WEBVTT 00:00:01.180 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.700 --> 00:00:09.119 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.560 --> 00:00:13.660 and it's Wednesday, September 24th. You'll be 00:00:13.660 --> 00:00:20.059 interested to know. 150 years ago, today in 1875, 00:00:21.219 --> 00:00:24.480 two brave mountaineers, Dougal Haston and Doug 00:00:24.480 --> 00:00:27.679 Scott, achieved a remarkable human triumph. by 00:00:27.679 --> 00:00:30.120 becoming the first persons to reach the summit 00:00:30.120 --> 00:00:33.979 of Mount Everest by any of its faces, a milestone 00:00:33.979 --> 00:00:37.280 of exploration, courage, and human ingenuity. 00:00:38.359 --> 00:00:41.200 This inspiring ascent on the southwestern face 00:00:41.200 --> 00:00:44.439 of the world's highest mountain stands as a testament 00:00:44.439 --> 00:00:47.500 to perseverance, teamwork, and the boundless 00:00:47.500 --> 00:00:50.719 spirit of discovery, celebrating human achievement 00:00:50.719 --> 00:00:55.520 in the most majestic of natural arenas. So now 00:00:55.520 --> 00:01:00.189 you know. And now, it's time for the surf report. 00:01:03.210 --> 00:01:06.810 Wednesday at Tourmaline. This morning, it's looking 00:01:06.810 --> 00:01:09.909 fair with three -plus feet, waves rolling in 00:01:09.909 --> 00:01:13.989 from the southwest. Winds are on shore at five 00:01:13.989 --> 00:01:16.609 miles per hour, staying steady for the first 00:01:16.609 --> 00:01:20.650 few hours. Expect the conditions to become choppy 00:01:20.650 --> 00:01:23.790 as winds pick up to 10 miles per hour by noon. 00:01:24.650 --> 00:01:27.450 Overall, it's a decent morning for a session. 00:01:28.530 --> 00:01:32.469 Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with the 3 -foot 00:01:32.469 --> 00:01:36.010 incoming mid -tide when the southwest swell is 00:01:36.010 --> 00:01:39.709 2 feet at 14 seconds and the onshore wind is 00:01:39.709 --> 00:01:43.849 5 mile per hour. The first high tide on Wednesday 00:01:43.849 --> 00:01:48.670 will be 5 .5 feet at 10 .45 a .m. followed by 00:01:48.670 --> 00:01:53.060 a half -foot low tide just before 5 .30. The 00:01:53.060 --> 00:01:57.859 nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West reads 72 degrees 00:01:57.859 --> 00:02:01.819 for the water temperature. Starting Thursday, 00:02:02.200 --> 00:02:04.700 expect fair conditions with waves around 2 to 00:02:04.700 --> 00:02:09.120 3 feet and light north -northwest winds. Friday 00:02:09.120 --> 00:02:11.840 sees a slight drop in size, remaining around 00:02:11.840 --> 00:02:16.139 2 feet but choppy due to south winds. Saturday 00:02:16.139 --> 00:02:19.240 offers a steady increase in swell, reaching 3 00:02:19.240 --> 00:02:22.000 plus feet with clean conditions early before 00:02:22.000 --> 00:02:26.659 shifting to choppy later in the day. This morning 00:02:26.659 --> 00:02:30.360 there's patchy fog and it feels like 71 degrees 00:02:30.360 --> 00:02:34.639 with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:02:34.639 --> 00:02:37.759 place at 644 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:37.759 --> 00:02:41.840 at 641. It looks like we're in for some patchy 00:02:41.840 --> 00:02:45.409 fog before 11 a .m. followed by mostly sunny 00:02:45.409 --> 00:02:49.349 skies with a high near 79 and a light northwest 00:02:49.349 --> 00:02:54.889 breeze. Tonight, expect more patchy fog after 00:02:54.889 --> 00:02:58.729 11 p .m. with partly cloudy skies and a low around 00:02:58.729 --> 00:03:04.030 66, along with light winds. Looking ahead in 00:03:04.030 --> 00:03:07.349 the weather, Thursday starts with patchy fog 00:03:07.349 --> 00:03:11.069 before 11 a .m. then becomes mostly sunny with 00:03:11.069 --> 00:03:15.000 a high near 76. and a northwest breeze of 5 to 00:03:15.000 --> 00:03:19.020 10 miles per hour. Friday and Saturday stay mild 00:03:19.020 --> 00:03:21.900 and a bit partly sunny, with highs in the mid 00:03:21.900 --> 00:03:26.280 -70s and nights near the mid -60s. Sunday turns 00:03:26.280 --> 00:03:30.280 mostly sunny, with a high near 77 and a mild 00:03:30.280 --> 00:03:35.080 night around 67. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This 00:03:35.080 --> 00:03:37.960 podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe 00:03:37.960 --> 00:03:41.939 and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino 00:03:41.939 --> 00:03:45.180 Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:45.699 --> 00:03:50.240 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:03:50.240 --> 00:03:53.500 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:03:53.500 --> 00:03:56.919 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:56.919 --> 00:03:59.699 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:59.699 --> 00:04:03.539 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:04:04.020 --> 00:04:07.159 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:04:07.560 --> 00:04:12.939 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, in an 00:04:12.939 --> 00:04:15.819 exciting development for America's finest city, 00:04:16.240 --> 00:04:19.060 a military pilot may soon serve her country on 00:04:19.060 --> 00:04:23.879 a mission to the moon, or possibly Mars. Catherine 00:04:23.879 --> 00:04:27.459 Spies, a San Diego resident, is one of 10 selected 00:04:27.459 --> 00:04:31.240 by NASA from over 8 ,000 applicants to join their 00:04:31.240 --> 00:04:35.000 newest astronaut class. Originally from Mission 00:04:35.000 --> 00:04:38.279 Viejo, She considers San Diego her hometown, 00:04:38.639 --> 00:04:42.480 where her mother lives. Spice brings a wealth 00:04:42.480 --> 00:04:45.259 of experience, having served as a Marine Corps 00:04:45.259 --> 00:04:48.699 test pilot with over 2 ,000 flight hours, and 00:04:48.699 --> 00:04:51.019 she has degrees from the University of Southern 00:04:51.019 --> 00:04:55.079 California and Harvard. This astronaut class 00:04:55.079 --> 00:04:58.019 marks a significant milestone, featuring more 00:04:58.019 --> 00:05:06.060 women than men for the first time. Now on to 00:05:06.060 --> 00:05:11.459 sports. The robot umpires are here. Major League 00:05:11.459 --> 00:05:13.759 Baseball's competition committee has approved 00:05:13.759 --> 00:05:16.259 the introduction of the automated ball strike 00:05:16.259 --> 00:05:20.899 system for the 2026 regular season. Each team 00:05:20.899 --> 00:05:23.500 will begin with two challenges of the home plate 00:05:23.500 --> 00:05:27.220 umpire strike zone. The umpire will review the 00:05:27.220 --> 00:05:30.220 call using a high -tech camera system and that 00:05:30.220 --> 00:05:33.540 determination will be final. The system has been 00:05:33.540 --> 00:05:38.639 tested in AAA since 2022. The Players Association 00:05:38.639 --> 00:05:42.199 noted that the vote was not unanimous, reflecting 00:05:42.199 --> 00:05:45.439 broad player sentiment. The challenge format 00:05:45.439 --> 00:05:48.100 was preferred over calling every pitch using 00:05:48.100 --> 00:05:51.839 technology. Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized 00:05:51.839 --> 00:05:55.339 the balance between umpire integrity and correcting 00:05:55.339 --> 00:06:00.879 missed calls. In local sports, Last night at 00:06:00.879 --> 00:06:04.439 Petco Park, the Padres beat the Brewers 7 -0. 00:06:06.000 --> 00:06:09.379 Ryan Vasquez earned the win with seven innings 00:06:09.379 --> 00:06:12.360 pitched, striking out three and allowing one 00:06:12.360 --> 00:06:16.279 hit. The Friars powered up early with a grand 00:06:16.279 --> 00:06:19.240 slam from O 'Hearn and added two more homers 00:06:19.240 --> 00:06:23.620 from Ares and Iglesias. San Diego finished with 00:06:23.620 --> 00:06:26.699 eight hits and zero errors, leaving four runners 00:06:26.699 --> 00:06:31.899 on base. The Padres record improved it 87 -71. 00:06:33.180 --> 00:06:35.740 This afternoon, the Padres clash with the Brewers 00:06:35.740 --> 00:06:38.839 at Petco Park in San Diego for the final game 00:06:38.839 --> 00:06:43.040 of this three -game series. Dylan Cease takes 00:06:43.040 --> 00:06:46.959 the mound for the Friars, 8 -12, with a 4 .64 00:06:46.959 --> 00:06:50.980 earned run average. Chad Patrick will pitch for 00:06:50.980 --> 00:06:55.120 Milwaukee, 3 -8, with a 3 .66 earned run average. 00:06:55.920 --> 00:06:59.879 First pitch is at 110 under sunny skies and a 00:06:59.879 --> 00:07:06.540 temperature of 78 degrees. In top news, American 00:07:06.540 --> 00:07:09.480 Express has transformed its Platinum card into 00:07:09.480 --> 00:07:13.279 a pocket mirror, attracting new fans with exclusive 00:07:13.279 --> 00:07:17.279 experiences. This limited edition Platinum mirror 00:07:17.279 --> 00:07:21.040 card is polished to a reflective finish, redefining 00:07:21.040 --> 00:07:25.240 the essence of a premium credit card. In 2024, 00:07:25.879 --> 00:07:28.959 American Express reached record revenues of $65 00:07:28.959 --> 00:07:33.560 .9 billion, projected to grow by 8 to 10 percent 00:07:33.560 --> 00:07:39.120 in 2025. Despite the hefty annual fee of $695, 00:07:39.899 --> 00:07:43.600 it boasts a remarkable 98 percent retention rate. 00:07:44.779 --> 00:07:47.339 American Express is not just a credit card, but 00:07:47.339 --> 00:07:50.180 an all -access pass for various experiences, 00:07:50.560 --> 00:07:53.360 enhancing its appeal among younger generations. 00:07:54.319 --> 00:07:59.680 In business news, Elon Musk's Starlink is planning 00:07:59.680 --> 00:08:03.060 to offer mobile phone services directly to consumers, 00:08:03.560 --> 00:08:05.879 a move that could add competitive pressure on 00:08:05.879 --> 00:08:10.180 traditional Canadian carriers. SpaceX has applied 00:08:10.180 --> 00:08:12.639 to the U .S. Federal Communications Commission 00:08:12.639 --> 00:08:16.240 to launch a new constellation of 15 ,000 low 00:08:16.240 --> 00:08:19.120 Earth orbit satellites to provide ubiquitous 00:08:19.120 --> 00:08:21.939 connectivity through mobile satellite service 00:08:21.939 --> 00:08:24.819 inside the United States. and wherever else it 00:08:24.819 --> 00:08:28.740 is authorized. Starlink currently offers a satellite 00:08:28.740 --> 00:08:31.180 phone service in Canada through a partnership 00:08:31.180 --> 00:08:34.559 with Rogers Communications and is pursuing more 00:08:34.559 --> 00:08:38.799 arrangements with other telecom providers. SpaceX's 00:08:38.799 --> 00:08:41.220 actions next year during the auction of mostly 00:08:41.220 --> 00:08:44.559 rural spectrum in Canada will be a test of its 00:08:44.559 --> 00:08:48.279 international ambitions. In crypto movement, 00:08:48.919 --> 00:08:55.220 Bitcoin is unchanged. at about $112 ,000. Ethereum 00:08:55.220 --> 00:09:01.159 is unchanged at just under $4 ,200. And XRP is 00:09:01.159 --> 00:09:08.039 unchanged at $2 .82. Moving on to a more local 00:09:08.039 --> 00:09:12.159 vibe. In our community spotlight on health and 00:09:12.159 --> 00:09:15.000 wellness, we are working with a national Pilati 00:09:15.000 --> 00:09:18.440 studio to bring you some free classes, so listen 00:09:18.440 --> 00:09:22.899 up. Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:09:22.899 --> 00:09:26.940 in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:09:26.940 --> 00:09:30.320 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:09:30.320 --> 00:09:34.639 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:09:34.639 --> 00:09:38.740 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:09:38.740 --> 00:09:42.279 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:09:42.279 --> 00:09:46.440 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:09:46.799 --> 00:09:50.740 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:09:50.740 --> 00:09:54.840 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the 00:09:54.840 --> 00:10:00.639 show. Let's talk science. Scientists believe 00:10:00.639 --> 00:10:03.340 they have found a groundbreaking new energy source 00:10:03.340 --> 00:10:08.000 that is virtually unlimited. Plastic is littering 00:10:08.000 --> 00:10:10.399 the planet, and scientists are trying to convert 00:10:10.399 --> 00:10:13.840 it back into usable fuel by heating it to very 00:10:13.840 --> 00:10:17.309 high temperatures. A new method discovered by 00:10:17.309 --> 00:10:20.470 researchers at Yale University could boost production 00:10:20.470 --> 00:10:25.570 of pyrolysis oil without costly catalysts. This 00:10:25.570 --> 00:10:28.789 innovative technique uses a three -section, 3D 00:10:28.789 --> 00:10:31.730 -printed carbon column reactor to enhance the 00:10:31.730 --> 00:10:35.870 yield. While scaling up poses challenges, scientists 00:10:35.870 --> 00:10:39.049 hope this can alleviate the plastic crisis and 00:10:39.049 --> 00:10:43.340 lessen reliance on fossil fuels. For now, the 00:10:43.340 --> 00:10:46.179 best plastic is still one that is never made. 00:10:48.740 --> 00:10:53.480 And in entertainment news, a preemption means 00:10:53.480 --> 00:10:56.720 that Jimmy Kimmel Live will remain unavailable 00:10:56.720 --> 00:10:59.700 for some of the United States, despite its return 00:10:59.700 --> 00:11:03.659 after a nearly week -long suspension. Jimmy Kimmel 00:11:03.659 --> 00:11:07.039 may be returning to ABC, but his show will remain 00:11:07.039 --> 00:11:10.759 dark in many areas as... Sinclair Broadcast Group, 00:11:11.220 --> 00:11:15.700 and Nextar have decided to preempt it. Last night, 00:11:16.100 --> 00:11:18.940 Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live 00:11:18.940 --> 00:11:22.940 across ABC affiliate stations and replacing it 00:11:22.940 --> 00:11:26.799 with news programming. Nextar added, we stand 00:11:26.799 --> 00:11:29.600 by that decision pending assurance that all parties 00:11:29.600 --> 00:11:32.240 are committed to fostering an environment of 00:11:32.240 --> 00:11:36.559 respectful, constructive dialogue. Well, all 00:11:36.559 --> 00:11:39.179 righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the 00:11:39.179 --> 00:11:43.279 day. And today, our quote comes from the British 00:11:43.279 --> 00:11:47.340 explorer and mountaineer, George Mallory. And 00:11:47.340 --> 00:11:55.799 he said, And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:11:56.679 --> 00:11:59.580 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:11:59.580 --> 00:12:03.259 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:12:03.259 --> 00:12:07.100 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:12:07.100 --> 00:12:09.519 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:12:09.519 --> 00:12:12.480 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:12:12.480 --> 00:12:12.820 Diego.