Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, August 27th. You'll be interested
to know. 63 years ago today, in 1962, NASA launched
the Mariner 2 spacecraft, marking humanity's
first successful interplanetary mission. This
pioneering journey to Venus provided invaluable
data about the planet's atmosphere and surface,
significantly enhancing our understanding of
the solar system. The success of Mariner 2 paved
the way for future explorations, inspiring generations
to reach beyond our world and explore the cosmos.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Wednesday at Tourmaline and South San
Diego. This morning it's looking fair with waves
around two to three feet. The wind is sideshore
at four miles per hour. As the day goes on, we'll
see the swell bump to two to four feet by eight,
then three plus feet by nine, but the onshore
winds will make it choppy by 11. Best time to
ride is at 7 a .m. with a two -foot incoming
low tide. when the southwest swell is one and
a half feet at 16 seconds and the sideshore wind
is three mile per hour. The first high tide on
Wednesday will be five feet at noon, followed
by a one and a half foot low tide just after
630. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West reads
72 degrees for the water temperature. A steady
2 to 3 foot swell greets Friday, maintaining
fair conditions early before winds shift and
create choppy surfaces. Saturday sees a slight
increase to 3 plus feet, but conditions deteriorate
with onshore winds, making for challenging surf
throughout the day. By Sunday, expect a more
consistent 2 to 4 foot swell, though choppy conditions
persist, especially in the afternoon. This morning
there's patchy fog and it feels like 71 degrees
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 720 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 622. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog this morning, but things will clear up by
mid -morning with partly sunny skies and a high
around 79 along the light northwest breeze. Tonight...
Expect mostly cloudy skies with some patchy fog
and a slight chance of rain after 11 p .m., a
low of 69, and calm winds. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect a chance of rain showers and
patchy fog on Thursday with mostly cloudy skies
and a high near 80. Friday through Sunday will
be mostly sunny with highs around 81 to 82. and
partly cloudy nights with lows in the upper 60s
to low 70s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast
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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, the San Diego County
Board of Supervisors took a significant step
on August 26. voting 3 -2 to amend policies that
would allow the county to utilize its financial
reserves to address impending federal budget
cuts. This proposal, championed by Chair Tara
Lawson -Rimmer and Vice Chair Monica Montgomery
-Steph, aims to modify the reserve target calculation
and recognize all locally controlled reserves,
potentially unlocking around $380 million in
flexible, ward -controlled reserves. Lawson -Rimmer
emphasized the reform as a crucial bridge to
support essential services, while opponents expressed
concerns over fiscal discipline. Public comments
highlighted the urgency of assisting vulnerable
residents. Now on to sports. Caitlin Clark, the
Indiana Fever star and the number one pick in
the 2024 WNBA draft. has been announced as Nike's
newest signature athlete. This exciting partnership
includes the launch of a unique logo, a collection
of sportswear and apparel, and a signature sneaker
set to debut in 2026. Clark expressed her pride
in joining the ranks of all -time greats, emphasizing,
this is more than just a logo, it's a dream come
true. Her local collection will be available
starting October 1st, with a navy and yellow
shirt releasing on September 1st. Clark's remarkable
journey continues as she breaks records and inspires
fans globally. In local sports. Last night at
T -Mobile Park in Seattle, the Padres beat the
Mariners 7 -6. Ramon Loriano hit a grand slam
in the first inning. powering the Friars early.
Padres' closer Ruiz earned his 35th save. The
Padres finished with 12 hits and 0 errors, leaving
6 runners on base. The Padres' record improved
to 75 -58 as they take game 2 of the series.
Tonight, the Padres clash with the Mariners in
Seattle for the final game of this three -game
series. You, Darvish, is 3 -3. With a 5 .36 earned
run average, faces Brian Wu, who is 11 -7 with
a 2 .94. First pitch at 110 under clear skies
with a mild 74 degrees at T -Mobile Park. In
top new, a new private school called Alpha School
is making waves in Virginia, offering a unique
education model for $65 ,000 a year. Students
will study for just two hours a day using adaptive
apps, while afternoons focus on essential life
skills. Instead of traditional teachers, students
will have guides. Co -founder Mackenzie Price
emphasizes that children do not need to be in
class all day. With support from influential
backers, Alpha aims to expand into charter schools.
Critics question the effectiveness of this model
for less motivated students. but proponents argue
it encourages individualized learning. In business
news, tech executives are urging young people
to rethink the value of college degrees in light
of industry changes. Palantir CEO Alex Karp stated
that work performance is far more important than
educational background, claiming that joining
Palantir guarantees career success. Apple CEO
Tim Cook echoed this sentiment noting that half
of Apple's U .S. workforce lacks four -year degrees.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Hoang suggested he would choose
different subjects if he were in college today.
With many successful leaders and tech being dropouts,
the conversation around education and skills
is evolving, emphasizing adaptability and relevant
experience over formal credentials. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $112 ,000.
Ethereum is up 4 % to just over $4 ,600. And
XRP is up 4 % to $3 .00. 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. Scientists are making groundbreaking
strides in translating the inner monologue, which
could be a game changer for patients facing mobility
issues or speech -related disabilities. A team
at Stanford's Neural Prosthetics Translational
Laboratory has developed a brain -computer interface,
or BCI, that interprets neural activity from
the brain's motor cortex. This method allows
for the decoding of imagined speech, providing
a voice to individuals unable to communicate
effectively. While current technology has a limited
vocabulary and an error rate of up to 33%, Future
improvements may enhance accuracy and restore
fluent speech to those affected by paralysis.
Entertainment news. Get ready for the 10 most
important movies set to shake the awards season
in 2025. From the long walk, based on a Steph
King novel about a life or death walking contest,
to one battle after another. Featuring Paul Thomas
Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio, the lineup is
intriguing. Dwayne Johnson stars in The Smashing
Machine, while the Persian thriller It Was Just
an Accident won the Palm Dior this summer. Guillermo
del Toro's Frankenstein, Bugonia, starring Emma
Stone, and J. Kelly, featuring George Clooney,
promise to captivate audiences. Finally, James
Cameron's Avatar, Fire and Ash. and Chalamet's
Marty Supreme round out this exciting year. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and visionary, Alexander Graham
Bell. And he said, Leave the beaten track occasionally
and dive into the woods. Every time you do so,
you will be certain to find something that you
have never seen before. 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.