WEBVTT 00:00:01.159 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.719 --> 00:00:09.160 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.560 --> 00:00:13.720 and it's Wednesday, August 27th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.720 --> 00:00:19.699 to know. 63 years ago today, in 1962, NASA launched 00:00:19.699 --> 00:00:23.160 the Mariner 2 spacecraft, marking humanity's 00:00:23.160 --> 00:00:27.129 first successful interplanetary mission. This 00:00:27.129 --> 00:00:29.910 pioneering journey to Venus provided invaluable 00:00:29.910 --> 00:00:32.630 data about the planet's atmosphere and surface, 00:00:33.149 --> 00:00:35.289 significantly enhancing our understanding of 00:00:35.289 --> 00:00:39.530 the solar system. The success of Mariner 2 paved 00:00:39.530 --> 00:00:43.109 the way for future explorations, inspiring generations 00:00:43.109 --> 00:00:46.630 to reach beyond our world and explore the cosmos. 00:00:48.210 --> 00:00:52.929 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:52.929 --> 00:00:58.820 Report. Wednesday at Tourmaline and South San 00:00:58.820 --> 00:01:02.399 Diego. This morning it's looking fair with waves 00:01:02.399 --> 00:01:06.420 around two to three feet. The wind is sideshore 00:01:06.420 --> 00:01:10.780 at four miles per hour. As the day goes on, we'll 00:01:10.780 --> 00:01:13.680 see the swell bump to two to four feet by eight, 00:01:14.079 --> 00:01:17.079 then three plus feet by nine, but the onshore 00:01:17.079 --> 00:01:21.019 winds will make it choppy by 11. Best time to 00:01:21.019 --> 00:01:24.920 ride is at 7 a .m. with a two -foot incoming 00:01:24.920 --> 00:01:28.290 low tide. when the southwest swell is one and 00:01:28.290 --> 00:01:31.829 a half feet at 16 seconds and the sideshore wind 00:01:31.829 --> 00:01:35.909 is three mile per hour. The first high tide on 00:01:35.909 --> 00:01:38.730 Wednesday will be five feet at noon, followed 00:01:38.730 --> 00:01:42.150 by a one and a half foot low tide just after 00:01:42.150 --> 00:01:47.370 630. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West reads 00:01:47.370 --> 00:01:52.200 72 degrees for the water temperature. A steady 00:01:52.200 --> 00:01:55.099 2 to 3 foot swell greets Friday, maintaining 00:01:55.099 --> 00:01:58.239 fair conditions early before winds shift and 00:01:58.239 --> 00:02:02.239 create choppy surfaces. Saturday sees a slight 00:02:02.239 --> 00:02:05.739 increase to 3 plus feet, but conditions deteriorate 00:02:05.739 --> 00:02:08.699 with onshore winds, making for challenging surf 00:02:08.699 --> 00:02:12.280 throughout the day. By Sunday, expect a more 00:02:12.280 --> 00:02:15.719 consistent 2 to 4 foot swell, though choppy conditions 00:02:15.719 --> 00:02:20.830 persist, especially in the afternoon. This morning 00:02:20.830 --> 00:02:24.490 there's patchy fog and it feels like 71 degrees 00:02:24.490 --> 00:02:28.710 with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:02:28.710 --> 00:02:31.810 place at 720 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:31.810 --> 00:02:36.150 at 622. It looks like we're in for some patchy 00:02:36.150 --> 00:02:38.710 fog this morning, but things will clear up by 00:02:38.710 --> 00:02:41.629 mid -morning with partly sunny skies and a high 00:02:41.629 --> 00:02:46.770 around 79 along the light northwest breeze. Tonight... 00:02:47.280 --> 00:02:51.240 Expect mostly cloudy skies with some patchy fog 00:02:51.240 --> 00:02:55.039 and a slight chance of rain after 11 p .m., a 00:02:55.039 --> 00:03:00.580 low of 69, and calm winds. Looking ahead in the 00:03:00.580 --> 00:03:04.300 weather. Expect a chance of rain showers and 00:03:04.300 --> 00:03:07.900 patchy fog on Thursday with mostly cloudy skies 00:03:07.900 --> 00:03:11.520 and a high near 80. Friday through Sunday will 00:03:11.520 --> 00:03:15.800 be mostly sunny with highs around 81 to 82. and 00:03:15.800 --> 00:03:18.800 partly cloudy nights with lows in the upper 60s 00:03:18.800 --> 00:03:23.960 to low 70s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:03:23.960 --> 00:03:27.099 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:03:27.099 --> 00:03:31.120 in Encinitas. 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This proposal, championed by Chair Tara 00:04:19.209 --> 00:04:22.009 Lawson -Rimmer and Vice Chair Monica Montgomery 00:04:22.009 --> 00:04:25.430 -Steph, aims to modify the reserve target calculation 00:04:25.430 --> 00:04:28.589 and recognize all locally controlled reserves, 00:04:28.970 --> 00:04:33.170 potentially unlocking around $380 million in 00:04:33.170 --> 00:04:37.470 flexible, ward -controlled reserves. Lawson -Rimmer 00:04:37.470 --> 00:04:40.589 emphasized the reform as a crucial bridge to 00:04:40.589 --> 00:04:43.949 support essential services, while opponents expressed 00:04:43.949 --> 00:04:47.910 concerns over fiscal discipline. Public comments 00:04:47.910 --> 00:04:50.709 highlighted the urgency of assisting vulnerable 00:04:50.709 --> 00:05:00.470 residents. Now on to sports. Caitlin Clark, the 00:05:00.470 --> 00:05:03.189 Indiana Fever star and the number one pick in 00:05:03.189 --> 00:05:08.060 the 2024 WNBA draft. has been announced as Nike's 00:05:08.060 --> 00:05:11.720 newest signature athlete. This exciting partnership 00:05:11.720 --> 00:05:14.740 includes the launch of a unique logo, a collection 00:05:14.740 --> 00:05:17.759 of sportswear and apparel, and a signature sneaker 00:05:17.759 --> 00:05:22.319 set to debut in 2026. Clark expressed her pride 00:05:22.319 --> 00:05:25.560 in joining the ranks of all -time greats, emphasizing, 00:05:26.220 --> 00:05:29.319 this is more than just a logo, it's a dream come 00:05:29.319 --> 00:05:32.870 true. Her local collection will be available 00:05:32.870 --> 00:05:35.730 starting October 1st, with a navy and yellow 00:05:35.730 --> 00:05:40.149 shirt releasing on September 1st. Clark's remarkable 00:05:40.149 --> 00:05:43.569 journey continues as she breaks records and inspires 00:05:43.569 --> 00:05:49.430 fans globally. In local sports. Last night at 00:05:49.430 --> 00:05:52.490 T -Mobile Park in Seattle, the Padres beat the 00:05:52.490 --> 00:05:57.689 Mariners 7 -6. Ramon Loriano hit a grand slam 00:05:57.689 --> 00:06:00.860 in the first inning. powering the Friars early. 00:06:01.939 --> 00:06:06.040 Padres' closer Ruiz earned his 35th save. The 00:06:06.040 --> 00:06:09.500 Padres finished with 12 hits and 0 errors, leaving 00:06:09.500 --> 00:06:13.399 6 runners on base. The Padres' record improved 00:06:13.399 --> 00:06:17.579 to 75 -58 as they take game 2 of the series. 00:06:18.680 --> 00:06:21.339 Tonight, the Padres clash with the Mariners in 00:06:21.339 --> 00:06:24.360 Seattle for the final game of this three -game 00:06:24.360 --> 00:06:29.889 series. You, Darvish, is 3 -3. With a 5 .36 earned 00:06:29.889 --> 00:06:34.050 run average, faces Brian Wu, who is 11 -7 with 00:06:34.050 --> 00:06:39.170 a 2 .94. First pitch at 110 under clear skies 00:06:39.170 --> 00:06:45.170 with a mild 74 degrees at T -Mobile Park. In 00:06:45.170 --> 00:06:49.069 top new, a new private school called Alpha School 00:06:49.069 --> 00:06:52.129 is making waves in Virginia, offering a unique 00:06:52.129 --> 00:06:57.290 education model for $65 ,000 a year. Students 00:06:57.290 --> 00:07:00.230 will study for just two hours a day using adaptive 00:07:00.230 --> 00:07:03.329 apps, while afternoons focus on essential life 00:07:03.329 --> 00:07:07.209 skills. Instead of traditional teachers, students 00:07:07.209 --> 00:07:11.230 will have guides. Co -founder Mackenzie Price 00:07:11.230 --> 00:07:14.129 emphasizes that children do not need to be in 00:07:14.129 --> 00:07:17.649 class all day. With support from influential 00:07:17.649 --> 00:07:21.230 backers, Alpha aims to expand into charter schools. 00:07:22.430 --> 00:07:24.410 Critics question the effectiveness of this model 00:07:24.410 --> 00:07:27.709 for less motivated students. but proponents argue 00:07:27.709 --> 00:07:32.410 it encourages individualized learning. In business 00:07:32.410 --> 00:07:36.170 news, tech executives are urging young people 00:07:36.170 --> 00:07:39.250 to rethink the value of college degrees in light 00:07:39.250 --> 00:07:44.009 of industry changes. Palantir CEO Alex Karp stated 00:07:44.009 --> 00:07:46.709 that work performance is far more important than 00:07:46.709 --> 00:07:49.230 educational background, claiming that joining 00:07:49.230 --> 00:07:53.750 Palantir guarantees career success. Apple CEO 00:07:53.750 --> 00:07:56.680 Tim Cook echoed this sentiment noting that half 00:07:56.680 --> 00:08:00.060 of Apple's U .S. workforce lacks four -year degrees. 00:08:01.180 --> 00:08:04.300 NVIDIA CEO Jensen Hoang suggested he would choose 00:08:04.300 --> 00:08:06.959 different subjects if he were in college today. 00:08:08.100 --> 00:08:11.019 With many successful leaders and tech being dropouts, 00:08:11.439 --> 00:08:13.819 the conversation around education and skills 00:08:13.819 --> 00:08:18.120 is evolving, emphasizing adaptability and relevant 00:08:18.120 --> 00:08:22.699 experience over formal credentials. In crypto 00:08:22.699 --> 00:08:30.050 movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $112 ,000. 00:08:30.810 --> 00:08:36.309 Ethereum is up 4 % to just over $4 ,600. And 00:08:36.309 --> 00:08:42.990 XRP is up 4 % to $3 .00. Moving on to a more 00:08:42.990 --> 00:08:47.509 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:08:47.509 --> 00:08:50.179 and wellness. We are working with a national 00:08:50.179 --> 00:08:53.059 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:08:53.399 --> 00:08:57.919 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:08:57.919 --> 00:09:01.500 locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents 00:09:01.500 --> 00:09:04.600 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:09:04.600 --> 00:09:08.240 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:09:08.240 --> 00:09:11.580 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:09:11.580 --> 00:09:15.840 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:15.840 --> 00:09:19.610 for a free class. with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:20.190 --> 00:09:23.870 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:24.809 --> 00:09:27.450 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:27.450 --> 00:09:33.250 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:33.250 --> 00:09:36.710 science. Scientists are making groundbreaking 00:09:36.710 --> 00:09:39.850 strides in translating the inner monologue, which 00:09:39.850 --> 00:09:42.850 could be a game changer for patients facing mobility 00:09:42.850 --> 00:09:47.620 issues or speech -related disabilities. A team 00:09:47.620 --> 00:09:50.220 at Stanford's Neural Prosthetics Translational 00:09:50.220 --> 00:09:53.559 Laboratory has developed a brain -computer interface, 00:09:53.879 --> 00:09:57.299 or BCI, that interprets neural activity from 00:09:57.299 --> 00:10:01.059 the brain's motor cortex. This method allows 00:10:01.059 --> 00:10:03.940 for the decoding of imagined speech, providing 00:10:03.940 --> 00:10:06.820 a voice to individuals unable to communicate 00:10:06.820 --> 00:10:10.639 effectively. While current technology has a limited 00:10:10.639 --> 00:10:15.070 vocabulary and an error rate of up to 33%, Future 00:10:15.070 --> 00:10:17.990 improvements may enhance accuracy and restore 00:10:17.990 --> 00:10:20.789 fluent speech to those affected by paralysis. 00:10:25.090 --> 00:10:27.990 Entertainment news. Get ready for the 10 most 00:10:27.990 --> 00:10:30.610 important movies set to shake the awards season 00:10:30.610 --> 00:10:35.289 in 2025. From the long walk, based on a Steph 00:10:35.289 --> 00:10:38.529 King novel about a life or death walking contest, 00:10:39.009 --> 00:10:42.240 to one battle after another. Featuring Paul Thomas 00:10:42.240 --> 00:10:45.679 Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio, the lineup is 00:10:45.679 --> 00:10:49.379 intriguing. Dwayne Johnson stars in The Smashing 00:10:49.379 --> 00:10:52.379 Machine, while the Persian thriller It Was Just 00:10:52.379 --> 00:10:56.539 an Accident won the Palm Dior this summer. Guillermo 00:10:56.539 --> 00:11:00.379 del Toro's Frankenstein, Bugonia, starring Emma 00:11:00.379 --> 00:11:03.879 Stone, and J. Kelly, featuring George Clooney, 00:11:04.440 --> 00:11:08.159 promise to captivate audiences. Finally, James 00:11:08.159 --> 00:11:11.879 Cameron's Avatar, Fire and Ash. and Chalamet's 00:11:11.879 --> 00:11:16.740 Marty Supreme round out this exciting year. Well, 00:11:16.740 --> 00:11:19.480 all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of 00:11:19.480 --> 00:11:23.379 the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:11:23.379 --> 00:11:26.539 American inventor and visionary, Alexander Graham 00:11:26.539 --> 00:11:31.460 Bell. And he said, Leave the beaten track occasionally 00:11:31.460 --> 00:11:35.379 and dive into the woods. Every time you do so, 00:11:35.399 --> 00:11:37.399 you will be certain to find something that you 00:11:37.399 --> 00:11:41.720 have never seen before. And that's a wrap for 00:11:41.720 --> 00:11:44.759 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:45.200 --> 00:11:48.639 YouTube and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:48.639 --> 00:11:51.679 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:52.860 --> 00:11:55.500 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:55.500 --> 00:11:58.580 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:58.580 --> 00:11:59.340 in San Diego.