WEBVTT 00:00:01.140 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.740 --> 00:00:09.099 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.380 --> 00:00:13.300 and it's Wednesday, December 10th. You'll be 00:00:13.300 --> 00:00:18.500 interested to know. 124 years ago, today, in 00:00:18.500 --> 00:00:23.500 1901, the inaugural Nobel Prizes honored pioneering 00:00:23.500 --> 00:00:26.620 achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, 00:00:27.219 --> 00:00:30.559 literature, and peace. recognizing individuals 00:00:30.559 --> 00:00:33.359 whose work advanced human knowledge and welfare. 00:00:34.539 --> 00:00:37.219 This landmark recognition established an enduring 00:00:37.219 --> 00:00:40.219 international standard of excellence and inspired 00:00:40.219 --> 00:00:43.359 generations of scientists, writers, and activists 00:00:43.359 --> 00:00:46.899 to pursue creative, beneficial breakthroughs. 00:00:47.640 --> 00:00:52.320 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:52.320 --> 00:01:00.399 Report. This morning it's looking clean with 00:01:00.399 --> 00:01:04.599 one plus foot waves rolling in. Conditions stay 00:01:04.599 --> 00:01:06.959 clean until around noon when they hold steady 00:01:06.959 --> 00:01:10.519 at one to two feet. Winds are offshore early 00:01:10.519 --> 00:01:13.480 at three miles per hour, shifting onshore by 00:01:13.480 --> 00:01:17.739 late morning at four miles per hour. Best time 00:01:17.739 --> 00:01:20.980 to ride is at 9 a .m. with the three foot incoming 00:01:20.980 --> 00:01:24.319 low tide when the west -northwest swell is one 00:01:24.319 --> 00:01:27.099 and a half feet at 10 seconds. and the offshore 00:01:27.099 --> 00:01:31.420 wind is 2 mile per hour. The first low tide on 00:01:31.420 --> 00:01:36.180 Wednesday will be 2 .5 feet at 7 .15 a .m., followed 00:01:36.180 --> 00:01:41.099 by a 4 .5 foot high tide at 12 .45. The nearshore 00:01:41.099 --> 00:01:45.299 buoy at Mission Bay West reads 64 degrees for 00:01:45.299 --> 00:01:49.180 the water temperature. Conditions start off clean 00:01:49.180 --> 00:01:52.959 with waves around 2 to 3 feet on Thursday, ideal 00:01:52.959 --> 00:01:56.939 for beginners. Friday sees a solid increase to 00:01:56.939 --> 00:01:59.739 four to five feet, maintaining clean conditions 00:01:59.739 --> 00:02:03.060 throughout the day. Saturday remains consistent 00:02:03.060 --> 00:02:06.120 with three to four plus feet, but turns choppy 00:02:06.120 --> 00:02:09.159 by afternoon, making Friday the standout surf 00:02:09.159 --> 00:02:14.240 day. This morning, it's sunny and it feels like 00:02:14.240 --> 00:02:19.259 55 degrees with five mile per hour wind. The 00:02:19.259 --> 00:02:22.419 sunset will take place at 443. and it will rise 00:02:22.419 --> 00:02:26.159 again tomorrow at 644. It looks like we're in 00:02:26.159 --> 00:02:29.620 for a sunny Wednesday with a high near 79 and 00:02:29.620 --> 00:02:34.759 a light south wind tonight. Expect mostly clear 00:02:34.759 --> 00:02:40.500 skies with a low around 54 and calm winds. Looking 00:02:40.500 --> 00:02:43.759 ahead in the weather, Thursday will be sunny 00:02:43.759 --> 00:02:47.419 with a high near 75 and a light southwest breeze 00:02:47.419 --> 00:02:56.860 of zero to five miles per hour. This podcast 00:02:56.860 --> 00:03:09.659 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:03:09.659 --> 00:03:13.680 in Encinitas, nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:03:14.139 --> 00:03:17.159 just north of Encinitas Boulevard. This cafe 00:03:17.159 --> 00:03:21.199 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:03:21.199 --> 00:03:24.680 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:03:24.680 --> 00:03:28.740 crepes. 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His departure 00:04:07.060 --> 00:04:09.740 signals concern over the high office vacancy 00:04:09.740 --> 00:04:14.259 rates, which currently sit at 35 .6%, indicating 00:04:14.259 --> 00:04:17.120 a potential long -term issue for downtown San 00:04:17.120 --> 00:04:20.360 Diego. While some investors are following suit 00:04:20.360 --> 00:04:23.459 and focusing on stronger sub -markets, the city 00:04:23.459 --> 00:04:26.899 remains a hub for biotech and tourism with ongoing 00:04:26.899 --> 00:04:36.500 residential development. Now onto sports. Notre 00:04:36.500 --> 00:04:39.560 Dame has taken its ball and gone home. and everyone 00:04:39.560 --> 00:04:43.899 is worse off for it. The 10 -2 fighting Irish 00:04:43.899 --> 00:04:46.680 announced they would not accept a bowl bid after 00:04:46.680 --> 00:04:49.060 being the first team left out of the college 00:04:49.060 --> 00:04:52.079 football playoff field. But this move is short 00:04:52.079 --> 00:04:54.920 -sighted and embarrassing, removing any sympathy 00:04:54.920 --> 00:04:58.660 fans may have had for the Irish. It is hard to 00:04:58.660 --> 00:05:00.860 see how this decision helps their chances for 00:05:00.860 --> 00:05:05.860 the 12th national title in 2026. The Irish are 00:05:05.860 --> 00:05:08.519 giving up valuable bowl practice time despite 00:05:08.519 --> 00:05:11.180 having a promising team with bright young players. 00:05:12.540 --> 00:05:15.000 This disappointing choice reflects poorly on 00:05:15.000 --> 00:05:19.199 the program's legacy in college football. In 00:05:19.199 --> 00:05:23.100 local sports, the Mountain West Conference is 00:05:23.100 --> 00:05:26.180 flexing its postseason muscle, as seven lead 00:05:26.180 --> 00:05:29.860 teams have secured bowl game invitations in 2025. 00:05:31.060 --> 00:05:34.480 This marks the 18th time in the past 19 seasons, 00:05:35.060 --> 00:05:38.129 excluding the COVID -affected 2020 season. that 00:05:38.129 --> 00:05:41.250 at least five teams reached bulls, showcasing 00:05:41.250 --> 00:05:44.610 the conference's depth. With this latest achievement, 00:05:44.889 --> 00:05:47.629 the Mountain West extends its total bull appearances 00:05:47.629 --> 00:05:52.610 since 1999 to 140, holding an all -time record 00:05:52.610 --> 00:05:57.230 of 70 wins and 60 losses. The seven teams include 00:05:57.230 --> 00:06:00.870 champions and rising programs, all bringing exciting 00:06:00.870 --> 00:06:04.810 storylines into December. This bull season promises 00:06:04.810 --> 00:06:07.829 compelling match -ups. and a chance to enhance 00:06:07.829 --> 00:06:12.550 the league's national standing. In top news, 00:06:13.750 --> 00:06:16.149 how many dog treats is too many for your pup? 00:06:17.009 --> 00:06:19.529 We asked veterinarians for guidance on this question. 00:06:20.529 --> 00:06:23.029 Everyone loves to spoil their pet with toys and 00:06:23.029 --> 00:06:25.970 treats, but too many treats can interfere with 00:06:25.970 --> 00:06:30.050 a dog's core diet. Experts recommend that treats 00:06:30.050 --> 00:06:33.370 should make up no more than 10 % of a pet's daily 00:06:33.370 --> 00:06:37.500 calorie intake. When choosing treats, look for 00:06:37.500 --> 00:06:39.939 those that clearly state the number of calories 00:06:39.939 --> 00:06:43.480 and ingredients. Additionally, consider the size 00:06:43.480 --> 00:06:46.139 of the treat, ensuring it is proportional to 00:06:46.139 --> 00:06:50.319 your dog's size to avoid choking hazards. In 00:06:50.319 --> 00:06:54.339 business news, silver prices have just smashed 00:06:54.339 --> 00:06:57.279 a new record, with the precious metals value 00:06:57.279 --> 00:06:59.779 roughly doubling since the start of the year, 00:07:00.180 --> 00:07:03.120 far outpacing stocks, gold, and cryptocurrencies. 00:07:04.079 --> 00:07:07.699 On Tuesday, silver broke a fresh record, rising 00:07:07.699 --> 00:07:11.560 above $60 per troy ounce on New York's commodity 00:07:11.560 --> 00:07:15.680 exchange for the first time ever. Analysts attribute 00:07:15.680 --> 00:07:18.860 this surge to a mix of factors, including a weakened 00:07:18.860 --> 00:07:21.879 dollar, tariff politics, and supply shortages. 00:07:23.699 --> 00:07:26.279 With industrial demand soaring and technological 00:07:26.279 --> 00:07:29.459 changes driving usage, demand is greater than 00:07:29.459 --> 00:07:34.019 supply every year. The silver boom is boosting 00:07:34.019 --> 00:07:37.279 mining companies with notable stock price increases 00:07:37.279 --> 00:07:41.819 across major firms. In crypto movement, Bitcoin 00:07:41.819 --> 00:07:48.079 is up 3 % to about $93 ,000. Ethereum is up 7 00:07:48.079 --> 00:07:53.819 % to just over $3 ,300. And XRP is up 1 % to 00:07:53.819 --> 00:08:01.269 $2 .08. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our 00:08:01.269 --> 00:08:04.410 community spotlight on health and wellness, we 00:08:04.410 --> 00:08:07.170 are working with a national Pilates studio to 00:08:07.170 --> 00:08:11.350 bring you some free classes, so listen up. Check 00:08:11.350 --> 00:08:14.550 out Club Pilates with several locations in the 00:08:14.550 --> 00:08:18.110 San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:18.110 --> 00:08:21.490 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:21.490 --> 00:08:25.810 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:25.810 --> 00:08:29.930 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:29.930 --> 00:08:33.450 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:08:33.450 --> 00:08:37.629 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:08:37.990 --> 00:08:41.970 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:08:41.970 --> 00:08:46.009 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now back to the 00:08:46.009 --> 00:08:52.230 show. Let's talk tech. Google is powering a new 00:08:52.230 --> 00:08:55.269 United States military artificial intelligence 00:08:55.269 --> 00:08:58.600 platform. The company states that Gemini can 00:08:58.600 --> 00:09:02.120 assist with tasks like summarizing policy handbooks 00:09:02.120 --> 00:09:05.559 and creating risk assessments. The Department 00:09:05.559 --> 00:09:09.240 of Defense is launching its own bespoke AI platform, 00:09:09.960 --> 00:09:13.600 genai .mil, with Google Cloud's Gemini as the 00:09:13.600 --> 00:09:16.539 first available tool, according to a press release. 00:09:17.980 --> 00:09:20.740 Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims the 00:09:20.740 --> 00:09:23.960 platform... puts the world's most powerful frontier 00:09:23.960 --> 00:09:27.440 AI models directly into the hands of every American 00:09:27.440 --> 00:09:31.840 warrior. He emphasized that the future of American 00:09:31.840 --> 00:09:35.759 warfare is here, and it's spelled AI. Google 00:09:35.759 --> 00:09:38.399 asserts that the platform is for unclassified 00:09:38.399 --> 00:09:41.799 work only, ensuring that data is not used to 00:09:41.799 --> 00:09:50.659 train public models. The Odyssey gets a six -minute 00:09:50.659 --> 00:09:54.139 prologue trailer ahead of Avatar, Fire and Ash. 00:09:54.919 --> 00:09:57.919 When millions of moviegoers fill IMAX auditoriums 00:09:57.919 --> 00:10:01.320 to see James Cameron's Avatar, Fire and Ash, 00:10:01.720 --> 00:10:04.340 they will enjoy an extended sneak peek at one 00:10:04.340 --> 00:10:08.200 of 2026's biggest films, Christopher Nolan's 00:10:08.200 --> 00:10:12.080 The Odyssey. This prologue features Matt Damon, 00:10:12.379 --> 00:10:15.139 who plays the hero on a years -long journey home 00:10:15.139 --> 00:10:18.929 after fighting in the Trojan War. Dupralok will 00:10:18.929 --> 00:10:21.649 also screen on IMAX this weekend before Warner 00:10:21.649 --> 00:10:24.409 Bros. re -releases of its film, Sfinners. Warner 00:10:24.409 --> 00:10:28.190 Bros. re -releases of its film, Sfinners. IMAX 00:10:28.190 --> 00:10:30.549 has a long -standing partnership with Nolan, 00:10:30.970 --> 00:10:33.429 having previously screened a sneak peek of his 00:10:33.429 --> 00:10:37.289 film, Oppenheimer. The Odyssey will be the first 00:10:37.289 --> 00:10:41.970 film shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. Well, 00:10:41.970 --> 00:10:44.870 alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the 00:10:44.870 --> 00:10:49.059 day. And today... Our quote comes from the American 00:10:49.059 --> 00:10:51.980 author and philosopher William James Durant. 00:10:52.879 --> 00:10:56.539 And he said, every science begins as philosophy 00:10:56.539 --> 00:11:01.620 and ends as art. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:11:02.519 --> 00:11:05.399 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:11:05.399 --> 00:11:09.120 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:11:09.120 --> 00:11:12.940 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:11:12.940 --> 00:11:15.360 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:15.360 --> 00:11:18.320 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:11:18.320 --> 00:11:18.659 Diego.