Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 18th. You'll be interested
to know, 177 years ago today, in the year 1848,
the first women's rights convention commenced
in Seneca Falls, New York. Organized by Lucretia
Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, this groundbreaking
gathering marked the beginning of the organized
women's rights movement in the United States.
Stanton presented the Declaration of Sentiments,
a document boldly proclaiming that all men and
women are created equal and outlining grievances
against the unequal treatment of women. This
convention ignited a nationwide movement. ultimately
leading to the passage of the 19th Amendment
in 1920, granting women the right to vote. The
Seneca Falls Convention stands as a monumental
milestone in the ongoing pursuit of gender equality
and human rights. 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 knee -to -waist -high sets rolling in. Weights
hold around 2 to 3 plus feet throughout the morning,
providing decent conditions. Expect the winds
to shift sideshore at 6 mph early on, then returning
onshore later, creating some bumps as the day
progresses. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with
a 3 -foot outgoing mid -tide when the southwest
swell. is 2 feet at 15 seconds, and the side
-shore wind is 6 mile per hour. The first low
tide Friday will be 2 foot at 9 a .m., with a
5 .5 foot high tide at 4 .15. The near -shore
buoy at Mission Bay West reads 71 degrees for
the water temperature. Saturday through Monday
presents a mix of clean to fair conditions with
waist -high waves. Saturday starts strong with
light WNW winds, gradually shifting to choppy
in the afternoons. Sunday remains mostly clean,
ideal for long borders, while Monday sees a decline
in quality, with choppy conditions developing
by midday. Overall, expect manageable surf, especially
in the mornings. This morning, it's cloudy and
it feels like 69 degrees with 5 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .59 and
it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .54. It looks
like we're in for a partly sunny Friday with
temperatures reaching up to 74 and a light west
wind. Tonight, we'll have mostly cloudy skies
with a low of 65 and very gentle winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect partly sunny skies
throughout the weekend with highs around 73 to
74. Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows in
the low 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
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Morning sent you. In local news, San Diego Gas
and Electric is warning residents about a new
scam targeting people in Southern California.
According to Anthony Wagner from SDG &E, the
scam is sophisticated enough to confuse even
employees. Victims receive calls or texts demanding
immediate payment for utility bills with threats
of power shutoffs. Scammers send a QR code instructing
victims to pay cash at stores like CVS, 7 -Eleven,
or Walmart. Weiner emphasizes that SDG &E will
never demand payment over the phone. Remember,
you are not obligated to share personal information.
Now on to sports. Pittsburgh Steelers superstar
pass rusher. TJ Watt has officially signed a
long -awaited three -year contract extension
worth $123 million, making him the highest -paid
non -quarterback in NFL history for the second
time. At 30 years old, Watt is poised to finish
his career with the Steelers, where he is the
all -time leader in career sacks. Winners from
this deal include Watt himself, head coach Mike
Tomlin, and new teammate Jalen Ramsey. while
the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns find
themselves in tough positions as they navigate
their own contract situations. In local sports.
This afternoon, the Friars hit Washington for
Game 1 of a 3 -game series. Dylan Cease takes
the mound with a 4 .88, earned run average and
a 3 -9 record. Manny will look to bring his power
against the Nationals' undecided pitcher. 86
degrees is expected at Nationals Park, so it's
set to be a warm showdown with the first pitch
at 345. In top news, Republicans are poised to
achieve their longstanding goal of cutting federal
funding for public broadcasting following the
Senate's approval of a $9 billion package. The
vote was narrowly passed at 51 to 48, targeting
the Public Broadcasting Service, National Public
Radio, and Foreign Aid. Notably, two Republicans,
Susan Collins from Maine and Lisa Murkowski from
Alaska, dissented. This marks a significant shift
in the Senate's approach to discretionary spending,
as the bill heads to the House for final approval.
Critics, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck
Schumer, argue that these cuts will harm vulnerable
communities both domestically and abroad. In
business news, Netflix has solidified its position
as a leading player in streaming and an impressive
performer in the stock market. Despite a challenging
period in early 2022, when subscriber losses
led to a stock plunge, Netflix's share prices
have since surged more than 500%, driven by revenue
growth and strategic initiatives. Currently,
the stock trades at approximately 59 times projected
earnings, making it one of the most expensive
in the S &P 500. If you had invested $1 ,000
in Netflix 10 years ago, it would now be worth
an astonishing $11 ,102. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 1 % for the week to about $121
,000. Ethereum is up half a percent to just over
$3 ,600. And XRP is up 27 % to $3 .60. 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. If you own an Intel Mac, you have a year
to upgrade to a new model, as Apple has confirmed
that MacOS 27 will only support Apple Silicon.
In June, Apple unveiled the latest version of
MacOS, cutting many Intel Macs from the compatibility
list. The final version supporting Intel Macs
will be MacOS 26 Tahoe, which is limited to a
few models. including the 13 -inch MacBook Pro
from 2020 and the 16 -inch MacBook Pro from 2019.
While these models will receive security updates
for two years, fewer than five years of operating
system updates is unusual for Apple. Arnold Schwarzenegger
remains hopeful about the possibility of a King
Conan movie, which could bring his iconic career
full circle. In a recent interview with Collider,
he reminisced about his early role in the 1982
film Conan the Barbarian and expressed a desire
to continue the franchise. He noted that the
right director and writing could lead to a successful
sequel. Schwarzenegger mentioned discussions
with director John Milius and highlighted the
need to convince those who own the rights to
move forward. He believes that a compelling script
is within reach and hopes for progress soon.
Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American suffragist and social reformer Carrie
Chapman Catt. And she said, To the wrongs that
need resistance, to the right that needs assistance,
to the future in the distance, give yourselves.
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.