1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,800 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:07,800 --> 00:00:12,880 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Friday, October 18th. 3 00:00:12,880 --> 00:00:15,160 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,160 --> 00:00:23,280 One hundred and fifty-seven years ago, today in 1867, the Alaska Purchase, a deal negotiated 5 00:00:23,280 --> 00:00:29,240 by U.S. Secretary of State William Seward, faced significant opposition before being 6 00:00:29,240 --> 00:00:30,880 approved. 7 00:00:30,880 --> 00:00:36,480 The United States flag was then flown over Sitka, marking the acquisition of the Russian 8 00:00:36,480 --> 00:00:43,080 Colony of Alaska, a significant territorial expansion for the U.S. 9 00:00:43,080 --> 00:00:45,160 So now you know. 10 00:00:45,160 --> 00:00:51,360 And now it's time for the Surf Report. 11 00:00:51,360 --> 00:00:57,720 Expect waist-high sets on Friday, with semi-glassy conditions in the morning and onshore winds 12 00:00:57,720 --> 00:01:01,240 becoming semi-choppy in the afternoon. 13 00:01:01,240 --> 00:01:07,360 Saturday will see knee-high swell with glassy mornings and variable winds turning semi-choppy 14 00:01:07,360 --> 00:01:09,560 in the afternoon. 15 00:01:09,560 --> 00:01:16,120 Sunday offers ankle-to-knee high swell with similar glassy mornings and variable winds. 16 00:01:16,120 --> 00:01:21,820 Monday will have knee-to-thigh high swell with semi-glassy mornings and onshore winds 17 00:01:21,820 --> 00:01:25,640 becoming semi-choppy in the afternoon. 18 00:01:25,640 --> 00:01:32,880 Friday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking fair to clean at 3 plus feet until 19 00:01:32,880 --> 00:01:34,320 2. 20 00:01:34,320 --> 00:01:38,760 After that, it's looking pretty choppy until sunset. 21 00:01:38,760 --> 00:01:45,520 Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a 4-foot incoming mid-tide when the south-southeast 22 00:01:45,520 --> 00:01:52,420 swell is 3 feet at 8 seconds and the offshore wind is 5 mile per hour. 23 00:01:52,420 --> 00:01:59,360 The first high tide Friday will be 6 and a half foot at 9.45 a.m. with a minus 1 foot 24 00:01:59,360 --> 00:02:02,480 low tide at 4.45. 25 00:02:02,480 --> 00:02:10,000 The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 66 degrees for the water temperature. 26 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:17,220 This morning it's mostly sunny and feels like 62 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. 27 00:02:17,220 --> 00:02:23,840 The sunset will take place at 6-11 and will rise again tomorrow at 6-56. 28 00:02:23,840 --> 00:02:29,480 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 65 accompanied 29 00:02:29,480 --> 00:02:32,920 by a gentle northwest breeze. 30 00:02:32,920 --> 00:02:41,160 Tonight expect mostly clear skies with a low of 57 and light winds. 31 00:02:41,160 --> 00:02:43,680 Looking ahead in the weather. 32 00:02:43,680 --> 00:02:50,280 With sunny skies through Tuesday with highs near 65 to 67 degrees. 33 00:02:50,280 --> 00:02:56,440 Nights will be mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows around 58 to 60 degrees. 34 00:02:56,440 --> 00:02:59,760 Gentle winds will be coming from the northwest and north. 35 00:02:59,760 --> 00:03:02,560 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 36 00:03:02,560 --> 00:03:07,600 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 37 00:03:07,600 --> 00:03:14,640 Nestled on El Camino Real South just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 38 00:03:14,640 --> 00:03:17,400 for culinary delights. 39 00:03:17,400 --> 00:03:23,000 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten free crepes. 40 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:27,680 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 41 00:03:27,680 --> 00:03:31,760 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 42 00:03:31,760 --> 00:03:35,200 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 43 00:03:35,200 --> 00:03:38,560 Any morning send you. 44 00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:40,560 In local news. 45 00:03:40,560 --> 00:03:47,200 In La Jolla, the burgeoning sea lion population is both a tourist attraction and a source 46 00:03:47,200 --> 00:03:50,280 of frustration for locals. 47 00:03:50,280 --> 00:03:55,080 These blubbery mammals have settled into the coastal area, barking and wailing day and 48 00:03:55,080 --> 00:03:59,560 night while also creating a distinct odor. 49 00:03:59,560 --> 00:04:04,720 Although sea lions began appearing in the early 2000s, their numbers have surged leading 50 00:04:04,720 --> 00:04:08,240 to a battle over beach access. 51 00:04:08,240 --> 00:04:15,200 Activists advocate for their protection while some residents seek to reclaim their beaches. 52 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:20,320 Experts warn that as climate change alters habitats, other coastal communities may soon 53 00:04:20,320 --> 00:04:29,440 experience similar wild encounters with these creatures. 54 00:04:29,440 --> 00:04:31,920 Now on to sports. 55 00:04:31,920 --> 00:04:37,840 In a Thursday night blowout, the Denver Broncos, now four and three, dominated the New Orleans 56 00:04:37,840 --> 00:04:44,120 Saints who fell to two and five with a decisive 33 to 10 win. 57 00:04:44,120 --> 00:04:51,120 Javon Williams scored two touchdowns and Cody Barton added a fumble return for a TD. 58 00:04:51,120 --> 00:04:56,360 Despite Spencer Rattler's valiant effort, the Saints offense couldn't keep pace hampered 59 00:04:56,360 --> 00:05:01,520 by injuries and Denver's defense, which shone with six sacks. 60 00:05:01,520 --> 00:05:07,000 Moving to baseball, the Cleveland Guardians staged a spectacular comeback last night, defeating 61 00:05:07,000 --> 00:05:12,920 the New York Yankees seven to five in 10 innings at Progressive Field. 62 00:05:12,920 --> 00:05:18,560 Dacod Fri's crucial two-run homer sealed the win, despite Aaron Judge's powerful homer 63 00:05:18,560 --> 00:05:20,600 for New York. 64 00:05:20,600 --> 00:05:24,480 The Guardians now trail the ALCS series two to one. 65 00:05:24,480 --> 00:05:31,480 Tonight, the Yankees face the Guardians again, with Lewis Gill pitching against Javon Williams. 66 00:05:31,480 --> 00:05:38,440 Expect a cool 59 degrees in Cleveland as Aaron Judge, with 58 homers, aims to extend New 67 00:05:38,440 --> 00:05:40,320 York's lead. 68 00:05:40,320 --> 00:05:46,120 In the NLCS this afternoon, the Dodgers face the Mets at City Field for game five, leading 69 00:05:46,120 --> 00:05:48,600 the series two to one. 70 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:55,920 Jack Flaherty, with a 2.92 ERA, takes the mound against an undecided Mets pitcher. 71 00:05:55,920 --> 00:06:03,200 Expect a pleasant 68 degrees, with the Mets holding a slight 51 percent chance of victory. 72 00:06:03,200 --> 00:06:08,720 In college football, the seventh ranked Alabama Crimson Tide face the eighth ranked Tennessee 73 00:06:08,720 --> 00:06:11,240 Volunteers on Saturday. 74 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:17,760 Alabama, favored by three points, relies on QB Jalen Milrow, while Tennessee's RB 75 00:06:17,760 --> 00:06:22,040 Dylan Sampson has scored 15 touchdowns. 76 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:27,720 Saturday night, the fifth ranked Georgia Bulldogs challenge the top ranked Texas Longhorns in 77 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:28,720 Austin. 78 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:36,960 Georgia, at five and one, faces an unbeaten Texas team favored by three and a half points. 79 00:06:36,960 --> 00:06:40,840 Expect high stakes in this SEC showdown. 80 00:06:40,840 --> 00:06:46,640 On Sunday night football, the Pittsburgh Steelers, at four and two, host the New York Jets at 81 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:48,600 two and four. 82 00:06:48,600 --> 00:06:54,880 Russell Wilson makes his Pittsburgh debut against Aaron Rodgers, now reunited with Devonte 83 00:06:54,880 --> 00:06:56,720 Adams. 84 00:06:56,720 --> 00:07:02,120 Both teams have top tier defenses, ranking second in points allowed. 85 00:07:02,120 --> 00:07:07,120 The key matchup will be the Jets offensive line versus T.J. Watt, who has four and a 86 00:07:07,120 --> 00:07:14,280 half sacks, promising a gritty battle as Wilson aims to reignite Pittsburgh's offense. 87 00:07:14,280 --> 00:07:16,880 In local sports. 88 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:21,760 Last night, the Los Angeles Kings snapped a three game losing streak with a commanding 89 00:07:21,760 --> 00:07:27,280 four to one victory over the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Center. 90 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:33,760 David Riddick was stellar, making 26 saves, while Alex Laferriere and Adrian Kemp each 91 00:07:33,760 --> 00:07:38,720 scored, with Kemp sealing the win with an empty netter. 92 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:45,640 The Kings, now two, one and two, showed resilience against the Canadiens, who fell to two, three 93 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:47,600 and ho. 94 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:53,120 On Sunday, the Kings face off against the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center. 95 00:07:53,120 --> 00:07:58,960 This Saturday, the Trojans with a three and three record clash with the Maryland Terrapins, 96 00:07:58,960 --> 00:08:02,960 also three and three, in their first ever meeting. 97 00:08:02,960 --> 00:08:09,960 USC, favored by seven and a half, looks to notch their first Big Ten road win. 98 00:08:09,960 --> 00:08:15,560 Watch for USC's Miller Moss, who aims to avoid interceptions against a Maryland secondary 99 00:08:15,560 --> 00:08:20,440 that leads in picks, but struggles in past defense. 100 00:08:20,440 --> 00:08:24,200 This week, the Chargers are on Monday Night Football. 101 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:30,120 The Bolts are headed to Glendale to face the Arizona Cardinals at two and four. 102 00:08:30,120 --> 00:08:35,160 The Cardinals face a daunting task against one of the NFL's best defenses, especially 103 00:08:35,160 --> 00:08:38,360 with injuries on their defensive line. 104 00:08:38,360 --> 00:08:45,600 Justin Herbert, now fully healthy, leads a Chargers offense, showing promising balance. 105 00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:50,680 With Jim Harbaugh's impressive Monday Night record, expect a thrilling clash under the 106 00:08:50,680 --> 00:08:52,680 Arizona lights. 107 00:08:52,680 --> 00:09:00,880 In top news, a groundbreaking study from New York University, Shanghai, may have identified 108 00:09:00,880 --> 00:09:07,320 the source of auditory hallucinations in individuals with schizophrenia. 109 00:09:07,320 --> 00:09:13,360 Chargers monitored 40 participants, half of whom heard voices, using electroencephalogram 110 00:09:13,360 --> 00:09:14,360 monitors. 111 00:09:14,360 --> 00:09:20,120 They found that those hearing voices did not deactivate their inner monologues while preparing 112 00:09:20,120 --> 00:09:21,980 to speak. 113 00:09:21,980 --> 00:09:29,340 This lack of a corollary discharge signals results in the perception of external voices. 114 00:09:29,340 --> 00:09:34,340 This published research not only uncovers a potential cause, but could also lead to 115 00:09:34,340 --> 00:09:40,080 new treatment options for those experiencing these symptoms, enhancing existing therapies 116 00:09:40,080 --> 00:09:42,700 like talk therapy. 117 00:09:42,700 --> 00:09:50,480 In business news, in a significant move, the China-based autonomous driving firm Pony AI 118 00:09:50,480 --> 00:09:54,920 has filed for an initial public offering in the United States. 119 00:09:54,920 --> 00:10:00,360 This development highlights the increasing interest from investors in new listings, alongside 120 00:10:00,360 --> 00:10:03,340 easing regulatory pressures. 121 00:10:03,340 --> 00:10:08,720 The IPO market has seen a surge recently driven by the U.S. Federal Reserve beginning its 122 00:10:08,720 --> 00:10:16,520 anticipated policy easing cycle, while equity indexes are nearing record highs. 123 00:10:16,520 --> 00:10:21,960 Pony AI aims to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol Pony, though it has 124 00:10:21,960 --> 00:10:25,160 not disclosed the offering size. 125 00:10:25,160 --> 00:10:30,440 Leading underwriters include Goldman Sachs and Bank of America. 126 00:10:30,440 --> 00:10:37,080 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $67,800. 127 00:10:37,080 --> 00:10:40,720 Ethereum is just over $2,600. 128 00:10:40,720 --> 00:10:46,160 And Solana is $152. 129 00:10:46,160 --> 00:10:49,840 Moving on to a more local vibe. 130 00:10:49,840 --> 00:10:55,800 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 131 00:10:55,800 --> 00:10:59,960 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 132 00:10:59,960 --> 00:11:05,040 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 133 00:11:05,040 --> 00:11:11,160 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 134 00:11:11,160 --> 00:11:14,120 and elevating mental well-being. 135 00:11:14,120 --> 00:11:17,960 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 136 00:11:17,960 --> 00:11:24,280 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 137 00:11:24,280 --> 00:11:29,520 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 138 00:11:29,520 --> 00:11:33,640 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 139 00:11:33,640 --> 00:11:37,320 And now, back to the show. 140 00:11:37,320 --> 00:11:38,720 Let's talk science. 141 00:11:38,720 --> 00:11:44,800 NASA's remarkable OSIRIS-REx mission has successfully returned a sample from the ancient 142 00:11:44,800 --> 00:11:50,100 asteroid Bennu, reshaping our understanding of the solar system. 143 00:11:50,100 --> 00:11:57,160 On September 24, 2023, a capsule containing priceless asteroid material re-entered Earth's 144 00:11:57,160 --> 00:12:02,080 atmosphere, traveling at 27,000 miles per hour. 145 00:12:02,080 --> 00:12:07,800 After nearly two decades of preparation, mission leader Dan Loretta and his team navigated 146 00:12:07,800 --> 00:12:14,400 various challenges, including technical issues and a rocket explosion, to achieve this historic 147 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:15,400 feat. 148 00:12:15,400 --> 00:12:21,840 The sample, now safely housed at NASA's Johnson Space Center, promises to unlock secrets about 149 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:27,560 the origins of Earth and life itself. 150 00:12:27,560 --> 00:12:30,440 Entertainment news. 151 00:12:30,440 --> 00:12:35,680 The bankruptcy of Redbox has left retailers, including Walgreens and Walmart, burdened 152 00:12:35,680 --> 00:12:39,880 with 24,000 abandoned DVD vending machines. 153 00:12:39,880 --> 00:12:45,720 Matthew Taylor, an owner of a moving company in Alabama, has been hired to remove these 154 00:12:45,720 --> 00:12:52,320 heavy machines, which can weigh almost a thousand pounds and may even require electricians for 155 00:12:52,320 --> 00:12:54,320 disconnection. 156 00:12:54,320 --> 00:12:59,320 Many machines will likely be scrapped, while a few may be repurposed for new uses, such 157 00:12:59,320 --> 00:13:02,520 as dispensing cannabis. 158 00:13:02,520 --> 00:13:08,240 Retailers are also concerned about safety issues and potential theft from the kiosks. 159 00:13:08,240 --> 00:13:13,780 The future of the thousands of DVDs inside these machines remains uncertain, with many 160 00:13:13,780 --> 00:13:15,800 likely to be discarded. 161 00:13:15,800 --> 00:13:21,600 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 162 00:13:21,600 --> 00:13:28,360 And today, our quote comes from the Dutch monk and writer, Thomas A. Kempis. 163 00:13:28,360 --> 00:13:30,360 And he said, 164 00:13:30,360 --> 00:13:35,920 Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads 165 00:13:35,920 --> 00:13:42,440 no excuse of impossibility, for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things 166 00:13:42,440 --> 00:13:44,840 possible. 167 00:13:44,840 --> 00:13:47,440 And that's a wrap for this morning. 168 00:13:47,440 --> 00:13:53,480 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 169 00:13:53,480 --> 00:13:56,040 with local news and the surf reports. 170 00:13:56,040 --> 00:13:59,360 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 171 00:13:59,360 --> 00:14:12,880 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.