1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,960 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:11,600 I'm your host Melissa and it's Tuesday, June 18th. 3 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:16,440 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:16,440 --> 00:00:21,680 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science 5 00:00:21,680 --> 00:00:24,200 and entertainment. 6 00:00:24,200 --> 00:00:27,480 But first, you'll be interested to know. 7 00:00:27,480 --> 00:00:31,240 Sushi Day's International Sushi Day. 8 00:00:31,240 --> 00:00:37,640 Sushi doesn't mean raw fish, it refers to vinegared rice, served with various toppings. 9 00:00:37,640 --> 00:00:43,600 Originating as a preservation method, fermented rice stored fish for up to a year in a dish 10 00:00:43,600 --> 00:00:46,480 called nere sushi. 11 00:00:46,480 --> 00:00:52,540 By the 16th century, namanare sushi introduced vinegared rice, which was consumed rather 12 00:00:52,540 --> 00:00:54,720 than discarded. 13 00:00:54,720 --> 00:01:00,320 In the Edo period, the quick preparation of nijiri sushi became popular, with seafood 14 00:01:00,320 --> 00:01:03,020 from Edo Bay. 15 00:01:03,020 --> 00:01:09,140 Sushi master Masayoshi Kazato highlights these historical developments, sharing his expertise 16 00:01:09,140 --> 00:01:13,840 and dedication to spreading sushi knowledge worldwide. 17 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:15,720 So now you know. 18 00:01:15,720 --> 00:01:18,560 And now you know what time it is. 19 00:01:18,560 --> 00:01:23,600 It's time for the surf report. 20 00:01:23,600 --> 00:01:29,960 Expect waste to chest-high waves Tuesday with morning onshore wind. 21 00:01:29,960 --> 00:01:32,960 Possible cleanup mid-morning and evening. 22 00:01:32,960 --> 00:01:38,920 Smaller swells through the week improved morning conditions Thursday, Tuesday at Tourmaline 23 00:01:38,920 --> 00:01:41,760 and South San Diego. 24 00:01:41,760 --> 00:01:47,420 It's looking rough out there today at 3 plus feet and nothing but the chop. 25 00:01:47,420 --> 00:01:52,440 But keep an eye out for some fair conditions around sunset. 26 00:01:52,440 --> 00:01:59,480 First time to ride is at 6 p.m. with a 5-foot incoming tide when the west-southwest swell 27 00:01:59,480 --> 00:02:05,860 is 2 feet at 15 seconds and the onshore wind is 6 mile per hour. 28 00:02:05,860 --> 00:02:12,520 The first high tide Tuesday will be 3 foot at 8.30 a.m. with a 2-foot low tide at 12.45. 29 00:02:12,520 --> 00:02:22,480 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 67 degrees for the water temperature. 30 00:02:22,480 --> 00:02:26,240 Checking out the weather in the San Diego area. 31 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:33,480 This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 63 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. 32 00:02:33,480 --> 00:02:40,520 The sunset will take place at 7.59 and will rise again tomorrow at 5.41. 33 00:02:40,520 --> 00:02:45,200 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m. 34 00:02:45,200 --> 00:02:51,320 Otherwise cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny with a high near 71 and south 35 00:02:51,320 --> 00:02:54,880 wind at 5 to 10 mile per hour. 36 00:02:54,880 --> 00:03:01,760 Tonight he'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 61. 37 00:03:01,760 --> 00:03:08,040 Looking ahead in the weather, Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 71 and south 38 00:03:08,040 --> 00:03:11,760 wind 5 to 10 mile per hour. 39 00:03:11,760 --> 00:03:18,840 Thursday and Friday will be partly sunny with highs around 71 after morning fog clears. 40 00:03:18,840 --> 00:03:25,000 Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 73 after morning fog clears. 41 00:03:25,000 --> 00:03:28,000 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 42 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:33,640 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 43 00:03:33,640 --> 00:03:40,120 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 44 00:03:40,120 --> 00:03:42,920 for culinary delights. 45 00:03:42,920 --> 00:03:48,460 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 46 00:03:48,460 --> 00:03:53,160 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 47 00:03:53,160 --> 00:03:56,880 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 48 00:03:56,880 --> 00:04:00,680 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 49 00:04:00,680 --> 00:04:04,040 Any morning send you. 50 00:04:04,040 --> 00:04:11,600 In local news, Local Scoop, a zero-waste grocery store in Encinitas, embodies sustainable living 51 00:04:11,600 --> 00:04:15,280 and eco-friendly practices. 52 00:04:15,280 --> 00:04:20,720 Founded by Katie Fletcher, the store offers plastic-free, reusable products ranging from 53 00:04:20,720 --> 00:04:23,880 food items to household goods. 54 00:04:23,880 --> 00:04:27,920 Customers use compostable bags or bring their own containers. 55 00:04:27,920 --> 00:04:35,640 Fletcher's goal is to achieve green certified status, joining over 150 businesses in San 56 00:04:35,640 --> 00:04:37,680 Diego County. 57 00:04:37,680 --> 00:04:44,120 The San Diego Green Building Council supports such initiatives, emphasizing holistic sustainability 58 00:04:44,120 --> 00:04:45,120 practices. 59 00:04:45,120 --> 00:04:50,940 Fletcher values educating the community on sustainable alternatives, promoting environmental 60 00:04:50,940 --> 00:04:58,760 stewardship for future generations. 61 00:04:58,760 --> 00:05:01,240 Now on to sports. 62 00:05:01,240 --> 00:05:08,240 The Boston Celtics clinched their 18th NBA Championship with a 106-88 win over the Dallas 63 00:05:08,240 --> 00:05:12,960 Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. 64 00:05:12,960 --> 00:05:21,840 Jason Tatum scored 31 points, while Jalen Brown added 21 and was named Finals MVP. 65 00:05:21,840 --> 00:05:28,640 Coach Joe Mazula, the youngest to win a title in 48 years, celebrated with the team. 66 00:05:28,640 --> 00:05:33,740 This victory breaks a 16-year title drought for the Celtics, solidifying their status 67 00:05:33,740 --> 00:05:38,720 as the NBA's most successful franchise. 68 00:05:38,720 --> 00:05:47,840 In local sports, the Padres on the road lost to the Phillies 9-2, and tonight, they're 69 00:05:47,840 --> 00:05:54,000 back at it for Game 2 of the three-game series in Philadelphia. 70 00:05:54,000 --> 00:06:00,680 In top news, social media influencers face significant financial challenges, with many 71 00:06:00,680 --> 00:06:05,120 barely getting by despite their popularity. 72 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:10,040 Brands are paying less for posts, brands are more selective about partnerships, and a potential 73 00:06:10,040 --> 00:06:12,960 TikTok ban looms. 74 00:06:12,960 --> 00:06:17,840 Creators like Clint Brantley, despite having large followings, struggle to earn a stable 75 00:06:17,840 --> 00:06:19,640 income. 76 00:06:19,640 --> 00:06:25,640 Changes in platform payouts and increased competition make it harder to make a living. 77 00:06:25,640 --> 00:06:30,680 Influencers often juggle multiple revenue streams, but unpredictable income and lack 78 00:06:30,680 --> 00:06:34,380 of benefits add to the difficulty. 79 00:06:34,380 --> 00:06:39,240 Despite these challenges, some creators find success through strategic partnerships and 80 00:06:39,240 --> 00:06:41,840 niche content. 81 00:06:41,840 --> 00:06:48,200 In business news, former president Donald Trump, who once dismissed cryptocurrencies 82 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:54,520 as scams, has now embraced them, seeking support from the crypto community against rivals Joe 83 00:06:54,520 --> 00:06:58,840 Biden and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 84 00:06:58,840 --> 00:07:03,720 After meeting with Bitcoin miners, Trump declared his commitment to defending cryptocurrency 85 00:07:03,720 --> 00:07:09,400 users and announced that his campaign will accept donations in crypto. 86 00:07:09,400 --> 00:07:14,920 This reversal aims to attract young, tech-savvy voters and leverage the financial backing 87 00:07:14,920 --> 00:07:21,240 of the crypto industry, despite his previous criticism of digital currencies. 88 00:07:21,240 --> 00:07:31,360 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $66,000, Ethereum is $3,400, and Solana is 89 00:07:31,360 --> 00:07:35,520 $137. 90 00:07:35,520 --> 00:07:39,160 Moving on to a more local vibe. 91 00:07:39,160 --> 00:07:45,120 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 92 00:07:45,120 --> 00:07:49,280 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 93 00:07:49,280 --> 00:07:54,360 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 94 00:07:54,360 --> 00:08:00,500 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 95 00:08:00,500 --> 00:08:03,440 and elevating mental well-being. 96 00:08:03,440 --> 00:08:07,280 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 97 00:08:07,280 --> 00:08:13,560 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 98 00:08:13,560 --> 00:08:18,840 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 99 00:08:18,840 --> 00:08:22,960 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 100 00:08:22,960 --> 00:08:26,640 And now back to the show. 101 00:08:26,640 --> 00:08:28,680 Let's talk tech. 102 00:08:28,680 --> 00:08:34,400 Japan's TDK has announced a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, claiming 103 00:08:34,400 --> 00:08:40,800 their new material offers an energy density of 1,000 watt-hours per liter, a hundred 104 00:08:40,800 --> 00:08:44,440 times greater than current models. 105 00:08:44,440 --> 00:08:50,960 This all-ceramic, oxide-based battery is designed for small devices like watches and headphones, 106 00:08:50,960 --> 00:08:54,560 offering increased performance and safety. 107 00:08:54,560 --> 00:08:59,440 Despite significant challenges in scaling up for larger devices like smartphones and 108 00:08:59,440 --> 00:09:05,960 electric vehicles, TDK aims to begin shipping prototypes next year, with mass production 109 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:11,600 to follow, contributing significantly to the future of energy storage. 110 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:21,600 And in entertainment news, Ron Howard's documentary Jim Henson, Idea Man, explores the immense 111 00:09:21,600 --> 00:09:26,960 potential Henson might have achieved in the digital age, had he not passed away suddenly 112 00:09:26,960 --> 00:09:27,960 in 1990. 113 00:09:27,960 --> 00:09:35,000 Henson, a visionary and the creator of The Muppets, was already experimenting with technology 114 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:39,000 and had an insatiable drive for creativity. 115 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:45,560 Howard reflects on Henson's relentless ambition and the bond between Henson and Frank Oz. 116 00:09:45,560 --> 00:09:50,880 The documentary, featuring unaired footage, underscores Henson's legacy and the precious 117 00:09:50,880 --> 00:09:53,560 nature of creative opportunities. 118 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:58,880 Howard's next project is a documentary on photographer Richard Avedon. 119 00:09:58,880 --> 00:10:04,800 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 120 00:10:04,800 --> 00:10:11,240 And today, our quote comes from the American animator and puppeteer Jim Henson. 121 00:10:11,240 --> 00:10:12,240 And he said, 122 00:10:12,240 --> 00:10:16,320 Life's like a movie, write your own ending. 123 00:10:16,320 --> 00:10:20,640 Keep believing and keep pretending. 124 00:10:20,640 --> 00:10:23,240 And that's a wrap for this morning. 125 00:10:23,240 --> 00:10:29,400 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 126 00:10:29,400 --> 00:10:31,680 with local news and the surf reports. 127 00:10:31,680 --> 00:10:34,760 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 128 00:10:34,760 --> 00:10:51,560 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.