Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, November 6th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Nachos Day. This cheesy
fiesta traces roots to a 1943 invention by a
clever restaurateur in northern Mexico. evolving
into a beloved snack shared at parties and sporting
events across the world. So now you know. And
now it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday in
Encinitas. This morning it's looking clean with
two plus feet waves. Conditions hold steady at
two to three feet. until about 9 when they shift
to fair with 2 to 3 plus feet. By 11, we're seeing
2 to 4 feet and conditions turn choppy as the
wind picks up to onshore at 7 miles per hour.
Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 6 -foot
incoming high tide when the west -northwest swell
is 2 feet at 12 seconds and the offshore wind
is 3 mile per hour. The first high tide on Thursday
will be 7 feet at 8 .30 a .m. followed by a minus
one and a half foot low tide at 3 .45. The near
shore buoy at Beacons reads 67 degrees for the
water temperature. Conditions start strong on
Friday with clean sets reaching four to six feet
and light offshore winds. Saturday sees a drop
to two to three plus feet. maintaining clean
conditions early, but turning fair as winds shift
on shore. Sunday brings a steady 2 to 3 feet
with choppy conditions in the afternoon, making
Friday the standout day for surf enthusiasts.
This morning it's partly sunny and it feels like
61 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 4 .53 and it will rise again
tomorrow at 6 .15. It looks like we're in for
a partly sunny day with a high near 66 and a
light northwest breeze at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Tonight. Expect patchy fog after 4 a .m., mostly
cloudy skies with a low around 59 and very light
northeast winds. Looking ahead in the weather.
Friday starts with patchy fog before 10 a .m.,
then turns mostly sunny with a high near 67 and
light northwest winds. Saturday and Sunday will
be mostly sunny with highs near 68 to 69 in nights
with patchy fog and lows around 60 to 61. Monday
brings patchy morning fog and partly sunny skies
with a high near 69 and a mostly cloudy night
near 62. 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 Encinitas City Council
is currently reviewing safety redesigns for the
busy Santa Fe Drive corridor, which was completed
in May. This area has a reputation for being
dangerous for pedestrians, drivers and cyclists.
particularly in front of Sandagito Academy High
School. Community members are divided, as some
feel the road is too narrow, while others prefer
the current setup to avoid more construction
costs. Cyclist Olivia Wheeler expressed that
she appreciates the safety of the existing bike
lane and separated paths. State Senator Catherine
Blakespear, who previously served as mayor, emphasized
the importance of safety. noting that she allocated
$3 million for these improvements. The council
is considering three new design options that
would widen the road and eliminate angled parking,
with costs ranging from $2 million to $3 .6 million.
Now on to sports. The initial college football
playoff rankings for the 2025 season were released
with Ohio State Indiana, Texas A &M, and Alabama
occupying the top four spots. The selection committee
emphasized a new record strength metric to highlight
competition quality, ranking Notre Dame at number
10 in Miami at number 18. The highest ranked
team from outside power conferences is Memphis,
which did not make the top 25. The quarterfinals
are scheduled for December 31st and January 1st.
with a national title game on January 19th in
Miami Gardens, Florida, in local sports. The
Los Angeles Chargers made two trades on trade
deadline day, but they did not match fan expectations.
The team traded a future sixth -round pick for
2022 first -round pick Trevor Penning, who adds
death to the offensive line despite his subpar
performance. The Chargers also traded Josser
Taylor for a 20 -28 seventh round pick, a move
that will have no tangible impact. While fans
hoped for a bigger splash, the Chargers lacked
the cap space for significant moves, having the
third least in the NFL. Ultimately, the smaller
trades reflect a focus on financial flexibility
and future planning. In top news, on November
6th, In 2025, United States Transportation Secretary
Sean Duffy announced a 10 % cut in flights at
40 major United States airports due to air traffic
control safety concerns amid a government shutdown
that reached a record 36 -day. The shutdown has
resulted in staffing shortages, flight delays,
and longer security wait times, impacting at
least 3 .2 million travelers. Duffy indicated
that cuts could be reversed if Democrats agree
to reopen the government. Airlines are scrambling
to adjust schedules, with significant reductions
expected within 36 hours. The Federal Aviation
Administration is about 3 ,500 air traffic controllers
short of targeted staffing levels. In business
news, there is a new way to get a loan, but it
comes at a cost. creditors have a new obsession.
When you are turned down for a loan due to a
low credit score, the lender may reconsider if
you allow them access to your bank account. Financial
companies are racing to analyze your day -to
-day transactions, hoping to fill in gaps left
by traditional credit scores. While open banking
is optional, major lenders are embracing this
trend, raising concerns about privacy. Some lenders
claim that this access can help expand credit
opportunities for those with thin credit histories.
However, it also invites potential surveillance
into your financial life. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $103 ,000. Ethereum
is up 2 % to just over $3 ,400. And XRP is up
4%. to $2 .33. 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 science. China was forced to
postpone the return of three astronauts from
its Tiangong space station following a suspected
collision with space debris that appears to have
struck their spacecraft. The China Manned Space
Agency is investigating the incident, stating
the Shento -20 crewed spacecraft is suspected
to have been struck by a small piece of orbital
debris. The crew, who launched in April, was
supposed to return on Thursday, but the delay
is to ensure the health and safety of the astronauts.
This incident highlights the growing issue of
space junk, which poses significant risks to
missions. Experts note that even tiny debris
can cause catastrophic damage at high speeds.
The Entertainment News Meghan Markle is returning
to acting after seven years. as she was set to
appear in the movie Close Personal Friends alongside
Lily Collins and Brie Larson. Reportedly, Macon
was seen on set portraying herself in a small
role in this Amazon and Jam Studios comedy, which
follows partners befriending a famous couple
during a trip to Santa Barbara, California. According
to multiple outlets, Macon's last acting role
was in the legal drama Suits. where she played
Rachel Zane for seven seasons before leaving
in 2018 to focus on royal duties. Though she
has launched a lifestyle brand and a Netflix
series, Megan states she does not see herself
returning to acting full -time. Well, all righty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and motivational speaker, Zig Ziegler. And he
said, Success means doing the best we can with
what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting,
and the trying, not the triumph. Success is a
personal standard, reaching for the highest that
is in us, becoming all that we can be. 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.