Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, August 14th. You'll be interested
to know, 80 years ago today, in 1945, President
Harry S. Truman announced Japan's unconditional
surrender, effectively ending World War II. This
monumental event marked the conclusion of a global
conflict that had spanned six years, bringing
relief and hope to millions worldwide. The end
of the war paved the way for reconstruction,
international cooperation, and the establishment
of institutions dedicated to promoting peace
and security, such as the United Nations. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday at Tourmaline and South San
Diego. It's looking clean this morning with waist
-to -chest high southwest ground swell around
3 to 4 feet. Conditions remain fair throughout
the day, with winds shifting from sideshore at
3 mph to onshore at 7 mph by midday. Expect the
swell to hold steady as the tide changes later
in the afternoon. Best time to ride is at 6 a
.m. with a 2 -foot outgoing low tide when the
southwest swell is 2 .5 feet at 15 seconds and
the sideshore wind is 3 mph. The first low tide
on Thursday will be 1 .5 foot at 6 .45 a .m.,
followed by a 5 .5 feet high tide at 1 .30. The
nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West. reads 71
degrees for the water temperature. Choppy conditions
dominate Friday with waves around 3 plus feet
in south winds. Saturday sees a slight drop to
2 to 3 feet, but winds ease, offering fair conditions
in the morning before becoming choppy again.
Sunday holds steady at 2 feet with fair conditions
throughout, making it the most consistent day
of the period as winds remain light. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 70 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 736 and
it will rise again tomorrow at 614. It looks
like we're in for some partly sunny conditions
today with a high near 76 and a light west breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low
of 65 and gentle winds. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect partly sunny skies on Friday
and Saturday with highs near 72. Sunday warms
up to a high near 74. Nights will be mostly cloudy
with lows in the low 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny Morning sends you. In local news, on January
1st, a new daylighting law took effect in San
Diego aimed at enhancing visibility for drivers
and pedestrians by prohibiting parking within
20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk.
However, confusion still lingers among some San
Diegans regarding the specifics of the law. Residents
of Normal Heights suggests clearer signage to
inform drivers about the restrictions. A parking
enforcement supervisor emphasizes that the rule
applies to both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Since enforcement began in March, around 4 ,200
tickets have been issued, potentially generating
$3 million in revenue for the city. Now on to
sports. Fans seeking tickets for the 2025 Little
League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania,
should pay close attention to the fine print.
The tournament features 20 top junior teams from
around the globe, and while attendance is advertised
as free, there are important stipulations. Access
to Howard J. LeMade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium
is granted on a first -come, first -served basis.
but some sections require special passes. During
championship weekend, only ticket holders can
enjoy the final games. Fans without tickets will
have to watch from a distant hill. In local sports,
yesterday afternoon at Oracle Park in San Francisco,
the Padres beat the Giants 11 -1. Nick Pavetta
pitched six and two -thirds strong innings, allowing
one run with eight strikeouts. Ramon Laureano
had three runs batted in, including a homer.
The Friars finished with 14 hits and no errors,
leaving eight runners on base. San Diego's record
improves to 69 -52, completing a three -game
sweep in the series over the Giants, much to
the enjoyment of my good friend Dan. Who always
catches my mistakes? Tomorrow afternoon, the
Padres clash with the Dodgers in Los Angeles
for game one of a three -game series. Pitchers
have yet to be determined. First pitch is at
7 -10 with clear skies and a comfortable 75 degrees
expected. It's going to be a battle for first
place in the West. In top news. AT &T will pay
$177 million in a class -action settlement following
alleged data breaches last year. In one incident
on March 30th, 2024 sensitive customer data,
including addresses and social security numbers,
was exposed on the dark web. Another breach occurred
on July 12th, 2024, where limited data was illegally
downloaded. Customers affected by the first incident
can claim up to $5 ,000, while those impacted
by the second may receive up to $2 ,500. The
claim deadline is November 18, 2025. In business
news, Bitcoin has reached a record high, climbing
to $124 ,000, as expectations for easier monetary
policy from the Federal Reserve fueled its rise.
The world's largest cryptocurrency surpassed
its previous peak from July, while the second
largest token, Ether, soared to $4 ,780, the
highest since late 2021. Analyst Tony Sycamore
noted that a sustained break above $125 ,000
could send Bitcoin to $150 ,000. The favorable
regulatory environment, including an executive
order allowing crypto assets and retirement accounts,
has also contributed to this surge. Taking a
look at the most recent pricing, Bitcoin is up
0 .5 % to about $123 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 %
to just under $4 ,800. And XRP is up 3%. to three
dollars and 33 cents moving on to a more local
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Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the
show. Let's talk science. In a world increasingly
resembling the film The Matrix, an MIT computer
scientist suggests we could be living in a simulation,
estimating the likelihood at approximately 70%.
This assessment comes from advancements in artificial
intelligence and virtual reality. The author
cites examples like Google View, which creates
realistic videos with AI -generated characters
and AI companions from Grok. He argues that as
technology progresses, the probability of reaching
a simulation point increases, where virtual worlds
become indistinguishable from reality. Ultimately,
this raises the unsettling question. Are we already
inside a sophisticated simulation? Taylor Swift
is excited to reveal her new album, The Life
of a Showgirl, set to release on October 3rd.
During the latest episode of New Heights, she
unveiled the album Cover, which showcases her
floating underwater, with the title in an orange,
glittery font. Co -produced with Max Martin and
Shellback, the album features 12 tracks, including
a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter. Swift
described the record as an exploration of her
inner life during her tour, aiming for infectious
melodies and vivid lyrics. This is her 12th studio
album, following the Tortured Poets Department,
released in 2024. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American civil rights leader
and activist, Martin Luther King Jr. And he said,
injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,
reminding us that we are caught in an inescapable
network of mutuality tied in a single garment
of destiny. 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.