Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, July 15th. You'll be interested
to know, 226 years ago today, in 1799, French
Captain Pierre -Francois Bouchard discovered
the Rosetta Stone in the Egyptian village of
Rosetta. This remarkable artifact, inscribed
with the same decree in three scripts hieroglyphic,
Demotic and Ancient Greek, became the key to
deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The
Rosetta Stone unlocked the secrets of a civilization
that had long remained a mystery, illuminating
the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking clean this morning with waist -high
sets rolling in. Weights hold around 3 plus feet
throughout the morning, providing great conditions.
However, expect the winds to remain onshore at
2 to 3 mph, keeping the surface smooth as the
day progresses. Enjoy the early glassy conditions
before the wind picks up later on. Best time
to ride is at 6 a .m. with a 1 -foot outgoing
low tide when the south -southwest swell is 2
feet at 14 seconds and the onshore wind is 3
mph. The first low tide Tuesday will be 0 foot
at 7 a .m. with a 4 .5 -foot high tide at 145.
The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West reads
70 degrees for the water temperature. Wednesday
through Friday features waist -to -chest high
southwest ground swell, with clean morning conditions
on Wednesday and Thursday transitioning to fair
afternoons. Friday starts glassy but shifts to
choppy by midday, with winds increasing to 10
mph. Expect consistent surf with occasional shoulder
-high sets, particularly in the mornings, making
for a fun experience overall before conditions
deteriorate later in the day. This morning, it's
cloudy and it feels like 68 degrees with no wind.
The sunset will take place at 8 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 552. It looks like we're in
for some partly sunny skies today with a high
near 73 and a light southwest breeze. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around
64 and a gentle wind. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly sunny skies Wednesday through Saturday
with highs around 73 to 74. Nights will be mostly
cloudy with lows in the mid -60s. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to you by
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to tell them. Sunny Morning sends you. In local
news, last Monday, Marines returned to Imperial
Beach after reinforcing the border wall in Cambo,
tightening strands of barbed wire around notch
posts. This operation, involving the addition
of concertina wire, marked a significant military
presence at the border. While the Marines completed
their tasks, locals noted the impact of the taller
wall on migrants. Locals expressed concern about
the injuries caused by the wire. And property
owners shared mixed feelings about the military's
work, acknowledging their respectful demeanor
but questioning the wall's effectiveness. Meanwhile,
other news highlights include the challenges
faced by asylum seekers and recent immigration
enforcement activities. Now on to sports. In
a dramatic finish, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal
Raleigh clinched the 2025 home run derby, but
not without controversy. Raleigh, needing to
match Brent Rooker's 17 home runs, initially
struggled before switching batting stances. Both
players ended with 17 homers, leading to a tiebreaker
based on the longest home run. Raley's was measured
at 470 feet and 617 thousandths of a foot, just
barely edging out Rooker's 470 feet and 535 thousandths.
This decision sparked frustration among fans,
who felt Rooker was robbed of a chance for a
thrilling swing -off. Tonight is the All -Star
Game. Tarek Skubal of the Tigers faces off against
Paul Skeens of the Pirates. First pitch is at
8 Eastern on Fox, in Atlanta, Georgia, where
the game -time temp should be about 80 degrees.
In local sports, as the All -Star break hits,
the Padres sit at 52 wins and 44 losses, showing
resilience despite a familiar struggle. President
of faceball operations, A .J. Preller, is eyeing
another aggressive trade deadline. having previously
secured star talent like Juan Soto. With recent
links to players such as Jaron Duran and Corey
Lee, the Padres are looking to bolster their
lineup. Despite a decent record, they need multiple
additions to enhance their chances for a deeper
playoff run. As they prepare for a crucial 10
-game road trip, the Padres aim to capitalize
on their favorable schedule and improve their
performance. In top news, Starbucks is mandating
that its corporate employees return to the office
for a minimum of four days each week, increasing
from three days as part of its turnaround initiative.
This new requirement will take effect in the
upcoming fiscal year, starting in October, according
to Chief Executive Brian Nickel. Employees working
remotely will need to relocate to Seattle or
Toronto within 12 months. Additionally, Starbucks
is offering a voluntary exit program with a cash
payment for those who prefer not to comply. Nickel
emphasized the importance of human connection
in achieving the company's goals. In business
news, as Bitcoin prices soar to new heights,
companies are increasingly adopting the strategy
pioneered by Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy.
which involves purchasing and holding Bitcoin
on their balance sheets. According to Bitwise,
a crypto asset management firm, companies collectively
owned 847 ,000 Bitcoin by the end of the second
quarter, marking a 23 % increase since the first
quarter. Notably, 46 companies, including GameStop,
bought Bitcoin for the first time in this period.
Sequence Communications has also announced a
significant purchase of 370 Bitcoin, aiming to
accumulate over 3 ,000. With an optimistic outlook,
industry experts foresee Bitcoin prices rising
further due to corporate adoption and a more
favorable regulatory environment. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 2 % to just over $117 ,000. Ethereum
is down 0 .5 % to just under $3 ,000. And XRP
is up 1 % to $2 .86. 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 science. A middle school student
from Ontario, Canada, has captured attention
with his impressive take on the legendary Archimedes
death ray. Brendan Sinner, who is now 12 years
old, was inspired by the ancient mathematician's
idea of harnessing the sun's energy. He crafted
a miniature version using a heat lamp and four
concave mirrors, demonstrating that the concept
could indeed work. His experiments showed increasing
temperatures at targeted locations, suggesting
that a larger -scale version could have been
feasible in ancient times. While no archaeological
evidence confirms its use, Saner believes the
principle is certainly possible, highlighting
the intrigue of Archimedes' inventions. Entertainment
news. School is back in session at Hogwarts as
HBO's highly anticipated Harry Potter series
has begun filming with an all -new cast. Nearly
14 years after the last movie premiered, this
series is described by Warner Brothers as a faithful
adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter books.
Production, which started at Warner Brothers
Studios in Leavesden, United Kingdom, will unfold
over multiple seasons beginning in 2027. Dominic
McLaughlin portrays a young Harry Potter, Alastair
Stout is Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton takes
on Hermione Granger. Writer Francesca Gardiner
and executive producer Mark Milot expressed excitement
for the actors' performances. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and businessman, Thomas Edison. And he said,
Restlessness is discontent, and discontent is
the first necessity of progress. 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.