Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, June 5th. You'll be interested
to know, 58 years ago today, in 1967, the Beatles
released their groundbreaking album, Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band in the United Kingdom.
This innovative work transforms the landscape
of popular music, introducing a new iara of artistic
expression and creativity. The album's eclectic
mix of musical styles, experimental recording
techniques, and iconic cover art captivated audiences
worldwide, solidifying the Beatles' status as
pioneers in the music industry. Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band remains a timeless masterpiece.
inspiring countless artists and music lovers
across generations. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday in Encinitas
and North County. It's looking clean this morning
with waist -to -chest -high sets rolling in.
Waves hold around 3 to 4 feet throughout the
morning, providing great conditions. Expect the
winds to remain onshore at 3 mph, keeping the
surface smooth as the day progresses. As the
afternoon approaches, conditions may shift to
choppy with winds increasing. Best time to ride
is at 6 a .m. with a 3 -foot high tide when the
south -southwest swell is 2 .5 feet at 14 seconds
and the onshore wind is 3 mph. The first high
tide Thursday will be 3 foot at 6 .30 a .m.,
with a 1 .5 foot low tide just before noon. The
near -shore buoy at Beacons reads 66 degrees
for the water temperature. Friday through Sunday
presents a mix of fair to choppy conditions with
waist -to -stomach highways. Morning sessions
are ideal with light northwest winds. But afternoons
shift to choppy as winds increase to 10 mph.
Sunday offers some improvement with a fair evening,
maintaining rideable conditions. Overall, expect
a mellow vibe, but be prepared for bumpy paddles
later in the day. This morning, it's cloudy and
it feels like 67 degrees with no wind. The sunset
will take place at 7 .57. and it will rise again
tomorrow at 540. It looks like we're in for a
cloudy day, with temperatures reaching around
64 and a light west wind. Tonight, expect continued
cloudiness with a low of 62 and those gentle
winds hanging around. Looking ahead in the weather,
expect partly sunny skies on Friday with a high
near 66. Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows
around 63. Saturday and Sunday will stay mostly
sunny with highs near 66 and 67. Nights remain
mostly cloudy with lows around 63 and 62. Monday
continues the trend with partly sunny skies and
a high near 67. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the Trump
administration announced plans to cut federal
funding for California's high -speed rail project,
which has faced significant delays and cost overruns.
Initially authorized with $10 billion in 2008,
The project's estimated cost has soared past
$100 billion, with no tracks laid five years
after the promised completion date. Federal Railroad
Administration Acting Administrator Drew Feeley
described the project as a 119 -mile track to
nowhere. State officials, including Democratic
Governor Gavin Newsom, remain committed to construction.
proposing at least $1 billion annually for 20
years. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff
called the funding cut a devastating blow to
transportation. Now on to sports. ESPN is facing
scrutiny over its recent NBA Finals broadcast
lineup. Previously, play -by -play announcer
Mike Breen. teamed with analysts Jeff Van Gundy
and Mark Jackson, creating a comfortable and
informative experience. However, after cutting
Van Gundy and Jackson in 2023, ESPN introduced
Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson alongside Breen
for this year's finals. Critics note that Burke's
role is uncertain and Jefferson's contract is
expiring, amid interest from Amazon Prime Video.
With Breen lacking chemistry with his new partners,
ESPN's decision -making continues to raise eyebrows
as they enter the finals. Tonight is Game 1 of
the NBA Finals with Pacers at Thunder on ABC.
Tip -off is at 8 .30 Eastern. The Thunder are
favored by 9 .5. In local sports... Last night
at Oracle Park, the Padres dropped a tight one
to the Giants, 6 -5. Despite five hits from Tatis
and Sheets and Merrill's RBI double, it wasn't
enough. Adam took the loss after allowing a decisive
run, while Johnson's sacrifice fly and Chapman's
homer powered the Giants. Gell notched the win
and Rodriguez secured the save, bringing San
Diego's record to 35 -25. while the Giants improved
to 34 -28. Tomorrow afternoon, the Friars face
the Giants in San Francisco for the final game
of this four -game series. Dillon sees, with
a 4 .66 Hearn run average, takes the mound against
Robbie Ray, who's boasting a 2 .43. First pitch
is at 12 .45, with pleasant temperatures around
65 degrees. In top news, in a significant move,
President Trump has signed a travel ban affecting
citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan,
Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia,
Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, travel restrictions
will apply to seven other nations. barring their
citizens from permanent immigration and tourist
or student visas. This policy, reminiscent of
earlier immigration measures, aims to address
high visa overstay rates and passport reliability
issues. While the ban excludes green card holders
and participants in major sporting events, its
implementation is raising concerns among affected
citizens. In business news... A large cargo ship,
the Morning Midas, is adrift in the Pacific Ocean
after a fire broke out on a deck carrying electric
vehicles. The vessel was approximately 300 miles
southwest of Alaska's Attic Island when the flames
forced the crew to abandon ship. All 22 crew
members were safely evacuated and taken to a
nearby merchant vessel. The ship was transporting
around 3 ,000 cars including 800 electric vehicles
from Yantai in China to Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation,
with experts noting the risks associated with
lithium -ion batteries. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged at $105 ,000. Ethereum is down 0
.5 % to just over $2 ,600. And Goatsy's Maximus
is down 8 % to 11 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
science. Astronomers have long believed that
the Milky Way is on a collision course with the
Andromeda Galaxy, but a new study suggests otherwise.
Researchers found that the likelihood of a merger
between the two galaxies is now about 50 -50,
likening the outcome to a coin flip. This fresh
perspective emerged from a survey that included
other significant galaxies in the area. While
Earth may not be around in 5 billion years, the
possibility of a near -miss offers comfort for
future worlds, allowing the Milky Way to continue
forming new stars. Ultimately, galactic dynamics
will shape the cosmos, ensuring an exciting future
for our galaxy. Entertainment News In an exciting
new project, Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie
star in the romantic fantasy film A Big Bold
Beautiful Journey, directed by Kaganata. Robbie
describes the experience as truly one of the
most magical experiences of my life. After their
major roles in Barbie and The Penguin, they embark
on a story that explores connection and love
through shared memories. Kaganata, known for
his visual storytelling, aims to create a world
that is both inviting and surprising. The film
releases in theaters on September 19th, featuring
a talented supporting cast, including Lily Rabe
and Kevin Kline. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American writer and philosopher,
Albert Hubbard. And he said, The world is moving
so fast these days that the man who says it can't
be done is generally interrupted by someone doing
it. 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.