Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, November 21st. You'll be interested
to know. 40 years ago, today, in 1985. President
Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev
met in Geneva for a breakthrough summit that
opened a new chapter of candid dialogue on nuclear
arms and human concerns. Their willingness to
engage in direct, respectful talks set a hopeful
precedent for de -escalation and cooperation,
shaping later agreements and easing global tensions.
So now you know. And now. It's time for the surf
report. Friday in Encinitas. This morning it's
looking choppy with waves around 3 to 4 plus
feet. Conditions improve slightly by 9 with fair
waves at 3 plus feet. Expect a drop to 2 to 3
feet by noon with winds staying side shore at
about 8 miles per hour. Overall, it's a mix of
choppy and fair conditions as the day progresses.
Best time to ride is at 1 p .m. with a 2 -foot
outgoing mid -tide when the west swell is 2 feet
at 9 seconds and the side -shore wind is 6 mile
per hour. The first high tide on Friday will
be 6 feet at 8 .30 a .m. followed by a half -foot
low tide at 4. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 64 degrees for the water temperature. Saturday
offers clean conditions with waves around 2 to
3 plus feet throughout the day, peaking in the
afternoon. Sunday sees a steady increase in swell,
with consistent 3 plus foot sets and clean conditions,
making it the standout day. Monday continues
with similar size, ranging from 2 to 4 feet,
but conditions start to trend fair as the day
progresses. This morning, showers and thunderstorms
is likely, and it feels like 57 degrees, with
15 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 4 .45, and it will rise again tomorrow at
6 .28. It looks like we're in for some showers
and thunderstorms today, becoming partly sunny,
with a high near 61, and a southeast wind at
5 to 15 miles per hour, bringing a 60 % chance
of precipitation. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy
skies with a low around 55 and a light northeast
wind at 5 to 10 miles per hour with a 50 % chance
of rain showers. Looking ahead in the weather,
Saturday starts with a slight chance of morning
rain showers before 10 a .m., then turns partly
sunny with a high near 61 and a light northeast
breeze around 5 miles per hour. Sunday through
Tuesday will be mainly mostly sunny to sunny
with highs around 62 to 63 and overnight lows
near 54 into Tuesday night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the Birch
Aquarium has unveiled its latest exhibition,
Meditation Ocean Aquarius Re -Face. designed
as an oceanic meditation space. This multi -sensory
art and science installation, created by artist
Hope Ginsberg and a collaborative group known
as the Meditation Ocean Constellation, reimagines
the only undersea research habitat in the world.
Visitors can explore projections filmed at the
original platform, wander through simulated underwater
spaces, and even step inside a recreation of
Aquanaut's living quarters. The exhibit invites
reflection on our connection to the ocean and
features a video project showcasing eight meditating
scuba divers in Biscayne National Park. Included
with general admission, Meditation Ocean, Aquarius
Reef Face replaces Embodied Pacific, Ocean Unseen.
Now on to sports. Number 16 Southern California
visits Number 6 Oregon in a marquee matchup with
college football playoff implications. Southern
California must overcome its road challenges
against Oregon to secure a playoff spot. The
Trojans also need to win their season finale
against rival UCLA. This crucial game influences
everything for both teams. Trojan's coach Lincoln
Riley expressed confidence in his team. Oregon
is under pressure too, as a loss could end their
playoff hopes. Coach Dan Lanning acknowledged
the excitement of high -stakes games. And over
to pro football. Houston's dominant defense sacked
Josh Allen eight times, and Kellen Bullock forced
three turnovers, with his second interception
sealing the Texans. 23 -19 win over the Buffalo
Bills on Thursday night football. Allen took
consecutive sacks on the Bills' final possession,
leading to a fourth in 27. Davis Mills threw
for 153 yards with two first -half touchdown
passes to help the Texans improve to six wins
and five losses. Cook rushed for 116 yards and
a touchdown, marking his third consecutive 1
,000 -yard season. The Texans regained the lead
with an 8 -yard touchdown pass just before halftime.
In local sports, Mikey Veras has taken a pretty
amazing road to make history with San Diego SC.
As the number one seeded team prepares to host
Minnesota United SC in a Western Conference semifinal,
excitement builds at Snapdragon Stadium. With
a record -breaking expansion season, San Diego
FC has played visually appealing and effective
soccer, driven by Anders Dreier, the Major League
Soccer Newcomer of the Year. Veras reflects on
the organization's brave decision to hire him
as a young head coach, emphasizing the importance
of opportunity and belief in talent. He states,
you can never take for granted where you stand,
as they aim for success in the playoffs. In top
news, flying without a real identification could
cost you $18 and require a trip through a new
screening process. The Transportation Security
Administration announced a new biometric kiosk
system for travelers without real identification,
charging $18 for 10 days of airport security
access. Facial recognition technology will verify
identity. Though security clearance is not guaranteed,
an additional screening may still occur. Travelers
could be subject to this new airport security
screening program without a real identification
or passport. It remains unclear when the new
system and fee will be implemented. The Transportation
Security Administration is working to ensure
security and efficiency at checkpoints. In business
news, Real estate investors are increasingly
turning to the invisible housing market to find
deals. Among single -family real estate investors,
21 % say they first look to off -market deal
sources. In a recent survey, 44 % of United States
real estate investors plan to grow their portfolios
in the near term. Two -thirds of investors find
the most frustrating part of buying is finding
deals that cash flow. 63 % would only accept
a mortgage rate of 6 % or lower on their next
purchase. The investor landscape is expansion
-minded but more selective and operationally
focused than in prior years. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down half a percent for the week to
just under $86 ,000. Ethereum is down 12 % to
just over $2 ,800. An XRP is down half a percent
to $1 .98. 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's lawsuit against
perplexity has opened the door to the major conflict
over AI browsers. This dispute highlights what
is now being called the DoorDash problem. At
its core, this issue concerns the impact of AI
interfaces on service providers like DoorDash
and their relationships with consumers. If users
increasingly rely on AI agents to order products,
traditional business models could be jeopardized.
Amazon's legal action aims to stop Perplexity's
AI -powered comet browser from shopping on its
website, which it claims violates the Computer
Fraud and Abuse Act. This confrontation signals
a significant shift in the economic landscape
driven by AI. Christopher Nolan revealed to Empire
magazine that he shot over 2 million feet of
film during the making of The Odyssey, which
filmed for 91 days earlier this year. The movie
is Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Greek epic and
Marx's follow -up project to Oppenheimer, which
won him the Oscars for Best Picture and Director.
Nolan noted, as a filmmaker, you're looking for
gaps in cinematic culture. things that haven't
been done before. Matt Damon reunites with Nolan
to headline The Odyssey in the lead role Hodesius
alongside a stellar cast including Tom Holland,
Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. The film is set for
release on July 17th, 2026 from Universal Pictures.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, Our quote comes from the
American diplomat and Nobel Peace Prize laureate,
George C. Marshall. And he said, Peace is more
than the absence of war. It is a positive force,
a vital force, a constructive force. 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.