Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, June 17th. You'll be interested
to know, 140 years ago today, in 1885, the Statue
of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor. This monumental
gift from the people of France to the United
States symbolizes freedom and democracy. Designed
by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi,
the statue was shipped in over 200 crates containing
350 individual pieces. Upon its arrival, it was
reassembled on Bedlows Island, now known as Liberty
Island, and was dedicated the following year.
Since then, the Statue of Liberty has stood as
a beacon of hope and opportunity, welcoming millions
of immigrants and visitors to the United States.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking fair this morning with need -a -waist
-high sets rolling in. Weights hold around 3
-plus feet throughout the morning, providing
decent conditions. The winds are currently sideshore
at 4 mph, which should keep things manageable
as the day progresses. Expect a shift to onshore
winds later, creating some bumps in the afternoon.
Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. with a zero -foot
low tide when the south -southwest swell is 2
feet at 14 seconds and the sideshore wind is
4 mph. The first low tide Tuesday will be zero
-foot at 8 .30 a .m. with a four -foot high tide
just after 3 .30. The near -shore buoy at Beacons
reads 69 degrees for the water temperature. Wednesday
through Friday presents mixed conditions, starting
with choppy surf around 2 to 3 feet on Wednesday,
improving to fair before noon. Thursday sees
clean conditions early with waist -high waves,
transitioning to choppy by afternoon. Friday
maintains 2 to 4 feet fair surf, though winds
create choppy conditions later. Overall, expect
variable quality with some manageable sessions,
particularly early Thursday. This morning, there's
patchy fog, and it feels like 64 degrees with
8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 8 .02, and it will rise again tomorrow at
5 .40. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog in the morning, but it should clear up to
mostly sunny skies with a high around 69 and
a gentle southwest breeze. Tonight, expect partly
cloudy conditions with some patchy... Looking
ahead in the weather, expect partly sunny skies
Wednesday with a high near 69 and light south
winds. Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows
around 62. Juneteenth and Thursday bring highs
near 67, followed by Saturday at 66, all with
mostly cloudy nights. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
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This cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge
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coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5.
So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny Morning sends you. In local news. SeaWorld
San Diego has officially transferred its emperor
penguins to SeaWorld Orlando, which welcomed
the birds on June 14 that its Antarctica realm
habitat. This move ends San Diego's claim as
the only location in the Western Hemisphere to
showcase emperor penguins, the largest of all
penguins. SeaWorld San Diego plans to reimagine
its penguin encounter exhibit, stating, big changes
are on the horizon. and we can't wait to share
what's coming next. Despite the departure, San
Diego retains seven other penguin species for
visitors to enjoy at Penguin Encounter in Penguin
Point. Now on to sports. Shohei Ohtani made his
highly anticipated pitching debut for the Los
Angeles Dodgers against the San Diego Padres
on Monday night. After months of observation,
Otani stepped onto the mound for the first time
since his September 20, 23 Tommy John surgery.
In a brief outing lasting just one inning, he
threw 28 pitches, allowing one run on two bits.
Although he reached 100 miles per hour with his
fastball, his command was shaky, missing the
zone 12 times. Despite this, the moment marked
a significant milestone in his return. showcasing
his resilience and talent. Manager Dave Roberts
called Otani a unicorn for his unique abilities.
In local sports. Last night at Dodger Stadium,
the Padres were outlasted by the Dodgers 6 -3.
Despite Manny Machado's solo homer and a sacrifice
fly bringing Tatis home, the offense couldn't
keep pace. Dodger Muncie's key single in the
fourth ignited a rally. Cease took the loss,
allowing four runs in five innings, while Kasperius
secured the win and Cates closed it out with
the save. San Diego's record is now 39 -32. Tonight,
the Friars face the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium
for Game 2 of this four -game series. Randy Vasquez,
with a 3 .57 earned run average, takes the mound
against an undecided pitcher. First pitch is
at 7 .10. Expect clear skies in Los Angeles with
temperatures around 81 degrees. In top news,
airlines may not want you to know that they have
sold your flight data to the Department of Homeland
Security. A contract obtained by 404 Media reveals
that a data broker owned by major airlines such
as Delta, American Airlines, and United sold
detailed passenger information to Customs and
Border Protection. This data includes passenger
names, flight itineraries, and financial details.
Senator Ron Wyden criticized this practice. stating
that it allows airlines to sell Americans sensitive
information without proper oversight. The contract
runs from June 20, 2024 to 2029, raising alarm
among civil liberties experts. In business news,
Justin Sun is taking his cryptocurrency company
public with reported assistance from Eric Trump.
The company, to be named Tron Incorporated, plans
to go public in the United States through a reverse
merger with SRM Entertainment, a Nasdaq -listed
firm. SRM has raised $100 million from a private
investor for Tron tokens, with the deal potentially
valued at up to $210 million. Eric Trump is expected
to assume a role at the new company, enhancing
ties between Sun and the Trump family. which
have previously collaborated in the crypto space.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to about
$107 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just under $2
,600. And XRP is up 0 .5 % to $2 .24. 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. OpenAI has secured a significant contract
worth $200 million from the Defense Department.
to develop prototype frontier artificial intelligence
capabilities. This partnership aims to tackle
national security challenges in both warfighting
and enterprise domains, according to a Pentagon
announcement. Most work will take place in the
Washington, D .C. area with a completion target
of July 2026. As technology firms, including
OpenAI, shift towards defense collaborations,
The U .S. government seeks advanced technology
to maintain an edge over competitors like China.
OpenAI has also made strategic hires to bolster
its national security initiatives. Entertainment
news. Apple fans at the iconic Fifth Avenue store
in New York experienced an unexpected delight
this week. Following a panel discussion on the
hit series Severance. Apple CEO Tim Cook and
actor Brad Pitt took the stage to promote the
upcoming Apple original film, F1 The Movie. Pitt,
who stars in the film, described it as the most
visceral racing film ever made. The film, hitting
theaters and IMAX screens on June 27th, captures
thrilling high -speed action using advanced iPhone
camera technology. Meanwhile, both seasons of
Severance are now streaming on Apple TV +, which
is available for $9 per month. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and businessman, Thomas Edison. And he said,
The value of an idea lies in the using of 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.