Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, May 5th. You'll be interested
to know, 64 years ago today, in 1961, astronaut
Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American
to travel into space. Abort the Mercury capsule,
Freedom 7. Shepard's suborbital flight lasted
approximately 15 minutes, reaching an altitude
of 160 miles above Earth. This monumental achievement
not only marked a significant milestone in the
United States' space exploration efforts, but
also inspired a nation to look toward the stars
with renewed ambition and pride. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report. Monday
in Encinitas and North County. It's looking fair
this morning with waist to chest high sets rolling
in. Weights hold around three to four plus feet
throughout the morning, providing decent conditions.
Expect the winds to shift to sideshore at four
mile per hour, keeping things manageable but
slightly bumpy as the day progresses. Overall,
it's a good start for your morning session. Best
time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a 3 -foot outgoing
high tide, when the west -northwest swell is
3 .5 feet at 10 seconds and the sideshore wind
is 4 mph. The first low tide Monday will be 0
foot at 11 .45 a .m., with a 4 -foot high tide
just after 6 .30. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 63 degrees for the water temperature. Tuesday
through Thursday presents a mix of surf conditions.
Tuesday starts with fair waves at 2 to 4 feet,
transitioning to choppy in the afternoon with
winds up to 11 mph. Wednesday offers clean morning
conditions at 3 plus feet, but becomes choppy
later. Thursday begins with clean waves at 2
to 4 feet, but shifts to choppy by midday with
evening conditions improving slightly. This morning,
it's mostly cloudy and it feels like 57 degrees
with 16 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 736 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 556. It looks like we're in for a partly sunny
Monday with temperatures reaching around 62 and
a gentle south wind picking up to about 15. Tonight.
Expect some patchy fog after 11, mostly cloudy
skies, with a low of 56 and light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect patchy fog in the
mornings through Friday, with mostly sunny skies
and highs in the 60s. Nights will be partly cloudy,
with lows in the upper 50s to around 60. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, as summer approaches, San Diego leaders
are considering significant cuts to access its
city lakes to address a staggering budget deficit
of $258 million. Many local residents who rely
on Miramar Reservoir for families' exercise expressed
concern. Proposed changes may restrict access
to only two days a week, affecting several lakes.
The budget report reveals a decrease of $891
,000 in funding for recreational programs. Residents
worry about the impact on tourism and urge city
leaders to seek alternative savings. City Council
hearings begin May 5th. Now on to sports. Scottie
Scheffler celebrated a remarkable victory at
the CJ Cup, winning by an impressive eight shots
in McKinney, Texas. This marked his first triumph
of the year 2025, and he finished at 31 under
par after a final round of 63. Scheffler, the
top -ranked golfer, became the first from a Dallas
-area high school to win this tournament since
2007, and he achieved the largest margin of victory
in its history. Notably, Scheffler's performance
included a 10 -under 61 in the opening round
and earned him a prize of $1 .8 million. In local
sports. Yesterday morning, the Friars blanked
the Pirates 4 -0 at PNC Park. Colick shone on
the mound, earning the win with 5 -2 scoreless
innings, while Bogerts kicked off the scoring
with a single to bring in Manny. Diaz doubled
the lead with a homer in the second, and the
Friars capitalized on the Pirates' errors to
extend their advantage. Heaney took the loss
for Pittsburgh. leaving San Diego with 22 wins
and 11 losses. Tonight, the Friars take on the
Yankees in New York for game one of a three -game
series. Nick Pivetta, with a 1 .78 ERA, faces
Carlos Rodon. First pitch is at 4 .05 in 59 -degree
weather at Yankee Stadium. In top news... In
today's discussion about parenting, we focus
on the concerning link between cannabis and psychosis
in teenagers. A case study reveals a 17 -year
-old named Sam who began using cannabis casually
in ninth grade, leading to serious mental health
issues. Modern cannabis strains are significantly
more potent than those used decades ago, increasing
addiction risks and potential for psychosis.
Research shows that cannabis users face an 11
-fold increase in risk for psychotic disorders.
Experts urge parents to educate themselves about
cannabis, maintain open communication with their
children, and seek immediate help if concerning
symptoms arise. In business news, LinkedIn and
Google are facing a proposed class action lawsuit
alleging improper access to confidential health
data. from California's Health Insurance Exchange
website. Following an investigation by CalMatters
and The Markup, a California congressman has
called for the Federal Health and Human Services
Department to look into the data -sharing practices.
Trackers on CoveredCal .com reportedly sent sensitive
information about visitors, including health
details, to LinkedIn. The lawsuit claims these
actions violated California's Invasion of Privacy
Act and the Federal Electronic Communications
Privacy Act. Both companies have not provided
immediate comments, while Covered California
has removed the trackers. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 3 % over the weekend to about
$94 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 % to just under
$1 ,800. and Goat Seas Maximus is down 12 % to
7 cents. 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 tech. Amazon is stepping into
the space race, launching its Project Cooper
satellites, now totaling 27 in orbit. This venture
aims to compete with SpaceX's Starlink amidst
growing concerns about orbital overcrowding.
With numerous companies planning to deploy over
1 ,000 satellites each, the potential for catastrophic
collisions is increasing. A recent report from
the European Space Agency indicates that over
2 ,500 objects were launched into low -Earth
orbit this year alone, creating a significant
risk. Experts warn that without comprehensive
regulations, the situation could escalate into
a dangerous cascade of collisions, jeopardizing
access to space for future missions. The upcoming
reboot of Miami Vice is generating excitement,
especially with Top Gun Maverick director Joseph
Kosinski at the helm. The series originally introduced
Don Johnson's James Crockett and Philip Michael
Thomas' Ricardo Tubbs over 40 years ago. While
Kosinski's ability to balance action and character
development is impressive, It is screenwriter
Dan Gilroy's involvement that truly elevates
anticipation. Known for Nightcrawler, Gilroy
is expected to explore the darker, seedier side
of South Florida. With this dynamic duo, fans
can expect a fresh take that honors the original
while delivering a thrilling cinematic experience.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American science fiction writer Ray Bradbury.
And he said, we are an impossibility in an impossible
universe. 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.