WEBVTT 00:00:01.820 --> 00:00:04.700 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.240 --> 00:00:09.119 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.619 --> 00:00:14.019 and it's Thursday, August 21st. You'll be interested 00:00:14.019 --> 00:00:19.460 to know. 66 years ago today, in 1959, Hawaii 00:00:19.460 --> 00:00:22.339 was officially admitted as the 50th state of 00:00:22.339 --> 00:00:25.980 the United States. This momentous occasion marked 00:00:25.980 --> 00:00:29.079 the culmination of a long journey from the overthrow 00:00:29.079 --> 00:00:33.359 of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and subsequent 00:00:33.359 --> 00:00:38.479 annexation by the United States in 1898. The 00:00:38.479 --> 00:00:41.000 strategic importance of Hawaii during World War 00:00:41.000 --> 00:00:44.060 II, particularly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, 00:00:44.560 --> 00:00:48.420 highlighted its value to the United States. So 00:00:48.420 --> 00:00:52.829 now you know. And now... It's time for the surf 00:00:52.829 --> 00:00:59.369 report. Thursday in Encinitas and North County. 00:01:00.450 --> 00:01:02.810 This morning it's looking clean with waves around 00:01:02.810 --> 00:01:06.629 three plus feet. Conditions stay consistent through 00:01:06.629 --> 00:01:10.030 the morning, but by noon it's just as choppy 00:01:10.030 --> 00:01:12.989 as the wind picks up to eight miles per hour. 00:01:13.909 --> 00:01:16.349 Expect fair conditions in the afternoon with 00:01:16.349 --> 00:01:19.549 the wind holding at eight to nine miles per hour. 00:01:20.140 --> 00:01:24.319 This time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a 2 -foot 00:01:24.319 --> 00:01:27.299 incoming mid -tide when the south -southwest 00:01:27.299 --> 00:01:31.500 swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds and the onshore 00:01:31.500 --> 00:01:35.739 wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide 00:01:35.739 --> 00:01:39.439 on Thursday will be four and a half feet at 930 00:01:39.439 --> 00:01:43.379 a .m. followed by a 2 -foot low tide at 230. 00:01:44.500 --> 00:01:48.640 The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 72 degrees 00:01:48.640 --> 00:01:53.000 for the water temperature. Starting Friday, expect 00:01:53.000 --> 00:01:56.060 clean conditions with waves around 2 to 3 feet, 00:01:56.540 --> 00:01:59.519 gradually building to 3 plus feet by midday. 00:02:00.500 --> 00:02:03.219 Saturday sees a continuation of similar sizes, 00:02:03.579 --> 00:02:06.319 but just to choppy conditions as winds pick up. 00:02:07.079 --> 00:02:10.139 By Sunday, a steady increase in swell brings 00:02:10.139 --> 00:02:13.280 consistent three -plus foot sets, with cleaner 00:02:13.280 --> 00:02:16.139 faces early, making it the standout day of the 00:02:16.139 --> 00:02:21.139 period. This morning, there's patchy fog, and 00:02:21.139 --> 00:02:26.180 it feels like 72 degrees, with no wind. The sunset 00:02:26.180 --> 00:02:29.500 will take place at 729, and it will rise again 00:02:29.500 --> 00:02:33.639 tomorrow at 618. It looks like we're in for some 00:02:33.639 --> 00:02:36.960 patchy fog this morning, clearing up by mid -morning. 00:02:36.990 --> 00:02:40.669 with partly sunny skies and a high near 72, along 00:02:40.669 --> 00:02:45.849 with a light breeze. Tonight, expect more patchy 00:02:45.849 --> 00:02:49.629 fog after 11, mostly cloudy, with a low of 69 00:02:49.629 --> 00:02:54.750 and very light winds. Looking ahead in the weather, 00:02:56.009 --> 00:02:58.870 expect partly sunny skies with patchy fog in 00:02:58.870 --> 00:03:01.909 the mornings, highs in the low 70s, and mostly 00:03:01.909 --> 00:03:04.930 cloudy nights with lows in the upper 60s to low 00:03:04.930 --> 00:03:09.460 70s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 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The office has enhanced its consumer 00:03:57.840 --> 00:04:00.780 protection complaint process. allowing residents 00:04:00.780 --> 00:04:03.960 to submit issues related to such practices through 00:04:03.960 --> 00:04:07.979 an online form. For those who prefer in -person 00:04:07.979 --> 00:04:11.039 assistance, consumer protection experts are available 00:04:11.039 --> 00:04:14.500 at the DA's Care Center in National City and 00:04:14.500 --> 00:04:17.480 One Safe Place, the North County Family Justice 00:04:17.480 --> 00:04:21.360 Center in San Marcos. District Attorney Summer 00:04:21.360 --> 00:04:24.160 Steffen emphasized the commitment to supporting 00:04:24.160 --> 00:04:27.220 the San Diego community and streamlining the 00:04:27.220 --> 00:04:30.100 reporting process. ensuring that all consumers 00:04:30.100 --> 00:04:38.220 know how to report suspected fraud. Now onto 00:04:38.220 --> 00:04:43.120 sports. The PGA Tour is set for gigantic changes 00:04:43.120 --> 00:04:46.259 as Tiger Woods leads a new committee aimed at 00:04:46.259 --> 00:04:49.600 modernizing the Tour. Woods, who has seen the 00:04:49.600 --> 00:04:52.560 sport evolve over his three decades, is tackling 00:04:52.560 --> 00:04:55.199 the challenge of reshaping how the Tour operates. 00:04:56.110 --> 00:04:59.029 With potential changes like fewer events and 00:04:59.029 --> 00:05:01.589 higher stakes, the goal is to get the biggest 00:05:01.589 --> 00:05:05.470 stars competing together more often. Wood stated, 00:05:05.970 --> 00:05:08.370 nothing's off the table, emphasizing the need 00:05:08.370 --> 00:05:12.269 for a clean sheet of paper. As the Tour navigates 00:05:12.269 --> 00:05:15.730 competition from LIV Golf, its leadership remains 00:05:15.730 --> 00:05:18.610 committed to enhancing the sport while balancing 00:05:18.610 --> 00:05:24.040 player interests. In local sports, Last night 00:05:24.040 --> 00:05:27.879 at Petco Park, the Padres beat the Giants 8 -1. 00:05:28.759 --> 00:05:31.420 Winning pitcher Sears went six innings, getting 00:05:31.420 --> 00:05:34.920 up one run with one walk and eight strikeouts. 00:05:36.079 --> 00:05:38.519 Home runs came from Sheets and Machado, with 00:05:38.519 --> 00:05:42.060 O 'Hern adding one as well. The Friars tally 00:05:42.060 --> 00:05:46.980 10 hits and had zero errors. The Padres now stand 00:05:46.980 --> 00:05:52.060 at 71 -56, leaving the Giants behind. Tonight... 00:05:52.040 --> 00:05:55.300 The Padres face the Giants again for the final 00:05:55.300 --> 00:06:00.319 game of the series. Dylan Cease is 5 -11, with 00:06:00.319 --> 00:06:04.620 a 4 .61 earned run average, faces Justin Verlander, 00:06:04.920 --> 00:06:10.100 who is 1 -9 with a 4 .23. First pitch is at 1 00:06:10.100 --> 00:06:13.759 -10 at Petco Park under clear skies and 80 degrees. 00:06:15.839 --> 00:06:20.310 In top news, In Silicon Valley, a growing obsession 00:06:20.310 --> 00:06:23.410 with creating smarter babies is emerging among 00:06:23.410 --> 00:06:27.589 tech executives. Many are investing tens of thousands 00:06:27.589 --> 00:06:30.790 of dollars in genetic testing services that promise 00:06:30.790 --> 00:06:35.290 to screen embryos for intelligence. Sweep Ensign 00:06:35.290 --> 00:06:38.769 Tilson, a mathematician, leads the Berkeley Genomics 00:06:38.769 --> 00:06:43.250 Project, advocating for this new frontier. Matchmakers 00:06:43.250 --> 00:06:46.129 are pairing tech leaders with high IQ partners. 00:06:46.430 --> 00:06:50.529 further fueling this trend. However, biathesis 00:06:50.529 --> 00:06:53.310 warn about the implications of genetic selection, 00:06:53.829 --> 00:06:56.850 questioning fairness, and unintended consequences. 00:06:58.069 --> 00:07:00.430 While some believe it could lead to higher intelligence, 00:07:01.029 --> 00:07:03.490 experts caution that current methods only predict 00:07:03.490 --> 00:07:07.730 modest improvements in cognitive ability. In 00:07:07.730 --> 00:07:11.550 business news, the United States labor force 00:07:11.550 --> 00:07:14.769 is shrinking at alarming rates. signaling potential 00:07:14.769 --> 00:07:18.370 economic disaster. Over the past three months, 00:07:18.569 --> 00:07:24.050 the country has lost 790 ,000 workers, a significant 00:07:24.050 --> 00:07:27.069 drop in immigration and challenges like high 00:07:27.069 --> 00:07:31.230 childcare costs or contributing factors. Companies 00:07:31.230 --> 00:07:33.970 are struggling to hire talent, particularly in 00:07:33.970 --> 00:07:37.149 the tech sector, where giants like Meta and Microsoft 00:07:37.149 --> 00:07:41.300 are vying for limited resources. However, many 00:07:41.300 --> 00:07:44.420 businesses may soon scale back hiring, impacting 00:07:44.420 --> 00:07:48.019 consumer spending, which drives nearly 70 % of 00:07:48.019 --> 00:07:52.319 the economy. Without smart policy changes, reversing 00:07:52.319 --> 00:07:56.279 this trend seems unlikely. In crypto movement, 00:07:57.439 --> 00:08:01.519 Bitcoin is up half a percent to just over $114 00:08:01.519 --> 00:08:07.339 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to just over $4 ,300. 00:08:08.199 --> 00:08:16.319 And XRP is up 2 % to $2 .93. Moving on to a more 00:08:16.319 --> 00:08:20.839 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:08:20.839 --> 00:08:23.480 and wellness, we are working with a national 00:08:23.480 --> 00:08:26.399 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:08:26.899 --> 00:08:31.259 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:08:31.259 --> 00:08:34.820 locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents 00:08:34.820 --> 00:08:37.940 a comprehensive wellness approach. cultivating 00:08:37.940 --> 00:08:41.559 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:41.559 --> 00:08:44.899 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:44.899 --> 00:08:49.139 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:49.139 --> 00:08:52.960 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:53.500 --> 00:08:57.200 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:08:58.159 --> 00:09:00.779 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:00.779 --> 00:09:06.659 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:06.659 --> 00:09:10.899 tech. Google recently made a bold statement regarding 00:09:10.899 --> 00:09:15.639 its Pixel 10 Pro Fold, emphasizing that IP68 00:09:15.639 --> 00:09:19.220 protection does not last forever. The company 00:09:19.220 --> 00:09:22.399 clarified that no phone is completely waterproof 00:09:22.399 --> 00:09:26.840 or dustproof as sealants degrade over time, especially 00:09:26.840 --> 00:09:29.980 when exposed to salt or chlorine or after physical 00:09:29.980 --> 00:09:34.279 damage. Additionally, liquid damage is not covered 00:09:34.279 --> 00:09:38.419 under warranty. This candid admission is rare 00:09:38.419 --> 00:09:42.000 among manufacturers. Huckel shared the details 00:09:42.000 --> 00:09:45.120 in advertising materials, highlighting the reality 00:09:45.120 --> 00:09:48.200 of folding glass technology and the plastic screen 00:09:48.200 --> 00:09:50.940 protectors often included with folding phones. 00:09:52.139 --> 00:09:54.580 For more insights, tune in to The Vergecast, 00:09:55.000 --> 00:10:03.620 a flagship podcast from The Verge. An Officer 00:10:03.620 --> 00:10:06.980 and a Spy marks Roman Polanski's return to U 00:10:06.980 --> 00:10:10.320 .S. theaters after its 2019 release in France. 00:10:11.500 --> 00:10:14.360 This historical drama, retitled from the original 00:10:14.360 --> 00:10:17.860 French, centers on the Dreyfus Affair, a notorious 00:10:17.860 --> 00:10:22.179 case of antisemitism. Captain Alfred Dreyfus, 00:10:22.360 --> 00:10:25.360 portrayed by Louis Guerrel, is imprisoned based 00:10:25.360 --> 00:10:29.419 on questionable evidence. The film follows George 00:10:29.419 --> 00:10:32.740 Pickford, played by Jean Dujardin, who discovers 00:10:32.740 --> 00:10:35.740 crucial evidence that could exonerate Dreyfus. 00:10:36.879 --> 00:10:39.139 Although Polanski's past has drawn scrutiny, 00:10:39.620 --> 00:10:42.759 this film showcases his directorial prowess. 00:10:43.519 --> 00:10:45.840 With a gripping narrative and powerful themes 00:10:45.840 --> 00:10:48.980 of justice, an officer and a spy stands as a 00:10:48.980 --> 00:10:53.580 significant cinematic achievement. Well, alrighty 00:10:53.580 --> 00:10:57.600 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:10:57.600 --> 00:11:00.379 today, our quote comes from the American writer 00:11:00.379 --> 00:11:05.460 and futurist, Alvin Toffler. And he said, the 00:11:05.460 --> 00:11:08.720 great growling engine of change, technology is 00:11:08.720 --> 00:11:13.600 transforming our world and the way we live. And 00:11:13.600 --> 00:11:16.559 that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:11:16.559 --> 00:11:20.080 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:11:20.080 --> 00:11:23.620 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:11:23.620 --> 00:11:27.090 the surf reports. Have an amazing day, my good 00:11:27.090 --> 00:11:29.570 friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:29.570 --> 00:11:32.149 episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.