Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, July 14th. You'll be interested
to know. Sixty years ago today, in 1965, NASA's
Mariner 4 spacecraft achieved a monumental milestone
by performing the first successful flyby of Mars.
This historic mission provided humanity with
its initial close -up images of the Red Planet,
revealing a landscape marked by lunar -type impact
craters, some touched with frost in the chill
Martian evening. The data collected by Mariner
4 significantly advanced our understanding of
Mars and laid the foundation for future exploration
of our neighboring planet. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the Surf Report. Monday in
Encinitas and North County. Encinitas Surf. This
morning, placeholder text Encinitas. Surf best
time to ride placeholder text. The first low
tide Monday will be a half foot at 6 .30 a .m.
with a four foot high tide at one. The near shore
buoy at Beacons reads 72 degrees for the water
temperature. Monday at Blacks Beach. Blacks Beach
Surf, this morning, placeholder text, Blacks
Beach Surf, best time to ride placeholder text.
The first low tide Monday will be a half foot
at 6 .30 a .m. with a four foot high tide at
one. The near shore buoy in Scripps in La Jolla
reads 72 degrees for the water temperature. This
morning, it's partly sunny and it feels like
68 degrees 8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will
take place at 8 .01 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 5 .52. It looks like we're in for some partly
sunny weather today with a high around 68 and
a light west breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy
skies with a low of 65 and very light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect partly sunny
skies on Tuesday with a high near 67 and light
southwest winds. Nights will be mostly cloudy
with lows around 64 to 65. Wednesday through
Friday stays similar with highs near 68 and partly
cloudy nights. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café
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, in downtown
San Diego, a stretch of Fifth Avenue is reopening
to car traffic, raising uncertainty about the
future of bollards that were temporarily removed.
Installed two years ago to enhance pedestrian
access, the bollards were taken down this year
due to budget constraints. Sheninthia Smith,
general manager at Fat Tuesday on Fifth Avenue,
expressed a desire for their return. noting they
helped improve foot traffic. However, some local
business owners, including Mo -Mei Sumi of Nikki
and Company Fine Jewelers, believe removing the
bollards has positively impacted business by
increasing vehicle traffic. The Gas Lab Quarter
Association is exploring private funding options
for their reinstatement. Now on to sports. In
Major League Baseball, the Atlanta Braves, once
seen as World Series contenders, find themselves
struggling at 42 wins and 52 losses, nearly out
of postseason contention. Their playoff chances
have plummeted from 92 % at the season start
to just 4 .6%, despite strong performances from
Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Schwellenbach. A
series of injuries and poor performances from
key players have plagued the team. As the trade
deadline approaches, questions arise about whether
the Braves will make significant changes or simply
adjust their roster for the remainder of the
season. Yesterday afternoon at Petco Park, the
Phillies edged past the Padres 2 -1. Philadelphia's
Sanchez earned the win, stifling San Diego over
seven and one -third innings. With the game tied
in the eighth, Real Mudo's double brought Harper
home, sealing the Friars' fate. Morrigan took
the loss for San Diego despite Machado and Bogert's
efforts at the plate, while Strom secured the
save for the Phillies as the Friars now stand
at 52 -44. Looking ahead after the All -Star
break to Friday afternoon, the Friars face the
Nationals in Washington. Michael King, sporting
a 4 .67 earned run average, takes on Tyler Stewart,
who holds a 3 .57. In top news, just 30 minutes
a day of Japanese walking may help you get in
shape. This technique, known as interval walking
training, is gaining popularity after going viral
on social media. A study led by Hiroshi Nose
found that middle -aged and older individuals
who practiced this method experienced lower blood
pressure and improved physical fitness compared
to those who walked at a moderate pace. Interval
walking involves alternating three minutes of
fast walking with three minutes of slower walking.
Experts suggest starting slowly, aiming for 15
minutes twice a day, and gradually working up
to the recommended physical activity levels.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation
to officially recognize gold and silver coins
as legal tender in the Sunshine State, aiming
to provide Floridians with financial freedom.
DeSantis emphasized that gold is very likely
to hold its value, certainly compared to fiat
currency. The new law, effective July 1, 2026,
also exempts these coins from sales tax. DeSantis
believes this move protects residents from the
declining value of the U .S. dollar amidst rising
inflation and fiscal uncertainty. He highlights
gold's appeal as a safe haven, especially during
economic turmoil, as its prices surged over the
past year. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up
2 % over the weekend to just over $119 ,000.
Ethereum is unchanged at just under $3 ,000.
And XRP is up 10 % to $2 .83. 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. Jack Dorsey, the co -founder of Twitter,
has launched a new messaging app called BitChat,
which operates without the need for the internet
or phone numbers. Dorsey shared his interest
in Bluetooth mesh networks, which allow devices
to communicate directly. The app promises ephemeral,
encrypted communication, making it resistant
to network outages and censorship. Users will
generate random Peter IDs, eliminating the need
for registration. The beta version has already
attracted 10 ,000 downloads. Dorsey, the CEO
of Block, has a history of supporting decentralized
technology, but BitChat is still under review
before its public release. Netflix's upcoming
black comedy, Vladimir, is based on the best
-selling novel by Julia Mae Jonas and features
the talented Rachel Weisz, known for her role
in The Mummy. The series, which began production
this month, explores themes of morality, power,
and desire. Weisz stars as an unnamed English
professor caught in a web of obsession and intrigue
as her husband, portrayed by John Slattery. faces
scrutiny for inappropriate relationships with
students. With a strong female creative team,
Vladimir promises to be a provocative and engaging
watch. While no release date is set, filming
is expected to conclude in September. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and aviation pioneer, Wilbur Wright. And he said,
it is possible to fly without motors, but not
without knowledge and skill. 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.