Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, September 25th. You'll be
interested to know. 175 years ago, today in 1890,
the United States Congress established Sequoia
National Park, a landmark act of conservation
preserving the majestic giant sequoia trees.
including the General Sherman Tree, the largest
tree on Earth, symbolizing human dedication to
protecting natural wonders for future generations.
This event celebrates human achievement and environmental
stewardship, inspiring us with its vision of
safeguarding beauty and biodiversity, and reminding
us that thoughtful action can preserve our planet's
treasures for centuries to come. So now you know.
And now, It's time for the surf report. Thursday
in Encinita. This morning it's looking clean
with waves around 2 to 3 feet. Conditions will
shift to fair by late morning and become choppy
afternoon as the wind picks up to onshore at
7 miles per hour. Expect the wind to continue
increasing through the afternoon, reaching 9
miles per hour by mid -afternoon. Best time to
ride is at 7 a .m. with the 3 -foot incoming
low tide when the southwest swell is 2 feet at
13 seconds and the onshore wind is 2 mile per
hour. The first high tide on Thursday will be
five and a half feet at 11 a .m. followed by
a 1 -foot low tide at 6. The nearshore buoy at
Beacons reads 68 degrees for the water temperature.
Conditions start fair on Friday with waves around
two to three feet, but become choppy by midday
due to south winds. Saturday sees a slight increase
to two to three feet with clean conditions early,
but winds shift onshore later. Sunday brings
solid three to five foot waves with clean conditions
throughout, making it the standout day of the
period. This morning, there's patchy fog. and
it feels like 69 degrees with 5 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 6 .42 and
it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .41. It looks
like we're in for some patchy fog early today,
clearing by mid -morning then becoming partly
sunny with a high near 68 and a light northwest
wind around 5 to 10. Tonight, expect patchy fog
and drizzle after 11. with mostly cloudy skies,
a low around 66, and a light southwest wind.
Looking ahead in the weather, Friday morning
starts with patchy drizzle and fog before 11
a .m., then stays mostly cloudy with a high near
67 and a light south wind of 5 to 10 miles per
hour. Patchy Fog returns each night and morning
through Monday, with nights around 66 and daytime
highs holding near 68 to 69. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, Consumer
Watchdog has filed a ballot measure that would
guarantee insurance coverage for California homeowners
who fireproof their homes. responding to a competing
measure aimed at repealing Proposition 103, which
regulates property insurance in the state. Jamie
Court, consumer watchdog president, stated, if
she goes, we go, indicating they will proceed
with their initiative if the repeal moves forward.
The proposed measure would bar insurers from
the home and auto insurance market for five years
if they refuse policies to property owners meeting
fire mitigation guidelines. Experts warn that
funding cuts could jeopardize recent progress
in reducing homelessness in various California
counties, including San Diego, which experienced
a decrease of less than 10%. Now onto sports.
The Southeastern Conference has finally announced
a switch to nine conference games, beginning
in 2026. which has led to the revelation of permanent
opponents for each program. This shift means
we will see the continuation of some historic
rivalries, while bidding farewell to others.
Among the top ten rivalries still intact is the
Iron Bowl, featuring the Alabama Crimson Tide
against the Auburn Tigers, known for its memorable
moments. However, rivalries such as the Alasu
Tigers, versus the Alabama Crimson Tide will
now be missed, marking a significant change in
college football's landscape. And tonight, on
Thursday Night Football, the 2 -1 Seahawks are
at the 2 -1 Cardinals. Kickoff is at 8 .15 p
.m. on Amazon Prime Video. Seattle is favored
by 1 .5, and the over -under is 43 .5. in local
sports. Yesterday afternoon at Petco Park, the
Padres lost to the Brewers 3 -1. Jansen homered
in the ninth, but the Brewers scored on a three
-run homer by Chorio in the first. Ashby took
the loss with 1 .0 innings pitched, three hits,
and one earned run. The Padres finished with
six hits, two errors, and left seven runners
on base. The Padres' record is now 87 -72. Tomorrow
night, the Padres clash with the D -backs at
Petco Park in San Diego for game one of a three
-game series. The pitcher for the Padres has
yet to be determined, facing a D -backs pitcher
who has yet to be determined. First pitch is
at 640, with clear skies and a pleasant 70 degrees
expected for this outdoor game. In top news,
there is a new tax break for concierge medicine,
and it raises the question, should you join the
club? Mark Epstein is paying $3 ,300 this year
to his doctor's office for a VIP experience.
At 78 years old, he appreciates the personalized
care during his recent medical procedure, where
his doctor provided lots of handholding. Concierge
practices are growing. offering fees from about
$1 ,000 to $30 ,000 a year, with benefits like
round -the -clock access to doctors. Patients
can use health savings accounts for membership
fees up to $150 a month for individuals and $300
for families. In business news, catalyst space
has been tapped by NASA to save a $500 million
aging space observatory. from falling into Earth's
atmosphere by launching a spacecraft to push
it farther in space. The mission will demonstrate
space docking technology amid U .S.-China space
rivalry. Catalyst will modify its link spacecraft
to boost the Neil Garrel's Swift Observatory,
which has been observing distant galaxies since
2004. Due to atmospheric drag, Swift has a 90
% chance of burning up in Earth's atmosphere
by late 2026. Catalyst aims to show that servicing
unprepared satellites is possible with tailored
mechanisms to secure a grip on Swift. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at just under
$112 ,000. Ethereum is down half a percent to
just over $4 ,000. And XRP is up 1 % to $2 .85.
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. X -ray scans reveal the hidden risks of
cheap batteries. Nearly 8 % of lithium -ion batteries
from questionable low -cost brands could have
dangerous manufacturing defects. A new study
from Lumafield shows an enormous gap in quality
between brand -name batteries and low -cost cells
available online. The company analyzed over 1000
lithium -ion batteries using computed tomography
scanners. They found manufacturing defects that
could lead to fires and explosions. The study
focused on 1054 batteries, revealing 33 with
a serious defect that increases the risk of internal
short -circuiting. This suggests that buying
from reputable brands can help avoid dangerous
defects. Entertainment news. The Lowdown is not
just a good show, it is a good hat. Ethan Hawke
portrays Lee Raybon, a bookstore owner and muckraking
reporter in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Though the show
occasionally meanders, every episode is racingly
alive. Sterling Harjo's approach works in this
neo -noir story, blending humor, sadness, and
danger. As Lee investigates a suspicious death,
he encounters neo -Nazis, a gubernatorial candidate,
and a variety of quirky characters. Harjo's affection
for Tulsa shines through in his storytelling,
revealing both its bad and really good sides.
You can watch the lowdown on Disney+. Well, all
righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today... Our quote comes from the American
mountaineer and author, Ed Beasters. And he said,
getting to the top is optional, getting down
is mandatory, emphasizing the importance of safety
and perseverance in mountaineering and life.
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.