Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, September 12th. You'll be interested
to know. 75 years ago, today in 1958, Jack Kilby
at Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas, demonstrated
the first working integrated circuit, a breakthrough
that launched the modern age of electronics.
and transformed human capability in communication,
computation and discovery. That remarkable moment
inspired generations to innovate, to explore
and to build a brighter future for all humanity.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Friday at Tourmaline. This morning, it's
looking clean with waves around two to three
feet. Conditions will stay consistent through
the morning, holding at two plus feet into the
afternoon. Winds are currently on shore at two
miles per hour, picking up slightly to seven
miles per hour later on. Best time to ride is
at 7 a .m. with the three -foot incoming low
tide when the southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at
13 seconds, and the sightshore wind is 3 mile
per hour. The first low tide on Friday will be
2 feet at 6 a .m., followed by a 6 -foot high
tide at 12 .45. The nearshore GUI at Mission
Bay West reads 72 degrees for the water temperature.
Expect clean conditions with waves around 2 plus
feet on Saturday morning. gradually increasing
to 3 to 4 feet by the afternoon, though choppy
later on. Sunday brings a steady swell, with
heights reaching 3 plus feet and favorable clean
conditions throughout the day. Monday sees similar
sizes, but conditions begin to deteriorate into
choppy surf by midday, making Sunday the standout
day. This morning, it's cloudy and it feels like
68 degrees with no wind. The sunset will take
place at 7, and it will rise again tomorrow at
6 .32. It looks like we're in for a partly sunny
day with a high near 74 and a light southwest
breeze at about 10 miles per hour. Tonight, expect
mostly cloudy skies with a low around 64 and
light winds. Looking ahead in the weather, expect
partly sunny skies on Saturday. with a high near
75 and a light west wind. Saturday night will
be mostly cloudy with a low around 64. Sunday
brings mostly sunny conditions with a high near
76. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy with a
low around 63. Monday continues with mostly sunny
skies and a high near 77. Monday night may see
patchy fog between 11 p .m. and 5 a .m. with
partly cloudy skies and a low around 65. Tuesday
looks mostly sunny with a high near 81. Tuesday
night could have patchy fog between 11 p .m.
and 5 a .m. with mostly cloudy skies and a low
around 69. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast
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on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings
send you. In local news, in San Diego County,
vaccination rates among kindergartners have become
a growing concern, as recent data shows that
while 94 .8 % of kindergartners received their
measles vaccines during the 2023 to 24 school
year, 46 schools reported rates below the critical
herd immunity threshold of 95%. Health experts
emphasize the importance of vaccinations to prevent
outbreaks, especially as the region has confirmed
its first measles case of the year involving
an unvaccinated teenager who traveled overseas.
Assistant medical director Eric Berg expressed
worry over the declining rates. stating it's
heartbreaking to see a child who is admitted
to a hospital or that dies from a vaccine -preventable
illness. Now onto sports. New reports suggest
that the Los Angeles Clippers organization may
have been aware of issues surrounding their endorsement
deal with the company. Aspiration, which recently
went bankrupt. NBA commissioner Adam Silver emphasized
the need for due process regarding the investigation
into potential salary cap violations. Kawhi Leonard's
endorsement deal, worth $28 million, paid him
$7 million annually despite him not promoting
the company. Clippers owner Steve Falmer invested
$50 million into aspiration and stated he felt
duped. On December 15th, Leonard received a delayed
payment of $1 ,800 ,000. The investigation continues
as circumstantial evidence mounts, raising concerns
among other team owners. Add on to football.
Last night on Thursday night football, the Packers
go to 2 -0 by defeating the commanders at Lambeau
27 -18. Jordan Love was 19 for 31, with 292 yards
passing, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
Jaden Daniels was 24 for 42, with 200 yards passing,
two touchdowns and no interceptions. Looking
ahead, on Sunday Night Football we got the 0
-1 Falcons at 1 -0 Vikings. Kickoff is at 820
Eastern. Minnesota is favored by three and a
half, and the over -under set at 44 and a half.
Another big game this weekend is Eagles at Chiefs
on Fox at 1 .25 Eastern time in local sports.
Last night at Petco Park, the Padres defeated
the Rockies 2 -0. Heres singled in the third
inning to score firm in. and Merrill homered
in the fourth for the Friars' final run. Whitting
pitcher Vasquez threw six scoreless innings with
nine strikeouts. The Padres finished with six
hits and one error, leaving six runners on base.
The Rockies managed only four hits and no runs.
The Padres improved their record to 80 in 67.
Tonight, the Padres face the Rockies at Petco
Park for Game 2 of this four -game series. The
Padres pitcher has yet to be determined, while
Tanner Gordon for the Rockies is 5 -6, with a
6 .6 earned run average. First pitch is at 640,
with clear skies and a comfortable 72 degrees
expected in San Diego. And if you are looking
for the Chargers game on Sunday, You won't find
it. The Chargers will be in Vegas for Monday
Night Football to play the Raiders. Chargers
are favored by 3 .5, with the over -under set
at 45 .5. Kickoff is at 7 California time. In
top news, after 10 years of black hole science,
Steph Hawking is proven right. Researchers have
spent a decade improving massive detectors to
catch shockwaves from colliding black holes.
On September 14, 2015, physicists detected gravitational
waves, a huge breakthrough that won three key
figures the Nobel Prize in Physics. Now scientists
have observed that the surface area of black
holes can never decrease. confirming a key idea
proposed by Hawking in 1971. This proof of his
theory is a testament to his legacy, even after
his passing in 2018. Researchers are also planning
new detectors that could be 10 times more sensitive.
In business news, new car buyers beware. The
latest data is concerning. So far, 2025 has been
a car buyers market. But that could change quickly.
The threat of tariffs has forced car companies
to increase their incentive spending to attract
buyers. Buyers have responded positively, leading
to record -setting sales for companies like Ford,
General Motors, and Kia. Ford was the top -selling
brand in the United States during the first half
of the year. However, there are no concrete plans
to lower tariffs. Average new vehicle transaction
prices in August rose to $49 ,077. Incentive
spending fell slightly to 7 .2 % of average transaction
price in August. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up half a percent for the week to just over
$115 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to just under $4
,500. And SRP is up 5 % to $3 .03. 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. Microsoft and OpenAI have reached a deal
to extend their partnership, easing the startup's
path to becoming a for -profit company. This
agreement follows months of tension between the
two, as Microsoft is OpenAI's exclusive cloud
provider and a major investor. While the terms
remain undisclosed, both organizations are set
to receive approximately 30 % of the new company's
stake. OpenAI aims to finalize its restructure
by the end of the year to secure $19 billion
in funding. Despite the partnership, OpenAI faces
challenges from various opponents, including
billionaire Elon Musk, who has initiated legal
action against the startup. Entertainment news.
Pioneertown, California is experiencing a vibrant
renaissance. moving beyond its roots as a Hollywood
movie set into a real Western town with a unique
identity. The Main Street Band performed at the
Red Dog Saloon as locals and visitors mingled,
enjoying the warm atmosphere. Local shopkeeper
Joanne Gosen emphasized, this is a real town
and it's our town. Despite recent challenges,
Pioneer Town is finding a new equilibrium with
small businesses flourishing. Visitors can enjoy
activities like bowling, taco dining, and even
fresh bagels on Sundays. The community desires
slow growth that preserves its Western character,
navigating the challenges posed by the desert
environment. Well, all righty, folks. It's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American science fiction writer
Octavia Butler. And she said... All that you
touch, you change. All that you change, changes
you. 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.