Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, August 11th. You'll be interested
to know. 65 years ago today, in 1960, the Central
African nation of Chad declared its independence
from France. This momentous occasion marked the
culmination of a determined struggle for self
-governance. as the people of Chad embraced their
sovereignty and embarked on a new journey of
nation building. So now you know. And now it's
time for the surf report. Monday at Tourmaline
and South San Diego. It's looking clean this
morning with waist to chest high sets rolling
in. Weights hold around four to five plus feet.
throughout the morning, providing excellent conditions.
However, expect the winds to remain onshore at
three mile per hour, creating some minor bumps
as the day progresses. Overall, it's a great
time to catch some waves. Best time to ride is
at 6 a .m. with a zero -foot low tide, when the
southwest swell is three feet at 16 seconds,
and the onshore wind is three mile per hour.
The first high tide on Monday will be 5 feet
at 11 .30 a .m., followed by a 1 .5 -foot low
tide just before 5. The near -shore GUI at Mission
Bay West reads 72 degrees for the water temperature.
Tuesday through Thursday features fair surf conditions
with waves ranging from 3 to 7 feet. Morning
sessions are best with light winds, but afternoons
bring choppy conditions. particularly on Tuesday
and Wednesday. Thursday sees a return to fair
conditions, especially in the evening. Overall,
expect rideable waves with potential for fun
sessions, especially during the calmer morning
hours. This morning, it's cloudy and it feels
like 70 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 7 .40 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .11. It looks like we're in for a mostly
cloudy day with temperatures reaching a high
near 76 and a light breeze out of the west. Tonight,
we can expect continued mostly cloudy skies with
a low of 64 and gentle winds. Looking ahead in
the weather, expect partly sunny skies on Tuesday
with a high near 74 and a light southwest wind.
Nights will be mostly cloudy with patchy fog
and lows around 65. On Wednesday, anticipate
patchy fog early, followed by partly sunny skies
and a high near 75. Nights remain mostly cloudy
with a low around 66. Thursday brings more partly
sunny weather with a high near 76 and mostly
cloudy nights with lows around 65. Finally, Friday
will be mostly sunny with a high near 73 and
mostly cloudy nights with lows around 63. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, the San Diego Food Bank is preparing for
challenges ahead as it faces reduced federal
aid and increased local demand. CEO Casey Castillo
reports that the organization will receive less
food through federally funded programs in the
2026 fiscal year. Approximately 850 ,000 county
residents struggle to provide nutritious meals
daily. The food bank expects to distribute 7
million fewer pounds of food this year. Castillo
emphasizes we are resilient and the organization
plans to use reserve funds to bridge the gap.
Local nonprofits continue to report increasing
demand for food assistance amid ongoing economic
uncertainties. Now on to sports. The first full
weekend of NFL preseason games wrapped up, showcasing
notable performances and a harrowing injury.
Shadir Sanders, the Browns' rookie quarterback,
shone with 138 yards and two touchdowns. Coach
Kevin Stefanski acknowledged that while Sanders
has areas to improve, he demonstrated he belongs.
In a thrilling moment, Cam Little of the Jaguars
kicked a remarkable 70 -yard field goal, sparking
discussions about the accuracy of kickers. Unfortunately,
a frightening injury occurred when Lions safety
Morris Norris was taken to the hospital, but
is now stable. The preseason continues with joint
practices and games ahead. Yesterday afternoon
at Petco Park, the Padres won over the Red Sox
6 -2. Dylan Cease impressed, pitching six scoreless
innings for the win. His scoring came from Tatis
Jr., who drove in two and scored twice. The Padres
finished with nine hits and one error, while
the Red Sox had five hits and no errors. The
Padres' record improves to 66 -52, taking two
of three in this series. Tonight, the Padres
face the Giants in San Francisco for game one
of a three -game series. First pitch at 645.
under clear skies and 69 degrees. In top news,
a meteorite that crashed through a homeowner's
roof in Georgia earlier this summer is actually
older than Earth itself, according to scientist
Scott Harris. The meteorite, which created a
dent in the floor, is believed to have formed
4 .5 billion years ago, making it roughly 20
million years older than our planet. Harris noted
that it belongs to a group of asteroids from
the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
The homeowner is still discovering specks of
space dust around his living room. Researchers
plan to propose naming the meteorite the McDonough
meteorite, after the city where it fell. In business
news, Boeing and Airbus have suspended their
next -generation airliner projects. casting doubt
on airlines' net -zero plans. Boeing's X -66A,
which aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
was put on hold after initial enthusiasm. Similarly,
Airbus paused its Zero E hydrogen plane, originally
slated for service by 2035. Experts warn that
these delays could hinder the airline industry's
goal of achieving net -zero emissions by 2050.
With aviation responsible for a significant share
of global emissions, pressure is mounting for
manufacturers to innovate. New contenders, like
Jet Zero, with a radical design plan, may challenge
Boeing and Airbus' dominance. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 4 % over the weekend to just under
$122 ,000. Ethereum is up 11%. to about $4 ,300.
An XRP is down 2 % to $3 .26. 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. The newly opened Vera C. Rubin Observatory,
located in a remote mountain range in Chile,
is set to revolutionize our understanding of
the universe. This observatory will spend the
next decade mapping the sky, covering the entire
southern hemisphere every few nights with its
impressive 3 ,200 -megapixel camera. The observatory
aims to capture a staggering total of 20 billion
galaxies and another 20 billion stars, creating
an ultra -high -definition time -lapse of the
cosmos. This wealth of data will assist scientists
in unraveling mysteries, such as measuring the
expansion of the universe and gaining insights
into dark matter through gravitational lensing.
Zack Kreger's Weapons has emerged as a formidable
winner at the box office, marking another triumph
for the horror genre in 2025. This film grossed
$42 million domestically and $70 million globally
during its opening weekend, surpassing the combined
earnings of its competitors, including Freakier
Friday and The Fantastic Four First Steps. Weapons
is the third horror thriller to excel this year,
following Sinners and Final Destination Bloodlines.
With its success, Warner Bros. reinforces its
investment in Kreger, who has quickly become
a significant talent in the industry, benefiting
the horror genre as a whole. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today...
Our quote comes from the American author and
motivational speaker, Les Brown. And he said,
shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll
land among the stars. 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.