Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, September 24th. You'll be
interested to know. 150 years ago, today in 1875,
two brave mountaineers, Dougal Haston and Doug
Scott, achieved a remarkable human triumph. by
becoming the first persons to reach the summit
of Mount Everest by any of its faces, a milestone
of exploration, courage, and human ingenuity.
This inspiring ascent on the southwestern face
of the world's highest mountain stands as a testament
to perseverance, teamwork, and the boundless
spirit of discovery, celebrating human achievement
in the most majestic of natural arenas. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the surf report.
Wednesday in Encinitas. This morning is looking
fair with waves at 3 plus feet. Conditions stay
consistent through the morning with light on
shore, winds at 3 to 4 miles per hour. By midday,
expect the waves to drop to 2 to 3 plus feet
as the wind picks up to 9 miles per hour, making
it choppy. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
the 3 -foot incoming mid -tide when the southwest
swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds and the onshore
wind is 3 mile per hour. The first high tide
on Wednesday will be five and a half feet at
1045 a .m. followed by a half -foot low tide
just before 530. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday
offers fair conditions with waves around 2 to
3 feet and light northwest winds. Friday maintains
similar size but sees choppy conditions as the
wind shifts to the south. Saturday brings a steady
increase in swell, reaching 3 plus feet, with
cleaner conditions in the morning before winds
turn onshore later in the day. This morning it's
mostly cloudy and it feels like 72 degrees with
5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 644 and it will rise again tomorrow at 641.
It looks like we're in for some mostly sunny
skies today with a high near 71 and a light northwest
breeze at 5 to 10 miles per hour tonight. Expect
mostly cloudy skies with a low around 66 and
light winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday
will be partly sunny with a high near 69 and
a northwest wind of 5 to 10 miles per hour. Friday
and Saturday remain mostly cloudy with highs
near 68 to 69 and nights in the mid -60s. Sunday
turns a bit brighter with partly sunny skies
and a high near 70 with a mild night around 67.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought
to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, in an exciting development for America's
finest city, a military pilot may soon serve
her country on a mission to the moon or possibly
Mars. Katherine Spies, a San Diego resident,
is one of 10 selected by NASA from over 8 ,000
applicants to join their newest astronaut class.
Originally from Mission Viejo, she considers
San Diego her hometown, where her mother lives.
Spies brings a wealth of experience, having served
as a Marine Corps test pilot with over 2 ,000
flight hours, and she has degrees from the University
of Southern California, and Harvard. This astronaut
class marks a significant milestone featuring
more women than men for the first time. Now on
to sports. The robot umpires are here. Major
League Baseball's competition committee has approved
the introduction of the automated ball strike
system for the 2026 regular season. Each team
will begin with two challenges of the home plate
umpire strike zone. The umpire will review the
call using a high -tech camera system and their
determination will be final. The system has been
tested in AAA since 2022. The Players Association
noted that the vote was not unanimous, reflecting
broad player sentiment. The challenge format
was preferred over calling every pitch using
technology. Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized
the balance between umpire integrity and correcting
missed calls in local sports. Last night at Petco
Park, the Padres beat the Brewers 7 -0. Ryan
Vasquez earned the win with seven innings pitched,
striking out three and allowing one hit. The
Friars powered up early with a grand slam from
O 'Hearn. and added two more homers from Arez
and Iglesias. San Diego finished with eight hits
and zero errors, leaving four runners on base.
The Padres' record improved to 87 -71. This afternoon,
the Padres clashed with the Brewers at Petco
Park in San Diego for the final game of this
three -game series. Dylan Cease takes the mound
for the Friars, 8 and 12, with a 4 .64 earned
run average. Chad Patrick will pitch for Milwaukee,
3 and 8, with a 3 .66 earned run average. First
pitch is at 110 under sunny skies and a temperature
of 78 degrees. In top new, American Express has
transformed its platinum card into a pocket mirror.
attracting new fans with exclusive experiences.
This limited -edition platinum mirror card is
polished to a reflective finish, redefining the
essence of a premium credit card. In 2024, American
Express reached record revenues of $65 .9 billion,
projected to grow by 8 to 10 percent in 2025.
Despite the hefty annual fee of $695, It boasts
a remarkable 98 % retention rate. American Express
is not just a credit card, but an all -access
pass for various experiences, enhancing its appeal
among younger generations. In business news,
Elon Musk's Starlink is planning to offer mobile
phone services directly to consumers, a move
that could add competitive pressure on traditional
Canadian carriers. SpaceX has applied to the
U .S. Federal Communications Commission to launch
a new constellation of 15 ,000 low -Earth orbit
satellites to provide ubiquitous connectivity
through mobile satellite service inside the United
States and wherever else it is authorized. Starlink
currently offers a satellite phone service in
Canada through a partnership with Rogers Communications
and is pursuing more arrangements with other
telecom providers. SpaceX's actions next year
during the auction of mostly rural spectrum in
Canada will be a test of its international ambitions.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about
$112 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged at just under
$4 ,200. And XRP is unchanged at $2 .82. 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. Scientists believe they have found a
groundbreaking new energy source that is virtually
unlimited. Plastic is littering the planet, and
scientists are trying to convert it back into
usable fuel by heating it to very high temperatures.
A new method discovered by researchers at Yale
University could boost production of pyrolysis
oil without costly catalysts. This innovative
technique uses a three -section, three -D -printed
carbon column reactor to enhance the yield. While
scaling up poses challenges, scientists hope
this can alleviate the plastic crisis and lessen
reliance on fossil fuels. For now, the best plastic
is still one that is never made. means that Jimmy
Kimmel Live will remain unavailable for some
of the United States, despite its return after
a nearly week -long suspension. Jimmy Kimmel
may be returning to ABC, but his show will remain
dark in many areas, as Sinclair Broadcast Group
and Nextar have decided to preempt it. Last night,
Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live.
across ABC affiliate stations and replacing it
with news programming. Next are added, we stand
by that decision pending assurance that all parties
are committed to fostering an environment of
respectful, constructive dialogue. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the British explorer
and mountaineer, George Mallory. And he said,
The greatest danger in life is not to take the
adventure. 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.