Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, October 29th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Cat Day. This whiskered
holiday celebrates feline friends, raises awareness
for adoption, and began as a grassroots effort
to help shelters with fun events. social media
sharing, and volunteer opportunities. Grab a
perfect companion, pamper your cat with a treat,
and join the playful festivities to celebrate.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Wednesday in Encinita. This morning it's
looking clean with waves around two feet from
the south southwest ground swell. Conditions
will shift to fair by late morning with winds
turning on shore at three miles per hour. By
the afternoon, expect choppy conditions as winds
pick up to seven miles per hour. Current tide
is low and will begin rising shortly. Best time
to ride is at 8 a .m. with a four foot up going
mid -tide when the South Southwest swell is one
feet at 15 seconds. and the offshore wind is
3 mile per hour. The first high tide on Wednesday
will be 3 .5 feet just after 6 .30 a .m., followed
by a 3 .5 -foot low tide at 9 .30. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 66 degrees for the water
temperature. Thursday offers a consistent 2 to
3 feet with clean conditions throughout the day.
Friday sees a solid increase to 3 to 4 plus feet,
maintaining clean conditions early before winds
shift slightly. Saturday holds similar size,
but becomes fair as onshore winds develop, making
Friday the standout day for surf this period.
This morning, it's sunny and it feels like 65
degrees with no wind. The sunset will take place
at 6. and it will rise again tomorrow at 7 .08.
It looks like we're in for some sunny weather
today with a high near 74 and a light northwest
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with
a low around 62 and a gentle southwest wind.
Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday will be
sunny with a high near 72 at a light southwest
breeze up to 5 miles per hour. 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. In local
news, the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
will have limited access to visitors starting
in November as part of a scheduled construction
project. California State Parks announced that
portions of the reserve will be closed from November
through February of next year. This closure will
affect the park road, upper parking lots, and
most trails within the main reserve. However,
Torrey Pines State Beach, along with the South
Beach and North Beach parking lots, will remain
open. The project aims to improve utility, accessibility,
and the comfort station. including new parking
stalls and paved paths for pedestrians. Full
access is expected to be restored by March 1st.
Now on to sports. Damon Jones, a former NBA player
and assistant coach, has found himself at the
center of a significant betting scandal. He is
accused of leaking inside information to sports
bettors using his friendship with LeBron James.
Jones was arrested last week as part of a federal
investigation into an illegal gambling ring linked
to organized crime. Prosecutors allege he sold
information before at least two Lakers games,
including a tip regarding James' injury status.
Now Jones faces serious legal issues. having
been advised by prosecutors to refrain from gambling
due to his very serious gambling problem. Now
on to the World Series. This one didn't go to
18 innings, but it was still a good one. The
Jays beat the Dodgers 6 -2 and tie up the series
at 2 a piece. They remain in Los Angeles for
Game 5 tonight, with Yespage facing Blake Snell
at 8 Eastern on Fox. in local sports. Mexico
International, Herving Chucky Lozano was not
included in the game day roster for San Diego
FC's first ever major league soccer playoff match,
following a report of a locker room altercation.
Coach Mikey Varas indicated that Lozano could
return as soon as next week. The 2 -1 home playoff
victory against the Portland Timbers on Sunday
marked the second consecutive match Lozano was
absent from the lineup. More than 30 ,000 fans
filled Snapdragon Stadium to witness the top
seed in the Western Conference win the first
game in this best of three series. Lozano expressed
his regret on social media, stating he has taken
responsibility for his actions. In top news,
food stamp funding is set to run out in a matter
of days amid the country's second longest government
shutdown, leaving struggling Americans without
financial assistance during a period of higher
grocery prices. The United States Department
of Agriculture, which operates the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known
as SNAP, stated that, at this time, there will
be no benefits issued November 1st. SNAP participants
receive an average of about $187 per month. Public
policy professor Luke Schaeffer warned that many
may face tough choices, saying, am I going to
pay my rent, or am I going to eat this month?
Contingency funding remains available, but the
agency claims it cannot use that money for regular
benefits. In business news, Sora has lost its
App Store crown to Dave's Hot Chicken. This popular
app has taken the top spot, ending Sora's impressive
weeks -long reign. Since its launch on September
30th, Sora dominated the charts due to its user
-friendly AI video generation. However, on Friday,
it was dethroned by Dave's Hot Chicken, which
is running a promotion for free sliders to celebrate
Drake's birthday. This promotion resulted in
343 ,531 new accounts in a single day. DACE is
not alone in leveraging free offerings. Many
quick service chains have succeeded similarly.
As digital sales rise, maintaining direct customer
relationships becomes increasingly vital. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is down half a percent
to about $113 ,000. Ethereum is down 3 % to just
under $4 ,000. And XRP is down 1 % to $2 .62.
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. Scammers are targeting Americans in a clever
new debit card scheme. While many believe credit
cards are the most targeted payment method, it
is actually debit cards that fraudsters pursue
the most. A recent Federal Reserve survey indicates
a rise in such cases. One bizarre scheme involves
victims being told to destroy their debit cards
while leaving the chip intact. Skimmers then
collect these cards using social engineering
to obtain PIN numbers and access bank accounts.
Consumers are at greater risk of loss with debit
cards as funds are withdrawn immediately upon
unauthorized access. To protect yourself, monitor
your accounts regularly and avoid sharing sensitive
information. Some people are good at making hit
television and streaming shows. Taylor Sheridan
is really good at it, as he is the creator of
Yellowstone, Landmen, and more. That is why it
is surprising that he is leaving Paramount, which
was counting on him to create more hits for Comcast.
Sheridan is arguably the most powerful creator
in television and streaming today. generating
a reported $2 .9 billion in revenue from Yellowstone
alone. It is a puzzling decision, especially
for Paramount's new owner, David Ellison, who
knows the value of a single megastar. Well, all
righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
poet and author T .S. Eliot. And he said, The
journey, not the arrival, matters as we celebrate
the companionship and joy our feline friends
bring into our lives. 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.