Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, September 12th. You'll be interested
to know. 75 years ago, today in 1958, Jack Kilby
at Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas demonstrated
the first working integrated circuit, a breakthrough
that launched the modern age of electronics.
and transformed human capability in communication,
computation, and discovery. That remarkable moment
inspired generations to innovate, to explore,
and to build a brighter future for all humanity.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Friday in Encinitas. This morning it's
looking clean with waves around 2 to 3 feet.
Conditions stay fair through the morning with
sideshore winds at 4 miles per hour. By the afternoon,
expect choppy conditions as the wind shifts on
shore at 9 miles per hour. The swell is waist
-high from the southwest. Best time to ride is
at 7 a .m. with a 3 -foot incoming low tide when
the southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at 14 seconds.
and the side -shore wind is 4 mile per hour.
The first low tide on Friday will be 2 feet at
6 a .m., followed by a 6 -foot high tide at 12
.45. The near -shore buoy at Beacons reads 72
degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
start clean with 2 to 3 plus feet on Saturday,
but wind shifts in the afternoon create choppy
conditions. Sunday sees a steady swell maintaining
2 to 3 plus feet with cleaner conditions, making
it the most favorable day. Monday continues with
similar size but builds to 3 plus feet, offering
fair conditions before choppy waves return later
in the day. This morning it's cloudy and it feels
like 68 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 7. and it will rise
again tomorrow at 632. It looks like we're in
for a mostly cloudy day with a high near 68 and
a light southwest wind at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low
around 64 and calm winds. Looking ahead in the
weather, expect partly sunny skies on Saturday
with a high near 68. and a light southwest wind.
Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low
around 65. Sunday brings partly sunny skies with
a high near 69. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy
with a low around 65. Monday is looking mostly
sunny with a high near 71. Monday night may have
patchy fog between 11 p .m. and 5 a .m. with
mostly cloudy skies and a low around 67. Tuesday
continues with mostly sunny conditions and a
high near 73. Tuesday night may see patchy fog
between 11 p .m. and 5 a .m. with mostly cloudy
skies and a low around 69. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, in San
Diego County, vaccination rates among kindergartners
have become a growing concern, as recent data
shows that while 94 .8 % of kindergartners received
their measles vaccines during the 2023 to 24
school year, 46 schools reported rates below
the critical herd immunity threshold of 95%.
Health experts emphasize the importance of vaccinations
to prevent outbreaks, especially as the region
has confirmed its first measles case of the year
involving an unvaccinated teenager who traveled
overseas. Assistant medical director Eric Berg
expressed worry over the declining rates. stating
it's heartbreaking to see a child who is admitted
to a hospital or that dies from a vaccine -preventable
illness. Now onto sports. New reports suggest
that the Los Angeles Clippers organization may
have been aware of issues surrounding their endorsement
deal with the company. Aspiration, which recently
went bankrupt. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized
the need for due process regarding the investigation
into potential salary cap violations. Kawhi Leonard's
endorsement deal, worth $28 million, paid him
$7 million annually despite him not promoting
the company. Clippers owner Steve Falmer invested
$50 million into aspiration and stated he felt
duped. On December 15th, Leonard received a delayed
payment of $1 ,800 ,000. The investigation continues
as circumstantial evidence mounts, raising concerns
among other team owners. Add on to football.
Last night on Thursday Night Football, the Packers
go to 2 -0 by defeating the commanders at Lambeau
27 -18. Jordan Love was 19 for 31, with 292 yards
passing, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.
Jaden Daniels was 24 for 42, with 200 yards passing,
two touchdowns, and no interceptions. Looking
ahead, on Sunday Night Football, we got the 0
-1 Falcons at 1 -0 Vikings. Kickoff is at 820
Eastern. 520 Pacific. Minnesota is favored by
three and a half and the over under set at 44
and a half. Another big game this weekend is
Eagles at Chiefs on Fox at 125 Eastern time.
In local sports. Last night at Petco Park, the
Padres defeated the Rockies 2 -0. Heres singled
in the third inning to score Furman. and Merrill
homered in the fourth for the Friars' final run.
Witting pitcher Vasquez threw six scoreless innings
with nine strikeouts. The Padres finished with
six hits and one error, leaving six runners on
base. The Rockies managed only four hits and
no runs. The Padres improved their record to
80 in 67. Tonight, the Padres face the Rockies
at Petco Park for Game 2 of this four -game series.
The Padres pitcher has yet to be determined,
while Tanner Gordon for the Rockies is 5 -6,
with a 6 .6 earned run average. First pitch is
at 640, with clear skies and a comfortable 72
degrees expected in San Diego. And if you are
looking for the Chargers game on Sunday, You
won't find it. The Chargers will be in Vegas
for Monday Night Football to play the Raiders.
Chargers are favored by 3 .5, with the over -under
set at 45 .5. Kickoff is at 7 California time.
In top news, after 10 years of black hole science,
Steph Hawking is proven right. Researchers have
spent a decade improving massive detectors to
catch shockwaves from colliding black holes.
On September 14, 2015, physicists detected gravitational
waves, a huge breakthrough that won three key
figures the Nobel Prize in Physics. Now scientists
have observed that the surface area of black
holes can never decrease. confirming a key idea
proposed by Hawking in 1971. This proof of his
theory is a testament to his legacy, even after
his passing in 2018. Researchers are also planning
new detectors that could be 10 times more sensitive.
In business news, new car buyers beware. The
latest data is concerning. So far, 2025 has been
a car buyers market. But that could change quickly.
The threat of tariffs has forced car companies
to increase their incentive spending to attract
buyers. Buyers have responded positively, leading
to record -setting sales for companies like Ford,
General Motors, and Kia. Ford was the top -selling
brand in the United States during the first half
of the year. However, there are no concrete plans
to lower tariffs. Average new vehicle transaction
prices in August rose to $49 ,077. Incentive
spending fell slightly to 7 .2 % of average transaction
price in August. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up half a percent for the week to just over
$115 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to just under $4
,500. And SRP is up 5 % to $3 .03. 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. Microsoft and OpenAI have reached a deal
to extend their partnership, easing the startup's
path to becoming a for -profit company. This
agreement follows months of tension between the
two, as Microsoft is OpenAI's exclusive cloud
provider and a major investor. While the terms
remain undisclosed, both organizations are set
to receive approximately 30 % of the new company's
stake. OpenAI aims to finalize its restructure
by the end of the year to secure $19 billion
in funding. Despite the partnership, OpenAI faces
challenges from various opponents, including
billionaire Elon Musk, who has initiated legal
action against the startup. Entertainment news.
Pioneertown, California is experiencing a vibrant
renaissance. moving beyond its roots as a Hollywood
movie set into a real Western town with a unique
identity. The Main Street Band performed at the
Red Dog Saloon as locals and visitors mingled,
enjoying the warm atmosphere. Local shopkeeper
Joanne Goesen emphasized, this is a real town
and it's our town. Despite recent challenges,
Pioneer Town is finding a new equilibrium with
small businesses flourishing. Visitors can enjoy
activities like bowling, taco dining, and even
fresh bagels on Sundays. The community desires
slow growth that preserves its Western character,
navigating the challenges posed by the desert
environment. Well, all righty, folks. It's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American science fiction writer
Octavia Butler. And she said... All that you
touch, you change. All that you change changes
you. 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.