Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, September 18th. You'll be
interested to know. 232 years ago, today in 1793,
President George Washington laid the cornerstone
of the United States Capitol building in Washington,
D .C., marking a foundational moment in democratic
governance. and a celebration of human aspiration
and unity. This inspiring act, by laying the
first stone of what would become the seat of
the legislative branch, symbolizes the enduring
human achievement of building institutions for
freedom, progress, and collective decision -making,
and continues to stand as a beacon of civic purpose.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday in Ensenada. This morning it's
looking fair with waves around 2 to 3 feet. Conditions
will get choppy as the day progresses, with heights
building to 2 to 4 feet by the afternoon. Winds
are currently onshore at 4 miles per hour, increasing
to onshore at 10 miles per hour later on. Best
time to ride is at 10 a .m. with a 4 -foot outgoing
high tide. when the south -southwest swell is
2 feet at 14 seconds and the onshore wind is
3 mile per hour. The first high tide on Thursday
will be 4 .5 feet at 8 .30 a .m., followed by
a 2 -foot low tide at 1 .45. The nearshore buoy
at Beacons reads 71 degrees for the water temperature.
Friday features 2 to 3 feet of clean surf early
with light southwest winds. Conditions become
choppy by midday as winds increase. Saturday
sees similar sizes but shifts to choppy conditions
in the afternoon with winds picking up from the
west. Expect steady 2 plus feet surf on Sunday
with cleaner conditions early making it the best
day of the period. This morning, there's a chance
of showers and thunderstorms, and it feels like
76 degrees, with no wind. The sunset will take
place at 6 .51, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .37. It looks like we're in for some showers
and thunderstorms before 5 p .m., then a slight
chance of more, with partly sunny skies and a
high near 74, along with a light southwest breeze.
Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a low
around 69 and light winds looking ahead in the
weather. Expect a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms on Friday with partly sunny skies
and a high near 72. Friday night will bring patchy
fog after 11 p .m. with mostly cloudy skies and
a low around 69. Saturday starts with patchy
fog before 11 a .m. and partly sunny skies with
a high near 72. Saturday night will have patchy
fog after 11 p .m. with mostly cloudy skies and
a low around 68. Sunday also has patchy fog before
11 a .m. with partly sunny skies and a high near
72. Sunday night brings patchy fog after 11 p
.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a low around
69. On Monday, expect patchy fog before 11 a
.m. with partly sunny skies and a high near 74.
Monday night will have patchy fog after 5 a .m.
with partly cloudy skies and a low around 69.
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, San Diego Unified officials are reconsidering
plans to eliminate middle school grades at one
K -8 school south of the 8, following significant
pushback from parents at Bethune. Last week,
the district announced intentions to close middle
school grades at four K -8 schools, citing low
performance and graduation rates. which caught
parents and staff off guard. Superintendent Fabiola
Bagula acknowledged that while other schools
may underperform, Bethune has demonstrated better
success, leading her to pause the closure decision.
Karens mobilized quickly, expressing concerns
about transferring students to Bell Middle, which
has a troubling reputation for low performance
and high suspension rates. Macula plans to hold
community meetings before making a final decision
on Bethune's future, emphasizing the need for
data -driven choices that serve the community's
best interests. Now on to sports. The Cubs secure
their first trip to postseason since 2020. After
clinching the National League Central title with
an 8 -4 victory over the Pirates, the Cubs celebrated
their achievement. Manager Craig Hounsell emphasized
the importance of acknowledging this milestone.
Players embraced the moment with champagne flowing
and excitement filling the clubhouse. Nico Horner
remarked on the significance of celebrating after
a full season. The Cubs scored four runs in the
first inning, including back -to -back home runs
by Ian Hap and Moises Ballesteros. With 10 games
left, the Cubs continue their quest for a fourth
World Series title. And tonight on Thursday Night
Football, Miami is at Buffalo on Amazon Prime
Video. The Bills are favored by 11 .5, with the
over -under set at 50 .5. Kickoff is at 8 .15
Eastern, 5 .15 Pacific. In local sports, Yesterday
afternoon at City Field in New York, the Padres
won over the Mets 7 -4. Manny Machado hit a tie
-breaking granny in the fifth inning to secure
the victory. Alejandro Morejon earned the win
with 1 .1 innings and 0 earned runs. Suarez recorded
his 39th save. The Friars finished with 12 hits
and 0 errors, leaving 9 runners on base. San
Diego's record improves to 83 -69. This morning,
the Padres clash with the Mets in New York for
the final game of this three -game series. Randy
Vasquez is 5 -6 with a 3 .72 earned run average,
faces Jonah Tong, who is 1 -2 with an 8 .49.
First pitch at 1010 at Citi Field under partly
cloudy skies and 76 degrees. In top news, citizen
scientists discovered a ghost ship that had eluded
historians for nearly 140 years, lying at the
bottom of Lake Michigan. The Wisconsin Underwater
Archaeological Association announced that the
FJ King, a ship missing since 1886, was found
by a team led by Brendan Valot. Using a remotely
operated vehicle and sonar, the team located
the 144 -foot schooner off Faley's Harbor, Wisconsin.
Valot expressed disbelief at the swift discovery,
noting it had been a long shot. The ship sank
during a storm, and its crew was rescued by a
passing vessel. In business news, In London,
hundreds of high -end sport utility vehicles
usually roll off Jaguar Land Rover's production
lines every day. This month, they have fallen
silent due to a major cyber attack. The breach
prompted the company to power down its operations,
which could cost tens of millions of dollars
and threaten numerous jobs. Jack Orland Rover
is now racing to restart its systems with the
help of cybersecurity experts. The process will
take time and has extended the shutdown to September
24th. The hack has compromised some data, though
initial reports indicated no stolen customer
information. The company is working with the
United Kingdom's National Cybersecurity Center
to investigate the hack. Members of Parliament
are urging the Treasury to support the supply
chain. This situation arrives as the company
faces challenges from increased tariffs and declining
profits. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1
% to about $118 ,000. Ethereum is up 3 % to just
over $4 ,600. And HexRP is up 3%. to $3 .10.
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. This overlooked workout is key to aging
better. Scientists say power, or your ability
to move quickly, is one of the first fitness
skills to fade with age. You might feel strong,
but if everyday movements feel slower, there's
a reason. As we age, we lose our ability to move
quickly. This aspect of health is called power,
the capacity to generate force fast. Power training
can protect your mobility, independence, and
strength as you age. A 2007 study found high
-velocity resistance training was more effective
than traditional strength training for older
adults. You do not need to be an athlete to train
for power, as it can make daily activities feel
easier. Ben Stiller will star in a new Apple
TV Plus limited series after stepping back from
directing Severance. After the success of Severance,
Stiller has signed on to act in a rare role.
He will star alongside Jessica Chastain in an
eight -part limited series called The Off Weeks.
The series follows a writing professor, played
by Stiller, going through a messy divorce while
engaging in a romance with the mysterious Stella
West, portrayed by Chastain. Chastain will premiere
her first Apple TV Plus project, The Savant,
on September 26. Stiller has also created a documentary
feature about his parents, titled Stiller and
Mera, Nothing is Lost, arriving in October. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
historian and author, Barbara Touchman. And she
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.