Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, October 30th. You'll be interested
to know. 87 years ago, today, in 1938, a radio
dramatization of The War of the Worlds was presented
in a realistic news bulletin style. and famously
convinced many listeners they were hearing an
actual alien invasion. That broadcast showcased
the power of radio storytelling to stir public
imagination and led to new conversations about
media responsibility and the influence of mass
entertainment. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the Surf Report. Thursday at Tourmaline.
This morning it's looking clean with waves at
2 feet. Conditions stay clean through the morning,
but by noon they shift to 2 plus feet and become
fair. Winds are on shore starting at 1 mile per
hour and increasing to 5 mile per hour by noon.
Expect the swell to build to 2 to 3 feet in the
afternoon. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
a 4 -foot high tide. when the west -northwest
swell is one and a half feet at ten seconds,
and the offshore wind is one mile per hour. The
first high tide on Thursday will be four feet
at 6 .30 a .m., followed by a three -foot low
tide at 11 .15. The nearshore GUI at Mission
Day West reads 68 degrees for the water temperature.
Conditions remain clean on Friday with waves
in the three to four plus foot range and light
winds. Saturday sees similar sizes but shifts
to fair conditions as winds pick up slightly
in the afternoon. Sunday brings a steady increase
in swell with waves reaching four to five plus
feet, offering the best surf of the period with
cleaner faces throughout the day. This morning,
it's mostly sunny and it feels like 63 degrees
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 6
and it will rise again tomorrow at 7 .08. It
looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high
near 77 and a light south breeze. Tonight, expect
some patchy fog after 11 p .m. with partly cloudy
skies and a low around 59 with calm winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Friday starts with patchy
fog before 11 a .m., then turns mostly sunny
with a high near 73 and a light south wind around
five miles per hour. Saturday into Monday each
morning features patchy fog before 11 a .m. on
Saturday. and before 10 a .m. Sunday and Monday,
with mostly sunny afternoons and highs rising
to near 74 on Saturday and near 77 on Sunday
and Monday, and nights mostly cloudy with lows
around 60 to 61. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
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Sunny mornings send you. San Diego State University
announced record -breaking enrollment numbers
for the fall semester. Combined enrollment at
SDSU's main campus and SDSU Imperial Valley reached
41 ,184 students, reflecting a nearly 5 % increase
from last year. Nearly 7 ,000 were first -year
students, surpassing last year's record of 6
,629. The university received applications from
over 95 ,000 first -year applicants, another
record for SDSU. Across both campuses, SDSU reviewed
applications from more than 120 ,000 students,
with a significant rise in those pursuing advanced
education. Data shows SDSU's four -year graduation
rate for first -time freshmen increased from
49 % in 2015 to 62 .2 % in 2021. Now on to sports.
Haynes King, the quarterback for Georgia Tech,
is gaining recognition as one of the toughest
players in college football. Last year, he played
against Georgia despite a right shoulder injury
that caused him immense pain. Miraculously, just
days before the game, he was able to throw deep
passes. Head coach Brent Key noted that King
has an innately high pain tolerance and can block
out pain. In a remarkable performance, King threw
for 303 yards and ran for three touchdowns despite
the Jackets loss in eight overtimes. His determination
has led Georgia Tech to an eight and zero record
and a number seven ranking in the Associated
Press poll. in local sports. The Los Angeles
Chargers are entering a make -or -break stretch
with their next four games presenting winnable
opportunities to seize control of the American
Football Conference West. Currently, the team
holds a record of five wins and three losses
after we gate. Facing the Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh
Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Las Vegas
Raiders, the Chargers need to capitalize on this
favorable schedule. While victories are not guaranteed,
the team has a strong chance to win each matchup.
If successful, they could potentially reach a
record of nine wins and three losses by week
14, positioning them for a competitive season
finish. In top news, Hurricane Melissa made landfall
in Cuba early Wednesday. as a Category 3 storm
after devastating western Jamaica on Tuesday.
Melissa struck near Chivirico, Cuba, with wind
speeds of 125 mph at 3 a .m. and is now a Category
2 storm with maximum winds of 100 mph. The storm
is moving northeast, expected to reach Bermuda
by Thursday night. In Jamaica, Flooding left
77 % of homes without electricity, and the government
declared a disaster area. More than 735 ,000
people were evacuated in Cuba as officials prepared
for widespread flooding. In business news, the
Federal Reserve lowered interest rates at its
second consecutive meeting, but Chair Jerome
Powell cast doubt on expectations for a further
rate cut this year. Powell emphasized that the
notion of a cut at the Fed's next gathering in
December is far from a certainty. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average and the S &P 500 erased gains,
while the Nasdaq Composite rose to a record high.
Powell's comments highlight a growing chorus
of officials wary about additional cuts. The
Fed will stop reducing its asset portfolio on
December 1, marking a significant shift in policy.
Concerns about inflation and job growth continue
to complicate the Fed's decisions. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % to about $111 ,000.
Ethereum is down half a percent to just over
$3 ,900. And XRP is down 1 % to $2 .58. 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. America only hurts itself by discounting
what China has done well. After months of trade
tensions, Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
are scheduled to meet in Korea for a possible
agreement. This presents an occasion for the
United States to learn from China's rapid technological
advancements. China has become a powerhouse,
leading in artificial intelligence patents and
clean energy technology. To regain its competitive
edge, the United States must embrace innovation
and absorb talent from China. Excessive competition
in China has spurred unique advancements that
the U .S. can learn from. Ignoring these lessons
may leave America lagging behind. Entertainment
news. Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind
hits like Tulsa King and Landman, is leaving
Paramount after tensions with new chief executive
David Ellison's leadership team. Sheridan valued
creative freedom at Paramount, but that began
to change with Ellison's arrival, following the
merger with Skydance. Disagreements over project
pitches and budget scrutiny prompted Sheridan
to sign a five -year contract with NBCUniversal,
potentially worth up to $1 billion. While he
plans to fulfill his remaining commitments to
Paramount, the loss of Sheridan represents a
significant challenge for Ellison. especially
amid upcoming layoffs. Jareden's departure highlights
the struggle between fostering talent and controlling
costs in the entertainment industry. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American journalist
and author Walter Lippman. 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.