Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, September 17th. You'll be
interested to know. 116 years ago, today in 1899,
the first Howard flight of the North American
X -15 rocket plane took place at Edwards Air
Force Base in California. marking a triumphant
leap in human aerospace achievement. This inspiring
milestone, celebrated as a bold stride in aviation
and space exploration, showcases the power of
human ingenuity, perseverance, and the quest
to soar beyond our earthly bounds. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
This morning, it's looking fair with waves around
2 to 3 plus feet. Conditions clean up a bit by
7 with the same wave height, then remain fair
until 10. Winds are onshore early, shifting to
sideshore by 10, then back to onshore later,
peaking at 5 miles per hour. Best time to ride
is at 3 p .m. with a 4 -foot incoming low tide
when the southwest swell is 2 feet at 15 seconds,
and the side -shore wind is 1 mile per hour.
The first high tide on Wednesday will be 4 .5
feet just before 8 a .m., followed by a 2 .5
-foot low tide at 1. The near -shore GUI at Mission
Bay West reads 73 degrees for the water temperature.
Conditions start strong on Thursday with clean
3 -plus -foot waves and light winds. Friday sees
a slight drop to 2 to 3 plus feet, but remains
clean in the morning before choppy conditions
set in. Saturday continues the trend with fair
2 to 3 foot surf, though unsure winds create
challenging conditions throughout the day. This
morning it's mostly cloudy and it feels like
72 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 6 .53. and it will rise again
tomorrow at 636. It looks like we're in for a
partly sunny day with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms and temperatures reaching around
82, along with a light west wind. Tonight, expect
mostly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms
likely a low of 70 and very light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather, Showers and thunderstorms
are likely on Thursday with mostly cloudy skies
and a high near 79. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
continues Thursday night with a low around 70.
On Friday, expect a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms before 5 p .m. with partly
sunny skies and a high near 77. Hatchifog is
possible Friday night. with mostly cloudy skies
and a low around 68. Saturday brings partly sunny
skies with a high near 79. Saturday night will
be mostly cloudy with a low around 68. Sunday
will be mostly sunny with a high near 82. Expect
mostly cloudy skies Sunday night with a low around
70. Bonjour, food enthusiast! 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
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crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just
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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 City Council
has voted to raise the minimum wage for hospitality
workers to $25 an hour, phased in over several
years. The measure passed unanimously, despite
opposition from business owners concerned about
its impact on the tourism industry. Councilman
Sean Hilo Rivera stated that the arguments against
the wage increase fell flat, emphasizing that
there are already winners in the current system.
The new wage will affect hotels, amusement parks,
and event centers, with specific increases set
for each year until 2030. Exemptions exist for
certain entities like San Diego State University
and the San Diego Zoo. Now onto sports. Los Angeles
Rams head coach Sean McVeigh suffered an injury
during his team's victory over the Tennessee
Titans. He tore his plantar fascia while coaching
from the sideline in the Rams 33 -19 win on Sunday
in Nashville. McFey revealed this on his Coach
McFey show yesterday. The injury does allow for
quicker healing, according to him. At 39, Benkfei
remains the youngest coach in NFL history who
win a Super Bowl. His career record stands at
90 wins and 57 losses. He is now preparing for
a high -stakes game against the Philadelphia
Eagles in local sports. Yesterday afternoon at
City Field in New York, the Padres lost to the
Mets 8 -3. Brett Beaty hit a two -run homer in
a five -run first inning for the Mets, who were
led on the mound by winning pitcher Manaya, with
five innings pitched and only one run allowed.
For the Friars, King took the loss after three
innings, giving up eight runs. The Padres finished
with seven hits and zero errors, leaving four
runners on base. The Padres' new record stands
at 82 -69. This afternoon, the Padres clash again
with the Mets at City Field in New York for Game
2 of this three -game series. Nick Pivetta is
13 -5 with a 2 .73 earned run average and faces
David Peterson, who is 9 -5 with a 3 .77. First
pitch is at 4 -10 under partly cloudy skies with
a temperature of 68 degrees. In top new, you
can get a flu shot too early and there is a sweet
spot for the biggest impact and level of protection.
Doctors say that timing is important, and it
is best to aim for a specific window this fall.
Right now is generally considered too early for
a flu shot, as the protection may wane before
the season ends. Most Americans under the age
of 65 will receive a trevalent vaccine, while
those 65 and older should get a quadrivalent
vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention usually recommends getting vaccinated
by Halloween for optimal protection. In business
news, Cathie Wood has sold $10 ,800 ,000 of popular
artificial intelligence stock. Chief of ARC Investment
Management frequently adjusts her top positions,
adding to a holding when the stock falls and
selling when it rises. This strategy has paid
off in the recent market boom, with our funds
riding the wave of high -growth stocks. Most
recently, Wood has been cashing out of Tempus
AI to lock in gains. Despite a volatile year,
the ARK Innovation Exchange traded fund is up
more than 40 % year -to -date. Wood's investment
strategy focuses on emerging high -tech companies,
including artificial intelligence and blockchain
technology. Over the past 10 years, the ARK Innovation
Exchange Traded Fund has wiped out $7 billion
in investor wealth. Still, Wood has been optimistic
about the market, dismissing recession predictions.
Recently, Wood's ARK funds trimmed her stake
in Tempus AI, selling shares for five consecutive
trading days. Tempus has surged 158 % year -to
-date. aided by strong earnings and a positive
outlook. Despite the trim, Tempus AI remains
one of ARK's largest stakes, ranking as the fifth
biggest holding. Wood police healthcare is the
most underappreciated application of artificial
intelligence. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1 % to about $116 ,000. Ethereum is down 1
% to just over $4 ,500. And XRP is up half a
percent to $3 .01. 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. Two former Google DeepMind
researchers have secured $5 million in seed funding
for their new company, HiVerge, which aims to
democratize access to advanced algorithms. The
funding round was led by Flying FishVentures,
with participation from ARIN Innovation Capital,
and Alpha Intelligence Capital. Hiverge's platform,
called Hive, uses artificial intelligence to
generate and test novel algorithms for vital
business processes. While large companies develop
bespoke algorithms, smaller firms have relied
on off -the -shelf software. The Hive system
promises to discover superior algorithms that
human data scientists might overlook. Hiverge
plans to expand its team and make its technology
accessible through cloud marketplaces. Entertainment
news. In Good Fortune, Keanu Reeves plays an
angel named Gabriel, who oversteps his duties
to help a struggling gig economy worker named
Arj, played by Aziz Ansari in his feature directing
debut. This film offers a fun homage to late
20th century high -concept movies, exploring
themes of wealth and success while also addressing
the struggles of those in the working class.
The story takes unexpected turns, showcasing
a comedic critique of contemporary capitalism
as Gabriel learns about life from Arj and his
experiences. Despite its predictable plot, Good
Fortune surprises with its heartfelt moments.
and relatable commentary on modern life. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and humorist, Mark Twain. And
he said, And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.