WEBVTT 00:00:01.700 --> 00:00:04.379 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.519 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.099 --> 00:00:13.800 and it's Thursday, August 14th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.800 --> 00:00:18.679 to know, 80 years ago today, in 1945, President 00:00:18.679 --> 00:00:21.739 Harry S. Truman announced Japan's unconditional 00:00:21.739 --> 00:00:26.730 surrender, effectively ending World War II. This 00:00:26.730 --> 00:00:29.649 monumental event marked the conclusion of a global 00:00:29.649 --> 00:00:32.450 conflict that had spanned six years, bringing 00:00:32.450 --> 00:00:36.409 relief and hope to millions worldwide. The end 00:00:36.409 --> 00:00:38.170 of the war paved the way for reconstruction, 00:00:38.729 --> 00:00:41.530 international cooperation, and the establishment 00:00:41.530 --> 00:00:44.490 of institutions dedicated to promoting peace 00:00:44.490 --> 00:00:49.049 and security, such as the United Nations. So 00:00:49.049 --> 00:00:53.429 now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:53.429 --> 00:00:59.780 Report. Thursday in Encinitas and North County. 00:01:00.539 --> 00:01:03.359 It's looking clean this morning with stomach 00:01:03.359 --> 00:01:06.799 to shoulder high waves around 3 to 4 plus feet. 00:01:07.939 --> 00:01:10.480 Conditions stay fair as the day goes on with 00:01:10.480 --> 00:01:14.319 winds shifting onshore at 6 mph by late morning. 00:01:14.959 --> 00:01:17.920 Expect semi -glassy to semi -bumpy conditions 00:01:17.920 --> 00:01:20.560 in the afternoon as winds pick up from the west 00:01:20.560 --> 00:01:25.519 -southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Best time to ride 00:01:25.519 --> 00:01:29.659 is at 6 a .m. with a 2 -foot outgoing low tide, 00:01:29.939 --> 00:01:34.540 when the southwest swell is 2 .5 feet at 15 seconds 00:01:34.540 --> 00:01:39.900 and the side shore wind is 2 mph. The first low 00:01:39.900 --> 00:01:44.299 tide on Thursday will be 1 .5 foot at 6 .45 a 00:01:44.299 --> 00:01:48.400 .m., followed by a 5 .5 feet high tide at 1 .30. 00:01:48.939 --> 00:01:53.200 The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 73 degrees 00:01:53.200 --> 00:01:56.739 for the water temperature. Choppy conditions 00:01:56.739 --> 00:01:59.719 persist Friday, with waves ranging from 2 to 00:01:59.719 --> 00:02:03.180 4 feet, and south winds around 7 to 12 miles 00:02:03.180 --> 00:02:07.659 per hour. Saturday sees similar sizes, but conditions 00:02:07.659 --> 00:02:10.419 remain fair in the morning before shifting to 00:02:10.419 --> 00:02:14.639 choppy by noon. Sunday offers the most consistent 00:02:14.639 --> 00:02:17.819 surf, with 2 -plus -foot waves and cleaner faces 00:02:17.819 --> 00:02:20.849 as winds ease throughout the day. making it the 00:02:20.849 --> 00:02:25.590 standout day of the period. This morning, it's 00:02:25.590 --> 00:02:29.469 cloudy and it feels like 70 degrees with 5 mile 00:02:29.469 --> 00:02:33.030 per hour wind. The sunset will take place at 00:02:33.030 --> 00:02:36.969 7 .36 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .14. 00:02:37.789 --> 00:02:40.349 It looks like we're in for some partly sunny 00:02:40.349 --> 00:02:43.550 weather today with a high near 70 and a light 00:02:43.550 --> 00:02:48.479 southwest breeze. Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy 00:02:48.479 --> 00:02:54.939 skies with a low around 66 and calm winds. Looking 00:02:54.939 --> 00:02:58.919 ahead in the weather. Expect partly sunny skies 00:02:58.919 --> 00:03:03.699 through Monday with highs near 68 to 69. Nights 00:03:03.699 --> 00:03:06.960 will be mostly cloudy with lows around 65 to 00:03:06.960 --> 00:03:12.599 66. Enjoy the mild weather. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:03:13.280 --> 00:03:16.060 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:03:16.060 --> 00:03:19.960 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:03:19.960 --> 00:03:23.659 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:23.819 --> 00:03:28.860 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:03:28.860 --> 00:03:31.900 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:03:31.900 --> 00:03:35.419 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:35.419 --> 00:03:38.199 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:38.199 --> 00:03:41.930 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:42.210 --> 00:03:45.409 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:45.650 --> 00:03:51.689 Sunny Morning sent you. In local news, on January 00:03:51.689 --> 00:03:54.990 1st, a new daylighting law took effect in San 00:03:54.990 --> 00:03:58.310 Diego aimed at enhancing visibility for drivers 00:03:58.310 --> 00:04:01.210 and pedestrians by prohibiting parking within 00:04:01.210 --> 00:04:04.830 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk. 00:04:05.710 --> 00:04:09.090 However, confusion still lingers among some San 00:04:09.090 --> 00:04:13.629 Diegans regarding the specifics of the law. Residents 00:04:13.629 --> 00:04:16.610 of normal heights suggest clearer signage to 00:04:16.610 --> 00:04:20.110 inform drivers about the restrictions. A parking 00:04:20.110 --> 00:04:23.069 enforcement supervisor emphasizes that the rule 00:04:23.069 --> 00:04:26.069 applies to both marked and unmarked crosswalks. 00:04:26.449 --> 00:04:30.370 Since enforcement began in March around 4 ,200 00:04:30.370 --> 00:04:33.720 tickets have been issued potentially generating 00:04:33.720 --> 00:04:42.660 $3 million in revenue for the city. Now on to 00:04:42.660 --> 00:04:47.500 sports. Fans seeking tickets for the 2025 Little 00:04:47.500 --> 00:04:50.139 League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 00:04:50.500 --> 00:04:53.339 should pay close attention to the fine print. 00:04:53.860 --> 00:04:57.079 The tournament features 20 top junior teams from 00:04:57.079 --> 00:04:59.680 around the globe, and while attendance is advertised 00:04:59.680 --> 00:05:04.519 as free, there are important stipulations. Access 00:05:04.519 --> 00:05:08.040 to Howard J. LeMade Stadium and Volunteer Stadium 00:05:08.040 --> 00:05:11.240 is granted on a first -come, first -served basis, 00:05:11.500 --> 00:05:15.660 but some sections require special passes. During 00:05:15.660 --> 00:05:18.420 championship weekend, only ticket holders can 00:05:18.420 --> 00:05:22.680 enjoy the final games. Fans without tickets will 00:05:22.680 --> 00:05:26.959 have to watch from a distant hill. In local sports, 00:05:28.300 --> 00:05:31.339 Yesterday afternoon at Oracle Park in San Francisco, 00:05:31.660 --> 00:05:36.319 the Padres beat the Giants 11 -1. Nick Pavetta 00:05:36.319 --> 00:05:39.660 pitched six and two -thirds strong innings, allowing 00:05:39.660 --> 00:05:43.439 one run with eight strikeouts. Ramon Laureano 00:05:43.439 --> 00:05:46.420 had three runs batted in, including a homer. 00:05:46.800 --> 00:05:50.240 The Friars finished with 14 hits and no errors, 00:05:50.399 --> 00:05:54.379 leaving eight runners on base. San Diego's record 00:05:54.379 --> 00:05:58.310 improves to 69 -52. Completing a three -game 00:05:58.310 --> 00:06:00.970 sweep in the series over the Giants, much to 00:06:00.970 --> 00:06:04.850 the enjoyment of my good friend Dan, who always 00:06:04.850 --> 00:06:08.550 catches my mistakes. Tomorrow afternoon, the 00:06:08.550 --> 00:06:11.009 Padres clash with the Dodgers in Los Angeles 00:06:11.009 --> 00:06:15.069 for game one of a three -game series. Pitchers 00:06:15.069 --> 00:06:18.269 have yet to be determined. First pitch is at 00:06:18.269 --> 00:06:22.509 7 -10 with clear skies and a comfortable 75 degrees 00:06:22.509 --> 00:06:25.550 expected. it's going to be a battle for first 00:06:25.550 --> 00:06:32.189 place in the West. In top news, AT &T will pay 00:06:32.189 --> 00:06:36.949 $177 million in a class action settlement following 00:06:36.949 --> 00:06:40.990 alleged data breaches last year. In one incident 00:06:40.990 --> 00:06:44.910 on March 30th, 2024, sensitive customer data, 00:06:45.089 --> 00:06:48.050 including addresses and social security numbers, 00:06:48.310 --> 00:06:52.329 was exposed on the dark web. Another breach occurred 00:06:52.329 --> 00:06:56.420 on July 12th, 2024, where limited data was illegally 00:06:56.420 --> 00:07:00.300 downloaded. Customers affected by the first incident 00:07:00.300 --> 00:07:03.759 can claim up to $5 ,000, while those impacted 00:07:03.759 --> 00:07:09.000 by the second may receive up to $2 ,500. The 00:07:09.000 --> 00:07:14.360 claim deadline is November 18, 2025. In business 00:07:14.360 --> 00:07:18.860 news, Bitcoin has reached a record high, climbing 00:07:18.860 --> 00:07:23.759 to $124 ,000. as expectations for easier monetary 00:07:23.759 --> 00:07:27.000 policy from the Federal Reserve fueled its rise. 00:07:27.740 --> 00:07:31.240 The world's largest cryptocurrency surpassed 00:07:31.240 --> 00:07:34.060 its previous peak from July, while the second 00:07:34.060 --> 00:07:39.819 -largest token, Ether, soared to $4 ,780, the 00:07:39.819 --> 00:07:44.540 highest since late 2021. Analyst Tony Sycamore 00:07:44.540 --> 00:07:49.220 noted that a sustained break above $125 ,000 00:07:50.000 --> 00:07:54.680 could send Bitcoin to $150 ,000. The favorable 00:07:54.680 --> 00:07:57.399 regulatory environment, including an executive 00:07:57.399 --> 00:08:00.639 order allowing crypto assets and retirement accounts, 00:08:00.839 --> 00:08:04.819 has also contributed to this surge. Taking a 00:08:04.819 --> 00:08:08.759 look at the most recent pricing, Bitcoin is up 00:08:08.759 --> 00:08:15.779 0 .5 % to about $123 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % 00:08:15.779 --> 00:08:22.910 to just under $4 ,800. And XRP is up 3 % to $3 00:08:22.910 --> 00:08:30.550 .33. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:08:30.550 --> 00:08:33.750 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:08:33.750 --> 00:08:36.529 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:08:36.529 --> 00:08:41.350 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates, 00:08:41.409 --> 00:08:44.350 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:44.710 --> 00:08:47.789 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach. 00:08:48.360 --> 00:08:51.899 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:51.899 --> 00:08:55.779 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:08:55.779 --> 00:09:00.220 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:00.220 --> 00:09:03.980 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:04.240 --> 00:09:08.120 Salina Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:08.899 --> 00:09:11.860 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:11.860 --> 00:09:17.679 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:17.679 --> 00:09:21.340 science. In a world increasingly resembling the 00:09:21.340 --> 00:09:25.039 film The Matrix, an MIT computer scientist suggests 00:09:25.039 --> 00:09:28.120 we could be living in a simulation, estimating 00:09:28.120 --> 00:09:32.519 the likelihood at approximately 70%. This assessment 00:09:32.519 --> 00:09:35.299 comes from advancements in artificial intelligence 00:09:35.299 --> 00:09:39.559 and virtual reality. The author cites examples 00:09:39.559 --> 00:09:43.059 like Google View, which creates realistic videos 00:09:43.059 --> 00:09:46.799 with AI -generated characters. and he i companions 00:09:46.799 --> 00:09:50.799 from grok he argues that as technology progresses 00:09:50.799 --> 00:09:54.000 the probability of reaching a simulation point 00:09:54.000 --> 00:09:57.659 increases where virtual worlds become indistinguishable 00:09:57.659 --> 00:10:02.360 from reality ultimately this raises the unsettling 00:10:02.360 --> 00:10:05.480 question are we already inside a sophisticated 00:10:05.480 --> 00:10:13.370 simulation entertainment news Taylor Swift is 00:10:13.370 --> 00:10:16.409 excited to reveal her new album, The Life of 00:10:16.409 --> 00:10:20.769 a Showgirl, set to release on October 3rd. During 00:10:20.769 --> 00:10:23.450 the latest episode of New Heights, she unveiled 00:10:23.450 --> 00:10:26.570 the album Cover, which showcases her floating 00:10:26.570 --> 00:10:29.950 underwater, with the title in an orange, glittery 00:10:29.950 --> 00:10:34.730 font. Co -produced with Max Martin and Shellback, 00:10:34.950 --> 00:10:38.350 the album features 12 tracks, including a collaboration 00:10:38.350 --> 00:10:42.879 with Sabrina Carpenter. Swift described the record 00:10:42.879 --> 00:10:46.059 as an exploration of her inner life during her 00:10:46.059 --> 00:10:49.700 tour, aiming for infectious melodies and vivid 00:10:49.700 --> 00:10:53.960 lyrics. This is her 12th studio album, following 00:10:53.960 --> 00:10:57.320 the Tortured Poets Department, released in 2024. 00:10:58.659 --> 00:11:02.100 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote 00:11:02.100 --> 00:11:06.019 of the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:11:06.019 --> 00:11:09.159 American civil rights leader and activist, Martin 00:11:09.159 --> 00:11:14.360 Luther King Jr. And he said, injustice anywhere 00:11:14.360 --> 00:11:17.399 is a threat to justice everywhere, reminding 00:11:17.399 --> 00:11:20.419 us that we are caught in an inescapable network 00:11:20.419 --> 00:11:23.899 of mutuality tied in a single garment of destiny. 00:11:25.299 --> 00:11:28.919 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:11:28.919 --> 00:11:32.259 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:11:32.259 --> 00:11:35.860 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:11:35.860 --> 00:11:39.360 the surf reports. Have an amazing day, my good 00:11:39.360 --> 00:11:41.750 friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:41.750 --> 00:11:44.450 episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.