Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, September 24th. You'll be
interested to know. 150 years ago, today in 1875,
two brave mountaineers, Dougal Haston and Doug
Scott, achieved a remarkable human triumph. by
becoming the first persons to reach the summit
of Mount Everest by any of its faces, a milestone
of exploration, courage, and human ingenuity.
This inspiring ascent on the southwestern face
of the world's highest mountain stands as a testament
to perseverance, teamwork, and the boundless
spirit of discovery, celebrating human achievement
in the most majestic of natural arenas. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the surf report.
Wednesday at Tourmaline. This morning, it's looking
fair with three -plus feet, waves rolling in
from the southwest. Winds are on shore at five
miles per hour, staying steady for the first
few hours. Expect the conditions to become choppy
as winds pick up to 10 miles per hour by noon.
Overall, it's a decent morning for a session.
Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with the 3 -foot
incoming mid -tide when the southwest swell is
2 feet at 14 seconds and the onshore wind is
5 mile per hour. The first high tide on Wednesday
will be 5 .5 feet at 10 .45 a .m. followed by
a half -foot low tide just before 5 .30. The
nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West reads 72 degrees
for the water temperature. Starting Thursday,
expect fair conditions with waves around 2 to
3 feet and light north -northwest winds. Friday
sees a slight drop in size, remaining around
2 feet but choppy due to south winds. Saturday
offers a steady increase in swell, reaching 3
plus feet with clean conditions early before
shifting to choppy later in the day. This morning
there's patchy fog and it feels like 71 degrees
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 644 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 641. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog before 11 a .m. followed by mostly sunny
skies with a high near 79 and a light northwest
breeze. Tonight, expect more patchy fog after
11 p .m. with partly cloudy skies and a low around
66, along with light winds. Looking ahead in
the weather, Thursday starts with patchy fog
before 11 a .m. then becomes mostly sunny with
a high near 76. and a northwest breeze of 5 to
10 miles per hour. Friday and Saturday stay mild
and a bit partly sunny, with highs in the mid
-70s and nights near the mid -60s. Sunday turns
mostly sunny, with a high near 77 and a mild
night around 67. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, in an
exciting development for America's finest city,
a military pilot may soon serve her country on
a mission to the moon, or possibly Mars. Catherine
Spies, a San Diego resident, is one of 10 selected
by NASA from over 8 ,000 applicants to join their
newest astronaut class. Originally from Mission
Viejo, She considers San Diego her hometown,
where her mother lives. Spice brings a wealth
of experience, having served as a Marine Corps
test pilot with over 2 ,000 flight hours, and
she has degrees from the University of Southern
California and Harvard. This astronaut class
marks a significant milestone, featuring more
women than men for the first time. Now on to
sports. The robot umpires are here. Major League
Baseball's competition committee has approved
the introduction of the automated ball strike
system for the 2026 regular season. Each team
will begin with two challenges of the home plate
umpire strike zone. The umpire will review the
call using a high -tech camera system and that
determination will be final. The system has been
tested in AAA since 2022. The Players Association
noted that the vote was not unanimous, reflecting
broad player sentiment. The challenge format
was preferred over calling every pitch using
technology. Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized
the balance between umpire integrity and correcting
missed calls. In local sports, Last night at
Petco Park, the Padres beat the Brewers 7 -0.
Ryan Vasquez earned the win with seven innings
pitched, striking out three and allowing one
hit. The Friars powered up early with a grand
slam from O 'Hearn and added two more homers
from Ares and Iglesias. San Diego finished with
eight hits and zero errors, leaving four runners
on base. The Padres record improved it 87 -71.
This afternoon, the Padres clash with the Brewers
at Petco Park in San Diego for the final game
of this three -game series. Dylan Cease takes
the mound for the Friars, 8 -12, with a 4 .64
earned run average. Chad Patrick will pitch for
Milwaukee, 3 -8, with a 3 .66 earned run average.
First pitch is at 110 under sunny skies and a
temperature of 78 degrees. In top news, American
Express has transformed its Platinum card into
a pocket mirror, attracting new fans with exclusive
experiences. This limited edition Platinum mirror
card is polished to a reflective finish, redefining
the essence of a premium credit card. In 2024,
American Express reached record revenues of $65
.9 billion, projected to grow by 8 to 10 percent
in 2025. Despite the hefty annual fee of $695,
it boasts a remarkable 98 percent retention rate.
American Express is not just a credit card, but
an all -access pass for various experiences,
enhancing its appeal among younger generations.
In business news, Elon Musk's Starlink is planning
to offer mobile phone services directly to consumers,
a move that could add competitive pressure on
traditional Canadian carriers. SpaceX has applied
to the U .S. Federal Communications Commission
to launch a new constellation of 15 ,000 low
Earth orbit satellites to provide ubiquitous
connectivity through mobile satellite service
inside the United States. and wherever else it
is authorized. Starlink currently offers a satellite
phone service in Canada through a partnership
with Rogers Communications and is pursuing more
arrangements with other telecom providers. SpaceX's
actions next year during the auction of mostly
rural spectrum in Canada will be a test of its
international ambitions. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is unchanged. at about $112 ,000. Ethereum
is unchanged at just under $4 ,200. And XRP is
unchanged at $2 .82. Moving on to a more local
vibe. In our community spotlight on health and
wellness, we are working with a national Pilati
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 believe
they have found a groundbreaking new energy source
that is virtually unlimited. Plastic is littering
the planet, and scientists are trying to convert
it back into usable fuel by heating it to very
high temperatures. A new method discovered by
researchers at Yale University could boost production
of pyrolysis oil without costly catalysts. This
innovative technique uses a three -section, 3D
-printed carbon column reactor to enhance the
yield. While scaling up poses challenges, scientists
hope this can alleviate the plastic crisis and
lessen reliance on fossil fuels. For now, the
best plastic is still one that is never made.
And in entertainment news, a preemption means
that Jimmy Kimmel Live will remain unavailable
for some of the United States, despite its return
after a nearly week -long suspension. Jimmy Kimmel
may be returning to ABC, but his show will remain
dark in many areas as... Sinclair Broadcast Group,
and Nextar have decided to preempt it. Last night,
Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live
across ABC affiliate stations and replacing it
with news programming. Nextar added, we stand
by that decision pending assurance that all parties
are committed to fostering an environment of
respectful, constructive dialogue. Well, all
righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the British
explorer and mountaineer, George Mallory. And
he 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.