Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, September 2nd. You'll be interested
to know. 76 years ago, today in 1949, the classic
film, The Third Man, was released in London,
United Kingdom, a masterpiece of cinema that
continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences
alike. This celebrated motion picture, directed
by Carol Reed, starring Joseph Cotton, Aleta
Valley, and Orson Welles, represents human creativity,
artistic achievement, and the enduring power
of storytelling, a beacon of cultural progress.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday in Encinita. This morning, it's
looking clean with waves around three to four
plus feet. Conditions will shift to fair by mid
-morning as the wind turns onshore at five miles
per hour. By noon, expect choppy conditions with
the wind picking up to 11 miles per hour. Tide
is steady, so no significant changes expected
there. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with the
three -foot incoming high tide. when the south
-southwest swell is two and a half feet at 15
seconds and the offshore wind is one mile per
hour. The near shore buoy at Beacons reads 75
degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
remain clean with waves around three to four
feet on Wednesday, offering a solid start to
the period. Thursday sees similar sizes, but
transitions to choppy conditions by midday as
winds pick up. Friday holds steady at 3 to 4
feet, but remains choppy throughout, with brief
fair conditions in the morning, making Wednesday
the standout day. This morning, there's a chance
of showers and thunderstorms, and it feels like
74 degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 7 .12. and it will rise again
tomorrow at 627. It looks like we're in for a
chance of showers and thunderstorms early, clearing
up to partly sunny skies by late morning, with
a high near 75 and a light northwest breeze around
10. Tonight, expect partly cloudy conditions
with a low around 71 and light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather, Expect mostly sunny skies
on Wednesday with a high near 74 and a light
west wind 5 to 10 miles per hour. Wednesday night
will be partly cloudy with a low around 69. Thursday
continues with mostly sunny skies and a high
near 72. Thursday night brings mostly cloudy
conditions with a low around 68. Friday will
be mostly sunny with a high near 70. Friday night
will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 67.
Saturday stays mostly sunny with a high near
71. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with
a low around 67. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the tourism
industry in San Diego is preparing for a potential
downturn in 2025, which is raising some concerns.
Carrie Capich, the chief operating officer of
the San Diego Tourism Authority, noted in May,
we are starting to see a slowdown, highlighting
the impact on the region's economy. Despite this,
2024 welcomed 32 million visitors. generating
an impressive economic impact of $22 billion.
While hotel bookings have decreased compared
to pre -pandemic levels, the city collected approximately
$319 million in hotel taxes last year, significantly
surpassing the $250 million collected in 2019.
To attract more visitors, local leaders are focusing
on partnerships with other cities in anticipation
of major events like the World Cup and the 2028
Olympics. Now on to sports. Less than 24 hours
after handing Alabama its first loss in a season
opener since 2001, Florida State quarterback
Tony Castellanos is capitalizing on the weekend's
biggest upset. His website is selling eight shirts
and sweatshirts, taunting the number eight crimson
tide over its 31 to 17 loss to the Seminoles.
Some merchandise features the line, Nick can't
save them, referencing his comments about the
tide in June. On Saturday, he backed up those
words, leading Florida State to a stunning victory.
He completed 9 of 14 pass attempts for 152 yards
against Alabama. The Seminoles will face East
Texas, A &M next Saturday, in local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at Petco Park, the Potteries lost to
the Orioles 4 -3 in the first game of the series.
Anz earned the win, while Adam took the loss
after allowing a go -ahead run in the seventh
inning. Jackson hit a solo home run for San Diego.
The Friars finished with seven hits and left
seven runners on base. The Padres record is now
76 -62. Tonight, Hugh Darvish is on the bump
for the Pots, taking on Orioles Tyler Wells.
First pitch is at 640 at Petco Park under clear
skies and 79 degrees. In top news, In a significant
clash over Olympic surfing for the 2028 Games
in Los Angeles, U .S. Ski and Snowboard is attempting
to take control, but many surfers are resisting
this move. Sophie Goldschmidt, the head of U
.S. Ski and Snowboard, believes surfing aligns
with their mission to support elite athletes.
However, former champion surfer Ian Karens argues
they are trying to ski -jack surfing from its
rightful community. USA Surfing, the current
governing body, is fighting back, citing recent
investments and support from local leaders. The
U .S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will ultimately
decide which organization will represent Olympic
surfers. In business news, Kraft Heinz is approaching
a significant breakup plan, according to sources
familiar with the matter. This decision would
effectively reverse much of the work from the
notorious merger of Kraft and Heinz in 2015,
orchestrated by Warren Buffett and Brazilian
private equity firm 3G Capital Partners. A transaction
could be announced as early as next week, but
plans are subject to change. The Wall Street
Journal reported that Kraft plans to spin off
a substantial portion of its grocery business.
potentially valued at as much as $20 billion.
The split would occur amid a trend of corporate
breakups in the food and beverage industry. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 3 % to about
$110 ,000. Ethereum is down 8 % to just under
$4 ,400. And XRP is down half a percent to $2
.81. 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. The
digital tokens backing the Trump family's cryptocurrency
venture. World Liberty Financial fell in value
on Monday in their first day of trading. Known
as World Liberty Tokens, they were sold to investors
after the Trump family launched the venture last
year. Investors voted in July to make them tradable,
allowing for potential sales and purchases. Initially,
the tokens traded above $0, but later fell by
about 12%. bringing their market capitalization
to just below $7 billion. Major exchanges, including
Binance and OKEx, are offering the tokens. Critics
argue that Trump family's involvement represents
profound conflicts of interest. Alan Richen,
known for Reacher, is making waves with his super
unique film Motor City, which premieres in Venice
on August 30th. This action thriller is almost
entirely dialogue -free, allowing for an intense
focus on physical performances and stylized visuals.
Richen portrays a blue -collar character seeking
revenge after losing his fience and freedom.
He emphasizes the challenge and exhilaration
of acting without dialogue, relying on internal
emotions to convey his character's turmoil. Additionally,
he produced the film aiming to elevate action
cinema with a visceral experience. While rumors
swirl about Batman, Richson remains open to future
projects with DC. Well, all righty, folks. It's
time for the quote of the day. And today... Our
quote comes from the American novelist and short
story writer Ray Bradbury. And he said, We are
an impossibility in an impossible universe, highlighting
the power of creativity and storytelling to transcend
boundaries and inspire progress. 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.