Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
sunny mornings in Encinitas.
I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, July 11th.
You'll be interested to know.
Today is free slurpy day, offering a sweet way
to beat the heat.
7-Eleven started this tradition in 2002,
but the slurpy dates back to the late 1950s.
With over 300 flavors ranging from vanilla and 70 lemon
to warhead and lychee, there is something for everyone.
Omer Nedlich invented the slurpy, originally called
icy, after a soda fountain breakdown led to frozen sodas.
In 1965, 7-Eleven licensed the icy, renaming it.
On July 11th, 2002, 7-Eleven celebrated its 75th birthday
with the first free slurpy day.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the surf report.
Expect me to thigh-high waves Thursday
with semi-glassy conditions and light onshore wind early,
turning semi-bumpy, with 5 to 10 mile per hour wind later.
Friday will have knee-high waves with occasional thigh-high sets,
glassy conditions early, and semi-choppy in the afternoon,
as winds shift onshore at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
This weekend, expect me to thigh-high waves
with semi-choppy conditions and stronger onshore wind
up to 15 miles per hour.
Thursday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking mostly fair throughout the day at 2-plus feet
until noon.
After that, it's looking pretty choppy until sunset.
Best time to ride is at 9 a.m. with the 1 and 1 half foot
incoming tide, when the southwest swell is 1 and 1 half
feet at 12 seconds, and the onshore wind is 5 mile per hour.
The first slow tide Thursday will be one foot at 7.30 a.m.
with a four-foot high tide at 2.30 p.m.
The near shore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla
reads 72 degrees for the water temperature.
This morning, it's foggy and feels like 68 degrees
with 2 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7.58
and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.50.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m.
Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny
with a high near 72 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour.
Tonight, it'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 69.
Looking ahead in the weather, Friday
will be mostly cloudy with a high near 71
after morning fog clears.
This weekend will be mostly sunny with highs
in the low 70s after morning fog clears.
Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 69
after morning fog clears.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real south, just north of Encinitas
Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for culinary delights.
Indulge in their amazing eggs bed-addict
or their gluten-free crates.
You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5.
So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, pets lost over July 4th weekend
are now up for adoption.
Beginning this week, animals that ended up in humane
society shelters might be available if not reclaimed.
On Saturday, 810 dogs were held in San Diego
humane society shelters, exceeding the 358 kennel spaces.
From Thursday through Sunday, 316 stray animals
were brought in with only 82 reclaimed by Monday.
After a 72-hour hold, pets that are spayed, neutered,
and examined could be up for adoption.
For updates, visit the humane society's website or campuses.
Now on to sports.
Steph Curry recently opened up about Clay Thompson's
challenging departure from the Golden State Warriors.
On June 28th, one day before NVA free agency,
Thompson called Curry to share the news.
Curry reflected, you never think you'd ever
have that conversation.
Despite their efforts, Thompson chose
to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year,
$50 million deal.
Curry emphasized, I just want him to be happy.
Thompson's decision came after years of struggle
with injuries and contract disputes.
Curry remains hopeful that this fresh start will read
Knight Thompson's passion for the game.
In local sports, the Padres at home
beat the Mariners 2-0.
Tonight they're off and back at PECCO on Friday night
to start a three-game series with the Braves.
In top news, Lone Star Ticks, known
for the distinctive white splotch on adult females,
are spreading across the United States,
posing serious health threats.
These ticks are aggressive and can transmit diseases
like ehrlichiosis and tularenia, as well as trigger
a rare meat allergy called alpha-gal syndrome.
Originally found in the southeastern United States,
they are now common in northern states
and even parts of Canada.
Experts recommend precautions, such as using insect repellent,
wearing permithrin-treated clothing,
and performing regular tick checks
to protect against these increasingly prevalent pests.
In business news, Tesla's explosive stock surge
is proving to be a major win for investors
at a sizable blow for some hedge funds.
Roughly 18% of the more than 500 hedge funds
had taken a short positions on the stock
by the end of last month.
This is the highest percentage in more than a year,
up from less than 15% in March.
Tesla had been one of the worst performers in the S and P500,
but recent support for CEO Elon Musk's
$56 billion compensation package has turned things around.
Investors were ecstatic when Tesla delivered
just shy of 444,000 electric vehicles,
surpassing Wall Street's lowered estimates.
Tesla's stock hit a six-month high,
raising the bar for second-quarter results.
While analysts forecast greater highs,
hedge funds remain wary due to Tesla's recent issues
and the potential ramifications
of the U.S. presidential election.
In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is just under $58,000.
Ethereum is just under $3,100.
And Solana is $140.
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 sends you by.
And now, back to the show.
Let's talk science.
A NIST study reveals that hippos can get airborne,
even if briefly.
Researchers found that when trotting at full speed,
a hippo can lift all four hooves off the ground
for 0.3 seconds.
This finding shows that hippos
exhibit relatively greater athletic capacity than elephants.
The study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College
in the United Kingdom
recorded hippos at various speeds.
They discovered that these massive animals
get completely airborne up to 15% of the time at top speed.
This research offers new insights
into the movement of large males.
And entertainment news.
Get ready for more withering glances from Miranda Priestly,
as Disney develops a sequel to the Devil Wears Prada.
The original film's screenwriter,
Alain Brosh McKenna, known for Crazy X Girlfriend,
and your place or mine, is in talks to return.
The storyline sees Priestly navigating her career
amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing,
clashing with Emily Blunt's character,
now a high-powered executive.
The 2006 hit film, starring Meryl Streep,
Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt,
earned $326.7 million worldwide
and garnered critical acclaim.
Well, all righty, folks,
it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the great American chef,
Julia Child.
And she said,
This is my invariable advice to people.
Learn how to cook.
Try new recipes. Learn from your mistakes.
Be fearless.
And above all, have fun.
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 Encinitas.