Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, August 7th. You'll be interested
to know. 78 years ago today, in 1947, Norwegian
explorer Thor Heyerdahl's Balsa Wood Raft, the
Contiki, completed its remarkable journey across
the Pacific Ocean. After sailing for 101 days
and covering approximately 7 ,000 kilometers,
the raft crashed into the reef at Ruroia in the
Tuamot du Islands. This daring expedition aimed
to demonstrate that ancient peoples could have
made long sea voyages connecting distant cultures.
Heyerdahl's successful voyage captivated the
world, inspiring a deeper appreciation for human
ingenuity and the spirit of exploration. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the surf report.
Thursday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. It's
looking fair this morning with waist -high sets
rolling in. Weights hold around 3 plus feet throughout
the morning, providing fair conditions. Expect
the winds to remain sideshore at 5 mph, helping
to keep things manageable. As the day progresses,
the winds will shift onshore, leading to choppier
conditions later on. Best time to ride is at
6 a .m. with the 1 -foot incoming mid -tide when
the southwest swell is 2 feet at 15 seconds and
the sideshore wind is 5 mph. The first high tide
Thursday will be 4 -foot a .m. with a 2 .5 -foot
low tide. The near -shore GUI at Nishinde West
reads 73 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
through Sunday presents varied surf conditions.
Friday starts with clean waist -high waves, transitioning
to fair by afternoon with late west -southwest
winds. Saturday maintains clean conditions in
the morning, while the afternoon shifts to fair
with increasing winds. Sunday brings choppy surf,
peaking at 4 to 6 feet, with northwest winds
intensifying, making it less inviting for paddling
out. This morning, there's patchy fog, and it
feels like 69 degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7 .43, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .09. It looks like we're
in for some patchy fog early. Giving way to haze
and mostly sunny skies later with a high near
83 and a gentle northwest breeze. Tonight, expect
partly cloudy skies with some patchy fog returning.
A low around 67 and light winds. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies with
patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 78 to
80 degrees. and mostly cloudy nights with lows
in the mid -60s through Monday. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them Sunny Morning sent you. In local
news, residents of Pacific Beach have filed a
lawsuit against developer Christian Spicer. to
halt the construction of a massive apartment
complex containing over 100 units on two neighboring
lots. Protesters gathered outside the proposed
site, expressing concerns that the project will
exacerbate parking issues, threaten the environment,
and encroach on historically significant Kumeyaay
land. The lawsuit argues that the project is
too large for the residential area, raising fears
about traffic and safety in a high -fire hazard
zone. While the developer claims to address the
affordable housing crisis, critics argue the
project prioritizes profit over community needs.
Now on to sports. At long last, the New England
Patriots showcased a joint practice that inspires
confidence. Head coach Mike Frabel emerged from
a skirmish with blood on his cheek, quipping,
you should see the other guy. This practice marked
a significant improvement as the team held its
ground against the Washington Commanders, who
reached the NFC Championship game last season.
Players noted a change with receiver DeMario
Douglas stating, I love what we did today. Despite
potential concerns, the Patriots seemed competent
and well -run for the first time in years. creating
a buzz of excitement among fans. Last night at
Chase Field in Phoenix, the Padres beat the D
-backs 3 -2. Alan Morihone earned the win with
two scoreless innings, while Miller picked up
his 21st save. Ryan O 'Hearn hit his first Padres
homer, tying the game in the ninth. Jose Iglesias
singled in the go -ahead run to seal the win.
The Padres finished with nine hits and zero errors,
while the D -backs had four hits and one error.
San Diego's record is now 64 -51. Tomorrow night,
the Padres clash with the Boston Red Sox at Petco
Park for game one of three game series. Nick
Pivetta is 11 -3 with a 2 .73 earned run average
facing Walker Buehler, who is 6 -6 with a 5 .74.
First pitch at 640. Expect clear skies and 76
degrees. In top news, car -free streets are emerging
in cities worldwide as pedestrian -only zones
gain popularity. Once filled with parking lots,
San Francisco's Mission Rock is transforming
into a vibrant waterfront district featuring
wide streets and eight acres of green space.
This area promotes social and ecological well
-being, with accessible transport options connecting
to Silicon Valley. Similarly, Vilnius, Lithuania
is enhancing its eco -friendly public transport,
while Philadelphia boasts an extensive trail
network. Paris is set to pedestrianize 500 streets,
and Dubai plans over 4 ,000 miles of walkways.
inspiring global pedestrian initiatives, and
New York City focuses on pedestrian -friendly
developments. In business news, in an intriguing
legal battle, Cupertino -based Apple Inc. has
filed a lawsuit against Apple Cinemas, a small
movie theater chain that recently expanded to
San Francisco. The lawsuit, filed on August 1st
in federal court in Massachusetts, claims trademark
infringement, alleging that Apple Cinemas misleads
consumers into thinking they are affiliated with
the well -known tech giant. Apple Inc. is seeking
a court order to stop the theater chain from
using the word Apple in its name and is pursuing
unspecified damages. The complaint emphasizes
that consumers should not confuse Apple Cinemas
with a reputable Apple brand. which has significant
goodwill and brand equity. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $115 ,000. Ethereum
is up 2 % to about $3 ,700. And XRP is up 2 %
to $2 .97. 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. Microsoft is actively
recruiting top talent from Google's DeepMind,
led by Mustafa Suleiman. a co -founder of DeepMind.
He is promising recruits a startup -like environment
with less bureaucracy and higher pay. Suleiman
has successfully hired at least two dozen former
DeepMind employees, including prominent engineers.
This recruitment is part of a broader battle
for artificial intelligence talent among major
companies. Microsoft is focusing on enhancing
its co -pilot chatbot. competing against OpenAI's
ChatGPT. As both Microsoft and Google expand
their investments in artificial intelligence,
the competition for skilled engineers intensifies.
Entertainment news. Ice Cube's new adaptation
of War of the Worlds on Amazon Prime is a unique
blend of science fiction and action comedy. In
this film, Ice Cube portrays William Radford,
a domestic terror analyst who connects with his
children through hacking their devices. The story
unfolds entirely on Radford's computer screen
as he struggles with parenting after his wife's
death. Meanwhile, strange storms reveal meteors
carrying data -hungry aliens. The film blends
humor and corporate branding, making it both
a commercial for Amazon and a quirky narrative.
With notification sounds and chaotic moments,
it promises to be a wild viewing experience.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and entrepreneur, Thomas J.
Watson. And he said, The way to succeed is to
double your failure rate. For in each attempt,
we find new paths. And in each setback, Growth
emerges. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.