Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, September 25th. You'll be
interested to know. 175 years ago, today in 1890,
the United States Congress established Sequoia
National Park, a landmark act of conservation
preserving the majestic giant sequoia trees.
including the General Sherman Tree, the largest
tree on Earth, symbolizing human dedication to
protecting natural wonders for future generations.
This event celebrates human achievement and environmental
stewardship, inspiring us with its vision of
safeguarding beauty and biodiversity, and reminding
us that thoughtful action can preserve our planet's
treasures for centuries to come. So now you know.
And now, It's time for the surf report. Thursday
at Tourmaline. This morning it's looking fair
with waves around 2 to 3 feet. Conditions stay
consistent through the morning, but by midday
they shift to choppy as the wind picks up to
onshore at 8 miles per hour. Expect the wind
to stay onshore and increase slightly as the
day goes on. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m.
with a three -foot incoming low tide when the
southwest swell is one and a half feet at 13
seconds and the side shore wind is three mile
per hour. The first high tide on Thursday will
be five and a half feet at 11 a .m. followed
by a one -foot low tide at six. The near shore
GUI at Mission Bay West. Read 72 degrees for
the water temperature. Conditions begin fair
on Friday with waves around 2 feet, but choppy
winds hinder the experience. Saturday sees an
increase in size, reaching 3 plus feet, with
fair conditions early before the wind picks up
slightly. By Sunday, expect the best surf of
the period with clean 3 to 5 foot waves and steady
conditions throughout the day. This morning there's
patchy fog and it feels like 69 degrees with
five mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 642 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 641. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog early today clearing by mid -morning then
becoming partly sunny with a high near 75 accompanied
by a light northwest breeze. Tonight Expect patchy
fog and some drizzle after 11, with mostly cloudy
skies, a low of 65, and a light southwest wind.
Looking ahead in the weather, Friday starts with
patchy drizzle and fog before 11 a .m., then
becomes mostly cloudy with a high near 72 and
a southwest wind of 5 to 10 miles per hour. Patchy
fog returns each night into Monday morning, while
heists climb to around 76 by Monday and nights.
Stay mild near 64 to 65. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny mornings send you. Consumer Watchdog has
filed a ballot measure that would guarantee insurance
coverage for California homeowners who fireproof
their homes, responding to a competing measure
aimed at repealing Proposition 103, which regulates
property insurance in the state. Jamie Court,
Consumer Watchdog president, stated if she goes,
we go, indicating they will proceed with their
initiative if the repeal moves forward. The proposed
measure would bar insurers from the home at auto
insurance market for five years if they refuse
policies to property owners meeting fire mitigation
guidelines. Experts warn that funding cuts could
jeopardize recent progress in reducing homelessness
in various California counties, including San
Diego, which experienced a decrease of less than
10 percent. Now on to sports. The Southeastern
Conference has finally announced a switch to
nine conference games, beginning in 2026, which
has led to the revelation of permanent opponents
for each program. This shift means we will see
the continuation of some historic rivalries while
bidding farewell to others. Among the top ten
rivalries still intact is the Iron Bowl, featuring
the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Auburn Tigers.
known for its memorable moments. However, rivalries
such as the LSU Tigers versus the Alabama Crimson
Tide will now be missed, marking a significant
change in college football's landscape. And tonight,
on Thursday Night Football, the 2 -1 Seahawks
are at the 2 -1 Cardinals. Kickoff is at 8 .15
p .m. on Amazon Prime Video. Seattle is favored
by 1 .5, and the over -under is 43 .5 in local
sports. Yesterday afternoon at Petco Park, the
Padres lost to the Brewers 3 -1. Janssen homered
in the ninth, but the Brewers scored on a three
-run homer by Churio in the first. Ashby took
the loss with 1 .0 innings pitched, three hits,
and one earned run. The Padres finished with
six hits, two errors, and left seven runners
on base. The Padres' record is now 87 -72. Tomorrow
night, the Padres clash with the D -backs at
Petco Park in San Diego for game one of a three
-game series. The pitcher for the Padres has
yet to be determined, facing a D -backs pitcher
who has yet to be determined. First pitch is
at 640, with clear skies and a pleasant 70 degrees
expected for this outdoor game. In top news,
there is a new tax break for Concierge Medicine,
and it raises the question, should you join the
club? Mark Epstein is paying $3 ,300 this year
to his doctor's office for a VIP experience.
At 78 years old, he appreciates the personalized
care during his recent medical procedure, where
his doctor provided lots of hand -holding. Concierge
practices are growing, offering fees from about
$1 ,000 to $30 ,000 a year, with benefits like
round -the -clock access to doctors. Patients
can use health savings accounts for membership
fees up to $150 a month for individuals. and
$300 for families. In business news, Catalyst
Space has been tapped by NASA to save a $500
million aging space observatory from falling
into Earth's atmosphere by launching a spacecraft
to push it farther in space. The mission will
demonstrate space docking technology amid U .S.-China
space rivalry. Catalyst will modify its link
spacecraft to boost the Neil Garrel's Swift Observatory,
which has been observing distant galaxies since
2004. Due to atmospheric drag, Swift has a 90
% chance of burning up in Earth's atmosphere
by late 2026. Catalyst aims to show that servicing
unprepared satellites is possible, with tailored
mechanisms to secure a grip on Swift. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is unchanged. at just under
$112 ,000. Ethereum is down 0 .5 % to just over
$4 ,000. And XRP is up 1 % to $2 .85. 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. X -ray scans reveal the hidden risks of
cheap batteries. Nearly 8 % of lithium -ion batteries
from questionable low -cost brands could have
dangerous manufacturing defects. A new study
from Lumafield shows an enormous gap in quality
between brand -name batteries and low -cost cells
available online. The company analyzed over 1
,000 lithium -ion batteries using computed tomography
scanners. They found manufacturing defects that
could lead to fires and explosions. The study
focused on 1 ,054 batteries, revealing 33 with
a serious defect that increases the risk of internal
short -circuiting. This suggests that buying
from reputable brands can help avoid dangerous
defects. Entertainment news. The Lowdown is not
just a good show, it is a good hat. Ethan Hawke
portrays Lee Raybon, a bookstore owner and muckraking
reporter in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Though the show
occasionally meanders, every episode is racingly
alive. Sterling Harjo's approach works in this
neo -noir story, blending humor, sadness, and
danger. As Lee investigates a suspicious death,
he encounters neo -Nazis, a gubernatorial candidate,
and a variety of quirky characters. Harjo's affection
for Tulsa shines through in his storytelling,
revealing both its bad and really good sides.
You can watch the Lowdown on Disney Plus. Well,
alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
mountaineer and author, Ed Beasters. And he said,
Getting to the top is optional. Getting down
is mandatory, emphasizing the importance of safety
and perseverance in mountaineering and life.
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.