Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
Melissa, and it's Monday, October 28th.
You'll be interested to know.
One hundred and thirty-eight years ago, today, in 1886, President Grover Cleveland officially
dedicated this Statue of Liberty, a remarkable gift from the people of France to the people
of the United States, on Bedlau's Island, later known as Liberty Island, in Upper New
York Bay.
This dedication symbolized friendship and shared ideals between the two nations.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Expect Thigh-to-Waist High Swell on Monday morning, transitioning to shoulder-high sets,
in the afternoon with semi-choppy conditions, and onshore winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour.
On Tuesday, expect Chest-to-Head High Swell in the morning, dropping to chest-to-shoulder
high in the afternoon with semi-choppy conditions and onshore winds at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Wednesday will feature Knee-to-Waist High Swell, remaining glassy in the morning, becoming
semi-choppy in the afternoon with onshore winds at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Monday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking fair at 2 to 3 feet until 11.
After that, it's going to be big and ugly until Wednesday morning.
Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a 4.5 foot incoming high tide when the South-Southwest
Swell is 2.5 feet at 11 seconds and the onshore wind is 3 miles per hour.
The first high tide Monday will be 5 foot just before 8 a.m. with a 1 foot low tide
at 2.
The near shore buoy at Skrits in La Jolla reads 65 degrees for the water temperature.
This morning it's patchy drizzle and feels like 67 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 6 and it will rise again tomorrow at 7.04.
It looks like we're in for some patchy drizzle and fog early on, but it should turn partly
sunny later with a high around 68 and a light to breezy west wind.
Tonight.
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers, a low of 58, and winds picking
up to around 15 miles per hour.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect a slight chance of rain showers before 11 a.m. on Tuesday, then mostly sunny skies
with highs around 65 degrees.
The rest of the week will remain mostly sunny with highs near 67 and lows in the low 50s.
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Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, Ram's owner Stan Kronke and Clipper's owner Steve Balmer have voiced
their opposition to the Inglewood Transit Connector Project, which is facing significant
challenges.
The proposed 1.7-mile people mover intended to connect Los Angeles rail riders to SoFi
Stadium is at risk after South Bay City's rejected a request for $493 million in additional
funding.
This decision jeopardizes $1 billion in federal funds.
Concerns over congestion, business displacement, and rising costs have led to dwindling support
from early advocates.
Inglewood Mayor James Butts remains hopeful but acknowledges the reality of the situation.
Now on to sports.
On Sunday night football in Santa Clara, the 49ers, now 4-4, triumphed over the Dallas
Cowboys, who dropped to 3-4 with a thrilling 30-24 victory.
Brock Purdy shone, throwing for 260 yards and a touchdown, while also scoring on a sneak.
Despite Dak Prescott's valiant effort with two TDs to CD Lamb, the comeback could not
be completed.
On Monday night football, the Pittsburgh Steelers, at 5-2, host the New York Giants, who are
2-5.
With Russell Wilson back in form, accounting for three touchdowns last week, Pittsburgh's
offense looks promising.
The Giants face a daunting task against a defense led by TJ Watt, second in the NFL
in takeaways.
Tonight, the Dodgers face the Yankees in New York for Game 3 of the World Series, with
Los Angeles leading two games to none.
Walker Bueller squares off against Clark Schmidt.
Expect 53 degrees at game time in the Bronx.
The Dodgers are favored by 1-1.5 runs.
Shohei Otani's status remains unknown.
In local sports.
Last night, the Lakers edged out the Kings 131 to 127 at the Crypto.com arena.
LeBron James delivered a stunning triple-double with 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.
Anthony Davis contributed with 31 points and 9 rebounds.
The Lakers remain unbeaten at 3-0, while the Kings drop to 0-2.
Tonight, the Lakers visit the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center.
Anthony Davis, averaging 34 points, leads the Lakers, facing Kevin Durant Suns, who
are 2-1.
Phoenix is dealing with player uncertainties, while LeBron James adds 7.3 assists per game
for the Lakers.
On Sunday, in a dominant performance, the Chargers topped the Saints with a 26-8 win
at SoFi Stadium.
Justin Herbert led the charge with 328 total yards, including two touchdown passes to rookie
standout Lad McComkey.
The Bolts are now 4-3.
On Saturday, the USC Trojans snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating Rutgers 42-20.
Woody Marks dominated with three touchdowns on the ground, while Miller Moss threw for
308 yards and added two passing touchdowns.
The Trojans now stand at 4-4.
The Saturday night, the Washington State Cougars rallied to beat the Aztecs 29-26 in San Diego.
John Matier threw for 257 yards, with two TDs and two rushing scores, leading the Cougars
to victory.
Tomorrow night, the Los Angeles Kings, sitting at 5-2 and 2, face off against the struggling
San Jose Sharks, who are 0-7 and 2.
In top news, the non-alcoholic beer market is experiencing a remarkable surge, attracting
various companies, including those owned by celebrities.
Bump Williams, the chief executive officer of Bump Williams Consulting, predicts double-digit
growth for at least the next five years.
He noted, drinking a non-alcoholic beer today is not like it was 25 years ago, emphasizing
a shift towards health-conscious choices.
The recent launch of Barrow, a premium non-alcoholic beer by actor Tom Holland and chief executive
officer John Herman, highlights this trend.
Sales in this category have soared from $135 million in 2018 to over $541 million in 2023.
In business news, big technology companies are losing some shine ahead of a major earnings
week.
This week, Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Apple, and Amazon will report their quarterly
results.
Over the summer, some of these magnificent seven stocks became less remarkable as the
Federal Reserve cut interest rates.
Despite this, analysts predict solid growth for these companies.
Ado Caspi, an analyst at GlobalX, noted expectations for revenue acceleration and continued innovation.
However, there are signs that retail investors are shifting towards other sectors, indicating
a potential decline in enthusiasm for artificial intelligence.
Earnings from other companies, including McDonald's and Starbucks, will also be closely watched
this week.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $67,700.
Ethereum is just under $2,500.
And Goatseas Maximus is down to $0.57.
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 tech.
Microsoft is facing a significant challenge with the release of a new installment in the
popular Call of Duty franchise, which will be available on its Game Pass subscription
service.
This launch is part of Microsoft's ambitious $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard,
aiming to transform how gamers access and pay for video games.
The latest installment, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, will be offered for a monthly fee of
around $20, or for a one-time purchase starting at $70.
As the gaming industry evolves, Microsoft hopes to mimic the success of streaming platforms
like Netflix, although some analysts remain skeptical about the viability of this model
for video games.
Entertainment news.
Exciting news for Peaky Blender fans.
Information on the film adaptation is officially underway, with Killian Murphy reprising his
iconic role as Tommy Shelby.
Creator Stephen Knight confirmed Murphy's return at the premiere of his new BBC series,
This Town, stating,
We are shooting it in September, just down the road in Digbeth.
Alongside Murphy, the cast includes A-list talents like Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and
Barry Kiyogan.
While a release date remains unconfirmed, we could see the film by the end of 2025.
The storyline will delve into untold events surrounding the Second World War.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the Scottish politician and writer, Walter Elliot.
And he said,
Perseverance is not a long race, it is many short races one after the other.
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.