WEBVTT 00:00:01.820 --> 00:00:04.639 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.240 --> 00:00:09.160 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.560 --> 00:00:13.839 and it's Thursday, September 25th. You'll be 00:00:13.839 --> 00:00:19.640 interested to know. 175 years ago, today in 1890, 00:00:20.120 --> 00:00:22.820 the United States Congress established Sequoia 00:00:22.820 --> 00:00:25.839 National Park, a landmark act of conservation 00:00:25.839 --> 00:00:28.640 preserving the majestic giant sequoia trees. 00:00:28.879 --> 00:00:32.119 including the General Sherman Tree, the largest 00:00:32.119 --> 00:00:35.399 tree on Earth, symbolizing human dedication to 00:00:35.399 --> 00:00:38.399 protecting natural wonders for future generations. 00:00:39.539 --> 00:00:42.600 This event celebrates human achievement and environmental 00:00:42.600 --> 00:00:45.479 stewardship, inspiring us with its vision of 00:00:45.479 --> 00:00:48.399 safeguarding beauty and biodiversity, and reminding 00:00:48.399 --> 00:00:51.420 us that thoughtful action can preserve our planet's 00:00:51.420 --> 00:00:55.840 treasures for centuries to come. So now you know. 00:00:56.560 --> 00:01:03.369 And now, It's time for the surf report. Thursday 00:01:03.369 --> 00:01:07.150 in Encinita. This morning it's looking clean 00:01:07.150 --> 00:01:11.590 with waves around 2 to 3 feet. Conditions will 00:01:11.590 --> 00:01:14.489 shift to fair by late morning and become choppy 00:01:14.489 --> 00:01:17.750 afternoon as the wind picks up to onshore at 00:01:17.750 --> 00:01:21.709 7 miles per hour. Expect the wind to continue 00:01:21.709 --> 00:01:24.730 increasing through the afternoon, reaching 9 00:01:24.730 --> 00:01:28.620 miles per hour by mid -afternoon. Best time to 00:01:28.620 --> 00:01:32.700 ride is at 7 a .m. with the 3 -foot incoming 00:01:32.700 --> 00:01:36.340 low tide when the southwest swell is 2 feet at 00:01:36.340 --> 00:01:40.200 13 seconds and the onshore wind is 2 mile per 00:01:40.200 --> 00:01:43.980 hour. The first high tide on Thursday will be 00:01:43.980 --> 00:01:47.319 five and a half feet at 11 a .m. followed by 00:01:47.319 --> 00:01:52.159 a 1 -foot low tide at 6. The nearshore buoy at 00:01:52.159 --> 00:01:55.939 Beacons reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:57.459 --> 00:02:00.319 Conditions start fair on Friday with waves around 00:02:00.319 --> 00:02:03.659 two to three feet, but become choppy by midday 00:02:03.659 --> 00:02:07.659 due to south winds. Saturday sees a slight increase 00:02:07.659 --> 00:02:10.500 to two to three feet with clean conditions early, 00:02:10.979 --> 00:02:14.840 but winds shift onshore later. Sunday brings 00:02:14.840 --> 00:02:17.740 solid three to five foot waves with clean conditions 00:02:17.740 --> 00:02:20.460 throughout, making it the standout day of the 00:02:20.460 --> 00:02:25.400 period. This morning, there's patchy fog. and 00:02:25.400 --> 00:02:29.139 it feels like 69 degrees with 5 mile per hour 00:02:29.139 --> 00:02:33.360 wind. The sunset will take place at 6 .42 and 00:02:33.360 --> 00:02:37.500 it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .41. It looks 00:02:37.500 --> 00:02:40.280 like we're in for some patchy fog early today, 00:02:40.659 --> 00:02:43.400 clearing by mid -morning then becoming partly 00:02:43.400 --> 00:02:47.120 sunny with a high near 68 and a light northwest 00:02:47.120 --> 00:02:52.719 wind around 5 to 10. Tonight, expect patchy fog 00:02:52.719 --> 00:02:56.599 and drizzle after 11. with mostly cloudy skies, 00:02:57.099 --> 00:03:00.719 a low around 66, and a light southwest wind. 00:03:03.000 --> 00:03:05.960 Looking ahead in the weather, Friday morning 00:03:05.960 --> 00:03:08.780 starts with patchy drizzle and fog before 11 00:03:08.780 --> 00:03:11.919 a .m., then stays mostly cloudy with a high near 00:03:11.919 --> 00:03:15.860 67 and a light south wind of 5 to 10 miles per 00:03:15.860 --> 00:03:19.550 hour. Patchy Fog returns each night and morning 00:03:19.550 --> 00:03:22.889 through Monday, with nights around 66 and daytime 00:03:22.889 --> 00:03:28.449 highs holding near 68 to 69. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 00:03:29.090 --> 00:03:31.849 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:03:31.849 --> 00:03:35.750 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 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In local news, Consumer 00:04:07.349 --> 00:04:10.009 Watchdog has filed a ballot measure that would 00:04:10.009 --> 00:04:12.930 guarantee insurance coverage for California homeowners 00:04:12.930 --> 00:04:16.639 who fireproof their homes. responding to a competing 00:04:16.639 --> 00:04:20.579 measure aimed at repealing Proposition 103, which 00:04:20.579 --> 00:04:24.300 regulates property insurance in the state. Jamie 00:04:24.300 --> 00:04:27.500 Court, consumer watchdog president, stated, if 00:04:27.500 --> 00:04:30.620 she goes, we go, indicating they will proceed 00:04:30.620 --> 00:04:33.439 with their initiative if the repeal moves forward. 00:04:34.560 --> 00:04:36.660 The proposed measure would bar insurers from 00:04:36.660 --> 00:04:39.379 the home and auto insurance market for five years 00:04:39.379 --> 00:04:42.360 if they refuse policies to property owners meeting 00:04:42.360 --> 00:04:46.089 fire mitigation guidelines. Experts warn that 00:04:46.089 --> 00:04:48.490 funding cuts could jeopardize recent progress 00:04:48.490 --> 00:04:51.410 in reducing homelessness in various California 00:04:51.410 --> 00:04:54.810 counties, including San Diego, which experienced 00:04:54.810 --> 00:05:03.550 a decrease of less than 10%. Now onto sports. 00:05:05.069 --> 00:05:07.370 The Southeastern Conference has finally announced 00:05:07.370 --> 00:05:10.089 a switch to nine conference games, beginning 00:05:10.089 --> 00:05:14.069 in 2026. which has led to the revelation of permanent 00:05:14.069 --> 00:05:17.810 opponents for each program. This shift means 00:05:17.810 --> 00:05:20.529 we will see the continuation of some historic 00:05:20.529 --> 00:05:23.370 rivalries, while bidding farewell to others. 00:05:24.509 --> 00:05:27.810 Among the top ten rivalries still intact is the 00:05:27.810 --> 00:05:31.129 Iron Bowl, featuring the Alabama Crimson Tide 00:05:31.129 --> 00:05:34.490 against the Auburn Tigers, known for its memorable 00:05:34.490 --> 00:05:38.750 moments. However, rivalries such as the Alasu 00:05:38.750 --> 00:05:42.399 Tigers, versus the Alabama Crimson Tide will 00:05:42.399 --> 00:05:45.399 now be missed, marking a significant change in 00:05:45.399 --> 00:05:49.300 college football's landscape. And tonight, on 00:05:49.300 --> 00:05:52.800 Thursday Night Football, the 2 -1 Seahawks are 00:05:52.800 --> 00:05:58.100 at the 2 -1 Cardinals. Kickoff is at 8 .15 p 00:05:58.100 --> 00:06:02.300 .m. on Amazon Prime Video. Seattle is favored 00:06:02.300 --> 00:06:09.180 by 1 .5, and the over -under is 43 .5. in local 00:06:09.180 --> 00:06:13.500 sports. Yesterday afternoon at Petco Park, the 00:06:13.500 --> 00:06:17.620 Padres lost to the Brewers 3 -1. Jansen homered 00:06:17.620 --> 00:06:20.199 in the ninth, but the Brewers scored on a three 00:06:20.199 --> 00:06:24.100 -run homer by Chorio in the first. Ashby took 00:06:24.100 --> 00:06:27.220 the loss with 1 .0 innings pitched, three hits, 00:06:27.560 --> 00:06:31.000 and one earned run. The Padres finished with 00:06:31.000 --> 00:06:33.959 six hits, two errors, and left seven runners 00:06:33.959 --> 00:06:40.540 on base. The Padres' record is now 87 -72. Tomorrow 00:06:40.540 --> 00:06:43.180 night, the Padres clash with the D -backs at 00:06:43.180 --> 00:06:46.480 Petco Park in San Diego for game one of a three 00:06:46.480 --> 00:06:49.699 -game series. The pitcher for the Padres has 00:06:49.699 --> 00:06:52.740 yet to be determined, facing a D -backs pitcher 00:06:52.740 --> 00:06:56.199 who has yet to be determined. First pitch is 00:06:56.199 --> 00:07:00.199 at 640, with clear skies and a pleasant 70 degrees 00:07:00.199 --> 00:07:05.250 expected for this outdoor game. In top news, 00:07:06.310 --> 00:07:09.110 there is a new tax break for concierge medicine, 00:07:09.430 --> 00:07:12.050 and it raises the question, should you join the 00:07:12.050 --> 00:07:17.089 club? Mark Epstein is paying $3 ,300 this year 00:07:17.089 --> 00:07:20.370 to his doctor's office for a VIP experience. 00:07:21.629 --> 00:07:24.910 At 78 years old, he appreciates the personalized 00:07:24.910 --> 00:07:27.889 care during his recent medical procedure, where 00:07:27.889 --> 00:07:32.209 his doctor provided lots of handholding. Concierge 00:07:32.209 --> 00:07:35.019 practices are growing. offering fees from about 00:07:35.019 --> 00:07:39.639 $1 ,000 to $30 ,000 a year, with benefits like 00:07:39.639 --> 00:07:43.100 round -the -clock access to doctors. Patients 00:07:43.100 --> 00:07:45.740 can use health savings accounts for membership 00:07:45.740 --> 00:07:51.000 fees up to $150 a month for individuals and $300 00:07:51.000 --> 00:07:56.920 for families. In business news, catalyst space 00:07:56.920 --> 00:08:01.060 has been tapped by NASA to save a $500 million 00:08:01.060 --> 00:08:04.709 aging space observatory. from falling into Earth's 00:08:04.709 --> 00:08:07.389 atmosphere by launching a spacecraft to push 00:08:07.389 --> 00:08:11.050 it farther in space. The mission will demonstrate 00:08:11.050 --> 00:08:14.430 space docking technology amid U .S.-China space 00:08:14.430 --> 00:08:19.470 rivalry. Catalyst will modify its link spacecraft 00:08:19.470 --> 00:08:22.550 to boost the Neil Garrel's Swift Observatory, 00:08:22.949 --> 00:08:25.589 which has been observing distant galaxies since 00:08:25.589 --> 00:08:31.000 2004. Due to atmospheric drag, Swift has a 90 00:08:31.000 --> 00:08:33.500 % chance of burning up in Earth's atmosphere 00:08:33.500 --> 00:08:38.500 by late 2026. Catalyst aims to show that servicing 00:08:38.500 --> 00:08:41.600 unprepared satellites is possible with tailored 00:08:41.600 --> 00:08:45.960 mechanisms to secure a grip on Swift. In crypto 00:08:45.960 --> 00:08:49.840 movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at just under 00:08:49.840 --> 00:08:55.500 $112 ,000. Ethereum is down half a percent to 00:08:55.500 --> 00:09:02.460 just over $4 ,000. And XRP is up 1 % to $2 .85. 00:09:04.759 --> 00:09:09.279 Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:09:09.279 --> 00:09:12.279 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:09:12.279 --> 00:09:15.240 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:09:15.240 --> 00:09:19.919 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:09:19.919 --> 00:09:23.080 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:09:23.639 --> 00:09:26.500 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach. 00:09:26.730 --> 00:09:30.570 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:09:30.570 --> 00:09:34.309 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:34.309 --> 00:09:38.789 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:38.789 --> 00:09:42.610 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:43.169 --> 00:09:46.870 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:47.809 --> 00:09:50.450 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:50.450 --> 00:09:56.309 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:56.309 --> 00:10:00.649 tech. X -ray scans reveal the hidden risks of 00:10:00.649 --> 00:10:05.029 cheap batteries. Nearly 8 % of lithium -ion batteries 00:10:05.029 --> 00:10:07.850 from questionable low -cost brands could have 00:10:07.850 --> 00:10:11.590 dangerous manufacturing defects. A new study 00:10:11.590 --> 00:10:14.830 from Lumafield shows an enormous gap in quality 00:10:14.830 --> 00:10:17.730 between brand -name batteries and low -cost cells 00:10:17.730 --> 00:10:22.129 available online. The company analyzed over 1000 00:10:22.129 --> 00:10:25.129 lithium -ion batteries using computed tomography 00:10:25.129 --> 00:10:28.830 scanners. They found manufacturing defects that 00:10:28.830 --> 00:10:32.649 could lead to fires and explosions. The study 00:10:32.649 --> 00:10:37.190 focused on 1054 batteries, revealing 33 with 00:10:37.190 --> 00:10:40.610 a serious defect that increases the risk of internal 00:10:40.610 --> 00:10:43.509 short -circuiting. This suggests that buying 00:10:43.509 --> 00:10:46.549 from reputable brands can help avoid dangerous 00:10:46.549 --> 00:10:54.649 defects. Entertainment news. The Lowdown is not 00:10:54.649 --> 00:10:58.870 just a good show, it is a good hat. Ethan Hawke 00:10:58.870 --> 00:11:02.429 portrays Lee Raybon, a bookstore owner and muckraking 00:11:02.429 --> 00:11:06.210 reporter in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Though the show 00:11:06.210 --> 00:11:10.009 occasionally meanders, every episode is racingly 00:11:10.009 --> 00:11:13.909 alive. Sterling Harjo's approach works in this 00:11:13.909 --> 00:11:17.389 neo -noir story, blending humor, sadness, and 00:11:17.389 --> 00:11:21.440 danger. As Lee investigates a suspicious death, 00:11:21.740 --> 00:11:25.519 he encounters neo -Nazis, a gubernatorial candidate, 00:11:25.820 --> 00:11:30.120 and a variety of quirky characters. Harjo's affection 00:11:30.120 --> 00:11:32.519 for Tulsa shines through in his storytelling, 00:11:33.100 --> 00:11:36.360 revealing both its bad and really good sides. 00:11:37.379 --> 00:11:41.879 You can watch the lowdown on Disney+. Well, all 00:11:41.879 --> 00:11:44.580 righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the 00:11:44.580 --> 00:11:48.759 day. And today... Our quote comes from the American 00:11:48.759 --> 00:11:53.659 mountaineer and author, Ed Beasters. And he said, 00:11:54.960 --> 00:11:57.179 getting to the top is optional, getting down 00:11:57.179 --> 00:12:00.259 is mandatory, emphasizing the importance of safety 00:12:00.259 --> 00:12:03.000 and perseverance in mountaineering and life. 00:12:04.700 --> 00:12:07.860 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:12:07.860 --> 00:12:11.399 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:12:11.399 --> 00:12:14.879 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:12:14.879 --> 00:12:18.379 the surf reports. Have an amazing day, my good 00:12:18.379 --> 00:12:20.860 friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:12:20.860 --> 00:12:23.440 episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.