WEBVTT 00:00:01.099 --> 00:00:03.879 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.019 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.099 --> 00:00:13.859 and it's Thursday, July 24th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.859 --> 00:00:19.539 to know, 56 years ago today, in 1969, the Apollo 00:00:19.539 --> 00:00:23.359 11 astronauts safely returned to Earth, concluding 00:00:23.359 --> 00:00:26.140 humanity's first successful mission to the moon. 00:00:27.079 --> 00:00:30.120 After their historic lunar landing, Neil Armstrong, 00:00:30.579 --> 00:00:33.579 Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins splashed down 00:00:33.579 --> 00:00:36.679 in the Pacific Ocean, marking a monumental achievement 00:00:36.679 --> 00:00:39.979 in space exploration and inspiring generations 00:00:39.979 --> 00:00:45.520 to reach for the stars. So now you know. And 00:00:45.520 --> 00:00:51.799 now, it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday 00:00:51.799 --> 00:00:55.909 at Tourmaline and South San Diego. It's looking 00:00:55.909 --> 00:00:58.570 fair this morning with waist -high sets rolling 00:00:58.570 --> 00:01:02.270 in. Waves hold around 2 to 4 feet throughout 00:01:02.270 --> 00:01:06.109 the morning, offering decent conditions. The 00:01:06.109 --> 00:01:09.709 winds are currently sideshore at 5 mph, which 00:01:09.709 --> 00:01:12.390 should keep things manageable as the day unfolds. 00:01:13.209 --> 00:01:16.349 Expect a shift to onshore winds later, making 00:01:16.349 --> 00:01:19.870 for choppy conditions in the afternoon. Best 00:01:19.870 --> 00:01:23.650 time to ride is at 8 a .m., with a 2 -foot incoming 00:01:23.650 --> 00:01:27.200 mid -tide. when the south -southwest swell is 00:01:27.200 --> 00:01:30.859 2 feet at 14 seconds and the offshore wind is 00:01:30.859 --> 00:01:34.819 4 mile per hour. The first high tide Thursday 00:01:34.819 --> 00:01:38.719 will be 4 foot at 10 .30 a .m. with a 2 foot 00:01:38.719 --> 00:01:43.879 low tide at 3 .15. The nearshore GUI at Mission 00:01:43.879 --> 00:01:47.840 Bay West reads 69 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:49.450 --> 00:01:52.670 Friday through Sunday presents mostly fair conditions 00:01:52.670 --> 00:01:57.609 with wave heights ranging from 1 to 3 feet. Morning 00:01:57.609 --> 00:02:00.629 sessions offer semi -glassy conditions, particularly 00:02:00.629 --> 00:02:03.930 on Saturday, while afternoons shift to choppy 00:02:03.930 --> 00:02:07.790 as winds increase. Expect manageable surf for 00:02:07.790 --> 00:02:11.849 beginners, especially early Saturday. Sunday 00:02:11.849 --> 00:02:14.870 maintains similar fair conditions but with slightly 00:02:14.870 --> 00:02:19.169 smaller waves. Overall, a mellow weekend for 00:02:19.169 --> 00:02:23.789 those looking to paddle out. This morning, it's 00:02:23.789 --> 00:02:27.889 mostly cloudy and it feels like 66 degrees with 00:02:27.889 --> 00:02:32.009 8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:02:32.009 --> 00:02:36.030 at 7 .56 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 00:02:36.030 --> 00:02:39.949 .58. It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny 00:02:39.949 --> 00:02:43.930 Thursday with a high near 75 and a gentle northwest 00:02:43.930 --> 00:02:49.439 breeze gusting up to 25. Tonight, expect mostly 00:02:49.439 --> 00:02:53.520 cloudy skies with a low around 63 and light winds. 00:02:55.180 --> 00:02:59.419 Looking ahead in the weather, expect partly sunny 00:02:59.419 --> 00:03:01.939 skies Friday through Sunday with highs around 00:03:01.939 --> 00:03:07.039 72 to 75. Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows 00:03:07.039 --> 00:03:12.039 in the low 60s. Enjoy the weekend. Bonjour, food 00:03:12.039 --> 00:03:15.039 enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by 00:03:15.039 --> 00:03:19.520 Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled 00:03:19.520 --> 00:03:23.000 on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas 00:03:23.000 --> 00:03:26.379 Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for culinary 00:03:26.379 --> 00:03:30.439 delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict 00:03:30.439 --> 00:03:34.539 or their gluten -free crepes. You can grab a 00:03:34.539 --> 00:03:37.520 panini for lunch or just breeze on through to 00:03:37.520 --> 00:03:40.379 get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:40.379 --> 00:03:44.789 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:44.789 --> 00:03:49.590 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:49.590 --> 00:03:53.330 news, the La Mesa City Council has unanimously 00:03:53.330 --> 00:03:56.669 approved renovations for Grossman Center, marking 00:03:56.669 --> 00:03:59.250 the first phase of a three -part community development 00:03:59.250 --> 00:04:04.030 project. Opened in 1961, this outdoor shopping 00:04:04.030 --> 00:04:08.849 center spans 925 ,000 square feet, located about 00:04:08.849 --> 00:04:11.530 five miles east of San Diego State University. 00:04:12.650 --> 00:04:15.229 The renovation includes enhancements in site 00:04:15.229 --> 00:04:18.069 design, landscape design, and safety measures, 00:04:18.290 --> 00:04:21.009 with storefronts between Target and Walmart set 00:04:21.009 --> 00:04:23.930 to receive improved lighting and security features. 00:04:25.170 --> 00:04:27.870 Councilmember Lauren Cazares expressed excitement 00:04:27.870 --> 00:04:30.889 for transforming Grossmont Center into a jewel 00:04:30.889 --> 00:04:34.569 for the community. Completion of Phase 1 is hoped 00:04:34.569 --> 00:04:43.899 for by next summer. Now on to sports. In Los 00:04:43.899 --> 00:04:47.600 Angeles, Shohei Ohtani continues to shine, tying 00:04:47.600 --> 00:04:50.339 the Dodgers franchise record by homering in his 00:04:50.339 --> 00:04:52.920 fifth straight game with a solo shot against 00:04:52.920 --> 00:04:57.000 twins starter Chris Paddock. Ohtani joins an 00:04:57.000 --> 00:05:00.000 elite group of Dodgers, including Max Muncy and 00:05:00.000 --> 00:05:04.319 Jock Peterson. Despite his power surge, the Dodgers 00:05:04.319 --> 00:05:08.870 have only won two of their last five games. On 00:05:08.870 --> 00:05:11.449 Wednesday, they walked off the Twins with a dramatic 00:05:11.449 --> 00:05:15.250 two -run single from Freddie Freeman. Botani 00:05:15.250 --> 00:05:18.389 now leads the National League with 37 home runs, 00:05:18.589 --> 00:05:21.629 reclaiming the top spot from Eugenio Suarez. 00:05:22.410 --> 00:05:25.610 His impressive performance showcases his elite 00:05:25.610 --> 00:05:32.350 two -way player capabilities. Yesterday afternoon 00:05:32.350 --> 00:05:36.250 in Miami, the Padres fell to the Marlins 3 -2. 00:05:37.639 --> 00:05:40.300 Despite a single from Machado bringing a raise 00:05:40.300 --> 00:05:43.040 home in the fourth, the Padres couldn't overcome 00:05:43.040 --> 00:05:47.160 the Marlins. Cease took the loss, allowing three 00:05:47.160 --> 00:05:51.720 runs over six innings. Sanchez's two -run homer 00:05:51.720 --> 00:05:56.000 in the fifth secured Miami's win. Alcantara pitched 00:05:56.000 --> 00:05:59.839 seven strong innings for the victory. The Padres 00:05:59.839 --> 00:06:04.790 now stand at 55 -47. The game wrapped up after 00:06:04.790 --> 00:06:08.149 two hours and 29 minutes at Lone Depot Park. 00:06:08.990 --> 00:06:12.069 Tonight, they take on the Cardinals in St. Bodie. 00:06:12.870 --> 00:06:17.170 Darvish faces Gray with a first pitch at 445. 00:06:19.170 --> 00:06:23.829 In top news, meme stock Mania has made a comeback, 00:06:24.129 --> 00:06:27.149 with Reddit traders boasting significant gains 00:06:27.149 --> 00:06:30.189 in a flurry of activity reminiscent of early 00:06:30.189 --> 00:06:35.430 2021. Stocks like Krispy Kreme, GoPro, and Kohl's 00:06:35.430 --> 00:06:38.009 have surged as traders share their successes 00:06:38.009 --> 00:06:42.050 on Wall Street Bets. One trader expressed excitement 00:06:42.050 --> 00:06:46.730 after making a profit of $45 ,000 in just an 00:06:46.730 --> 00:06:50.389 hour with his investment in Krispy Kreme. However, 00:06:50.589 --> 00:06:53.170 the volatile market saw many gains evaporate 00:06:53.170 --> 00:06:55.810 by the end of the trading day, highlighting the 00:06:55.810 --> 00:06:58.470 unpredictable nature of these meme stocks and 00:06:58.470 --> 00:07:02.970 the rapid pace at which traders must act. In 00:07:02.970 --> 00:07:06.930 business news, Google is facing challenges as 00:07:06.930 --> 00:07:10.449 Medat intensifies its recruitment efforts, offering 00:07:10.449 --> 00:07:13.389 multimillion -dollar packages to attract talent. 00:07:13.910 --> 00:07:18.050 However, CEO Sundar Pichai described Google's 00:07:18.050 --> 00:07:21.410 talent retention as healthy, emphasizing that 00:07:21.410 --> 00:07:24.089 top researchers are motivated by the company's 00:07:24.089 --> 00:07:27.610 mission and access to advanced technology rather 00:07:27.610 --> 00:07:31.449 than solely by salary. During a recent earnings 00:07:31.449 --> 00:07:34.660 call, Kitkay addressed concerns about the competitive 00:07:34.660 --> 00:07:37.339 landscape for artificial intelligence talent, 00:07:37.560 --> 00:07:40.420 noting that Google has successfully navigated 00:07:40.420 --> 00:07:44.100 similar challenges before. He reassured investors 00:07:44.100 --> 00:07:47.199 that both retention metrics and the influx of 00:07:47.199 --> 00:07:50.120 new talent remain strong, despite the intense 00:07:50.120 --> 00:07:53.420 competition from companies like Meta, OpenAI, 00:07:53.740 --> 00:07:58.720 and Anthropic. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is 00:07:58.720 --> 00:08:05.069 down 1%, to about $119 ,000. Ethereum is down 00:08:05.069 --> 00:08:11.810 2 % to about $3 ,600. And XRP is down 9 % to 00:08:11.810 --> 00:08:19.509 $3 .19. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our 00:08:19.509 --> 00:08:22.750 community spotlight on health and wellness, we 00:08:22.750 --> 00:08:25.410 are working with a national Pilates studio to 00:08:25.410 --> 00:08:29.639 bring you some free classes, so listen up. Check 00:08:29.639 --> 00:08:32.720 out Club Pilates with several locations in the 00:08:32.720 --> 00:08:36.159 San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:36.159 --> 00:08:39.639 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:39.639 --> 00:08:43.940 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:43.940 --> 00:08:48.200 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:48.200 --> 00:08:51.740 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:08:51.740 --> 00:08:55.820 locations in Encinitas, Salina Beach, Oceanside, 00:08:55.940 --> 00:09:00.000 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them, 00:09:00.059 --> 00:09:04.220 sunny morning sent you by. And now, back to the 00:09:04.220 --> 00:09:09.679 show. Let's talk tech. A new report from the 00:09:09.679 --> 00:09:12.139 Brookings Institution reveals that California 00:09:12.139 --> 00:09:15.139 is leading in artificial intelligence development. 00:09:15.759 --> 00:09:19.340 The areas around San Francisco, San Jose, and 00:09:19.340 --> 00:09:22.299 Los Angeles are top -ranked for AI readiness. 00:09:22.879 --> 00:09:25.179 with the Brookings Institution labeling them 00:09:25.179 --> 00:09:28.379 as superstars for their resources and innovation. 00:09:29.700 --> 00:09:33.340 Notably, California has three of the top 10 regions 00:09:33.340 --> 00:09:36.580 prepared for AI, while no other state ranks in 00:09:36.580 --> 00:09:40.299 the top 10. With significant tech companies like 00:09:40.299 --> 00:09:43.600 Google and Meta based in the Bay Area, the region 00:09:43.600 --> 00:09:46.980 continues to dominate the AI economy, although 00:09:46.980 --> 00:09:53.679 other cities nationwide are catching up. Entertainment 00:09:53.679 --> 00:09:57.620 news. In a thrilling turn of events, East Bay 00:09:57.620 --> 00:10:01.200 director Kyle Newacek is collaborating with star 00:10:01.200 --> 00:10:05.259 Adam Sandler on Happy Gilmore 2, a Netflix sequel 00:10:05.259 --> 00:10:10.000 to the beloved 1996 comedy. This project has 00:10:10.000 --> 00:10:12.980 attracted an impressive lineup of talent, including 00:10:12.980 --> 00:10:16.299 actors Margaret Qualley, Ben Stiller, and Rob 00:10:16.299 --> 00:10:19.600 Schneider, as well as music icons Bad Bunny and 00:10:19.600 --> 00:10:23.259 Eminem. Nocheck expressed initial nerves about 00:10:23.259 --> 00:10:26.919 directing such a legendary cast, but soon realized 00:10:26.919 --> 00:10:29.460 their athletic backgrounds helped them perform. 00:10:30.220 --> 00:10:33.659 The film's storyline follows an alcoholic Gilmore, 00:10:33.840 --> 00:10:37.259 played by Sandler, attempting a comeback, alongside 00:10:37.259 --> 00:10:40.960 his nemesis Shooter McGavin, portrayed by Christopher 00:10:40.960 --> 00:10:45.700 McDonald. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for 00:10:45.700 --> 00:10:49.399 the quote of the day. And today... Our quote 00:10:49.399 --> 00:10:51.580 comes from the American inventor and visionary, 00:10:51.980 --> 00:10:56.779 Buckminster Fuller. And he said, there is nothing 00:10:56.779 --> 00:10:58.940 in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to 00:10:58.940 --> 00:11:03.240 be a butterfly. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:11:03.820 --> 00:11:07.019 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:11:07.019 --> 00:11:10.759 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:11:10.759 --> 00:11:14.549 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:11:14.549 --> 00:11:17.029 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:17.029 --> 00:11:19.889 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:11:19.889 --> 00:11:20.330 Diego.