Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, June 19th. You'll be interested
to know, 160 years ago today, in 1865, Union
troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing
the end of slavery in the state. This momentous
occasion is commemorated annually as Juneteenth.
celebrating freedom and the enduring spirit of
resilience. So now you know. And now, it's time
for the surf report. Thursday in Encinitas and
North County. It's looking fair this morning
with waist -high sets rolling in. Waves hold
around 2 to 3 feet throughout the morning, providing
decent conditions. winds remain sideshore at
5 mile per hour, keeping it manageable. As the
day progresses, expect the conditions to become
a bit bumpy with the wind shifting slightly.
Best time to ride is at 6 p .m. with a 5 -foot
outgoing high tide when the southwest swell is
1 .5 feet at 13 seconds and the onshore wind
is 6 mile per hour. The first low tide Thursday
will be 1 foot at 10 a .m., with a 5 foot high
tide at 5. The near -shore buoy at Beacons reads
70 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
through Sunday presents a mixed bag of surf conditions.
Friday starts fair with waist -high waves, but
shifts to choppy as winds increase to 12 mph.
Saturday remains choppy with stomach -to -shoulder
high waves, and strong south -southeast winds
up to 16 mph. Sunday offers a brief return to
fair conditions with waist -high sets in the
morning, but afternoon winds create choppy surf
again. This morning, there's patchy fog, and
it feels like 64 degrees, with 8 mph wind. The
sunset will take place at Ego 3, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 541. It looks like we're
in for some patchy fog early today, clearing
by mid -morning, followed by mostly sunny skies
and a high near 67 with a light southwest breeze.
Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy conditions with
patchy fog after 11 p .m., a low around 62, and
light winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect
patchy fog in the mornings through Sunday, followed
by partly sunny skies and highs around 65 to
67. Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows in
the low 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café
and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino
Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard,
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in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten
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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 Morning sent you. In local news, NASCAR
is reportedly in discussions to bring a street
race to the San Diego metro area next year. This
exciting move could mark the return of its Cup
Series to Southern California after a lengthy
absence. According to sources, negotiations between
NASCAR commissioners and city officials are ongoing,
with a final agreement expected next month. If
successful, the race would occur during the 2026
season, making it the first points race in Southern
California since 2023. While the exact location
remains unknown, the track is likely to showcase
stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Now on to
sports. The Buss family has tentatively agreed
to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to financier Mark
Walter for a record -breaking valuation of $10
billion. Walter, who has owned a stake in the
team since 2021, is set to enhance his investment,
possibly valuing the team at $12 billion. Jeanne
Buss will continue as governor after the sale,
following her father's legacy since he acquired
the team in 1979. Walter, who also owns the Los
Angeles Dodgers, aims to invest heavily in the
Lakers, promising to elevate their competitiveness
in the NBA. In local sports... Last night in
Los Angeles, the Padres fell to the Dodgers 4
-3. A late -game rally wasn't enough as Smith's
dramatic ninth -inning homer sealed the win.
Bogarts and Machado contributed, but Suarez took
the loss. The Padres managed seven hits, while
the Dodgers had eight. The Friars now hold a
39 -34 record. Despite a strong effort, the Padres
couldn't contain the Dodgers' clutch hitting
at Dodger Stadium. Tonight, the Friars take on
the Dodgers in Los Angeles for the final game
of this four -game series. Ryan Vergert, with
a 2 .33 earned run average, faces Yoshinobu Yamamoto,
who holds a 2 .64. The action kicks off at 710
under clear skies and 74 degrees. In top news.
In a stunning turn of events, seven individuals
have been indicted for their alleged involvement
in what is now described as the largest jewelry
heist in U .S. history. In July 2022, a Brinks
big rig carrying jewelry valued at up to $100
million. was burglarized at a truck stop in Grapevine,
California. Federal prosecutors revealed the
indictment, detailing a meticulous plan by the
defendants, who are all Los Angeles -area residents.
The heist has left 14 jewelers facing substantial
financial losses. Authorities have recovered
some stolen items, yet much of the jewelry remains
missing as the investigation continues. In business
news, the U .S. housing market is facing a significant
shift, with nearly 500 ,000 more sellers than
buyers in April, marking the largest gap since
2013, according to real estate brokerage Redfin.
Buyers are gaining the upper hand as sellers
reduce prices and offer concessions like covering
closing costs. Though inventory is finally rising,
existing home sales fell for the second month
in a row, hitting the slowest April pace since
2009. Many buyers are still priced out, while
a mix of life changes among sellers is driving
the increase in inventory, suggesting potential
future price declines. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged at $105 ,000. Ethereum is down 1
% to just over $2 ,500. And XRP is unchanged
at $2 .16. 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. In a surprising turn,
Microsoft has significantly raised prices on
its Xbox consoles, games, and controllers. As
of today, the base model Xbox Series South with
512 gigabytes of storage now costs $380. up from
$300. The Xbox Series X has seen a $100 increase,
with the top -end 2TB model now priced at $730.
Additionally, new first -party games will launch
at $79 starting this holiday season. While these
price hikes may seem extreme, Microsoft has been
promoting its Xbox Game Pass subscription as
a more affordable gaming option. Entertainment
news. The United States Supreme Court has officially
rejected a lawsuit against Ed Sheeran regarding
allegations that his hit song Thinking Out Loud
infringed on Marvin Gaye's classic track Let's
Get It On. This decision concludes a lengthy
legal battle initiated by a company that holds
a partial stake in Gaye's song. The Supreme Court's
refusal to hear the case allows an earlier ruling
to remain in place, which stated that both songs
share only basic musical building blocks. Although
this lawsuit is over, Sheeran faces another case
concerning the recorded version of Gay's song,
which is still pending. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American poet and author,
Maya Angelou. And she said, you may not control
all the events that happen to you, but you can
decide not to be reduced by them. 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.