Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, August 22nd. You'll be interested
to know, 123 years ago today, in 1902, President
Theodore Roosevelt made history by becoming the
first sitting president of the United States
to ride in an automobile. During a tour of Hartford,
Connecticut, He rode in a Columbia Electric Victoria
Phaeton, symbolizing the nation's embrace of
technological innovation and progress. This event
marked a significant milestone in the early adoption
of automobiles, reflecting the spirit of modernization
that defined the early 20th century. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Friday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. This
morning, it's looking fair with waves around
two to three feet and a nice clean surface. The
swell is from the southwest. By midday, we'll
see the height bumping up to three plus feet
as the wind shifts on shore at about seven miles
per hour. Keep an eye on those sets. They might
get a bit bigger this afternoon. Best time to
ride is at 6 a .m. With the one -foot incoming
low tide, when the southwest swell is one and
a half feet at 16 seconds, and the sightshore
wind is four mile per hour, the first high tide
on Friday will be four and a half feet at 10
a .m., followed by a one and a half foot low
tide at 315. The nearshore GUI at Mission Bay
West reads 72 degrees for the water temperature.
Conditions start off fair with three plus foot
waves on Saturday, but expect choppy surf later
as winds shift on shore. Sunday sees similar
two to three foot sets, though choppy conditions
persist throughout the day. By Monday, surf builds
slightly to two to four feet with fair conditions,
especially in the morning, offering the best
opportunity for a fun session. This morning it's
mostly sunny and it feels like 72 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 726 and
it will rise again tomorrow at 619. It looks
like we're in for some mostly sunny skies today
with a high near 83 and a light west wind. Tonight,
expect mostly clear conditions with a low around
70 and those gentle breezes will continue. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies
Saturday with a high near 83 and light winds.
Patchy fog will linger in the mornings and evenings,
with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Sunday
and Monday will be mostly sunny, with highs around
81 and 79. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe 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 mornings
send you. In local news, San Diego is seeing
significant revenue from transient occupancy
taxes, collecting approximately $319 million
last year, a notable increase from about $250
million in 2019. However, the San Diego County
Lodging Association warns that the hospitality
industry remains on a slippery slope, with hotel
occupancy hovering around 75%, down from 80 %
in 2018. While hotel room prices have risen,
now averaging $220 per night, a potential minimum
wage increase for hotel workers could raise labor
costs by 45%, posing a serious challenge to local
hotels. and the broader San Diego tourism economy.
Now on to sports. Steelers wide receiver D .K.
Metcalf is set to make his big screen debut in
the upcoming thriller Asteroid. The film, which
stars sinners actress Haley Steinfeld, who is
married to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen,
will premiere at the Venice Film Festival's immersive
showcase next week in Italy. Directed by Doug
Liman, Asteroid follows strangers on a journey
to a nearby asteroid in search of wealth beyond
their wildest dreams. Metcalf, who has appeared
in Secret Headquarters, and Bel Air join the
Steelers in March after a trade from the Seattle
Seahawks, agreeing to a five -year, $150 million
extension. in local sports. Yesterday afternoon
at Petco Park, the Padres beat the Giants 8 -4.
Cease earned the win with 5 innings pitched,
6 hits, and 7 strikeouts. Manny Machado led with
3 runs batted in. The Padres finished with 11
hits and 1 error. The Padres record is now 72
-56. Tonight, the Padres are back at it with
the Dodgers in San Diego for game one of a three
game series. You, Darvish, is two and three with
a 5 .97 earned run average. Face is Blake Snell,
who is three and one with a 1 .8. First pitch
at 640 at Petco Park under clear skies and a
comfortable 78 degrees. In top news... Scientists
are exploring the intriguing concept that gut
feelings may actually be memories from the future.
Pognitive neuroscientist Julia Mossbridge, PhD,
recalls a childhood experience that sparked her
interest in precognition. She believes that our
perception of time may not be as linear as we
think. Parapsychologist Dean Radin supports this
view, suggesting that consciousness can transcend
time. allowing us to access future information.
Their research, backed by statistically significant
experiments, indicates that many people possess
some level of precognition, a phenomenon often
dismissed by mainstream society. This evolving
understanding could reshape how we perceive our
experiences of time and reality. In business
news, a significant financial shift is on the
horizon. As younger generations in America stand
to inherit approximately $16 trillion over the
next decade. However, many are unprepared to
manage this wealth. Ashley Riddershoss, a certified
financial planner, emphasizes the emotional turmoil
that can lead inheritors to make hasty decisions,
like purchasing extravagant items. Financial
experts suggest waiting a year before making
major decisions and using inherited cash wisely,
such as placing it in a high -yield savings account.
Understanding tax implications, especially the
step -up in basis for appreciated assets, is
crucial for effective wealth management. Bitcoin
is down 4 % for the week, to just over $113 ,000.
Ethereum is down 4%. to just under $4 ,300. An
XRP is down 8 % to $2 .84. 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. OpenAI's lawyers are scrutinizing Meta's
involvement in Elon Musk's $97 billion takeover
bid for the chat GPT creator. According to OpenAI,
Musk and Meta's CDO Mark Zuckerberg discussed
this acquisition. A subpoena filed in June requests
documents from Meta regarding any coordinated
plans with Musk and XAI. While OpenAI denied
Musk's bid, they seek evidence of potential financing
arrangements. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone highlighted
that neither Meta nor Zuckerberg signed Musk's
letter of intent. Meanwhile, Meta continues to
invest heavily in artificial intelligence. Recruiting
key open AI researchers and exploring acquisition
deals. Entertainment news. In Nobody 2, Bob Odenkirk
returns as Hutch Mansell, a mild suburban dad
who reveals his violent side during a family
vacation. Directed by Timo Giugento. This action
fantasy sequel dives deeper into Hutch's life,
showcasing his struggle to balance family and
a debt of 30 million dollars. As he organizes
a trip to Plummerville, his past as a ruthless
assassin resurfaces. The film features an intriguing
cast, including Connie Nielsen and Sharon Stone.
With a mix of absurdity in action, Nobody To
promises to deliver a unique blend of thrills
and humor, making it a must -watch adventure.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
British philosopher and mathematician, Bertrand
Russell. And he said, 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.