Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, November 19th. You'll be
interested to know. 162 years ago, today, in
1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a brief
but powerful Gettysburg address honoring fallen
soldiers. and redefining the cause of the war
at a dedication for a national cemetery. The
speech crystallized the nation's commitment to
liberty and equal rights, setting a moral standard
that elevated the conflict into a test of democratic
ideals for generations to come. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report. This
morning, it's looking clean with waves at 1 to
2 feet. Conditions remain clean through the morning
with offshore winds at 3 miles per hour. By late
morning, expect the waves to become choppy as
the winds shift on shore at 8 miles per hour.
Waves will hold steady around 1 to 2 feet throughout
the day. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with
a 5 -foot incoming high tide when the southwest
swell is 1 feet at 15 seconds and the offshore
wind is 3 mile per hour. The first high tide
on Wednesday will be 6 feet just after 7 .30
a .m., followed by a half -foot low tide just
before 3. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads
65 degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
start fair with waves around 2 feet, but choppy
later in the day. Friday sees a clean swell building
to 3 plus feet with light winds, offering great
opportunities. Saturday holds steady at 2 to
4 feet, but expect choppy conditions in the afternoon
as winds shift onshore. This morning it's mostly
sunny and it feels like 57 degrees with 5 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
445 and it will rise again tomorrow at 626. It
looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high
near 61 and a light north wind around 5 to 10
miles per hour. Tonight, there's a slight chance
of rain showers after 4 a .m. with partly cloudy
skies and a low around 54, along with a northeast
wind at 5 miles per hour. Looking ahead in the
weather. Thursday will be wet with rain showers
likely through the day and night. Highs near
59 and a south wind of 5 to 10 miles per hour
with about a tenth to a quarter inch possible.
Rain tapers to a slight chance before 10 a .m.
Saturday, then skies turn mostly sunny Saturday
with highs near 63 and a sunny Sunday near 63.
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, starting in January, visitors to Balboa
Park will be able to purchase monthly, quarterly,
or annual parking passes approved by the San
Diego City Council. Beginning on January 5, 2026,
residents can pay $30 for a monthly pass. $60
for a quarterly pass, or $150 for an annual pass.
Non -residents will pay $40, $120, or $300 for
the same options. Discount rates will be available
for city residents through a website, while park
employees, volunteers, and those with an ADA
plus card can park for free. A free tram service
will continue to transport visitors throughout
the park. Now onto sports. Oklahoma moved up
to eighth in the college football playoff rankings,
while Notre Dame remained ninth, giving the fighting
Irish a decent chance to control their postseason
path. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A &M held
the top three spots for the third consecutive
week. Alabama dropped to 10th after losing to
Oklahoma. The rankings now feature five southeastern
conference teams in the top 10, potentially paving
their way to the playoffs. Miami, currently ranked
13th, faces a challenging path to the conference
championship. Exciting rivalry games this Thanksgiving
weekend could drastically impact playoff positions.
The chances of favorites winning these matchups
sit at just 15 % in local sports. The Mountain
West football rankings for Week 12 show the Aztecs
holding steady while the Broncos fall. The college
football season is entertaining, producing both
fun and heartbreaking results. In this week's
rankings, San Diego State remains in the top
spot, with their defense rising to the occasion,
while the offense still needs improvement. New
Mexico has found renewed success, tied for second
place, and Fresno State continues to contend
for a title spot. However, Boise State struggles
with back -to -back losses, and Colorado State
shows signs of fatigue. In top new... New research
indicates that the shingles vaccine may help
prevent dementia by lowering the risk of reactivation
of the varicella zoster virus. One of the largest
studies on this link found that individuals with
multiple shingles episodes had a higher dementia
risk for several years post -second outbreak.
The findings published in the journal Nature
Medicine emphasize the importance of shingles
vaccination for brain health. Researchers analyzed
over 100 million medical records from 2007 to
2023. Those vaccinated showed a 27 to 33 % lower
dementia risk over three years. This study suggests
a greater understanding of the virus's role in
neurodegeneration could improve dementia treatments.
In business news, Alphabet stock has risen amid
excitement over the artificial intelligence boom,
but its chief executive officer sees elements
of irrationality in AI investment. Sundar Pichai
launched Alphabet's Gemini 3 on Tuesday, calling
it state -of -the -art in reasoning. He emphasized
that Gemini 3 better understands context and
intent behind requests, enhancing user experience.
In midday trading, Alphabet's stock was up a
half percent at $286. Pikai warned that no company
is going to be immune if an AI bubble bursts.
Concerns about over -investment in a AI are growing,
with a majority of investors indicating companies
are over -investing. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 4 % to $95 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to
just under $3 ,200. And XRP is up 5 % to $2 .24.
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. U .S. Bank has discontinued its robo -advisor
automated investor, effective October 28th. This
decision is part of a broader trend, as companies
like UBS and JPMorgan Chase have also reevaluated
their digital advice strategies. A representative
from U .S. banks cited evolving market conditions
and customer preferences for this move. The accounts
were transitioned to self -directed investing,
or the Wealth Connect service, which offers personalized
guidance from financial advisors. While some
robo -advisors have thrived, others struggle,
facing high customer acquisition costs and low
profit margins. Wealthfront recently filed to
go public. boasting over 1 .3 million funded
clients. Entertainment news. Netflix has acquired
Johnny Rosenthal's comedy spec, Aunt Roxy, for
Ryan Reynolds' maximum effort, and Amy Williams
to produce. In Aunt Roxy, a carefree writer agrees
to watch her uptight sisters gifted children
for a week, navigating teenage romance and her
own messy love life. Rosenthal is known for writing
Bad Santa 2, which grossed over $100 million
worldwide. Reynolds' maximum effort recently
boarded an Amazon and GM remake of the 1974 action
comedy Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. Williams produced
credits include Rally Caps and Mothers and Daughters,
featuring several notable actors. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American historian
and author, David McCullough. And he said, history
is a guide to navigation in perilous times. 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.