Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 11th. You'll be interested
to know, 46 years ago today, in 1979, America's
first space station, Skylab, re -entered Earth's
atmosphere after a successful six -year mission
in orbit. Launched by the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, Skylab served as a
pioneering platform for scientific research and
technological advancements in space. Its reentry
marked the end of an era that laid the groundwork
for future space exploration, inspiring generations
to reach for the stars. 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 feet throughout the
morning, providing decent conditions. Expect
the winds to remain sideshore at 5 mph, keeping
things relatively smooth for now. As the day
progresses, conditions may become choppy with
winds shifting to onshore around 10 mph. Best
time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a zero -foot
incoming low tide when the west swell is three
feet at eight seconds and the side -shore wind
is four mile per hour. The first high tide Friday
will be three and a half foot at 1115 a .m. with
a two and a half foot low tide at 345. The near
-shore buoy at Beacons reads 70 degrees for the
water temperature. Saturday through Monday features
waist -to -chest -high south -southwest ground
swell, beginning with clean conditions in the
mornings and transitioning to fair afternoons.
Light winds under 5 mph prevail early, while
breezy conditions arise later, leading to choppy
surf by afternoon. Expect occasional chest -high
sets on Monday morning before conditions become
bumpy, making for a mixed bag of surf over the
three days. This morning, it's cloudy and it
feels like 67 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 8 .02 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 5 .50. It looks like we're
in for a partly sunny Friday with temperatures
reaching around 69 and a light south wind. Tonight,
we'll see mostly cloudy skies with a low of 64
and calm winds continuing. Looking ahead in the
weather, expect partly sunny skies Saturday and
Sunday with highs near 67 and 68. Nights will
be mostly cloudy with lows around 64 and 65.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought
to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can
grab a panini for lunch 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 sends you. In local
news, all California Highway Patrol officers
will soon be equipped with body -worn cameras
as public demand for accountability in law enforcement
grows. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department
has utilized these devices since 2017. Although
not mandated by state law, many agencies have
embraced this technology. As of July 1st, the
California Highway Patrol has deployed approximately
2 ,400 cameras to its officers in major regions.
Tasha Williamson, a community activist, emphasized
that these cameras will help determine innocence
and guilt. Officers in San Diego County are expected
to receive their cameras and training in November
of this year. Now on to sports. Jazz Chisholm
Jr. is gearing up for a stylish appearance at
the all -star red carpet show, promising a memorable
entrance. The Yankees infielder has also confirmed
he will participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby
on July 14th at Truce Park in Atlanta, as announced
by Major League Baseball. Chisholm, at 27 years
old, will be the first Yankee in the Derby since
2017. This year marks his second All -Star selection,
and after recovering from injury, he is enjoying
an impressive season with a batting average of
.316 since June 3rd. In local sports, Last night
at Petco, the Padres edged the Diamondbacks 4
-3 as Tatis Jr. blasted a massive homer and Machado
also went deep. Morijon snagged the win with
Suarez closing it out for the safe while Rodriguez
took the loss for Arizona. The Friars tallied
13 hits to Arizona's 9, showcasing their resilient
offense. With this victory, San Diego improved
to 50 -43, continuing their push in the standings.
Tonight, the Friars face off against the Phillies
at Petco Park in San Diego for Game 1 of a three
-game series. Ryan Vergert, with an earned run
average of 2 .67, takes the mound against Ranger
Suarez, who boasts a 2 .19. First pitch is at
640 under clear skies at a comfortable 69 degrees.
In top news, a dog named Draco has become an
unlikely hero after alerting his owner to a potential
electrical hazard. The pet parent noticed Draco
obsessively trying to cover a specific power
outlet in their hallway. Seeking answers, the
owner shared the unusual behavior on Reddit.
where the post garnered over 17 ,000 upvotes.
Commenters quickly identified the issue, leading
the owner to discover that the outlet's wiring
was faulty. The landlord had an electrician disable
it, and now Draco has returned to ignoring the
outlet. For his efforts, he was rewarded with
new toys and treats. In business news, Bitcoin
has reached a new all -time high. trading at
$113 ,853, driven by President Trump's pro -crypto
policies, corporate buying, and a rebound in
the stock market. Following Trump's election
victory, Bitcoin surpassed $100 ,000 for the
first time, though its growth faced challenges
due to market volatility. Now, corporations like
MicroStrategy and Tesla are stockpiling Bitcoin.
introducing new risks to the market. Additionally,
regulators have approved spot Bitcoin exchange
-traded funds, leading to nearly $148 billion
in holdings. As always, Bitcoin remains a risky
asset, correlated closely with stock market trends.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 7 % for the
week to about $117 ,000. Ethereum is up 15 %
to just under $3 ,000. And XRP is up 13 % to
$2 .57. 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. Microsoft and OpenAI are
facing a significant moment as they renegotiate
a contract, allowing OpenAI to transition into
a for -profit company. OpenAI is preparing to
release an open -language artificial intelligence
model, debuting as early as next week. This model
will enable companies and governments to run
it independently, contrasting with OpenAI's typical
closed -weight models. As Microsoft lays off
as many as 9 ,000 employees, the impact of OpenAI's
open model could affect Azure customers, potentially
pushing them towards rival cloud providers. This
evolving landscape raises questions about the
future of Microsoft's exclusivity with OpenAI.
Entertainment news. In an exciting revelation,
Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby shared that the
upcoming film, The Fantastic Four, First Steps
emphasizes family and unity. Directed by Matt
Shachman, the reboot aims to revive the Fantastic
Four series after a 10 -year hiatus following
a poorly received installment. Featuring a star
-studded cast, the film introduces Marvel's first
family, including Pascal as Reed Richards and
Kirby as Sue Storm. Pascal expressed that the
film embodies optimism and a pure heart. The
movie, which also explores motherhood through
Kirby's character, will be released globally
on July 23rd. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, Our quote
comes from the American writer and philosopher
Will Durant. And he said, Every form of progress
is a victory in the war against ignorance. 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 Report. Have an amazing weekend, my
good friends. We'll see you Monday with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.