Padres Dominate Brewers, SDSU Housing Project Moves Forward

Wednesday August 12, 2026 In this episode, we dive into the latest happenings around Encinitas and beyond. The San Diego Padres are on a roll, having dominated the Milwaukee Brewers 11-2 at Petco Park, with standout performances from Walker Buehler, Luis Campusano, and Fernando Tatis Jr. The Padres are tied for a National League Wild Card spot and are eyeing a series sweep this afternoon. Meanwhile, San Diego State University is moving forward with a significant housing project. The former Jewish student center on Montezuma is set for demolition to make way for an eight-story student housing building, reflecting the university's record enrollment growth. This development highlights the ongoing expansion in student accommodations around SDSU. In local surf news, Encinitas sees clean conditions with two to three-foot waves, though conditions are expected to become choppy by noon as winds pick up. The weather remains mostly cloudy with temperatures peaking at 73 degrees along the coast. On the national scene, Kyler Murray has been named the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, and prediction market platform Polymarket is gearing up for a busy fall. Plus, the latest in science features a groundbreaking two-dimensional map of the universe, offering a new perspective on cosmic exploration. @sunnymorningsmedia