Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, September 17th. You'll be
interested to know. 116 years ago, today in 1899,
the first Howard flight of the North American
X -15 rocket plane took place at Edwards Air
Force Base in California. marking a triumphant
leap in human aerospace achievement. This inspiring
milestone, celebrated as a bold stride in aviation
and space exploration, showcases the power of
human ingenuity, perseverance, and the quest
to soar beyond our earthly bounds. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Wednesday in Encinitas. This morning, it's looking
fair, with waves around 2 to 4 feet. Conditions
clean up by 11, with waves bumping to 3 plus
feet. The wind is onshore at 5 miles per hour,
dropping to 1 mile per hour by noon. Expect the
wind to shift sideshore later in the afternoon.
Best time to ride is at 4 p .m., with a 4 -foot
incoming mid -tide, when the south -southwest
swell. is 2 feet at 15 seconds, and the sideshore
wind is 1 mile per hour. The first high tide
on Wednesday will be 4 .5 feet just before 8
a .m., followed by a 2 .5 foot low tide at 1.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 72 degrees
for the water temperature. Thursday features
clean conditions with 3 -plus feet waves throughout
the day, while winds remain light. Friday sees
a slight decrease to 2 to 3 feet, maintaining
clean conditions in the morning, but becoming
choppy by afternoon. Saturday continues the trend
with 2 to 3 feet waves, but conditions deteriorate
into choppy as the day progresses, making Thursday
the standout day for surf. This morning, it's
mostly cloudy and it feels like 72 degrees, with
5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 6 .53, and it will rise again tomorrow at
6 .36. It looks like we're in for some mostly
cloudy skies today, with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon, and a high
near 73, along with a light west wind. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with likely showers
and thunderstorms, a low around 70, and light
winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Showers
and thunderstorms are likely on Thursday with
mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms continues Thursday
night with a low around 70. Friday brings a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5
p .m. with partly sunny skies and a high near
72. Expect patchy fog Friday night. with mostly
cloudy skies and a low around 68. Saturday will
be partly sunny with a high near 71. Saturday
night remains mostly cloudy with a low around
69. On Sunday, look for partly sunny skies and
a high near 73. Sunday night will stay mostly
cloudy with a low around 70. Bonjour, food enthusiast!
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the San
Diego City Council has voted to raise the minimum
wage for hospitality workers to $25 an hour,
phased in over several years. The measure passed
unanimously despite opposition from business
owners concerned about its impact on the tourism
industry. Councilman Sean Hilo Rivera stated
that the arguments against the wage increase
fell flat, emphasizing that there are already
winners in the current system. The new wage will
affect hotels, amusement parks, and event centers,
with specific increases set for each year until
2030. Exemptions exist for certain entities like
San Diego State University and the San Diego
Zoo. Now on to sports. Los Angeles Rams head
coach Sean McFay suffered an injury during his
team's victory over the Tennessee Titans. He
tore his plantar fascia while coaching from the
sideline in the Rams 33 -19 win on Sunday in
Nashville. McFay revealed this on his Coach McFay
show yesterday. The injury does allow for quicker
healing, according to him. At 39, Benkfei remains
the youngest coach in NFL history who win a Super
Bowl. His career record stands at 90 wins and
57 losses. He is now preparing for a high -stakes
game against the Philadelphia Eagles in local
sports. Yesterday afternoon at City Field in
New York, the Padres lost to the Mets 8 -3. Brett
Beatty hit a two -run homer in a five -run first
inning for the Mets, who were led on the mound
by winning pitcher Manaya, with five innings
pitched and only one run allowed. For the Friars,
King took the loss after three innings, giving
up eight runs. The Padres finished with seven
hits and zero errors, leaving four runners on
base. The Padres' new record stands at 82 -69.
This afternoon, the Padres clash again with the
Mets at City Field in New York for game two of
this three -game series. Nick Pivetta is 13 -5
with a 2 .73 earned run average and faces David
Peterson, who is 9 -5 with a 3 .77. First pitch
is at 4 -10 under partly cloudy skies with a
temperature of 68 degrees. In top new, You can
get a flu shot too early, and there is a sweet
spot for the biggest impact and level of protection.
Doctors say that timing is important, and it
is best to aim for a specific window this fall.
Right now is generally considered too early for
a flu shot, as the protection may wane before
the season ends. Most Americans under the age
of 65 will receive a prevalent vaccine. while
those 65 and older should get a quadrivalent
vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention usually recommends getting vaccinated
by Halloween for optimal protection. In business
news, Kathy Wood has sold $10 ,800 ,000 of popular
artificial intelligence stock. Chief of ARC Investment
Management frequently adjusts her top positions
adding to a holding when the stock falls and
selling when it rises. This strategy has paid
off in the recent market boom, with our funds
riding the wave of high -growth stocks. Most
recently, Wood has been cashing out of Tempus
AI to lock in gains. Despite a volatile year,
the ARK Innovation Exchange traded fund is up
more than 40 % year -to -date. Wood's investment
strategy focuses on emerging high -tech companies.
including artificial intelligence and blockchain
technology. Over the past 10 years, the ARK Innovation
Exchange Traded Fund has wiped out $7 billion
in investor wealth. Still, Wood has been optimistic
about the market, dismissing recession predictions.
Recently, Wood's ARK funds trimmed her stake
in Tempus AI, selling shares for five consecutive
trading days. Tempus has surged 158 % year -to
-date, aided by strong earnings and a positive
outlook. Despite the trim, Tempus AI remains
one of ARK's largest stakes, ranking as the fifth
-biggest holding. Wood police healthcare is the
most underappreciated application of artificial
intelligence. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1%. to about $116 ,000. Ethereum is down 1
% to just over $4 ,500. And XRP is up half a
percent to $3 .01. 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. Two former Google DeepMind
researchers have secured $5 million in seed funding
for their new company, HiVerge, which aims to
democratize access to advanced algorithms. The
funding round was led by Flying FishVentures,
with participation from ARIN Innovation Capital,
and Alpha Intelligence Capital. Hiverge's platform,
called Hive, uses artificial intelligence to
generate and test novel algorithms for vital
business processes. While large companies develop
bespoke algorithms, smaller firms have relied
on off -the -shelf software. The Hive system
promises to discover superior algorithms that
human data scientists might overlook. Hiverge
plans to expand its team and make its technology
accessible through cloud marketplaces. Entertainment
news. In Good Fortune, Keanu Reeves plays an
angel named Gabriel, who oversteps his duties
to help a struggling gig economy worker named
Arj, played by Aziz Ansari in his feature directing
debut. This film offers a fun homage to late
20th century high -concept movies, exploring
themes of wealth and success while also addressing
the struggles of those in the working class.
The story takes unexpected turns, showcasing
a comedic critique of contemporary capitalism
as Gabriel learns about life from Arj and his
experiences. Despite its predictable plot, Good
Fortune surprises with its heartfelt moments.
and relatable commentary on modern life. Well,
alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
author and humorist, Mark Twain. And he said,
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.