Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 4th. You'll be interested
to know, 249 years ago today, in 1776, the Second
Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, adopted the Declaration of Independence,
proclaiming the 13 American colonies' separation
from British rule. This momentous decision laid
the foundation for the United States of America,
inspiring countless individuals worldwide to
pursue freedom and self -governance. The Declaration
of Independence remains a powerful symbol of
human rights and the enduring spirit of liberty.
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 to
chest high sets rolling in. Waves hold around
three to four feet throughout the morning, providing
consistent conditions. Expect the winds to remain
onshore at four mile per hour, keeping the surface
a bit bumpy as the day progresses. Afternoon
conditions may shift to semi -choppy as winds
increase slightly. Best time to ride is at 7
a .m. with the 3 -foot outgoing high tide when
the south -southwest swell is 2 feet at 17 seconds
and the onshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The
first high tide Friday will be 3 foot at 6 .15
a .m. with a 2 -foot low tide at 10 .30. The
nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 69 degrees for
the water temperature. Saturday through Monday
features clean morning conditions with waves
ranging from 2 to 5 feet, ideal for all skill
levels. Light northwest winds maintain smooth
surfaces early, while afternoons shift to fair
and choppy conditions, especially on Monday.
Expect some occasional shoulder -high sets, particularly
in the afternoons, but overall, the mornings
provide the best surf experience before winds
increase. This morning, it's cloudy and it feels
like 69 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 8 .04 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 5 .46. It looks like we're in for a partly
sunny Independence Day with temperatures reaching
around 68, along with a light west wind. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 64 and
a gentle breeze. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly sunny skies Saturday, Sunday, and
Tuesday with highs around 69 to 70. Nights will
be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid -60s to
upper 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries
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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, California lawmakers
have recently voted against a proposal that would
have extended an eviction grace period for tenants
falling behind on their rent. Senator Ayesha
Wahab urged her colleagues to consider struggling
families, suggesting that two weeks would allow
tenants to seek assistance. Despite her passionate
plea, Senate Bill 436 failed to advance out of
the Assembly Judiciary Committee. highlighting
the ongoing challenges progressive Democrats
face in supporting renter protections. Tensions
within the Democratic supermajority were evident
as some members sided with Republicans, illustrating
the complexities surrounding California's housing
and rental crisis. Now on to sports. Cristiano
Ronaldo has signed a groundbreaking contract
with Saudi Arabian football club Al Nasser, valued
at approximately $700 million over two years,
making it the highest average annual salary in
sports history. This lucrative deal includes
a yearly salary of about $244 million, a signing
bonus of $33 million, and a 15 % equity stake
in the club. Ronaldo's perks also feature private
jet credits, sponsorship packs worth $82 million,
and a dedicated staff of 16 individuals, including
drivers and chefs. With no income tax in Saudi
Arabia, Ronaldo's earnings reflect a remarkable
shift in sports contracts. In local sports. Today
at Petco, the Friars host the Texas Rangers in
Game 1 of a three -game series. Coomer Rocker,
with a 6 .13 earned run average, faces Randy
Vasquez's 3 .84. The odds favor the Friars at
minus 120. Expect sunny skies and 76 degrees
in San Diego for a first pitch at 640. In top
news, thousands of airline passengers were grounded
on Thursday as French air traffic controllers
began a two -day walkout. protesting working
conditions and triggering numerous flight cancellations
right at the start of the summer vacation period.
France's civil aviation agency requested airlines
to reduce flights at major airports, including
Paris, Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Nice. Ryanair
cancelled 170 flights, affecting over 30 ,000
passengers. EasyJet followed suit with 124 cancellations
on Thursday and an additional 150 on Friday,
impacting roughly 20 ,000 to 25 ,000 passengers
daily. The strike continues into Friday as concerns
mount over understaffing and outdated equipment.
In business news, in a revealing look at America's
pizza economy. Sales trends indicate lower -income
consumers are being priced out of their favorite
meals. While higher -end pizzas continue to attract
diners, sales at major chains like Domino's Pizza,
Papa John's, and Pizza Hut fell in the first
quarter of 2025. The average price of a large
pizza now stands at $18, reflecting a nearly
30 % increase since 2019. As inflation pressures
mount, chains are launching value menus to lure
back customers. However, rising ingredient costs
and economic uncertainty pose challenges for
all consumers. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1 % for the week to about $110 ,000. Ethereum
is up 0 .5 % to just under $2 ,600. And XRP is
up 3%. to $2 .26. 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. In a remarkable discovery,
doctors have identified a new blood type called
Guada negative in a French woman marking the
48th known blood group system in humans. The
woman from Guadeloupe was found to carry a unique
genetic mutation during routine testing in 2011.
Researchers revisiting her case in 2019 sequenced
her genome and confirmed she is the only known
carrier of this blood type. Discovering new blood
groups offers patients with rare blood types
a higher level of care, said the French blood
establishment. This breakthrough expands our
understanding of human blood types, which now
encompass a total of 48 systems. Entertainment
news. This year's San Diego Comic -Con, the mecca
for geek culture, will notably lack major franchises.
Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros., Legendary,
Sony, Lionsgate, and Paramount are all skipping
the iconic Call A, which is known for significant
franchise announcements. This absence is intriguing,
given the superhero genre is at a pivotal moment,
especially after recent disappointments like
Marvel's Captain America Brave New World. While
some studios will still present, including Universal
Pictures and Amazon NGM Studios, the overall
lack of superhero content raises questions about
the effectiveness of Comic -Con as a marketing
platform. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American civil rights activist and author,
Alice Walker. And she said, The most common way
people give up their power is by thinking they
don't have any. 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.