Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, August 25th. You'll be interested
to know. 416 years ago today, in 1609, Galileo
unveiled his first telescope to the Venetian
Senate in Venice, Italy. This groundbreaking
demonstration marked a pivotal moment in the
history of astronomy, as Galileo's telescope
allowed for unprecedented observations of the
night sky. His subsequent discoveries, including
the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus,
provided compelling evidence for the heliocentric
model of the solar system, fundamentally transforming
our understanding of the universe. So now you
know. And now, It's time for the surf report.
Monday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. This
morning, it's looking fair with waves around
3 plus feet. Conditions are semi -glassy, but
expect them to get a bit choppy later in the
day as the wind picks up to onshore at 10 miles
per hour. The swell remains steady at 2 to 3
plus feet through the afternoon. Best time to
ride. is at 7 a .m. with a two -foot incoming
low tide when the southwest swell is one feet
at 19 seconds and the onshore wind is four mile
per hour. The first high tide on Monday will
be five feet at 1115 a .m. followed by a one
and a half foot low tide just before five. The
near shore GUI at Mission Day West reads 73 degrees
for the water temperature. Conditions start strong
with clean three -plus foot waves, ideal for
catching some great rides early on. As the period
progresses, sizes drop to two to three feet with
choppy conditions becoming more prevalent, particularly
by the afternoon. Expect a steady decline in
quality as onshore winds pick up, making the
latter days less favorable for surfing. This
morning, there's patchy fog. and it feels like
73 degrees with no wind. The sunset will take
place at 724, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 620. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog early today, clearing up by mid -morning
with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon, but mostly sunny and a high
near 79 with a light breeze. Tonight. Expect
mostly cloudy skies and patchy fog after 11,
with a low around 67. Looking ahead in the weather,
expect patchy fog in the mornings, followed by
mostly sunny skies and highs near 77 to 79. Nights
will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 66 to
67. 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 Diegans are voicing
their concerns over Senate Bill 79, which would
enable developers to construct large apartment
complexes near transit stops. Opponents, including
Linda Vista homeowner Lori Freitas, argued that
the legislation prioritizes developers over communities
and threatens the character of their neighborhoods.
Friedus expressed her worries about increased
congestion and loss of privacy, stating, it's
a really lovely single -family neighborhood,
and added, people are outraged. Demonstrators,
including a rally in Claremont organized by neighbors
for a better California, argue that the bill
does little to address housing affordability
while allowing buildings up to eight stories
tall. Now on to sports. The University of North
Carolina football program will be featured in
a new docu -series on Hulu this fall. Coach Phil
Belichick announced this exciting development
on social media, emphasizing that the show will.
showcase our football program. Belichick stated
it will highlight players' dedication and improvement
throughout the season. The series will stream
later this fall, although further details remain
undisclosed. The Tar Heel season kicks off on
September 1st against Texas Christian University,
marking Belichick's debut as head coach after
he joined the program following the dismissal
of Mack Brown. in local sports. Yesterday afternoon
at Petco Park, the Padres lost to the Dodgers
8 -2. Dondruz Yamamoto earned the win with six
innings, allowing two runs. Freddie Freeman homered
in the six, and Dalton Rushing hit a tie -breaking
three -run shot in the seventh. The Friars managed
five hits, zero errors, and left four runners
on base. The Padres record now stands at 74 -57
after the final game of this series. Tonight,
the Padres clash with the Mariners at T -Mobile
Park in Seattle for game one of a three -game
series. GP Sears is 8 -10 with a 4 .94 earned
run average, faces Bryce Miller, who is 2 -5
with a 5 .87. First pitch at 640 with clear skies
and a temperature of 84 degrees. In top new,
rangers have discovered and eradicated more than
2 ,000 illegal marijuana plants from a remote
site in Sequoia National Park. The operation
uncovered 3 ,300 plants, along with hazardous
chemicals and a firearm. Among the alarming findings
was one gallon of methamidophos, a toxic insecticide
banned in the United States since 2009. The Park
Service noted significant damage to natural resources,
including diverted water from a creek and cleared
vegetation. Nearly 300 ,000 marijuana plants,
valued at approximately $850 million, have been
removed from Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National
Parks over the past two decades. In business
news, Ether, the cryptocurrency that powers the
Ethereum blockchain, has shattered its previous
all -time high from late 2021. This is significant
as institutional investors have renewed interest
in Ether, giving it fresh momentum in the latter
part of 2025. Ether peaked at $4 ,945 just after
3 on Sunday, surpassing the old record of $4
,878. Factors driving this surge include digital
asset treasury companies, exchange -traded funds,
and increased bullish sentiment. James Butterfill
from CoinShares notes, sentiment is dramatically
improving, highlighting Ethereum's potential
for continued growth. in crypto movement. Bitcoin
is unchanged over the weekend at about $113 ,000.
Ethereum is up 11 % to just under $4 ,800. And
XRP is up 7 % to $3 .04. 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. The browser you use on your Android phone
may not be as safe as you think. Many users stick
with a preloaded option, likely Google Chrome,
which dominates the market but demands more personal
data than expected. Research from Sureshark reveals
that Chrome is the most data -hungry browser,
collecting sensitive information like browsing
history and payment details. Its close ties to
Google's advertising networks mean constant tracking,
even when you are not actively browsing. To regain
control of your privacy, consider switching to
alternatives like Brave, DuckDuckGo, Firefox,
or Tor, which prioritize user anonymity and data
protection. Girl Climber is an exciting 83 -minute
documentary that chronicles professional climber
Emily Harrington's quest to become the first
woman to free climb Golden Gate on El Capitan
in under 24 hours. Directed by John Glasberg,
this film screens today for one night only in
IMAX with a digital release on September 12th.
The documentary highlights Harrington's resilience,
showcasing her four attempts from 2019 to 2020.
It delves into her physical and emotional challenges,
including a near -fatal fall. This film, produced
by Red Bull Studios and Louder Than Eleven, is
a must -watch for climbing enthusiasts and general
audiences alike. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American poet and philosopher,
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. And he said, all
things must change to something new, to something
strange. 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.