Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, July 14th. You'll be interested
to know. Sixty years ago today, in 1965, NASA's
Mariner 4 spacecraft achieved a monumental milestone
by performing the first successful flyby of Mars.
This historic mission provided humanity with
its initial close -up images of the Red Planet,
revealing a landscape marked by lunar -type impact
craters, some touched with frost in the chill
Martian evening. The data collected by Mariner
4 significantly advanced our understanding of
Mars and laid the foundation for future exploration
of our neighboring planet. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the Surf Report. Monday at
Tourmaline and South San Diego. It's looking
fair this morning with waist -high sets rolling
in. Weights hold around 3 -plus feet throughout
the morning, providing decent conditions. However,
expect the winds to remain onshore at 4 to 5
mph, creating some bumps as the day progresses.
As the afternoon approaches, conditions may become
a bit more bumpy with shifting winds. Best time
to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 0 -foot low tide
when the southwest swell is 2 feet at 16 seconds
and the onshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The
first low tide Monday will be a half foot at
6 .30 a .m. with a 4 -foot high tide at 1. The
nearshore GUI at Mission Bay West reads 70 degrees
for the water temperature. Tuesday through Thursday
features consistent waist -to -chest high waves
with predominantly fair conditions. Early mornings
offer clean surf with light winds, transitioning
to breezy afternoons. Wednesday showcases similar
conditions, maintaining ridable surf despite
some choppy periods. Thursday sees a slight drop
in wave height but remains fair throughout. with
manageable winds ensuring enjoyable sessions
for all skill levels. This morning, it's partly
sunny and it feels like 69 degrees with no wind.
The sunset will take place at 8 .01 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 5 .52. It looks like we're
in for some mostly sunny weather today with a
high near 74 and a light west breeze. Tonight.
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 64 and
very light winds. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly sunny skies on Tuesday with a high
near 72 and light southwest winds. Nights will
be mostly cloudy with lows around 64. Wednesday
and Thursday remain mostly sunny with highs near
73 and 74 respectively. Nights will be partly
cloudy, with lows around 63 and 64. Friday wraps
up the week with mostly sunny skies and a high
near 74, followed by partly cloudy nights with
a low around 65. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
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Sunny Morning sent you. In local news. In downtown
San Diego, a stretch of Fifth Avenue is reopening
to car traffic, raising uncertainty about the
future of bollards that were temporarily removed.
Installed two years ago to enhance pedestrian
access, the bollards were taken down this year
due to budget constraints. Sheninthia Smith,
general manager at Fat Tuesday on Fifth Avenue,
expressed a desire for their return, noting they
helped improve foot traffic. However, some local
business owners, including Momay Sumy of Nicky
and Company Fine Jewelers, believe removing the
bollards has positively impacted business by
increasing vehicle traffic. The Gaslamp Quarter
Association is exploring private funding options
for their reinstatement. Now on to sports. In
Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Braves, once
seen as World Series contenders, find themselves
struggling at 42 wins and 52 losses, nearly out
of postseason contention. Their playoff chances
have plummeted from 92 % at the season start
to just 4 .6%, despite strong performances from
Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Schwellenbach. A
series of injuries and poor performances from
key players have plagued the team. As the trade
deadline approaches, questions arise about whether
the Braves will make significant changes or simply
adjust their roster for the remainder of the
season. Yesterday afternoon at Petco Park, the
Phillies edged past the Padres 2 -1. Philadelphia's
Sanchez earned the win, stifling San Diego over
seven and one -third innings. With the game tied
in the eighth, Real Mudo's double brought Harper
home, sealing the Friars' fate. Morrigan took
the loss for San Diego despite Machado and Bogert's
efforts at the plate, while Strom secured the
save for the Phillies as the Friars now stand
at 52 -44. Looking ahead after the All -Star
break to Friday afternoon, the Friars face the
Nationals in Washington. Michael King, sporting
a 4 .67 earned run average, takes on Tyler Stewart,
who holds a 3 .57. In top news, just 30 minutes
a day of Japanese walking may help you get in
shape. This technique, known as interval walking
training, is gaining popularity after going viral
on social media. A study led by Hiroshi Nose
found that middle -aged and older individuals
who practiced this method experienced lower blood
pressure and improved physical fitness compared
to those who walked at a moderate pace. Interval
walking involves alternating three minutes of
fast walking with three minutes of slower walking.
Experts suggest starting slowly, aiming for 15
minutes twice a day, and gradually working up
to the recommended physical activity levels.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation
to officially recognize gold and silver coins
as legal tender in the Sunshine State, aiming
to provide Floridians with financial freedom.
DeSantis emphasized that gold is very likely
to hold its value, certainly compared to fiat
currency. The new law, effective July 1, 2026,
also exempts these coins from sales tax. DeSantis
believes this move protects residents from the
declining value of the U .S. dollar amidst rising
inflation and fiscal uncertainty. He highlights
gold's appeal as a safe haven, especially during
economic turmoil, as its prices surged over the
past year. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up
2 % over the weekend to just over $119 ,000.
Ethereum is unchanged at just under $3 ,000.
And XRP is up 10 % to $2 .83. 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. Jack Dorsey, the co -founder of Twitter,
has launched a new messaging app called BitChat,
which operates without the need for the internet
or phone numbers. Dorsey shared his interest
in Bluetooth mesh networks, which allow devices
to communicate directly. The app promises ephemeral,
encrypted communication, making it resistant
to network outages and censorship. Users will
generate random Peter IDs, eliminating the need
for registration. The beta version has already
attracted 10 ,000 downloads. Dorsey, the CEO
of Block, has a history of supporting decentralized
technology, but BitChat is still under review
before its public release. Entertainment news.
Netflix's upcoming black comedy, Vladimir, is
based on the best -selling novel by Julia Mae
Jonas. and features the talented Rachel Weisz,
known for her role in The Mummy. The series,
which began production this month, explores themes
of morality, power, and desire. Weisz stars as
an unnamed English professor caught in a web
of obsession and intrigue as her husband, portrayed
by John Slattery, faces scrutiny for inappropriate
relationships with students. With a strong female
creative team, Vladimir promises to be a provocative
and engaging watch. While no release date is
set, filming is expected to conclude in September.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and aviation pioneer, Wilbur
Wright. And he said, It is possible to fly without
motors, but not without knowledge and skill.
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 day, my good
friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.