Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, May 7th. You'll be interested
to know. Eighty years ago today, in 1945, General
Dwight David Eisenhower accepted Germany's unconditional
surrender in Reims, France, marking a pivotal
moment in the conclusion of World War II in Europe.
This historic event paved the way for the celebration
of victory on Europe Day, symbolizing the triumph
of unity and peace over conflict. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Wednesday in Encinitas and North County. It's
looking clean this morning with waist -high sets
rolling in. Weights hold around 2 to 3 plus feet
for now, providing nice conditions. The winds
are onshore at just 1 mile per hour, keeping
the surface smooth as the day starts. Expect
the swell to build slightly as we move into the
afternoon. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m., with
the 3 -foot incoming high tide, when the south
-southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at 19 seconds.
and the onshore wind is 1 mile per hour. The
first high tide Wednesday will be 4 foot just
before 7 a .m., with a half foot low tide at
1. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees
for the water temperature. Thursday through Saturday
presents varying surf conditions, starting with
fair waves at 2 to 4 feet on Thursday, transitioning
to clean mornings on Friday with similar heights.
By Saturday, expect fair conditions early, but
choppy surf develops in the afternoon. Overall,
the mornings are best for catching waves, while
afternoons may bring some unpredictability with
increasing wind and chop. This morning, it's
partly sunny, and it feels like 63 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 738 and
it will rise again tomorrow at 555. It looks
like we're in for a mostly sunny day with temperatures
reaching around 63 and a late west breeze. Tonight,
expect partly cloudy skies with a low of 58 and
gentle winds out of the northwest. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies on
Thursday with a high near 65 and a light northwest
wind. Patchy fog may linger into Friday morning.
Friday will be mostly sunny again, reaching a
high near 68. Saturday continues the trend with
mostly sunny skies and a high near 70, while
nights will be mostly cloudy with lows around
63. Sunday brings mostly cloudy conditions with
a high near 67 and lows around 60 at night. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny Morning sent you. In local
news, Los Angeles County has declared a community
-wide outbreak of hepatitis A. a highly contagious
viral disease that can lead to lasting liver
damage or even death. Health officials are alarmed
by the rising cases, which have already surpassed
last year's total of 136 confirmed cases, the
highest in a decade. Seven deaths are linked
to this outbreak. Dr. Montedavis, the county
health officer, emphasizes the need for quick
action and urges vaccinations. The outbreak is
particularly concerning among individuals who
are not homeless or recent travelers. Vaccination
is strongly recommended for all residents, especially
those at risk. Now on to sports. In an epic showdown,
Internazionale triumphed over Barcelona, securing
a place in the Champions League final. after
a thrilling 7 -6 aggregate victory. After three
remarkable comebacks by Barcelona, David Fratisi
scored the decisive goal in extra time, leading
to a 4 -3 win at the San Siro, as fans erupted
in celebration. Barcelona, despite the loss,
showcased their fighting spirit throughout the
season, winning the Spanish to Supercopa and
Copa del Rey, while still leading La Liga. Young
star Lehmann Yemel dazzled with his skills, solidifying
his status among the world's elite players. In
local sports. Yesterday afternoon at Yankee Stadium,
the Friars fell to the Yankees 12 -3. Despite
Machado scoring on a balk and Tati stumbling
to drive in sheets, the Padres couldn't match
New York's explosive 10 -run seventh inning.
Morajan took the loss. giving up four runs over
one and a third innings, while Wells shined for
the Yankees with five barbies. This defeat brings
the Friars to a record of 23 -13, while the Yankees'
record now stands at 20 -16. Tonight, the Friars
face the Yankees in New York for the final game
of this three -game series. Dylan Seas, with
a 5 .66 ERA, takes on Max Fried. and his stellar
1 .01 ERA. First pitch is at 4 .05 under clear
skies with a temperature around 70 degrees. In
top news. For the first time, bite marks from
a large cat, possibly an African lion, have been
discovered on the bones of an ancient Roman gladiator.
These remains found in a Roman era graveyard
in York, England. are the first physical evidence
indicating that big cats were used in arena games.
Archaeologist John Pearce states this individual
is the only known person in the Roman world with
such marks. The skeleton likely belonged to a
venator, a beast fighter, as gladiators typically
fought each other. This discovery sheds light
on the violent spectacles of ancient Rome and
the connection to big cats in England. In business
news, MicroStrategy has completed its recent
stock offering to buy Bitcoin, but its stock
is dropping. The company purchased 1 ,895 Bitcoins
for a total of $180 million, averaging about
$95 ,000 per Bitcoin between April 28th and May
4th. This brings its total holdings to 555 ,450
Bitcoins, valued at $38 .1 billion. Despite these
moves, shares fell 4 % to $378, while Bitcoin's
price dropped to 94 ,068. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 2 % to about $97 ,000. Ethereum
is up 1 % to just over $1 ,800. And Goatsies
Maximus is unchanged at $0 .07. 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,
Salana 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. What if the world could break its dependence
on China's rare earth materials? A promising
solution comes from Conifer, a startup developing
low -cost electric motors that use ordinary iron
instead of rare earth. Led by experts from Lucid
Motors and Apple, Conifer aims to create an affordable,
efficient alternative for various applications.
including scooters and electric vehicles. Their
innovative axial flux motors are designed to
deliver greater efficiency while being easier
to manufacture. With a global market for two
-wheelers projected to reach $218 billion by
2029, Conifer's technology could revolutionize
transportation and reduce reliance on costly
materials. Entertainment news. Thunderbolts,
the first Hollywood blockbuster to debut in China
since former President Donald Trump's tariff
war, has significantly underperformed. The film
opened to just 18 million won, or about 1 .9
million pounds, falling short of local favorites
like The Dumpling Queen. This marks the lowest
opening for a Marvel film in China in over a
decade. Meanwhile, Nasia, too, has become a massive
success, surpassing $2 billion in ticket sales
and ranking as the fifth -highest -grossing film
globally. This shift highlights diverging tastes,
as Chinese audiences increasingly favor homegrown
content. Well, alrighty, folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American civil rights leader. Martin
Luther King Jr. And he said, the ultimate measure
of a man is not where he stands in moments of
comfort and convenience, but where he stands
at times of challenge and controversy. 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.