Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, August 22nd. You'll be interested
to know, 123 years ago today, in 1902, President
Theodore Roosevelt made history by becoming the
first sitting president of the United States
to ride in an automobile. During a tour of Hartford,
Connecticut, He rode in a Columbia Electric Victoria
Phaeton, symbolizing the nation's embrace of
technological innovation and progress. This event
marked a significant milestone in the early adoption
of automobiles, reflecting the spirit of modernization
that defined the early 20th century. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Friday in Encinitas, and North County. This morning,
it's looking clean with waves around two to three
feet from the south -southwest. Conditions stay
fair through the morning as the wind shifts onshore
at about one mile per hour. Expect the swell
to build slightly to two to three plus feet by
midday, with onshore winds increasing to around
eight miles per hour. Best time to ride. is at
6 a .m. with a one -foot incoming low tide when
the south southwest swell is one and a half feet
at 16 seconds and the offshore wind is three
mile per hour. The first high tide on Friday
will be four and a half feet at 10 a .m. followed
by a one and a half foot low tide at 315. The
nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 74 degrees for
the water temperature. Expect clean conditions
on Saturday with waves around two to four feet
early, though choppy conditions may develop by
midday as winds shift. Sunday brings a steady
increase in swell, reaching three plus feet with
clean faces in the morning before becoming choppy
later. Monday maintains similar size with fair
conditions, especially in the morning before
a gradual decline in quality. This morning it's
mostly sunny and it feels like 74 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 726 and
it will rise again tomorrow at 619. It looks
like we're in for some sunny skies today with
a high near 74 and a light breeze tonight. Expect
mostly clear conditions with a low around 71
and light winds continuing. Looking ahead in
the weather. Expect sunny skies on Saturday with
a high near 75 and light northwest winds. Patchy
fog will develop at night with lows around 71.
Sunday and Monday will see patchy fog in the
mornings followed by partly sunny afternoons
with highs near 73 and 72 respectively. Nights
will be mostly cloudy with lows around 70 and
68. Tuesday will bring more patchy fog in the
morning and mostly sunny skies with a high near
70. Expect lows around 67 at night. 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, this cafe is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. 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, San Diego is seeing significant revenue
from transient occupancy taxes. collecting approximately
$319 million last year, a notable increase from
about $250 million in 2019. However, the San
Diego County Lodging Association warns that the
hospitality industry remains on a slippery slope,
with hotel occupancy hovering around 75%, down
from 80 % in 2018. While hotel room prices have
risen, now averaging $220 per night, a potential
minimum wage increase for hotel workers could
raise labor costs by 45%, posing a serious challenge
to local hotels and the broader San Diego tourism
economy. Now on to sports. Steelers wide receiver
D .K. Metcalf is set to make his big screen debut
in the upcoming thriller Asteroid. The film,
which stars sinners actress Hailey Steinfeld,
who is married to Buffalo Bill's quarterback
Josh Allen, will premiere at the Venice Film
Festival's immersive showcase next week in Italy.
Directed by Doug Liman, Asteroid follows strangers
on a journey to a nearby asteroid in search of
wealth. beyond their wildest dreams. Metcalf,
who has appeared in secret headquarters, and
Bel Air joined the Steelers in March after a
trade from the Seattle Seahawks, agreeing to
a five -year, $150 million extension in local
sports. Yesterday afternoon at Petco Park, the
Padres beat the Giants 8 -4. Cease earned the
win with five innings pitched, six hits, and
seven strikeouts. Manny Machado led with three
runs batted in. The Padres finished with 11 hits
and one error. The Padres' record is now 72 -56.
Tonight, the Padres are back at it with the Dodgers
in San Diego for game one of a three game series.
U -Darvish is 2 and 3 with a 5 .97 earned run
average, faces Blake Snell, who is 3 and 1 with
a 1 .8. First pitch at 640 at Petco Park under
clear skies and a comfortable 78 degrees. In
top news, scientists are exploring the intriguing
concept that gut feelings may actually be memories
from the future. Cognitive neuroscientist Julia
Mossbridge, PhD, recalls a childhood experience
that sparked her interest in precognition. She
believes that our perception of time may not
be as linear as we think. Parapsychologist Dean
Radin supports this view, suggesting that consciousness
can transcend time, allowing us to access future
information. Their research, backed by statistically
significant experiments, indicates that many
people possess some level of precognition, a
phenomenon often dismissed by mainstream society.
This evolving understanding could reshape how
we perceive our experiences of time and reality.
In business news, a significant financial shift
is on the horizon, as younger generations in
America stand to inherit approximately $16 trillion
over the next decade. However, many are unprepared
to manage this wealth. Ashley Riddishoss, a certified
financial planner, emphasizes the emotional turmoil
that can lead inheritors to make hasty decisions,
like purchasing extravagant items. Financial
experts suggest waiting a year before making
major decisions and using inherited cash wisely,
such as placing it in a high -yield savings account.
Understanding tax implications, especially the
step -up in basis for appreciated assets, is
crucial for effective wealth management. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 4 % for the week to
just over $113 ,000. Ethereum is down 4 % to
just under $4 ,300. And XRP is down 8%. to $2
.84. 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
tech. OpenAI's lawyers are scrutinizing Meta's
involvement in Elon Musk's $97 billion takeover
bid for the ChatGPT creator. According to OpenAI,
Musk and Meta's CDO Mark Zuckerberg discussed
this acquisition. A subpoena filed in June requests
documents from Meta regarding any coordinated
plans with Musk and XAI. While OpenAI denied
Musk's bid, They seek evidence of potential financing
arrangements. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone highlighted
that neither Meta nor Zuckerberg signed Musk's
letter of intent. Meanwhile, Meta continues to
invest heavily in artificial intelligence, recruiting
key open AI researchers and exploring acquisition
deals. Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch Mansel,
a mild suburban dad who reveals his violent side
during a family vacation. Directed by Timo Giugento,
this action fantasy sequel dives deeper into
Hutch's life, showcasing his struggle to balance
family and a debt of $30 million. As he organizes
a trip to Plummerville, his past as a ruthless
assassin resurfaces. The film features an intriguing
cast. including Connie Nielsen and Sharon Stone.
With a mix of absurdity in action, nobody too
promises to deliver a unique blend of thrills
and humor, making it a must -watch adventure.
Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
British philosopher and mathematician, Bertrand
Russell. And he said, The only thing that will
redeem mankind is cooperation. As technology
advances, our unity must grow. 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 day, my good friends. We'll see
you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Encinitas.