Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, June 6th. You'll be interested
to know, 81 years ago today in 1944, the Allied
forces launched Operation Overlord, famously
known as D -Day, marking a pivotal moment in
World War II. On this historic day, approximately
160 ,000 troops courageously landed on the beaches
of Normandy, France, initiating the liberation
of Western Europe from Nazi occupation. This
monumental operation showcased unparalleled bravery
and strategic coordination, symbolizing the resilience
and unity of nations striding for freedom and
peace. So now you know. And now... It's time
for the surf report. Friday in Encinitas and
North County. It's looking fair this morning
with waist -high sets rolling in. Waves hold
around 2 to 3 plus feet throughout the morning,
providing decent conditions. Winds are currently
sideshore at 5 mph, maintaining some consistency.
As the day progresses, expect the winds to shift
onshore, leading to choppier conditions in the
afternoon. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with
a 3 -foot incoming high tide when the south -southwest
swell is 2 feet at 13 seconds and the sideshore
wind is 4 mile per hour. The first high tide
Friday will be 3 foot at 7 .30 a .m. with a 1
.5 foot low tide at 12 .30. The near -shore buoy
at Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water temperature.
Saturday through Monday features inconsistent
surf, starting with fair conditions at 2 to 3
on Saturday, becoming choppy by midday. Sunday
offers cleaner mornings at 2 to 3, transitioning
to choppy in the afternoon. Monday improves with
clean conditions at 3 to 4 early, remaining fair
throughout the day. Expect building swell, particularly
on Monday, with manageable wind conditions. This
morning it's patchy drizzle and it feels like
65 degrees with 8 mph wind. The sunset will take
place at 7 .58 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 5 .40. It looks like we're in for some patchy
drizzle this morning, but it should clear up
by late morning, leaving us with cloudy skies
and a high around 65, accompanied by a light
northwest breeze. Tonight, we'll have continued
cloudiness with a low of 63 and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect mostly cloudy
skies on Saturday with a high near 65. and a
light northwest wind. Sunday and Monday will
be partly sunny, with highs near 67. Nights will
stay mostly cloudy, with lows around 62. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, a California appeals court ruled this week
that holding a cell phone while driving, even
to view a map, is illegal. The court clarified
that simply looking at a navigation application
with a phone in hand is enough to justify a traffic
stop and ticket. The ruling emphasized that the
law, intended to reduce distracted driving, prohibits
any use of a cell phone while driving. While
mounted phones remain exempt, the court stated
that allowing drivers to hold and view maps contradicts
legislative intent. This decision reversed a
previous ruling where merely observing directions
was not seen as active use. Now on to sports.
In a thrilling start to the NBA Finals, Tyrese
Halliburton delivered a clutch jumper with just
.3 seconds left, leading the Indiana Pacers to
a stunning 111 -110 victory over the Oklahoma
City Thunder. This marks Halliverton's third
game -winning shot in the playoffs, showcasing
his remarkable ability to perform under pressure.
Despite trailing by 14 points early in the fourth
quarter, the Pacers rally back with significant
contributions from Andrew Nempart and Pascal
Siakam. Coach Rick Carlisle praised their teamwork,
emphasizing their effectiveness in high -stakes
situations. Game two is set for Sunday evening
at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center in local sports.
Yesterday afternoon in San Francisco, the Padres
were edged out by the Giants 3 -2. Manny Machado's
third -inning homer wasn't enough to secure the
win at Oracle Park. Cease took the loss despite
a solid seven innings, while Ray's impressive
nine strikeouts helped the Giants triumph. with
Doval earning the save. The Friars managed seven
hits, but left five runners stranded, and San
Diego now stands at 36 -26, trailing the Giants
closely in the standings. Tonight, the Friars
take on the Brewers in Milwaukee for game one
of a three -game series. Randy Vasquez, with
a 3 .99 earned run average, faces Chad Patrick.
who carries a 2 .97. First pitch is at 510 under
clear skies with a cool 64 degrees at American
Family Field. In top news, the ongoing feud between
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump is proving
to be stunning and potentially damaging. With
a multi -trillion dollar tax bill at stake, Along
with the fate of one of the world's largest companies
and even the livelihood of US astronauts, the
implications are significant. Recently, Musk
criticized Trump's tax bill, calling it a disgusting
abomination, prompting Trump to lash out, claiming
their once great relationship was over. Shareholders
are already feeling the impact with Trump media
stock plummeting and Tesla losing significant
market value. The fallout might disrupt government
services and international negotiations, leaving
many concerned about the broader consequences.
In business news, GameStop has made headlines
by purchasing 4 ,710 Bitcoins, marking its first
step towards establishing a Bitcoin treasury.
This move follows the example set by MicroStrategy,
now known as Strategy. which has become the largest
corporate holder of Bitcoin. GameStop's Bitcoin
acquisition is valued at over $5 million, although
the details remain sparse. Despite this, the
company's aspirations signal a shift towards
becoming an investment holding entity. However,
shares fell 10 % to $31 following the announcement.
as Bitcoin's price also dipped to $107 ,577.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % for the
week to just under $103 ,000. Ethereum is down
0 .5 % to just under $2 ,500. And Goatseys Maximus
is down 5 % 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
tech. Walmart is set to expand its drone delivery
service to three more states. Launching the option
at 100 stores in Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte,
North Carolina, Houston, Texas, Orlando, Florida,
and Tampa, Florida within the coming year. Currently,
drone deliveries are available in parts of Northwest
Arkansas and Dallas -Fort Worth. Customers will
use the Wing app to request deliveries, which
can reach locations up to six miles away. Walmart
has conducted over 150 ,000 drone deliveries
since 2021 as it aims to enhance convenience
and compete with rivals like Amazon. Entertainment
news. Tom Cruise has set a new Guinness World
Record for the most burning parachute jumps by
an individual. successfully leaping from a helicopter
with a flaming parachute 16 times while filming
Mission Impossible, The Final Reckoning. In a
recently released promo clip, Cruise demonstrates
the intense stunt, explaining he has about 10
seconds to pull it off in order to survive. Filmed
in Drakensberg, South Africa, he jumped from
a height of at least 7 ,500 feet. Craig Klende,
Guinness World Records Editor -in -Chief. praised
Cruz for his dedication to authenticity and fearlessness.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
British Prime Minister during World War II, Winston
Churchill. And he said, Success is not final.
Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue
that counts. 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
weekend, my good friends. We'll see you Monday
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.