Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, May 30th. You'll be interested
to know, 103 years ago today, in 1922, the Lincoln
Memorial was officially dedicated in Washington,
D .C. This majestic monument honors President
Abraham Lincoln. who led the nation through the
Civil War and worked tirelessly to preserve the
Union. The dedication ceremony was attended by
President Warren G. Harding, Chief Justice William
Howard Taft, and Robert Todd Lincoln, the President's
son. Since its unveiling, the Lincoln Memorial
has stood as a powerful symbol of unity and freedom,
inspiring countless visitors and serving as the
backdrop for pivotal moments in American history.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the surf
report. Friday in Encinitas and in North County.
It's looking clean this morning with waist -high
sets rolling in. Weights hold around 2 to 3 plus
feet throughout the morning, providing good conditions.
However, expect the winds to remain onshore at
3 mph. keeping the surface smooth for a bit longer
before the conditions shift later in the day.
Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a zero -foot
low tide when the south -southwest swell is one
and a half feet at 16 seconds and the onshore
wind is three mile per hour. The first low tide
Friday will be minus one foot just before 7 a
.m. with a three and a half foot high tide at
two. The near -shore buoy at Beacons reads 68
degrees for the water temperature. Saturday through
Monday features a mix of clean and fair conditions,
with waves ranging from 2 to 8 feet. Saturday
starts with clean small surf, ideal for beginners
transitioning to fair conditions in the afternoon.
Sunday sees consistent clean waves building to
overhead set. Monday brings strong, clean conditions
early, but choppy surf develops by noon, making
for a challenging afternoon paddle out. This
morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels like
64 degrees, with 8 mph wind. The sunset will
take place at 7 .54, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 5 .41. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog before 11 a .m. giving way to mostly sunny
skies and a high near 69 with a light southwest
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions
with a low of 63 and gentle winds. Looking ahead
in the weather, expect mostly cloudy skies Saturday
with a high near 70 and light southwest winds.
A slight chance of rain showers is possible Saturday
night with a low around 65. Sunday remains mostly
cloudy with a high near 68 and a low around 62
at night. Monday and Tuesday bring partly sunny
skies with highs near 64 and 63, respectively
in lows around 60 at night. 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 Benedict or their gluten
-free crepes. 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, families
in South Bay, San Diego, are gearing up to voice
their concerns at a school board meeting on Wednesday,
opposing the superintendent's proposal to close
three schools. Superintendent Jose Espinoza aims
to shut down Central Elementary. Berry Elementary
and Sunny Slope Elementary in phases due to a
budget deficit and declining enrollment. The
closures are set to begin next summer with Central
Elementary, followed by Berry Elementary and
Sunny Slope in 2028. Parents expressed extreme
disappointment and are hopeful that their presence
will sway the board's decision, determining the
future of these schools and the district's budget
strategies. Now on to sports. In a thrilling
Game 5, the New York Knicks overcame the Indiana
Pacers, winning 1 -11 to 94 and extending the
Eastern Conference Finals. Carl Anthony Towns
led with 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Jalen
Brunson shone brightly with 32 points, shaking
off previous performances. Despite this loss,
the Pacers maintain a series lead of three games
to two, with game six set for Saturday evening
in Indianapolis. Indiana star Tyrese Halliburton
struggled, scoring just eight points. Knicks
coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized the importance
of taking it game by game as they strive for
an unlikely comeback. In local sports... In top
news, the Trump administration has identified
counties and cities across more than 30 states,
including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago,
and Seattle, as sanctuary jurisdictions that
may face funding cuts for not complying with
federal immigration laws. President Trump has
threatened to withdraw federal funding and pursue
lawsuits against these areas. Sanctuary cities
limit inquiries into residents' immigration status,
complicating federal enforcement efforts. The
Department of Homeland Security has stated that
it will notify each jurisdiction of its noncompliance.
More than 50 leaders from these areas have vowed
to oppose the administration's immigration policies,
citing constitutional concerns. In business news…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has officially
dismissed its lawsuit against Binance and its
founder, Changpeng Zhao, signaling a shift in
regulatory actions towards the crypto industry.
This decision comes as part of a broader effort
by the Trump administration to create a more
friendly environment for digital assets. A Binance
spokesperson expressed gratitude to Chairman
Paul Atkins. for recognizing that innovation
cannot thrive under regulation by enforcement.
The dismissal follows the SEC's previous claims
against Binance for operating unregistered securities
exchanges. Meanwhile, the crypto market thrives,
with Bitcoin's price soaring over 50 % since
the election. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 0 .5 % for the week to just over $106 ,000.
Ethereum is up 10 % to about $2 ,600. And Goatsies
Maximus is down 16 % to $0 .13. 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. The secret to unlimited energy may lie
beneath our feet, with geothermal power offering
immense potential. Tapping into just 2 % of the
geothermal energy beneath Earth's crust could
meet over 2 ,000 times the total annual energy
consumption of the United States. In the Nevada
desert, a new geothermal power plant has begun
operating using advanced drilling techniques
to access heat deep underground. This innovative
system utilizes high -pressure water to create
a closed loop, producing electricity efficiently.
With continued advancements, geothermal energy
could play a vital role in achieving a carbon
-free electricity grid by 2050. Entertainment
news. The live -action remake of Lilo & Stitch
from Disney has shattered numerous domestic and
international box office records since its release.
Grossing over $421 million worldwide, it surpassed
the original film's total gross of $273 million
in less than two weeks. The film achieves the
biggest four -day Memorial Day weekend box office
ever. totaling $182 million, surpassing Top Gun
Maverick. Critically, it holds a 69 % critic
score and a 93 % audience score on Rotten Tomatoes,
despite some fans expressing dissatisfaction
with changes from the original film. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today... Our quote comes from the American novelist
and Nobel laureate, William Faulkner. And he
said, you cannot swim for new horizons until
you have courage to lose sight of the shore.
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.