WEBVTT 00:00:01.139 --> 00:00:03.879 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.019 --> 00:00:08.820 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.119 --> 00:00:13.839 and it's Friday, July 25th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.839 --> 00:00:19.039 to know. 47 years ago today, in 1978, Louise 00:00:19.039 --> 00:00:22.339 Joy Brown, the world's first test tube baby, 00:00:22.480 --> 00:00:26.210 was born in Oldham, England. This groundbreaking 00:00:26.210 --> 00:00:29.089 birth, achieved through in vitro fertilization, 00:00:29.390 --> 00:00:31.969 marked a monumental advancement in reproductive 00:00:31.969 --> 00:00:35.210 medicine, offering hope to countless families 00:00:35.210 --> 00:00:41.310 worldwide. So now you know. And now, it's time 00:00:41.310 --> 00:00:47.310 for the SURF Report. Friday at Tourmaline and 00:00:47.310 --> 00:00:51.149 South San Diego. It's looking clean this morning 00:00:51.149 --> 00:00:54.719 with waist -high sets rolling in. Weights hold 00:00:54.719 --> 00:00:57.619 around 2 to 3 plus feet throughout the morning, 00:00:57.759 --> 00:01:01.439 providing excellent conditions. Expect the winds 00:01:01.439 --> 00:01:04.980 to shift offshore at 1 mile per hour early on, 00:01:05.079 --> 00:01:08.099 but they'll turn onshore later, creating some 00:01:08.099 --> 00:01:11.319 bumps as the day progresses. Enjoy the morning 00:01:11.319 --> 00:01:15.120 surf while it lasts. Best time to ride is at 00:01:15.120 --> 00:01:18.700 7 a .m., with the 1 -foot incoming low tide, 00:01:18.879 --> 00:01:22.420 when the south -southwest swell is 2 feet at 00:01:22.420 --> 00:01:26.280 13 seconds. and the offshore wind is 1 mile per 00:01:26.280 --> 00:01:30.439 hour. The first high tide Friday will be 4 1⁄2 00:01:30.439 --> 00:01:33.920 foot just before 11 a .m., with a 2 -foot low 00:01:33.920 --> 00:01:38.040 tide at 4. The nearshore buoy at Mission Day 00:01:38.040 --> 00:01:41.659 West reads 71 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:43.200 --> 00:01:45.480 Saturday through Monday presents inconsistent 00:01:45.480 --> 00:01:48.819 surf with choppy conditions dominating the weekend. 00:01:49.370 --> 00:01:52.030 particularly in the afternoons with winds reaching 00:01:52.030 --> 00:01:56.450 12 mph. Early Saturday offers slight improvement, 00:01:56.769 --> 00:02:00.530 transitioning to fair conditions. By Monday, 00:02:00.629 --> 00:02:03.670 expect clean morning waves, ideal for beginners, 00:02:03.969 --> 00:02:06.909 but conditions deteriorate by afternoon with 00:02:06.909 --> 00:02:10.650 increased wind. Overall, a mixed bag of surf 00:02:10.650 --> 00:02:15.710 with potential for fun early sessions. This morning, 00:02:15.770 --> 00:02:19.150 it's mostly cloudy and it feels like 65 degrees 00:02:19.150 --> 00:02:23.590 with 8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:02:23.590 --> 00:02:26.849 place at 7 .55 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:26.849 --> 00:02:31.289 at 5 .59. It looks like we're in for some partly 00:02:31.289 --> 00:02:35.250 sunny skies today with a high near 74 and a gentle 00:02:35.250 --> 00:02:40.870 northwest breeze gusting up to 25. Tonight. Expect 00:02:40.870 --> 00:02:44.389 mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 63 00:02:44.389 --> 00:02:48.909 and light winds. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:02:49.590 --> 00:02:53.169 Expect partly sunny skies Saturday and Sunday 00:02:53.169 --> 00:02:58.689 with highs near 72 and 73 respectively. Nights 00:02:58.689 --> 00:03:03.229 will be mostly cloudy with lows around 62. Monday 00:03:03.229 --> 00:03:06.590 brings partly sunny skies and a high near 75. 00:03:07.319 --> 00:03:09.900 followed by mostly cloudy nights with lows around 00:03:09.900 --> 00:03:14.419 63. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high 00:03:14.419 --> 00:03:17.800 near 76 and a mostly cloudy night with a low 00:03:17.800 --> 00:03:22.740 around 64. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast 00:03:22.740 --> 00:03:25.939 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:03:25.939 --> 00:03:29.879 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:03:30.139 --> 00:03:33.419 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:03:33.419 --> 00:03:37.659 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:03:37.659 --> 00:03:41.039 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:03:41.039 --> 00:03:44.919 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:03:44.919 --> 00:03:47.240 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:03:47.580 --> 00:03:51.960 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:03:51.960 --> 00:03:55.340 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings 00:03:55.340 --> 00:04:01.319 send you. In local news, San Diego's new city 00:04:01.319 --> 00:04:04.960 budget of $6 billion is now in effect following 00:04:04.960 --> 00:04:08.599 months of debate. Residents will bear the costs 00:04:08.599 --> 00:04:11.539 through new fees and tax increases, expected 00:04:11.539 --> 00:04:16.160 to generate over $94 million. A particularly 00:04:16.160 --> 00:04:18.879 controversial change is the new trash pickup 00:04:18.879 --> 00:04:22.879 fee, which starts at $32 monthly, adding increased 00:04:22.879 --> 00:04:26.600 from earlier estimates. Parking rates have also 00:04:26.600 --> 00:04:29.439 doubled, and the city plans to implement surge 00:04:29.439 --> 00:04:33.180 pricing. Additionally, the hotel room tax has 00:04:33.180 --> 00:04:36.529 risen to $0 .14 per dollar spent. projected to 00:04:36.529 --> 00:04:41.430 bring in over $82 million. Cannabis dispensaries 00:04:41.430 --> 00:04:44.269 will face higher taxes, while fees for various 00:04:44.269 --> 00:04:52.689 city services have increased significantly. Now 00:04:52.689 --> 00:04:56.629 on to sports. New York Jets quarterback Justin 00:04:56.629 --> 00:04:59.889 Fields was carted off at training camp after 00:04:59.889 --> 00:05:02.850 suffering a dislocated toe on his right foot. 00:05:03.660 --> 00:05:06.240 The team stated that he is currently day -to 00:05:06.240 --> 00:05:09.360 -day. Fields dropped to the ground following 00:05:09.360 --> 00:05:12.240 an incomplete pass during drills, and although 00:05:12.240 --> 00:05:14.459 he initially walked to the medical tent with 00:05:14.459 --> 00:05:17.360 a limp, he was later driven to the locker room. 00:05:18.079 --> 00:05:21.019 Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed the toe injury 00:05:21.019 --> 00:05:25.279 but did not know the severity at the time. Veteran 00:05:25.279 --> 00:05:27.819 Tyrod Taylor serves as the backup quarterback. 00:05:28.439 --> 00:05:30.920 with other options available, including Adrian 00:05:30.920 --> 00:05:34.420 Martinez and Brady Cook, who lack NFL experience. 00:05:35.800 --> 00:05:40.800 In local sports. Last night in St. Boogie, the 00:05:40.800 --> 00:05:45.519 Padres fell to the Cardinals 9 -7. Despite Tatis 00:05:45.519 --> 00:05:49.300 Jr.'s solo homer and Machedo's two -run shot, 00:05:49.579 --> 00:05:52.740 the Padres couldn't overcome St. Louis' early 00:05:52.740 --> 00:05:56.860 lead. Donovan and Contreras each hit three -run 00:05:56.860 --> 00:06:00.660 homers in the second inning. Darvish took the 00:06:00.660 --> 00:06:04.259 loss, allowing four runs over one -and -one -third 00:06:04.259 --> 00:06:08.120 innings. Bray snagged the win for the Cardinals, 00:06:08.240 --> 00:06:12.220 with Helsley earning the save. San Diego's record 00:06:12.220 --> 00:06:17.339 now stands at 55 -48. Tomorrow afternoon, the 00:06:17.339 --> 00:06:20.800 Friars are back at it for Game 2 of this four 00:06:20.800 --> 00:06:26.199 -game series. with a 2 .81 earned run average, 00:06:26.420 --> 00:06:32.040 faces Myles Mikolas, who holds a 5 .20. First 00:06:32.040 --> 00:06:36.019 pitch is at 4 .15 under sunny skies with a temperature 00:06:36.019 --> 00:06:43.379 at 93 degrees. In top news, a new analysis projects 00:06:43.379 --> 00:06:47.759 a 24 % cut to Social Security benefits by late 00:06:47.759 --> 00:06:52.810 2032. Retirees could face significant reductions 00:06:52.810 --> 00:06:55.910 in just seven years due to the Big Beautiful 00:06:55.910 --> 00:06:59.470 Bill, as reported by the Committee for a Responsible 00:06:59.470 --> 00:07:03.269 Federal Budget. This cut may double the poverty 00:07:03.269 --> 00:07:06.189 rate among America's seniors, translating to 00:07:06.189 --> 00:07:10.430 an $18 ,000 annual benefit reduction for a dual 00:07:10.430 --> 00:07:15.129 -earning couple retiring in 2033. Additionally, 00:07:15.329 --> 00:07:17.850 they might encounter reduced health care access 00:07:17.850 --> 00:07:21.720 from an 11%. cut in Medicare hospital payments. 00:07:22.360 --> 00:07:24.839 While many believe Congress would intervene, 00:07:25.199 --> 00:07:27.920 past actions suggest they may wait until the 00:07:27.920 --> 00:07:32.939 last minute. In business news, in a surprising 00:07:32.939 --> 00:07:35.779 shift, Silicon Valley artificial intelligence 00:07:35.779 --> 00:07:38.660 startups are embracing China's controversial 00:07:38.660 --> 00:07:42.620 996 work schedule, which demands employees work 00:07:42.620 --> 00:07:47.600 from 9 a .m. to 9 p .m., six days a week, totaling 00:07:47.600 --> 00:07:52.470 72 hours. Many U .S. companies are asking prospective 00:07:52.470 --> 00:07:55.029 employees if they are willing to commit to this 00:07:55.029 --> 00:07:58.009 intense schedule, often citing the competitive 00:07:58.009 --> 00:08:01.990 nature of the industry. Adrian Kinnersley, a 00:08:01.990 --> 00:08:04.790 recruitment expert, notes that this expectation 00:08:04.790 --> 00:08:08.889 is becoming increasingly common. While some founders 00:08:08.889 --> 00:08:11.110 argue that the demanding hours are essential, 00:08:11.470 --> 00:08:14.769 others caution against imposing them on all employees, 00:08:15.050 --> 00:08:17.509 raising concerns about compliance with labor 00:08:17.509 --> 00:08:22.579 laws. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down half 00:08:22.579 --> 00:08:28.740 a percent for the week to about $116 ,000. Ethereum 00:08:28.740 --> 00:08:34.799 is down 3 % to just over $3 ,600. And XRP is 00:08:34.799 --> 00:08:41.919 down 12 % to $3 .06. Moving on to a more local 00:08:41.919 --> 00:08:46.059 vibe. In our community spotlight on health and 00:08:46.059 --> 00:08:49.000 wellness. We are working with a national Pilates 00:08:49.000 --> 00:08:52.320 studio to bring you some free classes, so listen 00:08:52.320 --> 00:08:56.639 up. Check out Club Pilates, with several locations 00:08:56.639 --> 00:09:00.659 in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:09:00.659 --> 00:09:04.120 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:09:04.120 --> 00:09:08.419 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:09:08.419 --> 00:09:12.720 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:09:12.720 --> 00:09:16.269 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:09:16.269 --> 00:09:20.309 locations in Encinitas, Salana Beach, Oceanside, 00:09:20.429 --> 00:09:24.470 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:09:24.470 --> 00:09:28.710 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the 00:09:28.710 --> 00:09:34.350 show. Let's talk tech. In a shocking tale of 00:09:34.350 --> 00:09:37.470 deception, Christina Marie Chapman, American 00:09:37.470 --> 00:09:40.850 became ensnared in a North Korean scheme through 00:09:40.850 --> 00:09:44.620 an unsolicited message on LinkedIn. Initially 00:09:44.620 --> 00:09:47.580 seeking a fresh start, Chapman, a software engineer, 00:09:47.899 --> 00:09:51.779 unknowingly became a laptop farmer, hosting computers 00:09:51.779 --> 00:09:54.879 used by North Korean agents to conduct remote 00:09:54.879 --> 00:09:59.019 IT work for unsuspecting U .S. companies. This 00:09:59.019 --> 00:10:02.340 operation reportedly generates an estimated $250 00:10:02.340 --> 00:10:06.559 million to $600 million annually for the North 00:10:06.559 --> 00:10:10.639 Korean regime. Now facing charges including wire 00:10:10.639 --> 00:10:13.169 fraud and money laundering, Chapman reflects 00:10:13.169 --> 00:10:16.590 on her entrapment, stating, I could never forgive 00:10:16.590 --> 00:10:19.370 myself for being part of an organization that 00:10:19.370 --> 00:10:26.509 hurt people. Entertainment news. Change your 00:10:26.509 --> 00:10:30.029 fall plans as the iconic Steve Miller Band has 00:10:30.029 --> 00:10:33.009 abruptly canceled all dates of its American tour, 00:10:33.210 --> 00:10:36.350 originally set to begin next month in upstate 00:10:36.350 --> 00:10:40.419 New York. Among the 31 stops canceled, several 00:10:40.419 --> 00:10:43.340 were in Florida, including performances in St. 00:10:43.379 --> 00:10:47.720 Augustine and Estero. The band cited Force Mayor, 00:10:47.960 --> 00:10:50.419 noting that the combination of extreme heat, 00:10:50.620 --> 00:10:53.779 unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, 00:10:54.039 --> 00:10:57.220 and massive forest fires posed unacceptable risks 00:10:57.220 --> 00:11:01.320 to audiences, the band, and the crew. The statement 00:11:01.320 --> 00:11:04.019 concluded with a hopeful message, wishing everyone 00:11:04.019 --> 00:11:07.330 peace, love, and happiness. while refunds will 00:11:07.330 --> 00:11:11.370 be processed to original payment methods. Well, 00:11:11.470 --> 00:11:14.269 all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of 00:11:14.269 --> 00:11:17.970 the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:11:17.970 --> 00:11:21.070 American author and motivational speaker, Jim 00:11:21.070 --> 00:11:26.110 Rohn. And he said, Your life does not get better 00:11:26.110 --> 00:11:30.669 by chance. It gets better by change. And that's 00:11:30.669 --> 00:11:33.730 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:11:33.730 --> 00:11:37.809 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:11:37.809 --> 00:11:41.129 aerial videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:41.909 --> 00:11:45.110 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:45.110 --> 00:11:48.230 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:48.230 --> 00:11:48.909 in San Diego.