Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, July 31st. You'll be interested
to know, 54 years ago today, in 1971, a hall
of 15 astronauts, David Scott and James Irwin,
became the first humans to drive a vehicle on
the lunar surface. Using the four -wheeled, battery
-powered, lunar roving vehicle, they extensively
explored the moon's Hadley -Apennine region,
significantly expanding humanity's capabilities
for lunar exploration and scientific research.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday at Tourmaline and South San
Diego. It's looking fair this morning with knee
to thigh high sets rolling in. Weights hold around
two to three feet throughout the morning, providing
decent conditions. However, expect the winds
to remain onshore at four to five mile per hour,
creating some bumps as the day progresses. Afternoon
conditions may shift to choppy with winds increasing
slightly. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
a two foot low tide. when the southwest swell
is 1 feet at 17 seconds and the onshore wind
is 4 mile per hour. The first low tide Thursday
will be 2 foot at 7 .30 a .m. with a 4 .5 foot
high tide at 2 .45. The nearshore GUI at Mission
Bay West reads 72 degrees for the water temperature.
Friday through Sunday presents consistent knee
-to -waist high waves. with clean conditions
in the mornings. Light winds under 5 mph shift
to fair conditions by midday becoming choppy
in the afternoons, particularly on Saturday.
Sunday maintains similar heights and conditions,
with some fair afternoons. Overall, the mornings
are ideal for longboarders, while afternoons
may require more skill due to increased chop.
This morning, there's patchy fog. and it feels
like 67 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 7 .50 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 6 .03. It looks like we're
in for some patchy fog this morning, clearing
up by mid -morning for mostly sunny skies and
a high near 76 with a gentle northwest breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with patchy
fog after 11. and a low of 63 with late winds.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect patchy fog
in the mornings, giving way to mostly sunny skies
and highs in the upper 70s. Nights will be mostly
cloudy, with lows around 65 to 66. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by
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to tell them. Sunny Morning sends you. In local
news, Tony Atkins, a prominent leader in San
Diego and throughout the state, has secured significant
endorsements for her gubernatorial campaign as
she vies for a position in the race. Having served
as the director of clinic services at San Diego's
Woman Care Health Center and as a member of the
San Diego City Council since 2000, she later
became the first woman and openly LGBTQ individual.
to serve as Senate President pro tempore. With
California Governor Gavin Newsom term limited,
Atkins faces a competitive field. Current Senate
President pro tempore Mike McGuire praised her
commitment to building stronger communities and
expanding affordable housing. Following the withdrawal
of former Vice President Kamala Harris from the
race, Atkins expressed gratitude for Harris'
service and reiterated her mission to lead California
towards a brighter future. Now on to sports.
Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a thrilling 2
-1 victory against Atlas in their League's Cup
opener on Wednesday night. New signing Rodrigo
de Paul made his debut despite not having a proper
training session with the club. After a slow
first half, Miami finally broke through in the
second half, with Messi assisting Marcelo Weigand
deep into added time. Atlas equalized in the
80th minute, but Miami secured the win. With
only four of the 18 major league soccer teams
advancing in the tournament, Miami's talented
roster, especially with DePaul's versatility,
is poised for success. In local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at Petco Park, the Padres blanked the
Mets 5 -0. Hugh Darvish earned the win with seven
impressive innings, while Machado's single in
the first set the tone, bringing in two runs.
Sheets added a two -run homer, and Merrill's
sack fly sealed the deal, bringing Tatis home.
The Friars accumulated nine hits without any
errors. The Padres now stand at 60 -49. Tomorrow
night, they host the Cardinals at Petco Park
for game one of a three -game series. Nick Pivetta,
with a 2 .81 earned run average, faces Matthew
Liberatore, who holds a 4 .04. First pitch is
at 640 under clear skies, with temperatures around
72 degrees. In top news, forget about 10 ,000
steps a day. New research suggests that walking
just 7 ,000 steps can still provide significant
health benefits. This study, published in Lancet
Public Health, analyzed data from 160 ,000 adults
and found that 7 ,000 steps lowered the risk
of developing numerous chronic conditions and
even reduced mortality rates. Researchers noted
a 38 % lower risk of dementia and a 25 % reduction
in cardiovascular disease. Public health researcher
Melody Ding emphasized that this new target offers
a more achievable goal. So lace up those walking
shoes and get moving. In business news, Robinhood
has reported impressive second quarter earnings.
posting $160 million in revenue from crypto trading
and $989 million overall, exceeding expectations.
The company's earnings per share came in at $0,
surpassing analysts' projections. Year -to -date,
Robinhood's stock has soared 177%, largely due
to strategic acquisitions and its growing crypto
presence. CEO Vlad Tenev stated, we delivered
strong business results, highlighting the successful
launch of tokenization. The firm recently acquired
Bitstamp for $200 million and WonderFi for $179
million, expanding its North American and European
footprint. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged
at about $118 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about
$3 ,900. And XRP is unchanged at $3 .14. 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. Blue whales, the ocean's largest singers,
are going eerily silent, signaling a troubling
trend. A six -year study off the coast of California
reveals how marine heat waves and noise pollution
have impacted these majestic creatures. Researchers
using an underwater microphone known as a hydrophone,
found that blue whale vocalizations dropped by
nearly 40 % due to declining krill populations,
which are crucial for their diet. This silence,
observed in other regions like the waters between
New Zealand and Australia, underscores the urgent
need to listen to and protect our oceans, as
these changes may indicate deeper ecological
shifts. Christopher Nolan is back in the spotlight
as anticipation builds for his upcoming film,
The Odyssey, featuring Matt Damon, Tom Holland,
and Zendaya. Despite its release date set for
July 17, 2026, tickets for early screenings sold
out rapidly, with reports indicating that 95
% of seats at 26 IMAX cinemas worldwide were
claimed within an hour. Phil Clapp, chief executive
of the UK Cinema Association, noted the unusual
demand, highlighting Nolan's ability to create
excitement. With a star -studded cast and a rich
storyline, expectations for this adaptation are
soaring as cinema chains hope for a successful
recovery in admissions. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today...
Our quote comes from the American author and
philosopher John Dewey. And he said, Every great
advance in science has issued from a new audacity
of imagination. 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.