Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, June 25th. You'll be interested
to know, 58 years ago today, in 1967, the world
witnessed a groundbreaking moment in global communication.
The British Broadcasting Corporation aired Our
World. the first live global satellite television
program. This ambitious broadcast connected 19
countries across five continents, reaching an
estimated audience of 400 million people. A highlight
of the program was the debut performance of All
You Need Is Love by The Beatles, symbolizing
a message of unity and peace. This event showcased
the immense potential of satellite technology
to bring the world together, marking a significant
milestone in media history. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the SURF Report. Wednesday
in Encinitas and North County. It's looking clean
this morning with NIDA thigh -high sets rolling
in. Weights hold around two feet throughout the
morning, providing nice conditions. However,
expect the winds to remain onshore at three to
four mile per hour, keeping things smooth before
they shift slightly later in the day. Enjoy the
early session while it lasts. Best time to ride
is at 7 a .m. with the one foot incoming mid
-tide when the southwest swell is one and a half
feet at 14 seconds. and the onshore wind is 4
mile per hour. The first high tide Wednesday
will be 4 foot just before 11 a .m., with a 2
foot low tide at 315. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 71 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday
through Saturday features clean morning conditions
with waves ranging from 2 to 4 feet, ideal for
beginners. Afternoon sessions shift to fair conditions
as winds pick up slightly. Friday sees a consistent
waist -high swell, while Saturday's surf diminishes
to choppy, less favorable conditions by midday.
Overall, expect manageable surf early with varying
quality as the day's progress. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 66 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 8 .04
and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .42. It
looks like we're in for a partly sunny day with
a high around 66 and a light west breeze. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 62 and
calm winds. Looking ahead in the weather, expect
partly sunny skies Thursday with a high near
66. and light winds from the southwest. Nights
bring patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies, with
lows around 62. Friday starts with fog, then
turns mostly sunny, reaching a high near 67.
Saturday and Sunday will be partly sunny as well,
both with highs near 68. Nights remain mostly
cloudy, with lows around 63. This podcast is
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sends you. In local news, the California Attorney
General's Office announced on Tuesday that it
is suing the San Diego -based Sweetwater Care
Nursing Facility chain, alleging serious understaffing
issues. The lawsuit claims that this neglect
at Sweetwater's 19 facilities in California has
harmed patients and violated state law's minimum
staffing requirements. A Department of Justice
investigation found that Sweetwater's facilities
fell below these levels over 14 ,126 times from
2020 to 2024. Attorney General Rob Bonta stated,
Sweetwater violated the law. and betrayed the
trust of communities, emphasizing the need for
accountability and high -quality care for vulnerable
patients. Now on to sports. The Boston Celtics
have made a significant move in the offseason,
trading Kristaps Porzingis in a three -team deal
with the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets. In
this transaction, the Celtics will send Porzingis
and a second round pick to the Hawks, while the
Nets acquire Terence Mann and the Hawks' number
22 overall pick. In return, Boston receives Georges
Nying and another second round pick. This trade,
reported by ESPN's Shams Turania, allows the
Celtics to cut their salary by $22 ,500 ,000.
Reducing their payroll commitments to $203 million,
though they remain $16 million over the luxury
tax. Last night at Petco Park, the Padres beat
the Nationals 4 -3. Maldonado's tying home run
in the fifth, and Iglesias go -ahead ground out
in the sixth lifted San Diego. Williams suffered
the loss. while Suarez secured the save. Garcia
clinched the win for the Padres, who tallied
four runs on seven hits, overcoming the Nationals
three runs on nine hits. The Padres, now 35 -36,
continue their home stand with momentum as they
prepare for tomorrow afternoon's game. The Friars
face the Nationals at Petco Park for the rubber
game of this three -game series. Nick Pivetta
takes the mound with a 3 .64, earned run average,
against Mackenzie Gore, holding a 3 .79. First
pitch is at 110 under clear skies with temperatures
around 72 degrees. In top news, job recruiting
site CareerBuilder and Monster have filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. just months
after their merger in September 2024. Once dominant
during the dot -com boom, both companies struggled
to maintain their influence as competition intensified.
According to court filings from Delaware, the
merged company's assets are estimated between
$50 million and $100 million, while liabilities
range from $100 million to $500 million. Expert
Hatim Rahman emphasizes that you have to continue
to innovate and scale or perish in the competitive
digital landscape. In business news, toy prices
are rising sharply due to new tariffs impacting
the industry, which heavily relies on imports
from China. In May, toy prices surged by a record
2 .2%, far exceeding the overall inflation rate
of 0 .1%. Analysts warn that this is just the
beginning, with potential cascading effects on
prices and availability. Isaac Larian, chief
executive of MGA Entertainment, noted, Prices
have gone up. There's no doubt about it. Retailers
are adjusting strategies, focusing on best sellers,
while companies like Mattel and Hasbro are grappling
with economic uncertainty in job cuts. The reliance
on China remains a critical issue for the sector.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % to about
$107 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to about $2 ,500.
And XRP is up 2 % to $2 .18. 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. DJI remains committed to the United States
market despite the alarming absence of its drones
from local retailers. A recent visit to a Best
Buy store revealed zero DJI drones available
for purchase, with the aisle completely cleared
of products. A store employee cited concerns
over U .S.-China relations as a reason for the
lack of stock. DJI's own U .S. web store also
shows no drones in inventory, and third -party
listings on Amazon are limited. As concerns about
tariffs and import scrutiny grow, DJI may face
challenges ahead, with a possible ban on new
products looming. Entertainment news. The Karate
Kid Part 3 sees Daniel and Mr. Miyagi returning
to the valley, but the film feels like leftovers
from earlier installments. Director John G. Abelson
envisioned a high -flying adventure set in 16th
century China. but producer Jerry Weintraub disagreed.
Instead, the film features Daniel investing his
college savings into a bonsai tree shop, while
Cobra Kai's Kree steams up with the sinister
Terry Silver to turn Daniel against Miyagi. Critics
noted that the film's violence overshadowed its
heart, leading to a disappointing box office
return of $39 million. Roger Ebert lamented the
exhausted character arcs. indicating it was time
to move on. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American poet and essayist, Walt Whitman.
And he said, I hear America singing the very
carols I hear, celebrating the diverse voices
that unite us in harmony. 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.