Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, June 20th. You'll be interested
to know, 243 years ago today, in 1782, the United
States Congress approved the Great Seal of the
United States, featuring the emblem of the bald
eagle. This iconic symbol represents the nation's
sovereignty and strength, embodying the ideals
of freedom and democracy that continue to inspire
people around the world. 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. However,
expect the winds to remain sideshore at 6 to
9 mile per hour, creating some chop as the day
progresses. Keep an eye on the conditions as
they may shift later. Best time to ride is at
6 p .m. with a 5 -foot high tide, when the west
swell is 3 feet at 9 seconds. and the onshore
wind is 8 mph. The first low tide Friday will
be 1 1⁄2 foot at 11 a .m., with a 5 1⁄2 foot
high tide at 545. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 71 degrees for the water temperature. Saturday
through Monday presents varied surf conditions.
Saturday features choppy 3 to 5 feet waves with
strong south -southeast. Winds at 13 to 15 mile
per hour, making it less appealing. Sunday improves
with fair 2 to 4 feet waves and lighter winds,
ideal for longboarding in the morning. Monday
returns to choppy 2 feet surf, but light winds
create brief, clean moments in the evening for
a mellow session. This morning, there's patchy
fog, and it feels like 64 degrees, with 8 mile
per hour 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,
lifting by mid -morning, with partly sunny skies
and a high near 66, accompanied by a light southwest
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions
with patchy fog returning and a low around 62,
along with gentle winds. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect partly sunny skies Saturday through
Tuesday, with highs around 65 to 66. Nights will
be mostly cloudy, cooling down to around 61.
Enjoy the mild weather. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them Sunny
Morning sent you. In local news, U .S. Border
Patrol agents have uncovered a sophisticated
drug -smuggling tunnel extending over 1 ,000
feet from Tijuana, Mexico, into the Otey Mesa
area. Discovered in early April, the tunnel was
still under construction and featured electrical
wiring, lighting, a ventilation system, and a
track system for transporting narcotics. Its
full length measured 2 ,918 feet, reaching a
depth of about 50. Border Patrol, in collaboration
with Homeland Security Investigations and Mexican
authorities, confirmed the tunnel's origin. The
tunnel will be filled with concrete to prevent
future use. Now on to sports. In a thrilling
twist, the Indiana Pacers triumphed over the
Oklahoma City Thunder, winning Game 6 of the
NBA Finals, 108 -91, and forcing the first Game
7 since 2016. Playing with a calf injury, star
point guard Tyrese Halliburton contributed 14
points, while Andrew Nempard shined with 17.
The Pacers, showcasing their resilience, outscored
the Thunder by 21 in the second quarter. Despite
a promising performance earlier in the playoffs,
Oklahoma City struggled, committing 12 turnovers
before halftime. Game 7 is set for Sunday in
Oklahoma City in local sports. Last night at
Dodger Stadium, the Padres triumphed over the
Dodgers 5 -3. Bogarts kicked things off with
a 401 -foot homer in the second, while Aragon's
double -and -sheet single boosted the Friars'
lead. Morachan snide the win, and Matsui earned
his first save as the Dodgers faltered with errors,
allowing San Diego's Kim and Edmund to capitalize.
The Friars now stand at 40 -34, maintaining their
momentum in the division race. Tonight, they
take on the Royals at Petco Park for game one
of a three -game series. Nick Pibetta, boasting
a 2 .37 earned run average, faces off against
Michael Lorenzen, who holds a 4 .91. First pitch
is at 640 with clear skies and a pleasant 67
degrees in San Diego. In top news, Amazon's chief
executive officer Andy Jassy warned employees
that artificial intelligence will likely replace
many jobs within the next few years. In a recent
memo, Jassy outlined that Amazon is already utilizing
over 1 ,000 generative AI services to enhance
its operations. This includes improving delivery
speed in warehouses and enhancing customer service
chatbots. He emphasized that as AI continues
to evolve, fewer human employees will be needed.
While some workers expressed concerns about job
security and the reliability of AI, Jassy encouraged
staff to embrace the technology to remain competitive.
Amazon plans to invest heavily in AI, allocating
approximately $105 billion this year. In business
news, Meta recently attempted to acquire safe
superintelligence. The artificial intelligence
startup founded by OpenAI co -founder Ilya Sutskever,
valued at $32 billion. When Sutskever declined
the offer, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg shifted
his focus to hiring the startup CEO, Daniel Gross,
along with former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman. This
move is part of Zuckerberg's broader strategy
to enhance Meta's artificial intelligence team.
amid a competitive talent landscape. Meta plans
to take a stake in Gross and Friedman's venture
fund while developing products under Scale AI
founder Alexander Wang. Further details are expected
in the coming weeks. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 1 % for the week to about $105 ,000.
Ethereum is down 2 % 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
science. SpaceX's massive Starship rocket, which
aims to send humans to Mars, suffered a catastrophic
failure and exploded during a routine test in
Texas shortly after 11 p .m. on Wednesday. Fortunately,
no injuries were reported. SpaceX described the
incident as a major anomaly occurring during
its 10th flight test. Elon Musk, who founded
SpaceX with the goal of making humanity a multiplanetary
species, remarked on social media that it was
just a scratch. Despite several setbacks, including
three failed test flights this year, SpaceX is
racing to prepare Starship for a potential Mars
mission next year. Happy Gilmore 2 is set to
tee off on Netflix on July 25th, bringing back
the beloved character nearly 30 years after the
original film's release. This sequel follows
a retired Happy Gilmore, portrayed by Adam Sandler,
as he returns to the golf course to raise funds
for his daughter's ballet education, which costs
$75 ,000 a year. Returning stars include Christopher
McDonald and Julie Bowen. alongside newcomers
Travis Kelsey and Bad Bunny. Fans can look forward
to a heartfelt story filled with humor, nostalgia,
and a mix of new and familiar faces. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar. Antisat.
It's not how far you fall. But how high you bounce,
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.