Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, September 4th. You'll be interested
to know. 137 years ago, today in 1888, George
Eastman received a patent for his roll film camera
and registered the trademark Kodak, a moment
that democratized photography by making it accessible
to everyone. and sparked a revolution in visual
storytelling. This invention, celebrated as a
triumph of human ingenuity, transformed how people
capture memories, document history and share
experiences, inspiring generations of photographers
and innovators. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the Surf Report. Thursday at Tourmaline.
This morning it's looking fair with waves at
3 to 4 feet. Conditions should hold steady until
around noon, when they may become choppy as the
wind picks up to 9 miles per hour. Expect the
swell to drop slightly to 2 to 4 feet later in
the afternoon. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m.
with the 3 -foot incoming high tide when the
southwest swell is 2 feet at 15 seconds. and
the onshore wind is 4 mile per hour. The first
high tide on Thursday will be 4 feet at 8 .45
a .m., followed by a 2 .5 -foot low tide at 1
.30. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West reads
73 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
offers clean conditions with waves around 3 to
4 feet early, gradually becoming choppy by afternoon.
Saturday sees a slight drop to 2 to 3 plus feet,
but maintains fair conditions until the evening.
Sunday remains consistent with 2 to 3 plus feet,
but choppy conditions develop later, making Saturday
the standout day for surf. This morning, it's
mostly sunny and it feels like 71 degrees with
5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 7 -11, and it will rise again tomorrow at
6 -27. It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny
day with a high near 82 and a gentle northwest
breeze at 5 -10, gusting up to 20. Tonight, expect
partly cloudy skies with a low around 67 and
light winds. Looking ahead in the weather, Expect
mostly sunny skies on Friday with a high near
79 and a light northwest wind. Friday night will
be partly cloudy with a low around 66 and a west
wind. Saturday remains mostly sunny with a high
near 77. Saturday night will be mostly clear
with a low around 66. Sunday brings sunny skies.
with a high near 79. Sunday night will be mostly
clear with a low around 65. Monday continues
sunny with a high near 78. Monday night will
be mostly clear with a low around 64. Bonjour,
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. If you
have noticed a sudden influx of election mailers
in your mailbox, you are not alone. A fall that
was supposed to be free of elections has turned
into a big and expensive political fight centered
on redistricting. Congressman Darrell Issa represents
a district that previously voted for President
Donald Trump by more than 15 percentage points,
but two well -known challengers Amarkampa Nanjar
and San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilbert
are now lining up to run against him. In about
five weeks, voters will decide whether to adopt
a new map advanced by Governor Gavin Newsom,
which could significantly change district lines.
This battle is drawing millions of dollars, with
Netflix founder Reed Hastings donating heavily
to support Newsom's plan. Now on to sports. Who
will define the 2025 fantasy football season?
Our featured pros revealed their expert predictions
for players likely to appear on championship
-winning rosters this year. These insights highlight
breakout stars, draft values, and league winners
that experts believe will be the backbone of
title teams. Among them, Christian McCaffrey
is projected to be the most rostered player.
while others like Teteiro McMillan and Braylon
Allen are also expected to shine. As we look
ahead, predictions for top players in 2026 are
also discussed, emphasizing the importance of
strategic drafting. Tonight, the NFL season kicks
off on NBC and Peacock. At 820 Eastern Time,
the Cowboys are at the Eagles, with the Eagles
favored by 8 .5. and the over -under set at 47
and a half. Coach Nick Sirianni, a lifelong football
enthusiast, surprisingly admitted he was unaware
of the team's Super Bowl championship banner
unveiling before the opener against the Dallas
Cowboys. While the Eagles have focused on the
current season, wide receiver A .J. Brown emphasized
their readiness to move forward. With powerhouse
players like Hertz and Brown, The Eagles are
favorites to win another Super Bowl, while the
Cowboys face challenges after trading star -ed
rusher Micah Parsons in local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at Petco Park, the Padres lost to the
Orioles 7 -5 to complete the three -game series
sweep. Orioles pitcher Kavich earned the win
with five innings, seven hits, four earned runs,
and three strikeouts. while Padres Cortez took
the loss after two and one -third innings. Tatis
Jr. homered for the Friars, while the Orioles
hit four home runs, including Holliday and Jackson.
The Padres finished with 10 hits, one error,
and six runners left on base. San Diego's record
is now 76 -64. Tomorrow night, the Padres face
the Rockies at Coors Field in Denver for Game
1 of a three -game series. The Padres pitcher
has yet to be determined. Kyle Freeland starts
for Colorado with a record of 3 in 14 and a 5
.41 earned run average. First pitch is at 540
under clear skies with a temperature around 69
degrees. In top new, this low calorie ingredient
could be contributing to cognitive decline, a
study finds. Some sugar substitutes, like those
in diet soda and ultra -processed snacks, could
have consequences for long -term brain health,
according to a study published Wednesday in Neurology.
Scientists found that the consumption of low
and no -calorie sweeteners was associated with
faster cognitive decline. The study followed
more than 12 ,700 adults from Brazil for a median
of eight years. Participants completed cognitive
tests every four years, revealing that middle
-aged people under 60 years old who consumed
the highest amount of sweeteners showed faster
declines in overall thinking and memory skills.
Researchers found the link to faster cognitive
decline was stronger in people with diabetes
than those without. Sumoto emphasized the importance
of understanding any association with brain imaging.
In business news, 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. Viking is a luxury cruise operator that
focuses on a no policy, banning children, and
has casinos and umbrella drinks on its river
and ocean ships. Instead of competing with flashy
features, Viking maintains classic designs and
offers a more educational experience. As of early
August, roughly 96 % of Viking's core trips for
2025 are sold out. with nearly 55 % booked for
next year. Revenue for the three months ending
June 30th reached nearly $1 ,900 ,000 ,000, up
18 .5 % from the previous year. Viking's high
ticket prices often eliminate extra charges,
creating a more enjoyable experience for guests.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about
$111 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to just over $4
,400. And XRP is up half a percent to $2 .84.
Entertainment news. Let's talk tech. Donald Trump
Jr. and Eric Trump own about 20 % of a Bitcoin
mining company, with their stake valued at over
$1 .5 billion after its stock debut. Shares in
American Bitcoin Corporation soared to $14 on
its first trading day, closing at $8, up 16 .5%.
Eric Trump dismissed conflict of interest criticisms
as insane, stating his father is running a nation
and is not involved in their business ventures.
The Trump family has launched several crypto
ventures, including World Liberty Financial.
which has earned around $500 million since last
year. Eric Trump has traveled internationally
to rally support for the crypto industry. Well,
alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
photographer and environmentalist, Ansel Adams.
And he said, highlighting the transformative
power of photography and capturing and shaping
human experiences. 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.