WEBVTT 00:00:01.279 --> 00:00:04.139 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.679 --> 00:00:09.119 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.519 --> 00:00:13.779 and it's Monday, November 24th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.779 --> 00:00:20.600 to know. 54 years ago, today, in 1971, a man 00:00:20.600 --> 00:00:24.000 calling himself D. B. Cooper calmly hijacked 00:00:24.000 --> 00:00:28.679 a Boeing 727, secured ransom, and parachuted 00:00:28.679 --> 00:00:31.839 into the night. creating one of aviation's most 00:00:31.839 --> 00:00:35.780 baffling mysteries. His audacious escape highlighted 00:00:35.780 --> 00:00:38.539 vulnerabilities in commercial flight security 00:00:38.539 --> 00:00:41.539 and spurred major improvements in passenger screening 00:00:41.539 --> 00:00:46.100 and aircraft procedures nationwide. So now you 00:00:46.100 --> 00:00:50.619 know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report. 00:00:53.600 --> 00:00:56.939 Monday at Tourmaline. This morning it's looking 00:00:56.939 --> 00:01:01.299 clean with waves at four to six plus feet. Conditions 00:01:01.299 --> 00:01:03.579 should remain clean through the morning before 00:01:03.579 --> 00:01:07.540 shifting to fair by 10 a .m. The wind will turn 00:01:07.540 --> 00:01:10.659 onshore at four miles per hour, increasing to 00:01:10.659 --> 00:01:14.040 eight miles per hour by noon, making it choppy. 00:01:15.000 --> 00:01:18.799 Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a four -foot 00:01:18.799 --> 00:01:21.920 incoming mid -tide when the West Northwest swell 00:01:21.920 --> 00:01:25.659 is three and a half feet at 16 seconds. and the 00:01:25.659 --> 00:01:29.579 offshore wind is two mile per hour. The first 00:01:29.579 --> 00:01:32.420 high tide on Monday will be five and a half feet 00:01:32.420 --> 00:01:36.019 just before 10 a .m., followed by a zero -foot 00:01:36.019 --> 00:01:41.000 low tide at 615. The near shore gooey at Mission 00:01:41.000 --> 00:01:44.980 Bay West reads 64 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:46.659 --> 00:01:48.939 Conditions start strong on Tuesday with clean 00:01:48.939 --> 00:01:51.959 waves at four to six feet and light offshore 00:01:51.959 --> 00:01:56.269 winds. Wednesday sees a drop in size to two to 00:01:56.269 --> 00:01:59.049 four feet, maintaining clean conditions throughout 00:01:59.049 --> 00:02:02.590 the day. By Thursday, the surf settles further 00:02:02.590 --> 00:02:05.909 to two feet or less, with mostly clean conditions 00:02:05.909 --> 00:02:09.229 but fading energy, making it a quieter end to 00:02:09.229 --> 00:02:13.710 the period. This morning, it's mostly cloudy, 00:02:14.030 --> 00:02:18.729 and it feels like 58 degrees with no wind. The 00:02:18.729 --> 00:02:21.879 sunset will take place at 444. and it will rise 00:02:21.879 --> 00:02:25.699 again tomorrow at 631. It looks like we're in 00:02:25.699 --> 00:02:28.639 for some partly sunny skies today, with a high 00:02:28.639 --> 00:02:33.099 near 67 and a light northwest wind. Tonight, 00:02:34.240 --> 00:02:38.460 expect patchy fog between 10 p .m. and 4 a .m., 00:02:38.460 --> 00:02:41.479 along with partly cloudy skies and a low around 00:02:41.479 --> 00:02:46.860 52, with a gentle north wind. Looking ahead in 00:02:46.860 --> 00:02:50.300 the weather, Tuesday will be sunny with a high 00:02:50.300 --> 00:02:54.419 near 72 and north winds up to 10 miles per hour, 00:02:54.780 --> 00:02:58.139 gusting as high as 20. Wednesday and Thanksgiving 00:02:58.139 --> 00:03:01.919 Day remain mainly sunny with highs near 76 on 00:03:01.919 --> 00:03:05.479 Wednesday and near 74 on Thursday, with lows 00:03:05.479 --> 00:03:10.740 around 54 to 55 each night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 00:03:11.340 --> 00:03:14.159 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:03:14.159 --> 00:03:18.039 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:03:18.039 --> 00:03:21.680 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:22.199 --> 00:03:26.740 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:03:26.740 --> 00:03:30.000 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:33.419 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:33.419 --> 00:03:36.199 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:36.199 --> 00:03:40.080 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:40.520 --> 00:03:43.759 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:44.060 --> 00:03:49.599 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the San 00:03:49.599 --> 00:03:52.680 Diego Zoo Safari Park announced that it will 00:03:52.680 --> 00:03:57.360 open its elephant valley in March 2026. This 00:03:57.360 --> 00:03:59.960 immersive exhibit will allow guests to walk through 00:03:59.960 --> 00:04:02.900 the valley surrounded by elephants, making it 00:04:02.900 --> 00:04:06.560 feel like they are walking beside the herd. Visitors 00:04:06.560 --> 00:04:09.360 will learn about the crucial role elephants serve 00:04:09.360 --> 00:04:12.819 as ecosystem engineers and the nuances of their 00:04:12.819 --> 00:04:16.319 rich social structure. Interim President and 00:04:16.319 --> 00:04:19.500 Chief Executive Officer Sean Dixon expressed 00:04:19.500 --> 00:04:23.139 excitement, stating, every detail of this habitat 00:04:23.139 --> 00:04:26.160 has been purposefully designed to reflect the 00:04:26.160 --> 00:04:29.339 elephant's natural environment. The valley will 00:04:29.339 --> 00:04:32.959 feature over 350 plants, a two -story restaurant 00:04:32.959 --> 00:04:36.600 named Mukutano House, and a gathering place called 00:04:36.600 --> 00:04:46.769 Mukutano Park. Now on to sports. Devante Adams 00:04:46.769 --> 00:04:49.509 caught two of Matthew Stafford's three touchdown 00:04:49.509 --> 00:04:52.569 passes during the Rams' 31 -point first half, 00:04:52.889 --> 00:04:56.670 leading Los Angeles to a decisive 34 -7 victory 00:04:56.670 --> 00:05:00.769 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hoopi Durant returned 00:05:00.769 --> 00:05:04.350 an interception 50 yards for a touchdown, contributing 00:05:04.350 --> 00:05:07.569 to the Rams' sixth consecutive win, now at nine 00:05:07.569 --> 00:05:11.579 wins and two losses. Stafford, who completed 00:05:11.579 --> 00:05:17.000 25 of 35 passes for 273 yards, extended his streak 00:05:17.000 --> 00:05:21.259 of 308 consecutive pass attempts without an interception. 00:05:22.199 --> 00:05:24.379 Baker Mayfield struggled for the Buccaneers, 00:05:24.600 --> 00:05:27.319 throwing two interceptions before exiting the 00:05:27.319 --> 00:05:31.480 game with a sprained left shoulder. In local 00:05:31.480 --> 00:05:35.879 sports, NTS is enhancing trolley service for 00:05:35.879 --> 00:05:39.480 fans attending San Diego FC's playoff match. 00:05:39.610 --> 00:05:43.889 against Minnesota United SC at Snapdragon Stadium 00:05:43.889 --> 00:05:47.290 tonight. The match part of the Western Conference 00:05:47.290 --> 00:05:50.910 Semifinal will kick off at 7 p .m. at the 25 00:05:50.910 --> 00:05:55.050 ,000 -seat venue. Fans are encouraged to avoid 00:05:55.050 --> 00:05:57.550 traffic and parking issues by using the green 00:05:57.550 --> 00:06:00.670 line, with trolleys departing every 15 minutes 00:06:00.670 --> 00:06:04.949 before the match. Post -match, additional trolley 00:06:04.949 --> 00:06:08.110 trips will be available until 9 .40 p .m. or 00:06:08.110 --> 00:06:12.449 until crowds lessen. Limited edition Petaro and 00:06:12.449 --> 00:06:16.209 Tigo cards are available for $2, and fans can 00:06:16.209 --> 00:06:19.370 also utilize free park and ride lots across San 00:06:19.370 --> 00:06:25.569 Diego. In top news, Costco has quietly addressed 00:06:25.569 --> 00:06:29.430 a significant customer checkout issue. The chain, 00:06:29.529 --> 00:06:32.149 known for its no -frills business model, aims 00:06:32.149 --> 00:06:34.930 to minimize costs and pass savings to members. 00:06:35.819 --> 00:06:40.379 Our operating philosophy has been simple. Keep 00:06:40.379 --> 00:06:43.379 costs down and pass the savings on to our members. 00:06:44.720 --> 00:06:47.500 Recently, Costco upgraded its checkout process, 00:06:47.939 --> 00:06:50.620 combining human cashiers with new technology. 00:06:52.079 --> 00:06:55.220 CEO Ron Vakris explained that employees can scan 00:06:55.220 --> 00:06:58.019 items while members are in line, speeding up 00:06:58.019 --> 00:07:01.459 the process. Additionally, Costco is rolling 00:07:01.459 --> 00:07:04.699 out membership scanning devices at store entrances 00:07:04.699 --> 00:07:09.060 to reduce unauthorized membership sharing. Overall, 00:07:09.360 --> 00:07:12.000 members seem to support these changes, acknowledging 00:07:12.000 --> 00:07:15.100 benefits like reduced checkout delays and theft 00:07:15.100 --> 00:07:20.220 prevention. In business news, the American middle 00:07:20.220 --> 00:07:23.399 class is becoming increasingly weary after nearly 00:07:23.399 --> 00:07:26.980 five years of high prices. Many middle -class 00:07:26.980 --> 00:07:29.079 earners thought life would be more affordable 00:07:29.079 --> 00:07:32.220 by now, but costs for goods and services are 00:07:32.220 --> 00:07:37.620 25 % above 2020 levels. Polly Frew, a college 00:07:37.620 --> 00:07:40.759 communications director, stated life felt more 00:07:40.759 --> 00:07:44.800 doable a year and a half ago. The Pew Research 00:07:44.800 --> 00:07:47.879 Center defines the middle class as having a household 00:07:47.879 --> 00:07:54.459 income between about $66 ,666 and $200 ,000. 00:07:55.050 --> 00:07:58.230 Inflation has made everyday items like coffee 00:07:58.230 --> 00:08:01.829 and car repairs markedly more expensive. Many 00:08:01.829 --> 00:08:04.209 middle -class families are feeling financially 00:08:04.209 --> 00:08:07.490 strained as rising costs continue to outpace 00:08:07.490 --> 00:08:12.029 wage increases. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is 00:08:12.029 --> 00:08:17.550 up 1 % over the weekend to $87 ,000. Ethereum 00:08:17.550 --> 00:08:23.329 is up 1 % to just over $2 ,800. And XRP is up 00:08:23.329 --> 00:08:30.720 4%. to $2 .07. Moving on to a more local vibe. 00:08:31.800 --> 00:08:34.600 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:08:35.200 --> 00:08:37.639 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:08:37.639 --> 00:08:41.019 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:08:42.039 --> 00:08:45.019 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:08:45.019 --> 00:08:49.039 in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:49.039 --> 00:08:52.399 wellness approach, cultivating strength. reducing 00:08:52.399 --> 00:08:56.720 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:56.720 --> 00:09:00.840 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:09:00.840 --> 00:09:04.379 check out Club Pilates for a free class, with 00:09:04.379 --> 00:09:08.500 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:09:08.860 --> 00:09:12.860 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:09:12.860 --> 00:09:16.919 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the 00:09:16.919 --> 00:09:22.450 show. Let's talk science. One of America's most 00:09:22.450 --> 00:09:26.870 dangerous volcanoes will soon power homes. Tapping 00:09:26.870 --> 00:09:29.909 energy from super hot rock could produce cheap, 00:09:30.230 --> 00:09:33.490 clean, constant energy almost anywhere, if drills 00:09:33.490 --> 00:09:36.669 and wells can survive intense heat and pressure. 00:09:37.909 --> 00:09:40.049 Engineers are building the hottest geothermal 00:09:40.049 --> 00:09:42.690 power plant on Earth on the slopes of Newberry 00:09:42.690 --> 00:09:45.590 Volcano, which is one of the largest and most 00:09:45.590 --> 00:09:48.389 hazardous active volcanoes in the United States. 00:09:48.570 --> 00:09:52.669 according to the U .S. Geological Survey. The 00:09:52.669 --> 00:09:55.730 plant has already reached temperatures of 629 00:09:55.730 --> 00:09:58.769 degrees Fahrenheit and will start selling electricity 00:09:58.769 --> 00:10:02.970 to nearby homes and businesses next year. Mazama 00:10:02.970 --> 00:10:05.909 Energy, the startup behind the project, aims 00:10:05.909 --> 00:10:09.830 to reach temperatures above 750 degrees, potentially 00:10:09.830 --> 00:10:12.970 transforming geothermal power into a major player 00:10:12.970 --> 00:10:19.340 in the world's electricity systems. Entertainment 00:10:19.340 --> 00:10:23.659 news. Rental Family, Nuremberg, and Sentimental 00:10:23.659 --> 00:10:26.580 Value are holding strong amid the dominating 00:10:26.580 --> 00:10:30.019 presence of Wicked at the box office. Rental 00:10:30.019 --> 00:10:32.700 Family, from Searchlight Pictures, opened to 00:10:32.700 --> 00:10:37.539 an estimated $3 million and $300 ,000 and received 00:10:37.539 --> 00:10:41.700 an overall A Cinema Score. The film features 00:10:41.700 --> 00:10:44.419 Brendan Fraser, who plays a struggling American 00:10:44.419 --> 00:10:48.460 actor in modern -day Tokyo. James Vanderbilt's 00:10:48.460 --> 00:10:51.860 Nuremberg, starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, 00:10:52.279 --> 00:10:57.259 surpassed $11 million in its third week. Sentimental 00:10:57.259 --> 00:11:02.360 Value, by Joachim Trier, grossed $1 ,800 ,000, 00:11:02.600 --> 00:11:05.379 featuring Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning. 00:11:06.379 --> 00:11:09.419 Limited releases also showed promise, with various 00:11:09.419 --> 00:11:13.840 films expanding their audiences. Well, all righty, 00:11:14.019 --> 00:11:17.809 folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And 00:11:17.809 --> 00:11:20.649 today, our quote comes from the American author 00:11:20.649 --> 00:11:25.190 and motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar. And he 00:11:25.190 --> 00:11:29.509 said, success is the maximum utilization of the 00:11:29.509 --> 00:11:33.610 ability that you have. And that's a wrap for 00:11:33.610 --> 00:11:36.549 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:37.029 --> 00:11:40.509 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:40.509 --> 00:11:43.570 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:44.330 --> 00:11:47.389 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:47.389 --> 00:11:50.470 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:50.470 --> 00:11:51.230 in San Diego.