WEBVTT 00:00:01.780 --> 00:00:04.700 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.200 --> 00:00:09.119 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.619 --> 00:00:13.660 and it's Wednesday, September 24th. You'll be 00:00:13.660 --> 00:00:20.059 interested to know. 150 years ago, today in 1875, 00:00:21.239 --> 00:00:24.480 two brave mountaineers, Dougal Haston and Doug 00:00:24.480 --> 00:00:27.679 Scott, achieved a remarkable human triumph. by 00:00:27.679 --> 00:00:30.120 becoming the first persons to reach the summit 00:00:30.120 --> 00:00:33.979 of Mount Everest by any of its faces, a milestone 00:00:33.979 --> 00:00:37.280 of exploration, courage, and human ingenuity. 00:00:38.359 --> 00:00:41.200 This inspiring ascent on the southwestern face 00:00:41.200 --> 00:00:44.439 of the world's highest mountain stands as a testament 00:00:44.439 --> 00:00:47.500 to perseverance, teamwork, and the boundless 00:00:47.500 --> 00:00:50.719 spirit of discovery, celebrating human achievement 00:00:50.719 --> 00:00:55.520 in the most majestic of natural arenas. So now 00:00:55.520 --> 00:01:00.210 you know. And now, it's time for the surf report. 00:01:03.170 --> 00:01:06.709 Wednesday in Encinitas. This morning is looking 00:01:06.709 --> 00:01:11.310 fair with waves at 3 plus feet. Conditions stay 00:01:11.310 --> 00:01:13.590 consistent through the morning with light on 00:01:13.590 --> 00:01:18.670 shore, winds at 3 to 4 miles per hour. By midday, 00:01:18.870 --> 00:01:21.769 expect the waves to drop to 2 to 3 plus feet 00:01:21.769 --> 00:01:25.230 as the wind picks up to 9 miles per hour, making 00:01:25.230 --> 00:01:30.120 it choppy. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with 00:01:30.120 --> 00:01:33.640 the 3 -foot incoming mid -tide when the southwest 00:01:33.640 --> 00:01:37.519 swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds and the onshore 00:01:37.519 --> 00:01:41.500 wind is 3 mile per hour. The first high tide 00:01:41.500 --> 00:01:44.439 on Wednesday will be five and a half feet at 00:01:44.439 --> 00:01:48.780 1045 a .m. followed by a half -foot low tide 00:01:48.780 --> 00:01:53.439 just before 530. The nearshore buoy at Beacons 00:01:53.680 --> 00:01:58.799 reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday 00:01:58.799 --> 00:02:01.540 offers fair conditions with waves around 2 to 00:02:01.540 --> 00:02:06.040 3 feet and light northwest winds. Friday maintains 00:02:06.040 --> 00:02:09.039 similar size but sees choppy conditions as the 00:02:09.039 --> 00:02:12.819 wind shifts to the south. Saturday brings a steady 00:02:12.819 --> 00:02:16.159 increase in swell, reaching 3 plus feet, with 00:02:16.159 --> 00:02:18.439 cleaner conditions in the morning before winds 00:02:18.439 --> 00:02:23.340 turn onshore later in the day. This morning it's 00:02:23.340 --> 00:02:27.039 mostly cloudy and it feels like 72 degrees with 00:02:27.039 --> 00:02:30.919 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:02:30.919 --> 00:02:35.379 at 644 and it will rise again tomorrow at 641. 00:02:36.240 --> 00:02:38.699 It looks like we're in for some mostly sunny 00:02:38.699 --> 00:02:42.719 skies today with a high near 71 and a light northwest 00:02:42.719 --> 00:02:47.840 breeze at 5 to 10 miles per hour tonight. Expect 00:02:47.840 --> 00:02:51.879 mostly cloudy skies with a low around 66 and 00:02:51.879 --> 00:02:57.340 light winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday 00:02:57.340 --> 00:03:00.719 will be partly sunny with a high near 69 and 00:03:00.719 --> 00:03:05.139 a northwest wind of 5 to 10 miles per hour. Friday 00:03:05.139 --> 00:03:08.039 and Saturday remain mostly cloudy with highs 00:03:08.039 --> 00:03:13.360 near 68 to 69 and nights in the mid -60s. Sunday 00:03:13.360 --> 00:03:16.080 turns a bit brighter with partly sunny skies 00:03:16.080 --> 00:03:20.159 and a high near 70 with a mild night around 67. 00:03:21.439 --> 00:03:24.500 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought 00:03:24.500 --> 00:03:28.360 to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:29.099 --> 00:03:32.259 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:32.259 --> 00:03:35.939 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:03:35.939 --> 00:03:40.080 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing eggs 00:03:40.080 --> 00:03:44.080 Benedict. or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:44.080 --> 00:03:47.139 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:47.139 --> 00:03:50.400 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:50.400 --> 00:03:54.719 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:54.719 --> 00:03:59.599 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:59.599 --> 00:04:03.520 news, in an exciting development for America's 00:04:03.520 --> 00:04:06.659 finest city, a military pilot may soon serve 00:04:06.659 --> 00:04:09.699 her country on a mission to the moon or possibly 00:04:09.699 --> 00:04:14.479 Mars. Katherine Spies, a San Diego resident, 00:04:14.800 --> 00:04:18.259 is one of 10 selected by NASA from over 8 ,000 00:04:18.259 --> 00:04:21.339 applicants to join their newest astronaut class. 00:04:22.560 --> 00:04:24.899 Originally from Mission Viejo, she considers 00:04:24.899 --> 00:04:28.240 San Diego her hometown, where her mother lives. 00:04:29.879 --> 00:04:32.720 Spies brings a wealth of experience, having served 00:04:32.720 --> 00:04:35.939 as a Marine Corps test pilot with over 2 ,000 00:04:35.939 --> 00:04:38.839 flight hours, and she has degrees from the University 00:04:38.839 --> 00:04:43.079 of Southern California, and Harvard. This astronaut 00:04:43.079 --> 00:04:46.100 class marks a significant milestone featuring 00:04:46.100 --> 00:04:54.279 more women than men for the first time. Now on 00:04:54.279 --> 00:04:59.660 to sports. The robot umpires are here. Major 00:04:59.660 --> 00:05:02.160 League Baseball's competition committee has approved 00:05:02.160 --> 00:05:04.699 the introduction of the automated ball strike 00:05:04.699 --> 00:05:09.310 system for the 2026 regular season. Each team 00:05:09.310 --> 00:05:11.930 will begin with two challenges of the home plate 00:05:11.930 --> 00:05:15.649 umpire strike zone. The umpire will review the 00:05:15.649 --> 00:05:18.649 call using a high -tech camera system and their 00:05:18.649 --> 00:05:21.990 determination will be final. The system has been 00:05:21.990 --> 00:05:27.050 tested in AAA since 2022. The Players Association 00:05:27.050 --> 00:05:30.589 noted that the vote was not unanimous, reflecting 00:05:30.589 --> 00:05:33.829 broad player sentiment. The challenge format 00:05:33.829 --> 00:05:36.509 was preferred over calling every pitch using 00:05:36.509 --> 00:05:40.250 technology. Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized 00:05:40.250 --> 00:05:43.769 the balance between umpire integrity and correcting 00:05:43.769 --> 00:05:49.670 missed calls in local sports. Last night at Petco 00:05:49.670 --> 00:05:54.790 Park, the Padres beat the Brewers 7 -0. Ryan 00:05:54.790 --> 00:05:58.189 Vasquez earned the win with seven innings pitched, 00:05:58.670 --> 00:06:02.370 striking out three and allowing one hit. The 00:06:02.370 --> 00:06:05.329 Friars powered up early with a grand slam from 00:06:05.329 --> 00:06:08.680 O 'Hearn. and added two more homers from Arez 00:06:08.680 --> 00:06:12.560 and Iglesias. San Diego finished with eight hits 00:06:12.560 --> 00:06:15.759 and zero errors, leaving four runners on base. 00:06:16.899 --> 00:06:22.300 The Padres' record improved to 87 -71. This afternoon, 00:06:22.459 --> 00:06:24.959 the Padres clashed with the Brewers at Petco 00:06:24.959 --> 00:06:27.879 Park in San Diego for the final game of this 00:06:27.879 --> 00:06:31.850 three -game series. Dylan Cease takes the mound 00:06:31.850 --> 00:06:35.829 for the Friars, 8 and 12, with a 4 .64 earned 00:06:35.829 --> 00:06:39.910 run average. Chad Patrick will pitch for Milwaukee, 00:06:40.410 --> 00:06:45.009 3 and 8, with a 3 .66 earned run average. First 00:06:45.009 --> 00:06:48.750 pitch is at 110 under sunny skies and a temperature 00:06:48.750 --> 00:06:55.829 of 78 degrees. In top new, American Express has 00:06:55.829 --> 00:06:58.990 transformed its platinum card into a pocket mirror. 00:06:59.180 --> 00:07:02.480 attracting new fans with exclusive experiences. 00:07:03.779 --> 00:07:06.600 This limited -edition platinum mirror card is 00:07:06.600 --> 00:07:09.740 polished to a reflective finish, redefining the 00:07:09.740 --> 00:07:14.439 essence of a premium credit card. In 2024, American 00:07:14.439 --> 00:07:18.720 Express reached record revenues of $65 .9 billion, 00:07:19.660 --> 00:07:23.139 projected to grow by 8 to 10 percent in 2025. 00:07:24.160 --> 00:07:28.839 Despite the hefty annual fee of $695, It boasts 00:07:28.839 --> 00:07:33.819 a remarkable 98 % retention rate. American Express 00:07:33.819 --> 00:07:36.680 is not just a credit card, but an all -access 00:07:36.680 --> 00:07:40.160 pass for various experiences, enhancing its appeal 00:07:40.160 --> 00:07:44.379 among younger generations. In business news, 00:07:45.639 --> 00:07:49.139 Elon Musk's Starlink is planning to offer mobile 00:07:49.139 --> 00:07:52.259 phone services directly to consumers, a move 00:07:52.259 --> 00:07:54.980 that could add competitive pressure on traditional 00:07:54.980 --> 00:07:59.000 Canadian carriers. SpaceX has applied to the 00:07:59.000 --> 00:08:01.819 U .S. Federal Communications Commission to launch 00:08:01.819 --> 00:08:05.180 a new constellation of 15 ,000 low -Earth orbit 00:08:05.180 --> 00:08:08.220 satellites to provide ubiquitous connectivity 00:08:08.220 --> 00:08:11.540 through mobile satellite service inside the United 00:08:11.540 --> 00:08:15.720 States and wherever else it is authorized. Starlink 00:08:15.720 --> 00:08:18.000 currently offers a satellite phone service in 00:08:18.000 --> 00:08:21.300 Canada through a partnership with Rogers Communications 00:08:21.300 --> 00:08:24.160 and is pursuing more arrangements with other 00:08:24.160 --> 00:08:28.180 telecom providers. SpaceX's actions next year 00:08:28.180 --> 00:08:31.040 during the auction of mostly rural spectrum in 00:08:31.040 --> 00:08:34.259 Canada will be a test of its international ambitions. 00:08:35.580 --> 00:08:39.740 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about 00:08:39.740 --> 00:08:46.059 $112 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged at just under 00:08:46.059 --> 00:08:54.980 $4 ,200. And XRP is unchanged at $2 .82. Moving 00:08:54.980 --> 00:08:59.580 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:59.580 --> 00:09:02.620 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:09:02.620 --> 00:09:05.340 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:09:05.340 --> 00:09:09.720 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:09:09.720 --> 00:09:12.899 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:09:13.460 --> 00:09:16.440 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:09:16.899 --> 00:09:20.399 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:09:20.399 --> 00:09:24.149 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:24.149 --> 00:09:28.629 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:28.629 --> 00:09:32.470 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:33.009 --> 00:09:36.690 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:37.669 --> 00:09:40.269 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:40.269 --> 00:09:46.090 you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:46.090 --> 00:09:49.980 science. Scientists believe they have found a 00:09:49.980 --> 00:09:53.000 groundbreaking new energy source that is virtually 00:09:53.000 --> 00:09:57.500 unlimited. Plastic is littering the planet, and 00:09:57.500 --> 00:09:59.759 scientists are trying to convert it back into 00:09:59.759 --> 00:10:03.100 usable fuel by heating it to very high temperatures. 00:10:04.399 --> 00:10:06.840 A new method discovered by researchers at Yale 00:10:06.840 --> 00:10:10.259 University could boost production of pyrolysis 00:10:10.259 --> 00:10:14.409 oil without costly catalysts. This innovative 00:10:14.409 --> 00:10:17.730 technique uses a three -section, three -D -printed 00:10:17.730 --> 00:10:21.909 carbon column reactor to enhance the yield. While 00:10:21.909 --> 00:10:24.529 scaling up poses challenges, scientists hope 00:10:24.529 --> 00:10:27.830 this can alleviate the plastic crisis and lessen 00:10:27.830 --> 00:10:32.470 reliance on fossil fuels. For now, the best plastic 00:10:32.470 --> 00:10:42.669 is still one that is never made. means that Jimmy 00:10:42.669 --> 00:10:45.570 Kimmel Live will remain unavailable for some 00:10:45.570 --> 00:10:48.470 of the United States, despite its return after 00:10:48.470 --> 00:10:52.070 a nearly week -long suspension. Jimmy Kimmel 00:10:52.070 --> 00:10:55.470 may be returning to ABC, but his show will remain 00:10:55.470 --> 00:10:59.169 dark in many areas, as Sinclair Broadcast Group 00:10:59.169 --> 00:11:04.129 and Nextar have decided to preempt it. Last night, 00:11:04.529 --> 00:11:07.289 Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live. 00:11:07.580 --> 00:11:11.340 across ABC affiliate stations and replacing it 00:11:11.340 --> 00:11:15.200 with news programming. Next are added, we stand 00:11:15.200 --> 00:11:18.019 by that decision pending assurance that all parties 00:11:18.019 --> 00:11:20.659 are committed to fostering an environment of 00:11:20.659 --> 00:11:25.259 respectful, constructive dialogue. Well, alrighty 00:11:25.259 --> 00:11:29.279 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:11:29.279 --> 00:11:32.259 today, our quote comes from the British explorer 00:11:32.259 --> 00:11:36.200 and mountaineer, George Mallory. And he said, 00:11:36.990 --> 00:11:40.190 The greatest danger in life is not to take the 00:11:40.190 --> 00:11:44.029 adventure. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:11:45.009 --> 00:11:47.690 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:11:47.690 --> 00:11:51.309 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:11:51.309 --> 00:11:55.350 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:11:55.350 --> 00:11:57.750 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:57.750 --> 00:12:01.090 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.