Tuesday August 19, 2025

In today's episode, we cover the Dodgers' narrow 4-3 loss to the Rockies at Coors Field, with Emmet Sheehan set to face Austin Gomber tonight. The Padres also fell to the Giants 4-3, with Nick Pivetta and Kai-Wei Teng pitching in Game 2 of their series. LA County is tackling coastal erosion at Dockweiler and Zuma beaches, with projects funded by Measure A to combat rising sea levels. Venice Beach surf conditions are ideal this morning, with two to three-foot waves and a 70-degree water temperature. Expect patchy fog turning partly sunny, with a high near 74 degrees. In business news, a drop in cardboard box sales raises economic concerns, with major companies like International Paper Company and Smurfit Westrock Plc reporting shipment declines. Tech news highlights the upcoming tokenization of OpenAI and SpaceX shares, allowing retail investors access to private company shares. However, these tokens pose risks due to lack of transparency. In the crypto market, Bitcoin is down 1% to $116,000, Ethereum is down 3% to over $4,300, and XRP is down 1% to $3.06.

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