Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, October 13th. You'll be interested
to know. 252 years ago, today in 1773, French
astronomer Charles Messier discovered the first
spiral galaxy, the Whirlpool Galaxy. a magnificent
milestone in human understanding of the cosmos.
This discovery, celebrated for revealing the
spiral structure of galaxies, represents a moment
of wonder, curiosity, and scientific progress,
inspiring generations of astronomers and dreamers
alike. So now you know. And now, it's time for
the Surf Report. This morning it's looking fair
with three plus feet waves. Conditions will stay
choppy as the wind picks up to 12 miles per hour
by late morning. Later in the afternoon, the
height drops to two to three plus feet, with
winds increasing to 13 miles per hour. Expect
the side -shore wind to remain consistent throughout
the day. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
a four -foot outgoing mid -tide. When the West
swell, is three feet at nine seconds, and the
side -shore wind is nine mile per hour. The first
low tide on Monday will be three and a half feet
at 8 .30 a .m., followed by a five -foot high
tide just before three. The near -shore buoy
at Beacons reads 66 degrees for the water temperature.
Choppy conditions dominate Tuesday with waves
at two to three plus feet. and south winds peaking
at 18 mile per hour. Wednesday sees a shift to
cleaner conditions, maintaining 2 to 3 plus feet,
with later northeast winds creating a more favorable
surf experience. Thursday continues the trend
with similar sizes around 2 to 3 feet, though
conditions become choppy by midday's winds pick
up. This morning, it's mostly cloudy and it feels
like 63 degrees. with 10 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 6 .19 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .54. It looks like we're
in for a partly sunny Columbus day with a high
near 66 and a light south wind at 10 to 15 miles
per hour, bringing a slight chance of rain later.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low
around 62. and a south wind at 10 miles per hour,
along with a 50 % chance of rain showers after
11 p .m. Looking ahead in the weather, Tuesday
will be mostly cloudy, with rain showers likely
a high near 64, and a south wind of 10 to 15
miles per hour with gusts up to 25, with a quarter
to a half inch of rain possible. Tuesday night
brings a chance of showers before 5 a .m. with
lows near 58. Then Wednesday through Friday turn
mainly sunny with highs rising from near 64 Wednesday
to near 69 Friday nights in the upper 50s to
low 60s. 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. Several beaches in South San Diego
County have reopened this weekend after recent
water quality samples met state health standards.
The County Department of Environmental Health
and Quality announced that the south end of Seacoast
Drive and Imperial Beach, along with Corca's
Avenue, the Imperial Beach Pier, Coronado's North
Beach, and Gloriata Bay are now accessible to
swimmers. However, an advisory remains in effect
for La Jolla Children's School, La Jolla Cove,
and Tacolo Shores due to elevated bacteria levels.
Beach shores should avoid water contact in these
areas, as they may pose health risks. Now on
to sports. The Seattle Mariners shut down the
Toronto Blue Jays in American League Championship
Series Game 1. winning 3 -1. Bryce Miller showcased
clutch pitching, while Cal Raleigh hit a game
-tying homer, and Jorge Polanco contributed two
RBI hits. Miller pitched six innings of two -hit
ball, overcoming an early home run by George
Springer. Polanco's crucial single scored Julio
Rodriguez, giving the Mariners a lead. With a
perfect bullpen performance, the Mariners secured
the victory in just two hours and 48 minutes.
Game two is set for tonight, with the Mariners
facing rookie Trey Yesavich. Last night on Sunday
Night Football, the Chiefs beat the Lions in
Kansas City, 30 to 17. Patrick Mahomes was 22
for 30, with 257 passing yards. three passing
touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and no interceptions.
Jared Goff was 23 for 29, with 203 passing yards,
two touchdowns, and no interception. And tonight,
on Monday Night Football, we have another doubleheader
with the 4 -1 Bills at the 2 -2 Falcons, starting
at 715 Eastern on ESPN. The Bills are favored
by 3 .5, with the Over -Under set at 49 .5. And
starting at 8 .15, the 2 -in -2 Bears are the
3 -in -2 Commanders on ABC. The Commanders are
favored by 5 .5, with the Over -Under set at
49 .5. In Local Sports Yesterday morning, the
Chargers beat the Dolphins in Miami. 29 to 27
on a last -second field goal. Justin Herbert
was 29 for 38, with 264 passing yards, two passing
touchdowns, and no interceptions. Tuatagavailua
was 21 for 32, with 205 passing yards, one touchdown,
and three interceptions. Next Sunday afternoon,
the 4 and 2 bolts Take on the 5 -in -1 Colts
in Los Angeles at 105 on CBS. In top news, we
all know that fiber helps digestion, but doctors
now say it could be just as powerful for managing
your cholesterol levels and heart health. Fibromaxing
is the new trend in nutrition, with online health
influencers adding chia seeds, beans, oats and
berries to their meals. aiming to consume the
entire recommended daily amount of fiber in one
sitting. Fiber is rapidly becoming nutrient royalty.
Robust science supports that higher fiber intake
is protective for heart health. Fiber can improve
blood pressure and cholesterol levels, which
are key risk factors for heart disease. In business
news, UPS customers are facing delays. with some
shipments to the United States marked for destruction.
Packages sent from abroad are held up at UPS
facilities for weeks due to new import rules.
Unexpected information and fees are now required
to complete certain shipments. One tracking update
stated, the package is undeliverable and is in
the process of being disposed of according to
the local guidelines. As tariffs increase, customers
are experiencing higher costs. prompting some
to switch to other carriers like FedEx. The situation
has raised concerns for individuals whose shipments
contain valuable or irreplaceable items. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 5 % over the weekend
to $115 ,000. Ethereum is down half a percent
to about $4 ,100. And XRP is down 9%. to $2 .55.
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. Apple is facing another proposed class
action lawsuit for alleged copyright infringement.
Just about a month after being accused of using
pirated books to train its artificial intelligence,
Apple was reported by Bloomberg Law. Two neuroscience
professors from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences
University in Brooklyn, New York, claimed that
Apple used their registered works without authorization.
The neuroscientists Susanna Martinez -Conda,
and Steph Magnick, stated that Apple trained
its AI models using shadow libraries and web
crawling software that provide access to pirated,
copyrighted books, including two of their own.
Apple is not alone, as OpenAI is also facing
similar accusations. Jim Caviezel will not return
to play Jesus Christ for director Mel Gibson's
forthcoming follow -ups to the smash hit, The
Passion of the Christ. The Hollywood Reporter
has confirmed. Lionsgate is set to release the
two -film project, The Resurrection of the Christ
Theatrically, in 2027, with production aiming
to begin soon in Rome. Key roles will be recast
as Caviezel and Monica Bellucci will not reprise
their roles. The first part hits theaters on
March 26, 2027, coinciding with Good Friday,
while the second part will debut on May 6, 2027,
for Ascension Day. Caviezel's role in The Passion
of the Christ has been career -defining. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
astronomer and educator, Maria Mitchell. And
she said, we especially need imagination in science.
It is not all mathematics nor all logic, but
it is somewhat beauty in poetry. 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.