Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, September 18th. You'll be
interested to know. 232 years ago, today in 1793,
President George Washington laid the cornerstone
of the United States Capitol building in Washington,
D .C., marking a foundational moment in democratic
governance. and a celebration of human aspiration
and unity. This inspiring act, by laying the
first stone of what would become the seat of
the legislative branch, symbolizes the enduring
human achievement of building institutions for
freedom, progress, and collective decision -making,
and continues to stand as a beacon of civic purpose.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday at Tourmaline. This morning
it's looking 3 plus feet and choppy. Conditions
improve slightly to fair by 9, then become clean
at 11, before dropping to 2 to 3 plus feet and
fair around noon. Winds are onshore at 7 miles
per hour, shifting to onshore at 10 miles per
hour by the afternoon. Best time to ride is at
10 a .m. with a 4 -foot outgoing high tide when
the southwest swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds and
the onshore wind is 4 mile per hour. The first
high tide on Thursday will be 4 .5 feet at 8
.30 a .m., followed by a 2 -foot low tide at
1 .45. The nearshore GUI at Mission Day West
reads 73 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
features clean conditions with consistent three
plus foot sets early, though winds shift to choppy
by afternoon. Saturday sees a fade to two to
three feet, remaining choppy throughout the day.
Sunday brings a steady two feet with cleaner
conditions in the morning, making it the most
favorable day of the period as conditions improve
slightly. This morning, there's a chance of showers
and thunderstorms and it feels like 75 degrees
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 6
.51 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .37.
It looks like we're in for some partly sunny
skies today, with a high near 81 and a chance
of showers and thunderstorms, though the south
wind will be light at 10 miles per hour. Tonight.
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance
of showers, a low around 69, and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11
a .m. on Friday with mostly sunny skies and a
high near 79. Friday night will be partly cloudy
with a low around 68. Saturday brings mostly
sunny weather with a high near 80. Saturday night
will also be partly cloudy with a low around
68. On Sunday, expect partly sunny skies with
a high near 81. Sunday night will be partly cloudy
with a low around 69. Monday looks mostly sunny
with a high near 82. Monday night may have patchy
fog after 11 p .m. and will be partly cloudy,
with a low around 69. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, San Diego
Unified officials are reconsidering plans to
eliminate middle school grades at one K -8 school
south of the 8, following significant pushback
from parents at Bethune. Last week, the district
announced intentions to close middle school grades
at four K -8 schools, citing low performance
and graduation rates, which caught parents and
staff off guard. Superintendent Fabiola Bagula
acknowledged that while other schools may underperform,
Bethune has demonstrated better success, leading
her to pause the closure decision. Karens mobilized
quickly, expressing concerns about transferring
students to Bell Middle. which has a troubling
reputation for low performance and high suspension
rates. Macula plans to hold community meetings
before making a final decision on Bethune's future,
emphasizing the need for data -driven choices
that serve the community's best interests. Now
on to sports. The Cubs secure their first trip
to postseason since 2020. After clinching the
National League Central title with an 8 -4 victory
over the Pirates, the Cubs celebrated their achievement.
Manager Craig Hounsell emphasized the importance
of acknowledging this milestone. Players embraced
the moment with champagne flowing and excitement
filling the clubhouse. Niko Horner remarked on
the significance of celebrating after a full
season. The Cubs scored four runs in the first
inning. including back -to -back home runs by
Ian Hap and Moises Ballesteros. With 10 games
left, the Cubs continue their quest for a fourth
World Series title. And tonight on Thursday Night
Football, Miami is at Buffalo on Amazon Prime
Video. The Bills are favored by 11 .5, with the
over -under set at 50 .5. Kickoff is at 8 .15
Eastern. 5 -15 Pacific in local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at City Field in New York, the Padres
won over the Mets 7 -4. Manny Machado hit a tie
-breaking granny in the fifth inning to secure
the victory. Alejandro Morejon earned the win
with 1 .1 innings and 0 earned runs. Suarez recorded
his 39th save. The Friars finished with 12 hits
and 0 errors, leaving 9 runners on base. San
Diego's record improves to 83 -69. This morning,
the Padres clash with the Mets in New York for
the final game of this three -game series. Randy
Vasquez is 5 -6, with a 3 .72 earned run average,
faces Jonah Tong, who is 1 -2 with an 8 .49.
First pitch at 1010 at Citi Field, under partly
cloudy skies and 76 degrees. In top news, citizen
scientists discovered a ghost ship that had eluded
historians for nearly 140 years, lying at the
bottom of Lake Michigan. The Wisconsin Underwater
Archaeological Association announced that the
FJ King, a ship missing since 1886, was found
by a team led by Brendan Valot. Using a remotely
operated vehicle and sonar, the team located
the 144 -foot schooner off Bailey's Harbor, Wisconsin.
Valot expressed disbelief at the swift discovery,
noting it had been a long shot. The ship sank
during a storm, and its crew was rescued by a
passing vessel. In business news, In London,
hundreds of high -end sport utility vehicles
usually roll off Jaguar Land Rover's production
lines every day. This month, they have fallen
silent due to a major cyber attack. The breach
prompted the company to power down its operations,
which could cost tens of millions of dollars
and threaten numerous jobs. Jack Orland -Rover
is now racing to restart its systems with the
help of cybersecurity experts. The process will
take time and has extended the shutdown to September
24th. The hack has compromised some data, though
initial reports indicated no stolen customer
information. The company is working with the
United Kingdom's National Cybersecurity Center
to investigate the hack. Members of Parliament
are urging the Treasury to support the supply
chain. This situation arrives as the company
faces challenges from increased tariffs and declining
profits. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1
% to about $118 ,000. Ethereum is up 3 % to just
over $4 ,600. And HexRP is up 3%. to $3 .10.
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. This overlooked workout is key to aging
better. Scientists say power, or your ability
to move quickly, is one of the first fitness
skills to fade with age. You might feel strong,
but if everyday movements feel slower, there's
a reason. As we age, we lose our ability to move
quickly. This aspect of health is called power,
the capacity to generate force fast. Power training
can protect your mobility, independence, and
strength as you age. A 2007 study found high
-velocity resistance training was more effective
than traditional strength training for older
adults. You do not need to be an athlete to train
for power, as it can make daily activities feel
easier. Ben Stiller will star in a new Apple
TV Plus limited series after stepping back from
directing Severance. After the success of Severance,
Stiller has signed on to act in a rare role.
He will star alongside Jessica Chastain in an
eight -part limited series called The Off Weeks.
The series follows a writing professor, played
by Stiller, going through a messy divorce while
engaging in a romance with the mysterious Stella
West, portrayed by Chastain. Chastain will premiere
her first Apple TV Plus project, The Savant,
on September 26. Stiller has also created a documentary
feature about his parents, titled Stiller and
Mera, Nothing is Lost, arriving in October. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
historian and author, Barbara Touchman. And she
said, 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.