Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, October 28th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Chocolate Day. This
decadent day celebrates chocolate's rich history
from ancient cacao ceremonies to modern treats,
inspiring chocolatiers, home bakers and candy
lovers to share joyful bites. Join a sweet celebration
with friends or savor a quiet chocolate tasting
at home. And don't forget to indulge and celebrate.
So now you know. And now it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday in Encinitas. This morning it's
looking clean with two plus feet waves rolling
in from the west. conditions will shift to fair
by late morning, then become choppy around noon
as the wind picks up to 7 miles per hour. By
the afternoon, expect 2 to 3 feet, waves with
onshore, winds around 5 to 8 miles per hour.
Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 3 -foot
incoming mid -tide when the west -northwest swell
is 2 feet at 10 seconds and the side -shore wind
is 0 mile per hour. The first high tide on Tuesday
will be four and a half feet at 1 .15 p .m.,
followed by a half foot low tide at 10 .15. The
nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 65 degrees for
the water temperature. Conditions remain clean
with waves around two feet on Wednesday, making
for easy paddling. Thursday sees a slight increase,
with 2 to 3 feet in fair conditions throughout
the day. Friday brings the most size, building
to 3 to 5 feet, with cleaner faces in the evening,
perfect for those seeking bigger surf. This morning,
it's mostly sunny and it feels like 64 degrees,
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 6
.02, and it will rise again tomorrow at 7 .07.
It looks like we're in for some mostly sunny
weather today, with a high near 72 and a light
breeze out of the west. Tonight, expect mostly
clear skies with a low around 62 and calm winds.
Looking ahead in the weather, Wednesday will
be sunny with a high near 75 and a light northwest
wind of around 5 miles per hour. Hatchifog is
possible late Thursday night and again each night
into the weekend, while Thursday through Saturday
stay mostly sunny with highs slipping from near
71 on Thursday to the upper 60s by Friday and
Saturday and lows around 60 to 62. Bonjour, food
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news. The fate of San Diego's most prestigious
youth soccer program lies in the hands of the
City Council. On Tuesday, city leaders will discuss
a lawsuit threatening San Diego Surf Soccer's
operations. For decades, San Diego Surf has used
the pole of fields in Del Mar, owned by the city.
A recent lawsuit from neighboring homeowners
questions the club's ability to continue at the
fields. putting the massive soccer program at
risk. The lawsuit alleges the city allowed the
organization to violate lease terms. Representatives
will present a new lease to the council to support
the youth soccer program. Athletes and parents
submitted more than 1 ,500 letters of support.
Supporters are pleading with the council to approve
the new lease for the fields. San Diego surf
sports generate an annual economic impact of
$120 million. Now on to sports. The National
Basketball Association is facing a gambling crisis
after a sitting head coach, a current player.
and a former player were all arrested in connection
with two federal indictments related to illegal
gambling on games and raked poker games that
had mafia ties. Portland Trail Blazers coach
Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rosier,
and former NBA player Damon Jones are facing
criminal charges. Federal authorities allege
the extensive scheme spanned years, involving
more than 30 co -defendants. Phillips and Rosier
have been placed on immediate lead from their
teams. And last night, on Monday Night Football,
the Chiefs blew out the commanders in Kansas
City 28 -7. Patrick Mahomes was 25 -34 with 299
passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions.
The Chiefs are now 5 -3 after their rough start.
and the commanders fall to three and five. Now,
on to the World Series. In an extra inning nail
-biter, the Dodgers were able to outlast the
Blue Jays, winning six to five, to take the series
lead two games to one. Freddie Freeman was the
hero, with a homer in the bottom of the eighth.
Game four is tonight, remaining in Los Angeles,
with Bieber facing Ohtani at a Eastern on Fox.
in local sports. Point Loma High School's football
team will be playing to make dreams come true
at home on October 31st against Eastern League
foe, St. Augustine. The Pointers enter the game
with a remarkable nine wins and no losses, aiming
for an undefeated regular season. The St. Augustine
Saints are in second place with a record of four
wins and five losses. Head coach Ryan Price acknowledged
the challenge, stating, Saints is going to come
in motivated and give us all they've got. The
Pointers hope to secure a high seed in the California
Interscholastic Federation playoffs, with pairings
announced on November 1st. A successful season
could lead to their first championship since
1991. In top news, Hurricane Melissa. With no
relation to me, by the way, has made its way
to Jamaica after strengthening to a Category
5 storm with sustained winds of 175 miles per
hour. Authorities have started mandatory evacuations
across the island as they move to close the nation's
airports. More than 800 emergency shelters have
opened, following extensive damage in Haiti and
the Dominican Republic. A senior meteorologist
at My Radar emphasizes that this will be an unprecedented
event for Jamaica. The storm could lead to widespread
destruction, flooding, and long -lasting humanitarian
crises. A miracle is needed to avert disaster
as the storm approaches. In business news, Wall
Street's main indexes reached record closing
highs for the second day in a row. as investors
remained optimistic about a U .S.-China trade
deal and anticipated high -profile technology
earnings. U .S. President Donald Trump and Chinese
President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet on
Thursday to discuss a framework that could alleviate
U .S. tariffs and China's rare earth export limitations.
U .S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant expressed
hopes regarding China purchasing U .S. soybeans
which contributed to easing tensions. The S &P
500 gained over 82 points, while the Nasdaq composite
rose by over 430 points. Shares of US -listed
Chinese companies also experienced gains. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is down half a percent,
to about $114 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 % to just
over $4 ,100. An XRP is down 1 % to $2 .64. 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. Amazon plans to lay off as many as 30 ,000
workers, starting as early as Tuesday, according
to sources familiar with the matter. This latest
cost -cutting move aims to slim down the company
and conserve cash. The job cuts could affect
roughly 10 % of the corporate workforce, spanning
across various business units, including human
resources and cloud computing. Amazon chief executive
Andy Jassy has been reducing expenses, especially
as the company invests in artificial intelligence.
These layoffs would be the largest since 2022,
when around 27 ,000 roles were eliminated. Amazon
is also leveraging technology to boost efficiency
and reduce the need for human workers. The new
biopic, Springsteen, Deliver Me From Nowhere,
starring Jeremy Allen White, has struggled at
the box office, making just $9 million during
its opening weekend in North America. Despite
Bruce Springsteen's iconic status, the film fell
short of its $55 million budget. Experts suggest
Springsteen's clean image may have hindered its
success, as his life lacks the dramatic peaks
of other musical icons. With mixed reviews, the
film is unlikely to compete for awards, contrasting
with successful biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody.
The top film this weekend was Chainsaw Man, an
anime that earned 17 million dollars, showcasing
the growing popularity of Japanese animation.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today... Our quote comes from
the American poet and essayist Walt Whitman.
And he said, the powerful play goes on, and you
may contribute a verse. 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.