Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, July 10th. You'll be interested
to know, 63 years ago today, in 1962, the world
witnessed a monumental leap in global communication
with the launch of Telstar, the first active
communications satellite. This pioneering achievement
enabled the first live transatlantic television
broadcasts, connecting continents in real time,
and revolutionizing the way people shared information.
The successful deployment of Telstar laid the
foundation for the modern telecommunications
era, bringing the world closer together and inspiring
future innovations in satellite technology. So
now you know. And now... It's time for the surf
report. Thursday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking clean this morning with mead of
thigh -high sets rolling in. Weights hold around
2 plus feet throughout the morning, providing
nice conditions. However, expect the winds to
remain onshore at 3 mph, creating some light
bumps as the day progresses. Conditions will
shift to fair by late morning with increasing
wind speeds. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m.
with a zero -foot incoming low tide when the
west swell is 2 .5 feet at 7 seconds and the
sideshore wind is 2 mile per hour. The first
high tide Thursday will be 3 .5 foot at 10 .45
a .m. with a 2 .5 foot low tide at 3. The near
-shore buoy at Beacons reads 67 degrees for the
water temperature. Friday through Sunday features
consistent waist -to -chest -high waves. Friday
starts with fair conditions transitioning to
choppy by afternoon with winds up to 10 mph.
Saturday presents clean morning surf before shifting
to fair and then choppy conditions later. Sunday
remains fair in the morning, but choppy conditions
develop by afternoon as winds increase to 10
mph, impacting wave quality. This morning, there's
patchy fog, and it feels like 71 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 8 .02,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .49. It
looks like we're in for some patchy fog early
today. but it should clear up by mid -morning
for mostly sunny skies and a high near 72 with
a light breeze. Tonight, expect patchy fog after
11 p .m., mostly cloudy with a low of 65 and
a gentle wind. Looking ahead in the weather,
expect partly sunny skies Friday through Monday
with highs around 68 degrees. Nights will be
mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid -60s. Enjoy
the mild weather. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
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this café is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge
in their amazing Eggs Benedict, or their gluten
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or just breeze on through to get your morning
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the San
Diego County Planning Commission is set to consider
the controversial Cottonwood Sand Mine on Wednesday,
a mining project proposed in the Rancho San Diego
area. This 10 -year project with an additional
two -year reclamation period aims to extract
4 .3 million cubic yards of material. The Stop
Cottonwood Sand Mine Committee, opposing the
project since its inception in 2018, raised concerns
about its impact on the residential community,
citing noise, traffic, and air quality issues.
The commission previously postponed public input
due to technical issues. but developers claim
it will provide essential jobs and open space.
Now on to sports. Major League Baseball is set
to introduce the automated ball strike system
during the upcoming All -Star Game in Atlanta,
marking its debut in a high -profile setting.
Teams will receive two challenges, allowing pitchers,
catchers, and hitters to contest fall strike
calls immediately after they are made. While
there is no announced timeline for regular season
use, the system has seen positive results at
the AAA level since the 2022 season, with increased
walks and slightly reduced strikeouts. Players
have mixed feelings about the system, with catchers
expressing concerns about its impact on the catcher
position. in local sports. Last night at Petco
Park, the Friars fell to the Diamondbacks 8 -2.
Despite two runs batted in from Homer Johnson,
the Padres couldn't overcome Arizona's strong
performance. Perdomo's grand slam in the fifth
was a turning point, with McCann and Carroll
also homering. Cease took the loss, allowing
six runs, while Arizona's Fott was dominant.
securing the win in a two -hour and 22 -minute
contest. The Friars are now 49 -44. Tonight,
they face the Diamondbacks again at Petco Park
in San Diego for the final game of this four
-game series. Randy Vasquez, with a 3 .79 earned
run average, takes on Eduardo Rodriguez, who
holds a 5 .78. First pitch is at 640 with clear
skies and a temperature around 75 degrees. In
top news, the United States is witnessing a surge
in measles cases, with 1 ,288 confirmed this
year, surpassing the previous record in 2019.
This marks the highest annual total since the
disease was declared eliminated in 2000. Tragically,
three individuals have died from measles this
year, the first deaths in a decade. Experts warn
that declining vaccination rates could lead to
ongoing outbreaks. Currently, about 93 % of kindergarten
children are vaccinated, but some areas, like
Gaines County, Texas, report rates in the low
80s. The situation may worsen if these trends
continue. In business news... Ferrero, the Italian
candy maker known for Ferrero Rocher and Nutella,
is nearing a deal valued at approximately $3
billion to acquire the breakfast cereal giant,
Kellogg. This acquisition could be finalized
as soon as this week, pending any last -minute
issues. Kellogg, famous for cereals like Froot
Loops and Frosted Flakes, currently has a market
value of around $1 .5 billion. alongside substantial
debt. Ferrero has been strategically targeting
growth in the United States, aiming to expand
its presence in the competitive food market,
especially as consumer habits evolve toward healthier
options. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 0
.5 % to just over $111 ,000. Ethereum is up 7
% to just under $2 ,800. And XRP is up 5 % to
$2 .42. 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. A London -based dentist
has uncovered a hidden -in -plain -sight third
shape within Leonardo da Vinci's famous Vitruvian
man drawing. This discovery reveals a deeper
understanding of human anatomy, as the equilateral
triangle identified between the figure's legs
corresponds to a dental principle known as Bonneville's
triangle. Dr. Rory McSweeney published his findings
in the Journal of Mathematics and Arts, suggesting
that Leonardo's illustration incorporates geometric
principles that foreshadow modern biological
architecture. This connection highlights the
intricate relationship between mathematics and
human proportions, suggesting that Leonardo grasped
fundamental truths about reality itself. entertainment
news wes anderson's latest film the phoenician
scheme features a star -studded cast including
benicio del toro mia threepleton and tom hanks
while currently in select theaters it is available
to buy or rent online in 4k ultra hd for 19 on
platforms such as prime video and apple tv The
film is expected to stream on Peacock in late
August or early September, requiring a subscription
starting at $7 per month. The Phoenician scheme
will also be released on DVD and Blu -ray on
July 29th, with pre -orders starting at $22.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and businessman... Thomas J.
Watson. And he said, the way to succeed is to
double your failure rate, for innovation thrives
on learning from mistakes, and pushing boundaries
leads to progress. 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.