Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, July 28th. You'll be interested
to know, 157 years ago today, in 1868, the United
States ratified the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
This landmark amendment granted citizenship and
equal civil and legal rights to African Americans
and emancipated slaves, marking a significant
step toward equality and justice in the nation.
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 knee -high
sets rolling in. Weights hold around two feet
throughout the morning, providing decent conditions.
Expect the winds to remain sideshore at three
mile per hour, keeping things relatively smooth.
As the day progresses, conditions may become
choppy with winds shifting onshore at six to
ten mile per hour in the afternoon. Best time
to ride is at 7 a .m. with the one foot low tide
when the west -southwest swell. is 1 feet at
17 seconds, and the sideshore wind is 3 mile
per hour. The first low tide Monday will be 0
foot at 6 .15 a .m., with a 4 .5 foot high tide
at 12 .45. The nearshore GUI at Mission Bay West
reads 71 degrees for the water temperature. Tuesday
through Thursday presents a mix of surf conditions.
Tuesday starts with fair 2 -foot waves and light
northwest winds, shifting to choppy afternoons.
Wednesday maintains fair conditions with knee
-high swells and occasional thigh -high sets.
By Thursday, expect clean 2 - to 3 -foot waves
in the morning, transitioning to fair as winds
pick up. Overall, a solid midweek session with
varying quality. This morning, it's mostly cloudy
and it feels like 66 degrees with 5 mile per
hour wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .53
and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .01. It
looks like we're in for some mostly sunny skies
today with a high near 74 and a gentle northwest
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions
with a low around 64 and light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies
on Tuesday with a high near 76 and light northwest
winds. Nights will be mostly cloudy with patchy
fog and lows around 64. Wednesday brings similar
weather with mostly sunny skies and a high near
77. Thursday continues with partly sunny skies
and a high near 76. Nights will remain mostly
cloudy with lows around 64. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Morning sent you. In local news, the city of
Del Mar is facing challenges regarding a mixed
-income housing development known as Seaside
Ridge. The proposal includes 259 apartment units.
with 42 designated as affordable housing. A spokesperson
for the project, Darren Pudgel, indicated that
a recent court hearing prompted the city to provide
a final determination within 60 days. Pudgel
expressed optimism, citing a similar successful
lawsuit in La Canada, where a housing project
was ultimately permitted. In San Diego County,
the area median income for a family of four in
2025 is set at $132 ,400. Now on to sports. Rafael
Devers' debut at first base did not go smoothly
for the San Francisco Giants, who suffered a
close 2 -1 loss against the New York Mets. Now
just three games above the 500 mark, the Giants
are struggling in the National League wildcard
race. and the much -anticipated Devers' trade
has yet to elevate the team's performance. While
Devers has the potential to improve, his initial
performance raised concerns among fans. Despite
some bright moments, such as an impressive play
in the fourth inning, the Giants may need to
reconsider his defensive role and possibly return
him to the D -H position. In local sports. Yesterday
morning in St. Footy, The Padres beat the Cardinals
9 -2 at Busch Stadium. Manny's four -hit performance,
including two doubles, fueled the offense as
the Padres tally 16 hits, with Bogarts and Merrill
both homering. Kolek earned the win, pitching
five strong innings, while McGreevy struggled,
taking the loss after allowing five runs. The
Friars' record now stands at 57 -49. keeping
them in the playoff hunt. Tonight, the Friars
host the Mets at Petco Park for game one of a
three -game series. Dillon sees, with a 3 -10
record and a 4 .59 earned run average, faces
Frankie Montes, who holds a 3 -1 and 4 .62. First
pitch at 640 under clear skies and 72 degrees.
In top news. In Las Vegas, workers are facing
a significant challenge as tourism declines this
year, impacting their tip income dramatically.
Visits have decreased by 6 .5 % compared to last
year, and workers such as bartenders, showgirls,
and dealers report tips have shrunk by more than
half. Although Congress recently exempted up
to $25 ,000 in tips from personal income taxes,
many feel it does not offset the drop in earnings.
Rising living costs further complicate matters,
as workers rely heavily on tips to make ends
meet. As one tattoo artist said, we're all starting
to freak out. In business news, Warren Buffett
is sending a blunt message regarding social security,
urging lawmakers to prevent benefit cuts. Social
Security is a vital income source for many retired
Americans, with nearly 40 % of men and 44 % of
women aged 65 and older relying on it for half
or more of their income. The average retiree
receives about $2 ,000 in monthly benefits, which
is insufficient amidst rising inflation. Buffett
warns that without changes, the program's trust
fund could run out by 2033. risking a staggering
23 % cut in benefits. Lawmakers must act quickly
to avert a senior poverty crisis. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 3 % over the weekend to about $119
,000. Ethereum is up 7 % to just under $3 ,900.
And XRP is up 6 % to $3 .26. 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. Recent research reveals that groundwater
pumping has caused Earth to tilt 31 .5 inches
over the past two decades, impacting its rotation
and contributing to sea level rise. The study
published in the journal Geophysical Research
Letters highlights that this tilt is linked to
2 ,100 gigatons of groundwater being redistributed,
primarily for irrigation and human use. Kang
Wian -seo, a geophysicist involved in the study,
emphasizes the significant role of groundwater
in climate -related changes. Understanding these
shifts could aid conservationists in addressing
climate challenges and mitigating sea level rise.
Entertainment News. The Fantastic Four First
Steps has taken the top spot at the box office.
earning an impressive $118 million in the U .S.
and Canada and $218 million globally during its
opening weekend. This marks a triumphant return
for the franchise under Walt Disney Company's
ownership. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby,
Ibn Mas Bakrach, and Joseph Quinn, the film received
an 88 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. signaling
a quality comeback. In contrast, DC Studios'
Superman landed in second place with $24 .9 million
domestically and a total of $503 million worldwide.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and philosopher, William James
Durant. And he said, The future never just happened.
It was created emphasizing the power of resilience
and proactive efforts in shaping outcomes. 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. you