Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 4th. You'll be interested
to know, 249 years ago today, in 1776, the Second
Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, adopted the Declaration of Independence.
proclaiming the 13 American colonies' separation
from British rule. This momentous decision laid
the foundation for the United States of America,
inspiring countless individuals worldwide to
pursue freedom and self -governance. The Declaration
of Independence remains a powerful symbol of
human rights and the enduring spirit of liberty.
So now you know. And now... It's time for the
surf report. Friday at Tourmaline and South San
Diego. It's looking clean this morning with waist
to chest high sets rolling in. Weights hold around
3 to 4 plus feet throughout the morning, providing
excellent conditions. Winds remain onshore at
4 mph, keeping the surface smooth. As the day
goes on, expect some shifts in the wind. But
for now, it's a great start to the day. Best
time to ride is at 6 a .m. with the 3 -foot outgoing
high tide when the southwest swell is 2 feet
at 18 seconds and the onshore wind is 3 mile
per hour. The first high tide Friday will be
3 foot at 6 .15 a .m. with a 2 -foot low tide
at 10 .30. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay
West. reads 69 degrees for the water temperature.
Saturday through Monday presents a mix of clean
and fair conditions, with wave heights ranging
from 2 to 5 feet. Saturday starts strong with
clean morning surf, transitioning to fair afternoons.
Sunday maintains similar clean conditions, while
Monday sees some choppy conditions in the afternoon.
Overall, expect manageable surf, especially in
the mornings with occasional shoulder high sets
on Sunday. This morning it's cloudy and it feels
like 67 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 8 .04 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 5 .46. It looks like we're in for a mostly
sunny Independence Day with temperatures reaching
around 75 and a light west wind. Tonight, expect
mostly cloudy skies with a low of 64 and a gentle
breeze. Looking ahead in the weather, expect
mostly sunny skies Saturday through Tuesday with
highs in the mid to upper 70s. Nights will be
mostly cloudy to partly cloudy with lows in the
low to mid 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, California
lawmakers have recently voted against a proposal
that would have extended an eviction grace period
for tenants falling behind on their rent. Senator
Ayesha Wahab urged her colleagues to consider
struggling families, suggesting that two weeks
would allow tenants to seek assistance. Despite
her passionate plea, Senate Bill 436 failed to
advance out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee,
highlighting the ongoing challenges progressive
Democrats face in supporting renter protections.
Tensions within the Democratic supermajority
were evident as some members sided with Republicans,
illustrating the complexities surrounding California's
housing and rental crisis. Now on to sports.
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a groundbreaking
contract with Saudi Arabian football club Al
Nasser, valued at approximately $700 million
over two years, making it the highest average
annual salary in sports history. This lucrative
deal includes a yearly salary of about $244 million,
a signing bonus of $33 million. at a 15 % equity
stake in the club. Ronaldo's perks also feature
private jet credits, sponsorship packs worth
$82 million, and a dedicated staff of 16 individuals,
including drivers and chefs. With no income tax
in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo's earnings reflect a
remarkable shift in sports contracts. In local
sports. Today at Petco... the Friars host the
Texas Rangers in Game 1 of a three -game series.
Kuma Rocker, with a 6 .13 earned run average,
faces Randy Vasquez's 3 .84. The odds favor the
Friars at minus 120. Expect sunny skies and 76
degrees in San Diego for a first pitch at 640.
In top news... Thousands of airline passengers
were grounded on Thursday as French air traffic
controllers began a two -day walkout, protesting
working conditions and triggering numerous flight
cancellations right at the start of the summer
vacation period. France's civil aviation agency
requested airlines to reduce flights at major
airports, including Paris, Charles de Gaulle,
Orly and Nice. Ryanair cancelled 170 flights.
affecting over 30 ,000 passengers. EasyJet followed
suit with 124 cancellations on Thursday and an
additional 150 on Friday, impacting roughly 20
,000 to 25 ,000 passengers daily. The strike
continues into Friday as concerns mount over
understaffing and outdated equipment. In business
news, in a revealing look at America's pizza
economy, Sales trends indicate lower -income
consumers are being priced out of their favorite
meals. While higher -end pizzas continue to attract
diners, sales at major chains like Domino's Pizza,
Papa John's, and Pizza Hut fell in the first
quarter of 2025. The average price of a large
pizza now stands at $18, reflecting a nearly
30 % increase since 2019. As inflation pressures
mount, chains are launching value menus to lure
back customers. However, rising ingredient costs
and economic uncertainty pose challenges for
all consumers. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1 % for the week to about $110 ,000. Ethereum
is up 0 .5 % to just under $2 ,600. And XRP is
up 3%. to $2 .26. 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, Salana 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 science. In a remarkable discovery,
doctors have identified a new blood type called
Guada negative in a French woman marking the
48th known blood group system in humans. The
woman from Guadeloupe was found to carry a unique
genetic mutation during routine testing in 2011.
Researchers revisiting her case in 2019 sequenced
her genome and confirmed she is the only known
carrier of this blood type. Discovering new blood
groups offers patients with rare blood types
a higher level of care, said the French blood
establishment. This breakthrough expands our
understanding of human blood types, which now
encompass a total of 48 systems. Entertainment
news. This year's San Diego Comic -Con, the mecca
for geek culture, will notably lack major franchises.
Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros., Legendary,
Sony, Lionsgate, and Paramount are all skipping
the iconic Call A, which is known for significant
franchise announcements. This absence is intriguing,
given the superhero genre is at a pivotal moment,
especially after recent disappointments like
Marvel's Captain America Brave New World. While
some studios will still present, including Universal
Pictures and Amazon NGM Studios, the overall
lack of superhero content raises questions about
the effectiveness of Comic -Con as a marketing
platform. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American civil rights activist and author,
Alice Walker. And she said, The most common way
people give up their power is by thinking they
don't have any. 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
weekend, my good friends. We'll see you Monday
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San
Diego.