Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, August 15th. You'll be interested
to know, 78 years ago today in 1947, India joyously
celebrated its hard -earned independence from
British rule, marking the birth of a free and
sovereign nation. This monumental achievement
was the culmination of a relentless, non -violent
struggle led by visionary leaders like Mahatma
Gandhi, who inspired millions with their unwavering
commitment to justice and equality. On this historic
day, the first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru,
hoisted the national flag above the Lahori Gate
of the Red Fort in Delhi, symbolizing the dawn
of a new era. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the surf report. Friday at Tourmaline
and South San Diego. Current conditions are fair
with waves at 3 plus feet. They're holding steady
through the morning, but will drop to 2 to 3
plus feet by noon. The wind is sideshore at 7
mph, picking up slightly to 10 mph later. Expect
choppy conditions throughout the day as the swell
continues from the southwest. Best time to ride
is at 6 a .m. with a 2 -foot outgoing low tide
when the southwest swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds
and the side -shore wind is 7 mph. The first
low tide on Friday will be 2 feet at 7 .15 a
.m., followed by a 5 .5 feet high tide just before
2 .30. The near -shore GUI at Mission Bay West
reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. Expect
fair conditions on Saturday with waves around
2 to 3 feet, but watch for choppy conditions
as the day progresses due to onshore winds. Sunday
brings a slight improvement with cleansets reaching
2 plus feet early on, making it the standout
day of the period. Monday holds steady with 2
to 3 plus B, maintaining clean conditions throughout
the morning. This morning, it's patchy drizzle
and it feels like 68 degrees with no wind. The
sunset will take place at 7 .35 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 6 .14. It looks a grin for
some patchy drizzle early today, clearing to
partly sunny skies later. with a high near 70
and a light south breeze tonight. Expect more
patchy drizzle after 11 p .m., mostly cloudy
skies and a low of 64. Looking ahead in the weather.
This weekend starts with partly sunny skies and
highs in the low 70s, followed by mostly cloudy
nights. Expect mostly sunny weather on Monday
and Tuesday. with highs reaching the upper 70s.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought
to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, a new analysis by the San Diego Regional
Economic Development Corporation. reveals that
the Midway Rising project could generate an impressive
$285 million in annual economic impact for San
Diego. This revitalization of nearly 50 acres
in the Midway Sports Arena neighborhood is estimated
to cost about $4 billion over 14 years. With
tax revenue projected at $1 .4 million annually
for the city and about $4 million for the county,
The project promises to create 1 ,100 new jobs,
along with over 4 ,000 housing units, nearly
half of which will be affordable. Now on to sports.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the
2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games has made history
by becoming the first to sell naming rights for
sports venues. This groundbreaking decision opens
up new revenue streams ahead of the games, which
are less than three years away. Notable agreements
include Honda securing naming rights for the
volleyball venue in Anaheim and Comcast for the
squash arena. L .A. 28 chairperson Casey Wasserman
stated, Today's historic announcement delivers
on that promise, aiming for a fully privately
funded event. The Olympics will take place from
July 14th to July 30th, 2028. The Padres were
off last night, and this afternoon, they face
the Dodgers in Los Angeles for Game 1 of a three
-game series. The pitcher has yet to be determined
for the Friars, while Clayton Kershaw is 6 -2
with a 3 .14 earned run average. First pitch
is scheduled for 7 -10 with clear skies and a
temperature near 74 degrees. In top news, Warren
Buffett is set to reveal his secret $5 billion
investment in an industrial stock following Berkshire
Hathaway's filing after the market closes. As
the market opens, frenzied buying could lead
to missed opportunities. Analysis shows that
Buffett has strategically invested in the commercial,
industrial, and other category, which surged
by $4 .8 billion over the past two quarters.
Many are speculating that Caterpillar is the
target, given its solid fundamentals and position
in the booming infrastructure sector. Investors
are advised to consider buying Caterpillar shares
or industrial exchange -traded funds. as a way
to capitalize on this potential gain. In business
news, electric truck maker Rivian is reporting
a loss of $100 million in potential revenue due
to relaxed fuel economy rules in the United States.
Following the rollback under the Trump administration,
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
ceased issuing necessary paperwork for compliance
credits, impacting electric vehicle manufacturers.
Rivian's director of public policy highlighted
that the company cannot finalize regulatory credit
deals, which previously accounted for 6 .5 %
of its total revenue in the first half of the
year. Meanwhile, Tesla reported a significant
decrease in expected revenue from credit sales,
emphasizing the industry's challenging landscape.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % for the
week. to 119 000 ethereum is up half a percent
to just over 4 600 and xrp is down half a percent
to 3 .12 moving on to a more local vibe in our
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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. In a groundbreaking development
for the shipping industry, Danish maritime pilots
can now remotely guide vessels from shore, marking
a significant evolution in shipping technology.
Jorgen Andersen, a seasoned pilot, recently traded
a precarious boat commute for a control room
on a houseboat. overseeing the vent amerisk via
video link. This innovative system, developed
by navigation data firm Danelec, allows pilots
to access vital data directly from ships. While
proponents emphasize safety and efficiency, some
pilots express skepticism about automation's
impact on their profession. However, DanPilot
aims to expand remote pilotage by the year 2026.
ensuring the role of pilots remains vital. Entertainment
news. Hulu, one of the earliest and largest streaming
services, will soon undergo a significant change.
The second oldest streaming platform, after Netflix,
will merge its app into the Disney Plus app next
year, as announced by Disney's CEO. Launched
in 2008, Hulu's ownership has shifted over time,
culminating in Disney's full acquisition earlier
this year from Comcast. This transition reflects
the ongoing evolution of television away from
traditional cable. With a combined total of 183
million subscribers for Disney and Hulu, the
streaming landscape continues to shift, raising
costs for viewers as competition intensifies.
Well, alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American writer and philosopher, Henry David
Thoreau. And he said, things do not change, we
change. 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 weekend,
my good friends. We'll see you Monday with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.