Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, August 27th. You'll be interested
to know. 63 years ago today, in 1962, NASA launched
the Mariner 2 spacecraft, marking humanity's
first successful interplanetary mission. This
pioneering journey to Venus provided invaluable
data about the planet's atmosphere and surface,
significantly enhancing our understanding of
the solar system. The success of Mariner 2 paved
the way for future explorations, inspiring generations
to reach beyond our world and explore the cosmos.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Wednesday in Encinitas, and North County.
This morning it's looking clean with waves at
2 to 3 plus feet. Conditions should hold steady
through the morning, but expect them to get choppy
by midday as the onshore winds pick up to around
10 miles per hour. Right now, winds are light
and sideshore at just 2 miles per hour. Best
time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 2 -foot incoming
low tide. When the south -southwest swell is
one and a half feet at 16 seconds and the sideshore
wind is one mile per hour, the first high tide
on Wednesday will be five feet at noon, followed
by a one and a half foot low tide just after
630. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 75 degrees
for the water temperature. Starting Thursday,
expect two to three foot waves with clean conditions
early, transitioning to choppier surf by midday.
On Friday, surf remains similar in size, but
becomes increasingly choppy with onshore winds
by afternoon. Saturday brings more consistent
three - to four -foot sets, although conditions
remain choppy throughout the day, particularly
in the afternoon, before easing slightly in the
evening. This morning, there's patchy fog. and
it feels like 71 degrees with 5 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 720 and it
will rise again tomorrow at 622. It looks like
we're in for some patchy fog this morning, clearing
up by mid -morning leading to partly sunny skies
and a high near 71 with a light northwest breeze.
Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight
chance of rain. a low around 69, and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. This week, expect
mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain
on Thursday, and highs around 74. The weekend
looks mostly sunny, with highs near 73 and comfortable
nights. 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, the San Diego County
Board of Supervisors took a significant step
on August 26, voting 3 -2 to amend policies that
would allow the county to utilize its financial
reserves to address impending federal budget
cuts. This proposal, championed by Chair Tara
Lawson -Rimmer and Vice Chair Monica Montgomery's
staff, aims to modify the reserve target calculation
and recognize all locally controlled reserves,
potentially unlocking around $380 million in
flexible, ward -controlled reserves. Lawson -Rimmer
emphasized the reform as a crucial bridge to
support essential services, while opponents expressed
concerns over fiscal discipline. Public comments
highlighted the urgency of assisting vulnerable
residents. Now on to sports. Caitlin Clark, the
Indiana Fever star and the number one pick in
the 2024 WNBA draft, has been announced as Nike's
newest signature athlete. This exciting partnership
includes the launch of a unique logo, a collection
of sportswear and apparel, and a signature sneaker
set to debut in 2026. Clark expressed her pride
in joining the ranks of all -time greats, emphasizing...
This is more than just a logo. It's a dream come
true. Her logo collection will be available starting
October 1st, with a navy and yellow shirt releasing
on September 1st. Clark's remarkable journey
continues as she breaks records and inspires
fans globally. In local sports. Last night at
T -Mobile Park in Seattle, the Padres beat the
Mariners 7 -6. Ramon Loriano hit a grand slam
in the first inning, powering the Friars early.
Padres' closer Ruiz earned his 35th save. The
Padres finished with 12 hits and 0 errors, leaving
6 runners on base. The Padres' record improved
to 75 -58 as they take Game 2 of the series.
Tonight, the Padres clash with the Mariners in
Seattle for the final game of this... three game
series. You, Darvish, is three and three. With
a 5 .36 earned run average, faces Brian Wu, who
is 11 and seven with a 2 .94. First pitch at
110 under clear skies with a mild 74 degrees
at T -Mobile Park. In top new, a new private
school called Alpha School is making waves in
Virginia. offering a unique education model for
$65 ,000 a year. Students will study for just
two hours a day using adaptive apps, while afternoons
focus on essential life skills. Instead of traditional
teachers, students will have guides. Co -founder
Mackenzie Price emphasizes that children do not
need to be in class all day. With support from
influential backers, Alpha aims to expand into
charter schools. Predics question the effectiveness
of this model for less motivated students, but
proponents argue it encourages individualized
learning. In business news, tech executives are
urging young people to rethink the value of college
degrees in light of industry changes. Palantir
CEO Alex Karp stated that work performance is
far more important than educational background.
claiming that joining Palantir guarantees career
success. Apple CEO Tim Cook echoed this sentiment,
noting that half of Apple's U .S. workforce lacks
four -year degrees. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang suggested
he would choose different subjects if he were
in college today. With many successful leaders
and tech being dropouts, the conversation around
education and skills is evolving, emphasizing
adaptability and relevant experience over formal
credentials. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up
1 % to about $112 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to
just over $4 ,600. And XRP is up 4 % to $3 .00.
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
science. Scientists are making groundbreaking
strides in translating the inner monologue. which
could be a game -changer for patients facing
mobility issues or speech -related disabilities.
A team at Stanford's Neural Prosthetics Translational
Laboratory has developed a brain -computer interface,
or BCI, that interprets neural activity from
the brain's motor cortex. This method allows
for the decoding of imagined speech, providing
a voice to individuals unable to communicate
effectively. While current technology has a limited
vocabulary and an error rate of up to 33%, future
improvements may enhance accuracy and restore
fluent speech to those affected by paralysis.
Entertainment news. Get ready for the 10 most
important movies set to shake the awards season
in 2025. From the long walk, based on a Steph
King novel about a life -or -death walking contest,
to one battle after another, featuring Paul Thomas
Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio, the lineup is
intriguing. Dwayne Johnson stars in The Smashing
Machine, while the Persian thriller It Was Just
an Accident won the Palm Dior this summer. Diarmo
del Toro's Frankenstein, Bugonia, starring Emma
Stone, and J. Kelly, featuring George Clooney,
promised to captivate audiences. Finally, James
Cameron's Avatar, Fire and Ash, and Chalamet's
Marty Supreme round out this exciting year. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and visionary, Alexander Graham
Bell. And he said... Leave the beaten track occasionally
and dive into the woods. Every time you do so,
you will be certain to find something that you
have never seen before. 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.