Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, October 30th. You'll be interested
to know. 87 years ago, today, in 1938, a radio
dramatization of The War of the Worlds was presented
in a realistic news bulletin style. and famously
convinced many listeners they were hearing an
actual alien invasion. That broadcast showcased
the power of radio storytelling to stir public
imagination and led to new conversations about
media responsibility and the influence of mass
entertainment. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the Surf Report. Thursday in Encinitas.
This morning, it's looking clean with waves around
2 feet. Conditions stay clean until late morning
when they shift to fair as the wind picks up
slightly. By afternoon, expect waves to build
to 2 to 3 feet, with fair conditions continuing.
Winds will be on shore at around 5 to 10 miles
per hour in the afternoon. Best time to ride
is at 7 a .m. with a 4 -foot high tide. when
the southwest swell is 0 .5 feet at 19 seconds
and the offshore wind is 1 mile per hour. The
first high tide on Thursday will be 4 feet at
6 .30 a .m., followed by a 3 -foot low tide at
11 .15. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 66
degrees for the water temperature. Friday offers
clean conditions with wades ranging from 3 to
4 plus feet and light winds, ideal for catching
some solid rides. Saturday maintains similar
size but sees winds shift to onshore, leading
to fair conditions throughout the day. Sunday
sees a steady increase in swell with 3 to 4 plus
feet and cleaner faces, making it the standout
day of the period. This morning it's sunny and
it feels like 64 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 mostly
sunny skies today with a high near 69 and a light
breeze tonight. Expect patchy fog after 11 p
.m. mostly cloudy with a low around 60 and light
winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Friday through
Monday mornings will feature patchy fog before
mid -morning, with mostly to partly sunny afternoons
and highs rising from near 67 Friday to near
70 Monday. Nights will be mostly cloudy with
lows around 60, and light southerly winds around
5 miles per hour on Friday only. 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, San Diego State University announced record
-breaking enrollment numbers for the fall semester.
Combined enrollment at SDSU's main campus and
SDSU Imperial Valley reach 41 ,184 students.
reflecting a nearly 5 % increase from last year.
Nearly 7 ,000 were first -year students, surpassing
last year's record of 6 ,629. The university
received applications from over 95 ,000 first
-year applicants, another record for SDSU. Across
both campuses, SDSU reviewed applications from
more than 120 ,000 students. with a significant
rise in those pursuing advanced education. HEDA
shows SDSU's four -year graduation rate for first
-time freshmen increased from 49 percent in 2015
to 62 .2 percent in 2021. Now on to sports. Haynes
King, the quarterback for Georgia Tech. is gaining
recognition as one of the toughest players in
college football. Last year, he played against
Georgia despite a right shoulder injury that
caused him immense pain. Miraculously, just days
before the game, he was able to throw deep passes.
Head coach Brent Key noted that King has an innately
high pain tolerance and can block out pain. In
a remarkable performance, King threw for 303
yards and ran for three touchdowns, despite the
Jackets' loss in eight overtimes. His determination
has led Georgia Tech to an 8 -0 record and a
number seven ranking in the Associated Press
poll. In local sports, the Los Angeles Chargers
are entering a make -or -break stretch. with
their next four games presenting winnable opportunities
to seize control of the American Football Conference
West. Currently, the team holds a record of five
wins and three losses after we gate. Facing the
Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville
Jaguars, and Las Vegas Raiders, the Chargers
need to capitalize on this favorable schedule.
While victories are not guaranteed, the team
has a strong chance to win each matchup. If successful,
they could potentially reach a record of nine
wins and three losses by week 14, positioning
them for a competitive season finish. In top
news, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Cuba
early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm after devastating
Western Jamaica on Tuesday. Melissa struck near
Chivirico, Cuba. with wind speeds of 125 miles
per hour at 3 a .m. and is now a category 2 storm
with maximum winds of 100 miles per hour. The
storm is moving northeast, expected to reach
Bermuda by Thursday night. In Jamaica, flooding
left 77 % of homes without electricity, and the
government declared a disaster area. More than
735 ,000 people were evacuated in Cuba as officials
prepared for widespread flooding. In business
news, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates
at its second consecutive meeting, but Chair
Jerome Powell cast doubt on expectations for
a further rate cut this year. Powell emphasized
that the notion of a cut at the Fed's next gathering
in December is far from a certainty. The Dow
Jones Industrial Average and the S &P 500 erased
gains, while the Nasdaq Composite rose to a record
high. Powell's comments highlight a growing chorus
of officials wary about additional cuts. The
Fed will stop reducing its asset portfolio on
December 1, marking a significant shift in policy.
Concerns about inflation and job growth continue
to complicate the Fed's decisions. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % to about $111 ,000.
Ethereum is down half a percent to just over
$3 ,900. And XRP is down 1 % to $2 .58. 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. America only hurts itself by discounting
what China has done well. After months of trade
tensions, Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
are scheduled to meet in Korea for a possible
agreement. This presents an occasion for the
United States to learn from China's rapid technological
advancements. China has become a powerhouse,
leading in artificial intelligence patents and
clean energy technology. To regain its competitive
edge, the United States must embrace innovation
and absorb talent from China. Excessive competition
in China has spurred unique advancements that
the US can learn from. Ignoring these lessons
may leave America lagging behind. Entertainment
news. Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind
hits like Tulsa King and Landman, is leaving
Paramount after tensions with new chief executive
David Ellison's leadership team. Sheridan valued
creative freedom at Paramount, but that began
to change with Ellison's arrival following the
merger with Skydance. Disagreements over project
pitches and budget scrutiny prompted Sheridan
to sign a five -year contract with NBCUniversal,
potentially worth up to $1 billion. While he
plans to fulfill his remaining commitments to
Paramount, the loss of Sheridan represents a
significant challenge for Ellison, especially
amid upcoming layoffs. Giridon's departure highlights
the struggle between fostering talent and controlling
costs in the entertainment industry. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American journalist
and author, Walter Lippman. And he said, We all
think alike, no one thinks very much. 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.