Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, August 19th. You'll be interested
to know. 65 years ago today, in 1960, the Soviet
Union launched Sputnik V, the first spacecraft
to carry animals into orbit and return them safely
to Earth. This historic mission included two
courageous dogs, Belka and Strelka, along with
a gray rabbit, 40 mice, two rats, and 15 flasks
of fruit flies. Their successful journey paved
the way for human spaceflight, demonstrating
that living organisms could survive and thrive
in the harsh environment of space. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the SURF Report.
Tuesday at Tourmaline. and south san diego this
morning it's looking clean with waves around
two to three plus feet conditions stay fair until
about nine then get choppy as the wind shifts
on shore at three to ten miles per hour throughout
the day the swell is consistent holding steady
at that height into the afternoon winds will
pick up a bit more as the day goes on best time
to ride is at 6 a .m with a two -foot incoming
mid tide when the southwest swell is one and
a half feet at 16 seconds and the onshore wind
is two mile per hour the first high tide on tuesday
will be four feet just after 8 30 a .m followed
by a two and a half foot low tide just before
one the near shore buoy at mission day west reads
68 degrees for the water temperature Clean conditions
kick off the period with three plus foot waves,
ideal for catching some barrels. As the days
progress, expect a slight decrease in quality
with two to three foot sets prevailing. By the
end of the period, the swell builds to two to
four feet, offering a fair opportunity. The winds
may add some chop in the afternoon. This morning,
it's mostly cloudy and it feels like 68 degrees
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 7
.31 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .16.
It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny Tuesday
with temperatures reaching near 77 and a light
west wind. Tonight, expect some patchy fog after
11 with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 65 along
with light winds. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect patchy fog in the mornings through Saturday,
with partly sunny to mostly sunny skies and highs
around 78 to 80. Nights will be mostly cloudy,
with lows in the mid -60s to high 60s. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can
grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
to get your morning coffee. They are open every
day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny Morning sends you. In local
news, exciting news for dessert lovers in San
Diego as the beloved Japanese bakery chain, Beard
Papa's, is making its delicious return. The new
location will open in Kearney Mesa's Convoy District
at 4488 Convoy Street, Suite E, right across
from a 7 -Eleven. After closing its previous
location in La Jolla last year, Beard Papa's
now boasts 16 locations throughout California
and over 500 worldwide. Known for its delightful
double -layered choops pastry and customizable
flavors, Beard Papa's will celebrate its grand
opening on Saturday, August 30th, with a chance
to win free cream puffs, gift cards, and merchandise.
Now on to sports. Calls for Los Angeles to withdraw
from hosting the 2028 Olympics are growing amid
wildfires and immigration raids. However, LA
28 leaders maintain that the federal government
has assured safe travel for foreign athletes.
Historically, the Olympics have faced challenges,
yet cities have rarely canceled or relocated
the games. Legally, Los Angeles cannot back out
due to a binding host city contract signed in
2017, which lacks termination options for the
host city. With only three years until the Games,
preparations continue, despite obstacles such
as construction delays and political tensions,
making withdrawal nearly impossible. In local
sports. Last night at Petco Park, the Padres
lost to the Giants 4 -3. Ramos -Devers and Flores
each homered for San Francisco, with Ray earning
the win. Padres Iglesias and O 'Hearn homered,
but the Friars stranded five runners with six
hits and zero errors. Padres Cortes took the
loss. The Padres are now 69 -56 on the season
as they start this four -game series. Tonight,
the Padres clash with the Giants in San Diego
for Game 2 of this four -game series. Nick Pavetta
is 12 -4 with a 2 .87 earned run average, faces
Kaiwei Tang, who is 1 -2 with a 9 .9. First pitch
at 640 at Petco Park under clear skies at a mild
75 degrees. In top news. Analysts and investors
are closely monitoring a significant drop in
cardboard box sales, an unusual but telling indicator
of the United States economy. The demand for
corrugated cardboard, essential for transporting
various goods, has hit its lowest second -quarter
level since 2015. Major companies, like International
Paper Company, report a 5 % decline in shipments.
while Swarf at Westrock notes a 4 .5 % drop in
North America. With consumer spending comprising
nearly 70 % of the economy, this slump raises
concerns about future retail demand. As the economy
braces for possible corrections, industry experts
are hoping for recovery later this year. In business
news, soon investors will be able to trade shares
of OpenAI and SpaceX. through tokens similar
to cryptocurrency. Tokenization allows retail
investors access to private company shares traditionally
available only to institutional investors. However,
these tokens are not the same as actual equity.
A Robinhood spokesperson explained that stock
tokens provide economic exposure tied to the
underlying asset's price, but they do not guarantee
ownership. Investors may face risks as tokenized
shares lack transparency and access to important
company information, leading to a speculative
investment environment. Understanding these factors
is essential before participating. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about $116 ,000.
Ethereum is down 3 % to just over $4 ,300. And
XRP is down 1 % to $3 .06. 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. Researchers at Northwestern University
have revealed fascinating insights into super
-agers, individuals over 80 who maintain cognitive
function comparable to much younger people. Over
25 years, they studied more than 100 super -agers
and examined 77 postmortem brains. A key personality
trait of super -agers is their sociability. as
they tend to live life on their own terms, often
engaging with their communities. Interestingly,
super -agers show slower brain shrinkage and
a more robust cholinergic system, which may protect
against neurodegenerative diseases. While lifestyle
choices may play a role, researchers emphasize
that more questions remain than answers as they
continue this groundbreaking work. entertainment
news the official trailer for good boy directed
by ben leonberg showcases a haunted house from
a dog's perspective this feature debut hits theaters
on october 3rd following its premiere at the
2025 south by southwest film festival the trailer
introduces indy a loyal dog and his owner todd
portrayed by shane jensen as they encounter paranormal
activity in their new home. Heartwarming messages
like, man's best friend, and always by your side
fade to suspense as Indy investigates eerie sounds.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and entrepreneur, Steve Jobs.
And he said, Innovation distinguishes between
a leader and a follower. 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.