1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,840 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:07,840 --> 00:00:13,200 I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, July 26th. 3 00:00:13,200 --> 00:00:15,400 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,400 --> 00:00:22,380 Thirty-four years ago, today in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed 5 00:00:22,380 --> 00:00:29,320 into law by President George W. Bush, providing civil rights protections to individuals with 6 00:00:29,320 --> 00:00:35,920 physical and mental disabilities and guaranteeing them equal opportunity in public accommodations, 7 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:44,160 employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. 8 00:00:44,160 --> 00:00:46,240 So now you know. 9 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:52,400 And now it's time for the Surf Report. 10 00:00:52,400 --> 00:00:58,520 Expect thigh-to-waist-high waves Friday with semi-glassy conditions and light onshore winds 11 00:00:58,520 --> 00:01:05,000 early, turning semi-choppy with 5 to 10 mile-per-hour winds later. 12 00:01:05,000 --> 00:01:11,120 Saturday anticipate waist-high waves with glassy mornings and semi-bumpy afternoons 13 00:01:11,120 --> 00:01:14,040 as variable winds shift. 14 00:01:14,040 --> 00:01:19,160 Sunday morning will have knee-to-thigh-high waves with occasional waist-high sets, building 15 00:01:19,160 --> 00:01:25,460 to waist to stomach-high by afternoon, with semi-glassy mornings turning semi-choppy as 16 00:01:25,460 --> 00:01:30,460 onshore winds increase to 10 to 15 miles-per-hour. 17 00:01:30,460 --> 00:01:36,380 For the beginning of the week, expect waist-to-chest-high waves Monday with semi-glassy conditions 18 00:01:36,380 --> 00:01:42,680 in the morning and semi-choppy afternoons with onshore winds. 19 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:46,480 Friday in Encinitas and North County. 20 00:01:46,480 --> 00:01:51,880 It's looking clean to fare until 11 a.m. at 2 to 3 feet. 21 00:01:51,880 --> 00:01:56,680 After then, it will be pretty choppy until 6, but it should smooth out to fare for your 22 00:01:56,680 --> 00:01:59,360 Friday sunset session. 23 00:01:59,360 --> 00:02:06,360 Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a one-foot low tide when the west-southwest swell is 24 00:02:06,360 --> 00:02:13,000 one and a half feet at 13 seconds and the onshore wind is two mile-per-hour. 25 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:19,440 The first low tide Friday will be one foot at 7.30 a.m. with a five-foot high tide just 26 00:02:19,440 --> 00:02:27,440 after 1 p.m. The nearshore gooey at Scripps in La Jolla reads 68 degrees for the water 27 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:30,240 temperature. 28 00:02:30,240 --> 00:02:37,560 This morning it's partly cloudy and feels like 70 degrees with two mile-per-hour wind. 29 00:02:37,560 --> 00:02:44,260 The sunset will take place at 7.50 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.59. 30 00:02:44,260 --> 00:02:48,920 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m. 31 00:02:48,920 --> 00:02:56,120 Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 71 and wind of 5 to 10 mile-per-hour. 32 00:02:56,120 --> 00:03:03,200 Tonight they'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 67. 33 00:03:03,200 --> 00:03:09,200 Looking ahead in the weather, expect patchy fog each morning Saturday through Wednesday, 34 00:03:09,200 --> 00:03:13,000 gradually clearing by late morning. 35 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:18,400 Daytime highs will be in the upper 60s with light south winds turning west. 36 00:03:18,400 --> 00:03:24,040 This will be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid 60s and fog returning late. 37 00:03:24,040 --> 00:03:27,080 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 38 00:03:27,080 --> 00:03:32,040 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 39 00:03:32,040 --> 00:03:39,160 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 40 00:03:39,160 --> 00:03:41,960 for culinary delights. 41 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:47,520 Indulge in their amazing eggs benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 42 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:52,280 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 43 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:56,000 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 44 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:59,680 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 45 00:03:59,680 --> 00:04:03,080 Sunny mornings send you. 46 00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:10,680 In local news, San Diego's troubled carrier, the USS Boxer, faces another long stay in 47 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:12,800 a repair yard. 48 00:04:12,800 --> 00:04:17,240 The San Diego-based assault ship, which has spent more time in repairs than traveling 49 00:04:17,240 --> 00:04:22,960 the open seas in recent years, will be sidelined again upon returning from deployment, the 50 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:24,860 Navy said. 51 00:04:24,860 --> 00:04:31,360 The 843-foot aircraft carrier, currently en route to the Indo-Pacific, is scheduled to 52 00:04:31,360 --> 00:04:38,040 enter an unnamed shipyard in April for repairs and upgrades, lasting 18 months. 53 00:04:38,040 --> 00:04:42,800 Following a five-year service gap, the ship deployed on April 1st, but returned to San 54 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:51,320 Diego Bay 10 days later due to rudder issues. 55 00:04:51,320 --> 00:04:53,840 Now on to sports. 56 00:04:53,840 --> 00:04:58,800 As the doping scandal hovers over the start of the Paris Olympics, the United States swim 57 00:04:58,800 --> 00:05:02,460 team is calling for fairness. 58 00:05:02,460 --> 00:05:08,600 One-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky and fellow American swimmers support stringent 59 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:11,280 anti-doping policies. 60 00:05:11,280 --> 00:05:17,860 Ledecky emphasized the importance of rules being applied fairly and consistently worldwide. 61 00:05:17,860 --> 00:05:24,520 This comes after revelations that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for Trimtazidine, 62 00:05:24,520 --> 00:05:30,320 a band-heart drug, before the Tokyo Olympics, yet faced no punishment. 63 00:05:30,320 --> 00:05:36,160 The World Anti-Doping Agency accepted China's findings that the substance was unintentionally 64 00:05:36,160 --> 00:05:37,760 ingested. 65 00:05:37,760 --> 00:05:44,120 United States head men's coach Anthony Neste advocates for greater transparency to keep 66 00:05:44,120 --> 00:05:47,680 the sport clean and safe. 67 00:05:47,680 --> 00:05:55,560 In local sports, the Padres on the road beat the Nationals 3-0. 68 00:05:55,560 --> 00:06:03,000 Congratulations to Dylan Cease, who threw the second no-hitter in Padres history today. 69 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:04,560 And tonight. 70 00:06:04,560 --> 00:06:08,880 The Padres are back on the road in Baltimore to take on the Orioles. 71 00:06:08,880 --> 00:06:16,720 In top news, here is some promising news about Alzheimer's disease. 72 00:06:16,720 --> 00:06:22,320 Historically, Alzheimer's has perplexed doctors and scientists who struggle to understand 73 00:06:22,320 --> 00:06:25,600 its origins, progression, and treatment. 74 00:06:25,600 --> 00:06:30,800 However, recent scientific advancements are paving the way for breakthroughs in prevention, 75 00:06:30,800 --> 00:06:33,040 detection, and treatment. 76 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:38,100 According to Heather E. Whitson, doctor and co-director of the Duke, and University of 77 00:06:38,100 --> 00:06:44,040 North Carolina, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, these advancements could significantly 78 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:50,120 impact the disease, which is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. 79 00:06:50,120 --> 00:06:56,360 There is now much to be optimistic about in building stronger, more resilient brains. 80 00:06:56,360 --> 00:07:03,920 In business news, the launch of nine Ethereum exchange-traded funds this week marked a significant 81 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:05,920 milestone. 82 00:07:05,920 --> 00:07:11,240 Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, the funds drew a combined total 83 00:07:11,240 --> 00:07:15,920 of $107 million in inflows. 84 00:07:15,920 --> 00:07:20,480 BlackRock led, with $266 million. 85 00:07:20,480 --> 00:07:28,000 However, Grayscale saw massive outflows of $484 million. 86 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:35,480 Despite the initial success, Ethereum's price dipped 0.8% since trading began. 87 00:07:35,480 --> 00:07:41,640 Analysts attribute the smaller inflows compared to Bitcoin ETS to the SEC's ban on staking 88 00:07:41,640 --> 00:07:45,680 and Grayscale's 2.5% fee. 89 00:07:45,680 --> 00:07:51,920 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $66,900. 90 00:07:51,920 --> 00:07:55,640 Ethereum is just over $3,200. 91 00:07:55,640 --> 00:08:01,600 And Solana is $174. 92 00:08:01,600 --> 00:08:05,000 Moving on to a more local vibe. 93 00:08:05,000 --> 00:08:10,960 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 94 00:08:10,960 --> 00:08:15,120 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 95 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:20,200 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 96 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:26,320 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 97 00:08:26,320 --> 00:08:29,280 and elevating mental well-being. 98 00:08:29,280 --> 00:08:33,120 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 99 00:08:33,120 --> 00:08:39,440 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 100 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:44,680 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 101 00:08:44,680 --> 00:08:48,800 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 102 00:08:48,800 --> 00:08:52,560 And now back to the show. 103 00:08:52,560 --> 00:08:55,520 Let's talk science. 104 00:08:55,520 --> 00:09:02,720 Scientists have opened up a 3,000-year-old crocodile, revealing extraordinary insights. 105 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:08,520 Ancient Egyptians mummified these creatures in ceremonies dedicated to the crocodile god, 106 00:09:08,520 --> 00:09:10,400 Sobek. 107 00:09:10,400 --> 00:09:16,800 Using X-ray and CT scanning technologies, archaeologists at the University of Manchester 108 00:09:16,800 --> 00:09:23,920 explored the insides of a seven-foot crocodile, kept at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. 109 00:09:23,920 --> 00:09:29,480 Unlike human mummification, these crocodiles had their organs intact. 110 00:09:29,480 --> 00:09:34,520 Among the findings were gastrolytes and a bronze fishhook, suggesting the crocodile 111 00:09:34,520 --> 00:09:37,960 was intentionally caught for sacrifice. 112 00:09:37,960 --> 00:09:43,760 This non-invasive study preserves the specimen for future display, offering a glimpse into 113 00:09:43,760 --> 00:09:46,680 ancient sacrificial rituals. 114 00:09:46,680 --> 00:09:56,520 And in entertainment news, Bob Marley expert Roger Stephens has sold his extensive Rege 115 00:09:56,520 --> 00:10:02,480 archive, valued at up to $3 million, to Joseph Bogdanovich. 116 00:10:02,480 --> 00:10:08,120 The sale, for an undisclosed multimillion-dollar sum, includes the largest collection of Marley 117 00:10:08,120 --> 00:10:10,120 artifacts in the world. 118 00:10:10,120 --> 00:10:16,160 Bogdanovich, a longtime friend of Stephens, plans to create a museum in Montego Bay to 119 00:10:16,160 --> 00:10:18,040 house the collection. 120 00:10:18,040 --> 00:10:26,200 Stephens' archive began in 1973 and includes rare items like a signed poster from Marley's 121 00:10:26,200 --> 00:10:29,000 1978 concert. 122 00:10:29,000 --> 00:10:34,800 Stephens spent around $500,000 on this collection, which has been used by numerous authors and 123 00:10:34,800 --> 00:10:36,800 filmmakers for research. 124 00:10:36,800 --> 00:10:42,840 Well, alrighty, folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 125 00:10:42,840 --> 00:10:50,560 And today, our quote comes from the American politician and 43rd president, George W. Bush. 126 00:10:50,560 --> 00:10:51,560 And he said, 127 00:10:51,560 --> 00:10:58,480 To those of you who received honors, awards, and distinctions, I say, well done. 128 00:10:58,480 --> 00:11:04,880 To the C students, I say, you too can be president of the United States. 129 00:11:04,880 --> 00:11:07,440 And that's a wrap for this morning. 130 00:11:07,440 --> 00:11:13,520 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 131 00:11:13,520 --> 00:11:16,080 with local news and the surf reports. 132 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:19,320 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 133 00:11:19,320 --> 00:11:28,960 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.