WEBVTT 00:00:01.759 --> 00:00:04.639 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.219 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.560 --> 00:00:13.720 and it's Wednesday, August 27th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.720 --> 00:00:19.699 to know. 63 years ago today, in 1962, NASA launched 00:00:19.699 --> 00:00:23.160 the Mariner 2 spacecraft, marking humanity's 00:00:23.160 --> 00:00:27.129 first successful interplanetary mission. This 00:00:27.129 --> 00:00:29.910 pioneering journey to Venus provided invaluable 00:00:29.910 --> 00:00:32.630 data about the planet's atmosphere and surface, 00:00:33.170 --> 00:00:35.310 significantly enhancing our understanding of 00:00:35.310 --> 00:00:39.549 the solar system. The success of Mariner 2 paved 00:00:39.549 --> 00:00:43.109 the way for future explorations, inspiring generations 00:00:43.109 --> 00:00:46.630 to reach beyond our world and explore the cosmos. 00:00:48.210 --> 00:00:52.929 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:52.929 --> 00:00:59.420 Report. Wednesday in Encinitas, and North County. 00:01:00.579 --> 00:01:02.780 This morning it's looking clean with waves at 00:01:02.780 --> 00:01:07.280 2 to 3 plus feet. Conditions should hold steady 00:01:07.280 --> 00:01:09.859 through the morning, but expect them to get choppy 00:01:09.859 --> 00:01:13.040 by midday as the onshore winds pick up to around 00:01:13.040 --> 00:01:16.760 10 miles per hour. Right now, winds are light 00:01:16.760 --> 00:01:20.959 and sideshore at just 2 miles per hour. Best 00:01:20.959 --> 00:01:25.040 time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 2 -foot incoming 00:01:25.040 --> 00:01:28.430 low tide. When the south -southwest swell is 00:01:28.430 --> 00:01:32.189 one and a half feet at 16 seconds and the sideshore 00:01:32.189 --> 00:01:36.129 wind is one mile per hour, the first high tide 00:01:36.129 --> 00:01:39.209 on Wednesday will be five feet at noon, followed 00:01:39.209 --> 00:01:42.370 by a one and a half foot low tide just after 00:01:42.370 --> 00:01:48.370 630. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 75 degrees 00:01:48.370 --> 00:01:52.150 for the water temperature. Starting Thursday, 00:01:52.250 --> 00:01:55.310 expect two to three foot waves with clean conditions 00:01:55.310 --> 00:01:58.700 early, transitioning to choppier surf by midday. 00:01:59.739 --> 00:02:02.620 On Friday, surf remains similar in size, but 00:02:02.620 --> 00:02:05.319 becomes increasingly choppy with onshore winds 00:02:05.319 --> 00:02:09.199 by afternoon. Saturday brings more consistent 00:02:09.199 --> 00:02:11.699 three - to four -foot sets, although conditions 00:02:11.699 --> 00:02:14.379 remain choppy throughout the day, particularly 00:02:14.379 --> 00:02:17.300 in the afternoon, before easing slightly in the 00:02:17.300 --> 00:02:22.060 evening. This morning, there's patchy fog. and 00:02:22.060 --> 00:02:25.879 it feels like 71 degrees with 5 mile per hour 00:02:25.879 --> 00:02:30.039 wind. The sunset will take place at 720 and it 00:02:30.039 --> 00:02:34.360 will rise again tomorrow at 622. It looks like 00:02:34.360 --> 00:02:37.120 we're in for some patchy fog this morning, clearing 00:02:37.120 --> 00:02:40.400 up by mid -morning leading to partly sunny skies 00:02:40.400 --> 00:02:44.139 and a high near 71 with a light northwest breeze. 00:02:45.439 --> 00:02:49.979 Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight 00:02:49.979 --> 00:02:53.719 chance of rain. a low around 69, and light winds. 00:02:55.819 --> 00:02:59.240 Looking ahead in the weather. This week, expect 00:02:59.240 --> 00:03:02.080 mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain 00:03:02.080 --> 00:03:06.539 on Thursday, and highs around 74. The weekend 00:03:06.539 --> 00:03:11.080 looks mostly sunny, with highs near 73 and comfortable 00:03:11.080 --> 00:03:15.500 nights. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:03:15.500 --> 00:03:18.599 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:03:18.599 --> 00:03:22.689 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:03:23.050 --> 00:03:26.169 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:03:26.169 --> 00:03:30.210 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:03:30.210 --> 00:03:33.689 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:03:33.689 --> 00:03:37.770 crepes. 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This proposal, championed by Chair Tara 00:04:10.759 --> 00:04:13.740 Lawson -Rimmer and Vice Chair Monica Montgomery's 00:04:13.740 --> 00:04:16.959 staff, aims to modify the reserve target calculation 00:04:17.240 --> 00:04:20.079 and recognize all locally controlled reserves, 00:04:20.660 --> 00:04:24.699 potentially unlocking around $380 million in 00:04:24.699 --> 00:04:29.000 flexible, ward -controlled reserves. Lawson -Rimmer 00:04:29.000 --> 00:04:32.180 emphasized the reform as a crucial bridge to 00:04:32.180 --> 00:04:35.500 support essential services, while opponents expressed 00:04:35.500 --> 00:04:39.459 concerns over fiscal discipline. Public comments 00:04:39.459 --> 00:04:42.259 highlighted the urgency of assisting vulnerable 00:04:42.259 --> 00:04:51.990 residents. Now on to sports. Caitlin Clark, the 00:04:51.990 --> 00:04:54.730 Indiana Fever star and the number one pick in 00:04:54.730 --> 00:04:59.589 the 2024 WNBA draft, has been announced as Nike's 00:04:59.589 --> 00:05:03.250 newest signature athlete. This exciting partnership 00:05:03.250 --> 00:05:06.269 includes the launch of a unique logo, a collection 00:05:06.269 --> 00:05:09.290 of sportswear and apparel, and a signature sneaker 00:05:09.290 --> 00:05:13.889 set to debut in 2026. Clark expressed her pride 00:05:13.889 --> 00:05:17.269 in joining the ranks of all -time greats, emphasizing... 00:05:17.519 --> 00:05:20.879 This is more than just a logo. It's a dream come 00:05:20.879 --> 00:05:24.899 true. Her logo collection will be available starting 00:05:24.899 --> 00:05:28.319 October 1st, with a navy and yellow shirt releasing 00:05:28.319 --> 00:05:32.120 on September 1st. Clark's remarkable journey 00:05:32.120 --> 00:05:35.079 continues as she breaks records and inspires 00:05:35.079 --> 00:05:40.959 fans globally. In local sports. Last night at 00:05:40.959 --> 00:05:44.040 T -Mobile Park in Seattle, the Padres beat the 00:05:44.040 --> 00:05:49.240 Mariners 7 -6. Ramon Loriano hit a grand slam 00:05:49.240 --> 00:05:52.379 in the first inning, powering the Friars early. 00:05:53.500 --> 00:05:57.579 Padres' closer Ruiz earned his 35th save. The 00:05:57.579 --> 00:06:01.040 Padres finished with 12 hits and 0 errors, leaving 00:06:01.040 --> 00:06:04.939 6 runners on base. The Padres' record improved 00:06:04.939 --> 00:06:09.160 to 75 -58 as they take Game 2 of the series. 00:06:10.300 --> 00:06:12.879 Tonight, the Padres clash with the Mariners in 00:06:12.879 --> 00:06:15.899 Seattle for the final game of this... three game 00:06:15.899 --> 00:06:19.800 series. You, Darvish, is three and three. With 00:06:19.800 --> 00:06:24.139 a 5 .36 earned run average, faces Brian Wu, who 00:06:24.139 --> 00:06:28.920 is 11 and seven with a 2 .94. First pitch at 00:06:28.920 --> 00:06:32.759 110 under clear skies with a mild 74 degrees 00:06:32.759 --> 00:06:39.160 at T -Mobile Park. In top new, a new private 00:06:39.160 --> 00:06:41.800 school called Alpha School is making waves in 00:06:41.800 --> 00:06:45.139 Virginia. offering a unique education model for 00:06:45.139 --> 00:06:49.839 $65 ,000 a year. Students will study for just 00:06:49.839 --> 00:06:53.279 two hours a day using adaptive apps, while afternoons 00:06:53.279 --> 00:06:57.519 focus on essential life skills. Instead of traditional 00:06:57.519 --> 00:07:01.579 teachers, students will have guides. Co -founder 00:07:01.579 --> 00:07:04.939 Mackenzie Price emphasizes that children do not 00:07:04.939 --> 00:07:08.620 need to be in class all day. With support from 00:07:08.620 --> 00:07:11.899 influential backers, Alpha aims to expand into 00:07:11.899 --> 00:07:15.180 charter schools. Predics question the effectiveness 00:07:15.180 --> 00:07:18.420 of this model for less motivated students, but 00:07:18.420 --> 00:07:21.480 proponents argue it encourages individualized 00:07:21.480 --> 00:07:26.720 learning. In business news, tech executives are 00:07:26.720 --> 00:07:29.740 urging young people to rethink the value of college 00:07:29.740 --> 00:07:33.759 degrees in light of industry changes. Palantir 00:07:33.759 --> 00:07:37.060 CEO Alex Karp stated that work performance is 00:07:37.060 --> 00:07:39.420 far more important than educational background. 00:07:39.680 --> 00:07:42.660 claiming that joining Palantir guarantees career 00:07:42.660 --> 00:07:47.000 success. Apple CEO Tim Cook echoed this sentiment, 00:07:47.579 --> 00:07:50.240 noting that half of Apple's U .S. workforce lacks 00:07:50.240 --> 00:07:55.139 four -year degrees. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang suggested 00:07:55.139 --> 00:07:57.420 he would choose different subjects if he were 00:07:57.420 --> 00:08:01.040 in college today. With many successful leaders 00:08:01.040 --> 00:08:04.040 and tech being dropouts, the conversation around 00:08:04.040 --> 00:08:07.600 education and skills is evolving, emphasizing 00:08:07.600 --> 00:08:11.180 adaptability and relevant experience over formal 00:08:11.180 --> 00:08:16.800 credentials. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 00:08:16.800 --> 00:08:24.600 1 % to about $112 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to 00:08:24.600 --> 00:08:31.120 just over $4 ,600. And XRP is up 4 % to $3 .00. 00:08:32.799 --> 00:08:37.820 Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:08:37.820 --> 00:08:40.820 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:08:40.820 --> 00:08:43.779 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:08:43.779 --> 00:08:48.460 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:48.460 --> 00:08:51.620 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:52.179 --> 00:08:55.120 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:55.600 --> 00:08:59.120 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:59.120 --> 00:09:02.860 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:02.860 --> 00:09:07.340 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:07.340 --> 00:09:11.259 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:11.759 --> 00:09:15.460 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:16.379 --> 00:09:19.000 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:19.000 --> 00:09:24.799 you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:24.799 --> 00:09:28.240 science. Scientists are making groundbreaking 00:09:28.240 --> 00:09:31.360 strides in translating the inner monologue. which 00:09:31.360 --> 00:09:33.799 could be a game -changer for patients facing 00:09:33.799 --> 00:09:37.460 mobility issues or speech -related disabilities. 00:09:38.860 --> 00:09:41.759 A team at Stanford's Neural Prosthetics Translational 00:09:41.759 --> 00:09:45.120 Laboratory has developed a brain -computer interface, 00:09:45.379 --> 00:09:48.840 or BCI, that interprets neural activity from 00:09:48.840 --> 00:09:52.600 the brain's motor cortex. This method allows 00:09:52.600 --> 00:09:55.480 for the decoding of imagined speech, providing 00:09:55.480 --> 00:09:58.360 a voice to individuals unable to communicate 00:09:58.360 --> 00:10:02.179 effectively. While current technology has a limited 00:10:02.179 --> 00:10:06.639 vocabulary and an error rate of up to 33%, future 00:10:06.639 --> 00:10:09.539 improvements may enhance accuracy and restore 00:10:09.539 --> 00:10:12.279 fluent speech to those affected by paralysis. 00:10:16.620 --> 00:10:19.539 Entertainment news. Get ready for the 10 most 00:10:19.539 --> 00:10:22.159 important movies set to shake the awards season 00:10:22.159 --> 00:10:26.840 in 2025. From the long walk, based on a Steph 00:10:26.840 --> 00:10:30.059 King novel about a life -or -death walking contest, 00:10:30.519 --> 00:10:33.759 to one battle after another, featuring Paul Thomas 00:10:33.759 --> 00:10:37.179 Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio, the lineup is 00:10:37.179 --> 00:10:40.919 intriguing. Dwayne Johnson stars in The Smashing 00:10:40.919 --> 00:10:43.919 Machine, while the Persian thriller It Was Just 00:10:43.919 --> 00:10:48.100 an Accident won the Palm Dior this summer. Diarmo 00:10:48.100 --> 00:10:51.899 del Toro's Frankenstein, Bugonia, starring Emma 00:10:51.899 --> 00:10:55.440 Stone, and J. Kelly, featuring George Clooney, 00:10:55.919 --> 00:10:59.720 promised to captivate audiences. Finally, James 00:10:59.720 --> 00:11:03.440 Cameron's Avatar, Fire and Ash, and Chalamet's 00:11:03.440 --> 00:11:08.220 Marty Supreme round out this exciting year. Well, 00:11:08.220 --> 00:11:10.980 all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of 00:11:10.980 --> 00:11:14.919 the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:11:14.919 --> 00:11:18.019 American inventor and visionary, Alexander Graham 00:11:18.019 --> 00:11:22.970 Bell. And he said... Leave the beaten track occasionally 00:11:22.970 --> 00:11:26.870 and dive into the woods. Every time you do so, 00:11:27.049 --> 00:11:28.909 you will be certain to find something that you 00:11:28.909 --> 00:11:33.149 have never seen before. And that's a wrap for 00:11:33.149 --> 00:11:36.090 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:36.570 --> 00:11:39.809 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:39.809 --> 00:11:43.070 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:43.759 --> 00:11:46.879 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:46.879 --> 00:11:50.019 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:50.019 --> 00:11:50.759 in Encinitas.