Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, August 12th. You'll be interested
to know, 65 years ago today in 1960, the United
States launched ECHO -1, the first passive communication
satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This
pioneering achievement marked a significant milestone
in space exploration and telecommunications,
paving the way for the development of modern
satellite communications and global connectivity.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking fair this morning with waist to
chest high sets rolling in. Weights hold around
four to seven feet throughout the morning, offering
decent conditions. Expect the winds to remain
sideshore at seven to eight mile per hour, which
may create some texture on the surface as the
day progresses. Overall, it's a solid morning
for a session. Best time to ride is at 6 p .m.
with the one foot low tide. when the southwest
swell is 3 feet at 16 seconds and the onshore
wind is 6 mile per hour. The first high tide
on Tuesday will be 5 feet just before noon, followed
by a 1 .5 foot low tide at 6. The nearshore buoy
at Mission Day West reads 72 degrees for the
water temperature. Wednesday through Friday presents
mixed surf conditions with fair mornings transitioning
to choppy afternoons. Wave heights remain around
3 to 5 feet, peaking at 4 to 5 feet early Wednesday
before dropping slightly. Winds shift from light
south to stronger southwest, impacting quality.
While Wednesday offers some fun rides, the following
days may lead to less desirable conditions, making
for a bumpy experience overall. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 68 degrees
with 5 mph wind. The sunset will take place at
7 .38, and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .12.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog this
morning, clearing up to become partly sunny by
late morning, with a high near 76 and a light
south breeze. Tonight, we can expect mostly cloudy
skies. with a low around 65. Looking ahead in
the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies on Wednesday
and Thursday, with highs near 76 and 75. Nights
will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 65. Friday
and Saturday will remain partly sunny to mostly
sunny, with highs near 73 and lows around 63.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought
to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
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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, nearly 95 ,000 San Diego Unified students
have returned to a decidedly different classroom
experience as the district launches the 2025
-26 academic year, along with new mobile phone
rules across 175 schools. The district will enforce
phone -free school day guidelines aimed at reducing
distractions and supporting students' mental
health and academic performance. This policy
requires students from transitional kindergarten
through 12th grade to turn off phones and keep
them out of sight during regular school hours.
The district boasts a 90 .9 % graduation rate
with strong academic momentum and increased athletic
participation. Now on to sports. The first associated
press poll of the 2025 college football season
has been released, with Texas, Penn State, and
Ohio State leading the rankings. Texas kicks
off the season at number one, facing a significant
challenge against third -ranked Ohio State on
August 30th. The Southeastern Conference boasts
10 teams in the top 25, the most ever by one
conference. Notable statistics include Texas'
26 turnovers last season and Penn State's impressive
3 ,237 rushing yards. As the season begins, excitement
builds around these powerhouse teams and their
upcoming matchups. In local sports, Last night
at Oracle Park in San Francisco, the Padres beat
the Giants 4 -1. Hugh Darvish earned the win,
pitching six innings with four hits and one run
allowed. Furman homered, and Cronenworth added
an RBI single. The Friars finished with 10 hits
and no errors. San Diego's record improves to
67 -52 as they take Game 1 of the series over
the Giants. Tonight, the Padres and Giants clash
again for Game 2 of this three -game series.
Nestor Cortez, who is 1 -1 with a 7 .11 earned
run average, faces Robbie Ray, who is 9 -5 with
a 2 .85. First pitch at 6 .45 under clear skies
and a comfortable 65 degrees at Oracle Park.
In top news, in a bold move, President Trump
has deployed National Guard troops to Washington,
D .C., placing the city's police department under
federal control. At a recent news conference,
Trump declared, This is Liberation Day in D .C.,
and we're going to take our capital back. He
dispatched approximately 800 National Guard troops
and indicated he may involve active -duty military
personnel if necessary. Local leaders, including
Mayor Muriel Bowser, criticized the decision
as unsettling and unprecedented. The president's
actions are intended to address rising crime
rates with a focus on ensuring safety for all
citizens in the capital. In business news, some
debts are not worth paying back, especially when
it comes to zombie debt. This type of old debt
is often uncollectible after a certain period.
but collection agencies may try to intimidate
individuals into restarting payment timelines.
Under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices
Act, once the legal deadline passes, the debt
becomes time -barred, meaning collectors cannot
sue. However, hold debts can resurface after
inactivity. It is crucial to regularly review
credit reports, know your rights, and ask for
proof of the debt. Remember, taking action could
inadvertently restart the collection clock. Stay
informed and protect yourself. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 2 % to $119 ,000. Ethereum is
down 1 % to just under $4 ,300. And XRP is down
3 % to $3 .16. 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. Futurists predict that
humans could live for 1 ,000 years by the year
2050, ushering in the era of practical immortality.
While advancements in artificial intelligence,
robotics, and digital consciousness transfer
spark hope, some experts caution that societal
and economic hurdles may hinder access. Visionaries
like Ray Kurzweil and Ian Pearson anticipate
breakthroughs that will extend life significantly.
projecting a merger of humans and machines by
2045. However, critics argue that the promise
of technology comes with challenges, including
potential inequalities. As we approach these
possibilities, questions about motivation and
societal impact remain ever relevant. This week,
the Perseid meteor shower, hailed by NASA as
the best meteor shower of the year, will light
up our skies. The peak viewing nights are August
12th and 13th, although a full moon may obscure
some of the meteors. The Perseids, which originate
from the constellation Perseus, can produce up
to 100 meteors per hour at their height. Bascued
in the northern hemisphere during the pre -dawn
hours, Stargazers are encouraged to find dark
areas, lie back, and be patient. Enjoy this dazzling
display of fireballs and bright trails of light.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American science fiction writer Isaac Asimov.
And he said, The saddest aspect of life right
now is that science gathers knowledge faster
and society gathers wisdom. 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.