk science. 136 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:28,340 NASA's remarkable OSIRIS-REx mission has successfully returned a sample from the ancient 137 00:11:28,340 --> 00:11:33,640 asteroid Bennu, reshaping our understanding of the solar system. 138 00:11:33,640 --> 00:11:40,680 On September 24, 2023, a capsule containing priceless asteroid material re-entered Earth's 139 00:11:40,680 --> 00:11:45,600 atmosphere, traveling at 27,000 miles per hour. 140 00:11:45,600 --> 00:11:51,320 After nearly two decades of preparation, mission leader Dan DeLoreta and his team navigated 141 00:11:51,320 --> 00:11:57,920 various challenges, including technical issues and a rocket explosion, to achieve this historic 142 00:11:57,920 --> 00:11:59,520 feat. 143 00:11:59,520 --> 00:12:05,360 The sample, now safely housed at NASA's Johnson Space Center, promises to unlock secrets about 144 00:12:05,360 --> 00:12:11,080 the origins of Earth and life itself. 145 00:12:11,080 --> 00:12:13,960 Entertainment news. 146 00:12:13,960 --> 00:12:19,200 The bankruptcy of Redbox has left retailers, including Walgreens and Walmart, burdened 147 00:12:19,200 --> 00:12:23,400 with 24,000 abandoned DVD vending machines. 148 00:12:23,400 --> 00:12:29,240 Matthew Taylor, an owner of a moving company in Alabama, has been hired to remove these 149 00:12:29,240 --> 00:12:35,880 heavy machines, which can weigh almost a thousand pounds and may even require electricians for 150 00:12:35,880 --> 00:12:37,840 disconnection. 151 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:42,820 Many machines will likely be scrapped, while a few may be repurposed for new uses, such 152 00:12:42,820 --> 00:12:46,040 as dispensing cannabis. 153 00:12:46,040 --> 00:12:51,760 Retailers are also concerned about safety issues and potential theft from the kiosk. 154 00:12:51,760 --> 00:12:57,300 The future of the thousands of DVDs inside these machines remains uncertain, with many 155 00:12:57,300 --> 00:12:59,320 likely to be discarded. 156 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:05,160 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 157 00:13:05,160 --> 00:13:11,900 And today, our quote comes from the Dutch monk and writer, Thomas A. Kempis. 158 00:13:11,900 --> 00:13:13,400 And he said, 159 00:13:13,400 --> 00:13:19,480 Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads 160 00:13:19,480 --> 00:13:26,000 no excuse of impossibility, for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things 161 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:28,360 possible. 162 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:31,000 And that's a wrap for this morning. 163 00:13:31,000 --> 00:13:37,000 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 164 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:39,560 with local news and the surf reports. 165 00:13:39,560 --> 00:13:42,440 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 166 00:13:42,440 --> 00:13:56,880 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.