Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.
I'm your host Melissa, and it's Friday, August 30th.
You'll be interested to know.
Forty-one years ago, today, in 1983,
the Leon S. Bluford, a United States astronaut, became the first African American to travel into space,
serving as a mission specialist aboard the shuttle Orbiter Challenger, and later flew on three other missions.
This historic achievement marked a significant milestone in space exploration and inspired future generations of astronauts.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Expect need of thy high swell throughout the week.
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, conditions will be glassy with light, offshore winds,
becoming semi-choppy in the afternoons with onshore winds.
Monday morning will also be glassy with light, offshore winds, turning bumpy in the afternoon.
Friday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking glassy in the morning until nine, at two feet.
Then it gets a little choppy midday, but should ease up for a fair sunset session.
Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with the three-foot incoming high tide when the north-northwest swell is one feet at 15 seconds
and the variable wind is three mile per hour.
The first high tide Friday will be four foot at 9 a.m. with a two-and-a-half foot low tide at 1.45.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 72 degrees for the water temperature.
This morning it's foggy and feels like 62 degrees with no wind.
The sunset will take place at 714 and it will rise again tomorrow at 623.
It looks like we're in for some partly sunny skies today,
with temperatures hitting 70 and a gentle breeze from the northwest.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 66 and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the low 70s through Tuesday and west winds.
Nights will be partly cloudy with lows around 67 and patchy fog after 11 p.m.
Mornings will see patchy fog clearing by 11 a.m.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard,
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You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5.
So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you.
In local news,
the City of San Diego Planning Commission has voted to pause plans for a three-story, 20-unit apartment building in Ocean Beach.
The project, intended to replace a vacant one-story building at Point Loma Avenue and Evers Street,
was halted due to environmental and safety concerns.
The commission unanimously approved an appeal declaring the lot part of the Ocean Beach Cottage a merging historical district.
Local residents celebrated the decision, emphasizing the need to preserve the neighborhood's character.
However, some argue the project would provide affordable housing in a high-resource area.
Now on to sports.
College football is in chaos, yet fans are more excited than ever.
Recent changes, such as players profiting from their name, image, and likeness,
relaxed transfer rules, and schools chasing television dollars, have created rare matchups in novel locations.
Resale ticket sales are up 42% compared to last season, hotel rates are surging, and airlines are adding flights to meet demand.
A prime example is LSU vs. USC at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this weekend.
In local sports, the Padres on the road lost to the Cardinals 4-1.
And tonight, the Padres are on the road in Tampa Bay to take on the Rays.
In top news, this summer has been the most humid on record, driven by human-caused climate change, intensifying heat waves and downpours.
Scientists confirm that both the United States and the planet are experiencing unprecedented humidity levels, pushing heat close to survival limits in some regions.
This increase in humid heat, predicted by climate models, has serious consequences, including greater stress on the human body, more extreme rainfall, and increased cooling demand.
With a few days left in meteorological summer, 2024 is set to break records for humidity, continuing a trend that has doubled extreme humid heat since 1979.
In business news, Apple is reportedly considering investing in OpenAI during its next fundraising round, which would value OpenAI at more than $100 billion.
This move follows Apple's June announcement of a partnership with OpenAI for artificial intelligence features.
Microsoft, a longtime Apple rival, has already invested $13 billion in OpenAI, complicating potential returns for Apple.
This investment could dilute Microsoft's role as OpenAI's primary benefactor, reflecting the fierce competition and high stakes in the artificial intelligence race.
Both companies are valued at over $3 trillion, and the artificial intelligence boom is spurring their race to a $4 trillion market cap.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $59,000, Ethereum is just over $2,500, and Solana is $139.
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 science.
Are coffee alternatives worth the hype? From the brain-boosting effects of guarana to the calming properties of matcha, these drinks offer both an energy lift and enhanced mental focus.
As interest in health and wellness grows, caffeine alternatives are gaining traction.
Mushroom coffee combines ground coffee beans with adaptogenic mushrooms, providing antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Matcha green tea delivers sustained energy without jitters, thanks to the amino acid, L-thionine.
Yerba mate offers steady caffeine release and health benefits.
Yajuan tea is mild yet energizing, while kombucha promotes gut health.
Guarana boosts cognitive performance, and turmeric lats deliver powerful antioxidant benefits.
Entertainment news.
Amid global turmoil, the Telly Ride Film Festival returns to Colorado with a politically-charged lineup.
The 2024 edition features nearly 40 films and shorts, reflecting engagement with the shifting world outside theaters.
Highlights include world premieres like Edgard Berger's thriller, Conclave, and Raimel Ross's adaptation of Nickel Boys.
Political star power will be evident with appearances by James Carville and the Clintons.
Documentaries tackle hot-button issues, from Jer Bolsanaro's rise to Trump's family separation policy.
Despite challenges, executive director Julie Hunsinger remains hopeful, emphasizing quality and the redemptive power of cinema.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American astronaut, Guyan Az-Bleuford.
And he said, I wanted to set the standard, do the best job possible so that other people would be comfortable with African Americans flying in space.
And African Americans would be proud of being participants in the space program.
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 weekend, my good friends.
And we'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.