Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 11th. You'll be interested
to know, 46 years ago today, in 1979, America's
first space station, Skylab, re -entered Earth's
atmosphere after a successful six -year mission
in orbit. Launched by the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, Skylab served as a
pioneering platform for scientific research and
technological advancements in space. Its reentry
marked the end of an era that laid the groundwork
for future space exploration, inspiring generations
to reach for the stars. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the Surf Report. Friday at
Tourmaline and South San Diego. It's looking
fair this morning with waist -high sets rolling
in. Weights hold around 2 to 3 feet throughout
the morning, providing decent conditions. However,
expect the winds to remain sideshore at 5 mph,
keeping things a bit bumpy as the day progresses.
Conditions may shift to choppy later as winds
increase. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with
a zero -foot incoming low tide. when the west
swell is 3 .5 feet at 8 seconds and the sideshore
wind is 4 mile per hour. The first high tide
Friday will be 3 .5 foot at 11 .15 a .m. with
a 2 .5 foot low tide at 3 .45. The nearshore
buoy at Mission Bay West reads 72 degrees for
the water temperature. Saturday through Monday
presents a mix of surf conditions. Saturday features
clean waves at 2 to 3 feet with light south -southwest
winds, ideal for beginners. Sunday starts fair
but shifts to choppy by midday, with waves building
to 3 plus feet. Monday maintains fair conditions
with 2 to 4 feet waves, but choppy conditions
develop in the afternoon. Overall, a mellow weekend
for casual surfers. This morning there's patchy
fog and it feels like 67 degrees with 8 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
8 .02 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .50.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before
8 a .m. Then it will become partly sunny with
a high near 73 and a gentle south wind. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 63.
and light winds. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly sunny skies this weekend, with
highs around 72 on Saturday and 74 on both Sunday
and Monday. Nights will be mostly cloudy, with
lows in the low 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny Morning sends you. In local news, all California
Highway Patrol officers will soon be equipped
with body -worn cameras as public demand for
accountability in law enforcement grows. The
San Diego County Sheriff's Department has utilized
these devices since 2017. Although not mandated
by state law, many agencies have embraced this
technology. As of July 1st, the California Highway
Patrol has deployed approximately 2 ,400 cameras
to its officers in major regions. Tasha Williamson,
a community activist, emphasized that these cameras
will help determine innocence and guilt. Officers
in San Diego County are expected to receive their
cameras and training in November of this year.
Now on to sports. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is gearing
up for a stylish appearance at the all -star
red carpet show, promising a memorable entrance.
The Yankees infielder has also confirmed he will
participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby on July
14th at Truce Park in Atlanta, as announced by
Major League Baseball. Chisholm, at 27 years
old, will be the first Yankee in the Derby since
2017. This year marks his second All -Star selection,
and after recovering from injury, he is enjoying
an impressive season with a batting average of
.316 since June 3rd. In local sports, Last night
at Petco, the Padres edged the Diamondbacks 4
-3 as Tatis Jr. blasted a massive homer and Machado
also went deep. Morijon snagged the win with
Suarez closing it out for the safe while Rodriguez
took the loss for Arizona. The Friars tallied
13 hits to Arizona's 9, showcasing their resilient
offense. With this victory, San Diego improved
to 50 -43, continuing their push in the standings.
Tonight, the Friars face off against the Phillies
at Petco Park in San Diego for Game 1 of a three
-game series. Ryan Vergard, with an earned run
average of 2 .67, takes the mound against Rangers
4RS, who boasts a 2 .19. First pitch is at 640
under clear skies. at a comfortable 69 degrees.
In top news, a dog named Draco has become an
unlikely hero after alerting his owner to a potential
electrical hazard. The pet parent noticed Draco
obsessively trying to cover a specific power
outlet in their hallway. Seeking answers, the
owner shared the unusual behavior on Reddit,
where the post garnered over 17 ,000 upvotes.
Commenters quickly identified the issue, leading
the owner to discover that the outlet's wiring
was faulty. The landlord had an electrician disable
it, and now Draco has returned to ignoring the
outlet. For his efforts, he was rewarded with
new toys and treats. In business news, Bitcoin
has reached a new all -time high, trading at
$113 ,853. driven by President Trump's pro -crypto
policies, corporate buying, and a rebound in
the stock market. Following Trump's election
victory, Bitcoin surpassed $100 ,000 for the
first time, though its growth faced challenges
due to market volatility. Now, corporations like
MicroStrategy and Tesla are stockpiling Bitcoin,
introducing new risks to the market. Additionally,
regulators have approved spot Bitcoin exchange
-traded funds, leading to nearly $148 billion
in holdings. As always, Bitcoin remains a risky
asset, correlated closely with stock market trends.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 7 % for the
week, to about $117 ,000. Ethereum is up 15%.
to just under $3 ,000. And XRP is up 13 % to
$2 .57. 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. Microsoft and OpenAI
are facing a significant moment as they renegotiate
a contract, allowing OpenAI to transition into
a for -profit company. OpenAI is preparing to
release an open language artificial intelligence
model, debuting as early as next week. This model
will enable companies and governments to run
it independently. contrasting with OpenAI's typical
closed -weight models. As Microsoft lays off
as many as 9 ,000 employees, the impact of OpenAI's
open model could affect Azure customers, potentially
pushing them towards rival cloud providers. This
evolving landscape raises questions about the
future of Microsoft's exclusivity with OpenAI.
In an exciting revelation, Pedro Pascal and Vanessa
Kirby shared that the upcoming film, The Fantastic
Four, First Steps emphasizes family and unity.
Directed by Matt Shachman, the reboot aims to
revive the Fantastic Four series after a 10 -year
hiatus following a poorly received installment.
Featuring a star -studded cast, the film introduces
Marvel's first family. including Pascal as Reed
Richards and Kirby as Sue Storm. Pascal expressed
that the film embodies optimism and a pure heart.
The movie, which also explores motherhood through
Kirby's character, will be released globally
on July 23rd. Well, all righty, folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American writer and philosopher
Will Durant. And he said, every form of progress
is a victory in the war against ignorance. 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.