WEBVTT 00:00:02.250 --> 00:00:04.370 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.530 --> 00:00:08.750 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.070 --> 00:00:13.289 and it's Wednesday, July 16th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.289 --> 00:00:18.789 to know. 56 years ago today, in 1969, a Holo 00:00:18.789 --> 00:00:21.329 11 launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, 00:00:21.629 --> 00:00:24.890 carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, 00:00:24.969 --> 00:00:29.149 and Michael Collins. This historic mission culminated 00:00:29.149 --> 00:00:32.219 in humanity's first steps on the moon. marking 00:00:32.219 --> 00:00:34.759 a monumental achievement in space exploration 00:00:34.759 --> 00:00:38.219 and inspiring generations to reach for the stars. 00:00:39.439 --> 00:00:44.500 So now you know. And now it's time for the surf 00:00:44.500 --> 00:00:50.939 report. Wednesday in Encinitas and North County. 00:00:51.659 --> 00:00:54.479 It's looking clean this morning with waist -high 00:00:54.479 --> 00:00:58.250 sets rolling in. Waves hold around 3 plus feet 00:00:58.250 --> 00:01:01.090 throughout the morning, providing ideal conditions. 00:01:02.149 --> 00:01:05.650 However, expect the winds to remain onshore at 00:01:05.650 --> 00:01:09.129 2 to 3 mile per hour, keeping the surface nice 00:01:09.129 --> 00:01:12.829 and glassy for the early surfers. Enjoy the morning 00:01:12.829 --> 00:01:16.569 session before the winds pick up later. Best 00:01:16.569 --> 00:01:20.510 time to ride is at 6 a .m. with the 2 -foot outgoing 00:01:20.510 --> 00:01:24.079 low tide when the south -southwest swell. is 00:01:24.079 --> 00:01:27.719 1 .5 feet at 18 seconds, and the sideshore wind 00:01:27.719 --> 00:01:31.879 is 1 mile per hour. The first low tide Wednesday 00:01:31.879 --> 00:01:35.079 will be a half -foot just after 7 .30 a .m., 00:01:35.079 --> 00:01:39.659 with a 5 -foot high tide at 2 .30. The nearshore 00:01:39.659 --> 00:01:43.700 buoy at Beacons reads 71 degrees for the water 00:01:43.700 --> 00:01:47.459 temperature. Thursday through Saturday features 00:01:47.459 --> 00:01:50.540 waist -to -stomach high waves. starting with 00:01:50.540 --> 00:01:54.359 fair conditions and light winds under 5 mph in 00:01:54.359 --> 00:01:57.900 the mornings. Afternoon sessions shift to choppy 00:01:57.900 --> 00:02:02.719 as winds increase, particularly on Friday. Saturday 00:02:02.719 --> 00:02:05.400 brings clean early waves before transitioning 00:02:05.400 --> 00:02:09.939 to fair conditions later. Overall, expect manageable 00:02:09.939 --> 00:02:13.419 surf with varied quality, especially on Friday's 00:02:13.419 --> 00:02:18.199 bumpy afternoon. This morning, it's cloudy and 00:02:18.199 --> 00:02:22.139 it feels like 67 degrees with 8 mile per hour 00:02:22.139 --> 00:02:26.039 wind. The sunset will take place at 8 and it 00:02:26.039 --> 00:02:30.419 will rise again tomorrow at 553. It looks like 00:02:30.419 --> 00:02:33.439 we're in for some mostly cloudy skies today with 00:02:33.439 --> 00:02:36.400 a high around 68 and a light southwest breeze. 00:02:37.400 --> 00:02:41.719 Tonight, expect continued mostly cloudy conditions 00:02:41.719 --> 00:02:47.560 with a low of 65 and very light winds. Looking 00:02:47.560 --> 00:02:51.419 ahead in the weather. Expect partly sunny skies 00:02:51.419 --> 00:02:56.219 Thursday and Friday with highs around 67. Saturday 00:02:56.219 --> 00:02:59.219 brings mostly sunny weather. Wild nights will 00:02:59.219 --> 00:03:04.120 be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid -60s. Bonjour, 00:03:04.280 --> 00:03:07.400 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:03:07.400 --> 00:03:10.919 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:11.460 --> 00:03:14.960 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:14.960 --> 00:03:18.520 Encinitas Boulevard. This cafe is a haven for 00:03:18.520 --> 00:03:22.759 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:03:22.759 --> 00:03:26.759 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:26.759 --> 00:03:29.759 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:29.759 --> 00:03:33.000 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:33.000 --> 00:03:37.439 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:37.439 --> 00:03:42.560 to tell them. Sunny Morning sends you. In local 00:03:42.560 --> 00:03:46.840 news. San Diego County schools are facing significant 00:03:46.840 --> 00:03:51.099 enrollment declines, with 27 ,000 fewer students 00:03:51.099 --> 00:03:55.879 compared to a decade ago. Sarah Hillard, a teacher 00:03:55.879 --> 00:03:58.340 at Millennial Tech Middle, notes the drop in 00:03:58.340 --> 00:04:03.699 enrollment from 500 students to 400. This decline, 00:04:03.900 --> 00:04:07.560 about 19%, has led to reduced funding and programs, 00:04:07.860 --> 00:04:10.960 forcing schools to scale back plans for new buildings. 00:04:11.919 --> 00:04:14.460 While some districts are experiencing declines, 00:04:14.599 --> 00:04:17.839 others see minor increases, but the overall trend 00:04:17.839 --> 00:04:20.420 reflects changing birth rates and high living 00:04:20.420 --> 00:04:24.120 costs. Projections suggest the county may lose 00:04:24.120 --> 00:04:28.259 an additional 110 ,000 students in the coming 00:04:28.259 --> 00:04:36.879 decades, reshaping public education. Now on to 00:04:36.879 --> 00:04:41.060 sports. Major League Baseball is actively working. 00:04:41.560 --> 00:04:44.100 to resolve the logistics for players to participate 00:04:44.100 --> 00:04:48.860 in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Commissioner 00:04:48.860 --> 00:04:51.459 Rob Manfred stated the league is keen on this 00:04:51.459 --> 00:04:54.500 opportunity to showcase the game on a global 00:04:54.500 --> 00:04:58.699 stage. Tony Clark, director of the Major League 00:04:58.699 --> 00:05:01.779 Baseball Players Association, noted that players 00:05:01.779 --> 00:05:04.860 are enthusiastic about representing Team USA 00:05:04.860 --> 00:05:09.600 or other teams. Currently, only amateur players 00:05:09.600 --> 00:05:12.779 and those not on the 40 -man roster can compete. 00:05:13.800 --> 00:05:16.920 Key challenges include scheduling conflicts and 00:05:16.920 --> 00:05:19.839 insurance concerns, similar to those faced by 00:05:19.839 --> 00:05:22.100 the National Hockey League in past Olympics. 00:05:24.420 --> 00:05:28.959 The Los Angeles Chargers' controversial move 00:05:28.959 --> 00:05:32.420 from San Diego to L .A. remains one of the most 00:05:32.420 --> 00:05:35.480 unpopular sports decisions in recent history. 00:05:36.519 --> 00:05:39.420 However, time has allowed many San Diego sports 00:05:39.420 --> 00:05:42.300 fans to gradually embrace the team once again. 00:05:43.160 --> 00:05:46.959 Evidence of this resurgence is clear as Jim Harbaugh 00:05:46.959 --> 00:05:50.319 is returning the Chargers to San Diego for training 00:05:50.319 --> 00:05:54.360 camp practices. The first practice at the University 00:05:54.360 --> 00:05:58.180 of San Diego sold out quickly, with tickets exclusively 00:05:58.180 --> 00:06:02.300 for military personnel and veterans. While interest 00:06:02.300 --> 00:06:04.720 in the Chargers is evident, healing the wounds 00:06:04.720 --> 00:06:07.319 from their departure will take time. But this 00:06:07.319 --> 00:06:10.300 step is promising for the community and the team's 00:06:10.300 --> 00:06:16.540 legacy. In top news, extreme rainfall has flooded 00:06:16.540 --> 00:06:19.720 much of the United States in recent days, resulting 00:06:19.720 --> 00:06:23.680 in at least 130 fatalities in central Texas. 00:06:24.540 --> 00:06:27.699 Heavy rains have inundated New York subway stations, 00:06:28.000 --> 00:06:31.120 submerged roadways, and caused deadly incidents 00:06:31.120 --> 00:06:35.620 in New Jersey. This July has seen over 1 ,200 00:06:35.620 --> 00:06:38.639 reports of flooding, more than double the average. 00:06:40.019 --> 00:06:42.519 Meteorologists attribute the extreme weather 00:06:42.519 --> 00:06:46.019 to significant atmospheric moisture from unusually 00:06:46.019 --> 00:06:50.139 warm oceans, which is intensifying storms. As 00:06:50.139 --> 00:06:52.939 meteorologists noted, global warming changes 00:06:52.939 --> 00:06:56.579 the odds, making extreme precipitation more likely 00:06:56.579 --> 00:07:00.750 as climate change persists. In business news, 00:07:00.970 --> 00:07:05.050 U .S. inflation has re -accelerated, matching 00:07:05.050 --> 00:07:08.990 expectations but raising concerns. The Consumer 00:07:08.990 --> 00:07:13.149 Price Index increased by 0 .3 % in June, resulting 00:07:13.149 --> 00:07:17.430 in an annual rate of 2 .7%, the highest since 00:07:17.430 --> 00:07:20.389 February, surpassing the Federal Reserve's target. 00:07:21.149 --> 00:07:23.829 Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced a 00:07:23.829 --> 00:07:27.040 preliminary trade deal with Indonesia. imposing 00:07:27.040 --> 00:07:30.920 a 19 % tariff on U .S. exports, while American 00:07:30.920 --> 00:07:34.339 goods entered tariff -free. Despite a record 00:07:34.339 --> 00:07:37.480 close for the Nasdaq composite, thanks to a significant 00:07:37.480 --> 00:07:42.819 jump in Nvidia, other indexes fell. Lastly, several 00:07:42.819 --> 00:07:45.660 cryptocurrency regulation bills backed by Trump 00:07:45.660 --> 00:07:49.779 failed to pass a key hurdle in Congress. In crypto 00:07:49.779 --> 00:07:55.639 movement, Bitcoin is unchanged. at about $117 00:07:55.639 --> 00:08:02.079 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to just over $3 ,100. 00:08:02.939 --> 00:08:11.519 And XRP is up 1 % to $2 .89. Moving on to a more 00:08:11.519 --> 00:08:16.139 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:08:16.139 --> 00:08:18.720 and wellness, we are working with a national 00:08:18.720 --> 00:08:21.579 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:08:21.759 --> 00:08:26.550 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:08:26.550 --> 00:08:30.009 locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents 00:08:30.009 --> 00:08:33.169 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:33.169 --> 00:08:36.690 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:36.690 --> 00:08:40.110 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:40.110 --> 00:08:44.350 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:44.350 --> 00:08:48.110 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:48.389 --> 00:08:52.309 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:08:53.230 --> 00:08:56.049 Just be sure to tell them sunny morning sent 00:08:56.049 --> 00:09:01.850 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:01.850 --> 00:09:06.889 tech. Introducing the Photon Matrix, an innovative 00:09:06.889 --> 00:09:10.049 iron dome for mosquitoes, which can zap up to 00:09:10.049 --> 00:09:12.830 30 mosquitoes per second using an artificial 00:09:12.830 --> 00:09:16.669 intelligence -guided laser system. Invented by 00:09:16.669 --> 00:09:20.330 engineer Jim Wong, this device detects and eliminates 00:09:20.330 --> 00:09:23.110 mosquitoes mid -flight. without harming people 00:09:23.110 --> 00:09:27.450 or pets. It functions by utilizing a light detection 00:09:27.450 --> 00:09:30.450 and ranging module to create a real -time three 00:09:30.450 --> 00:09:33.610 -dimensional map, striking mosquitoes with precision. 00:09:34.470 --> 00:09:38.669 While the initial cost is nearly $500, the crowdfunding 00:09:38.669 --> 00:09:45.769 campaign has already exceeded $758 ,000. As mosquito 00:09:45.769 --> 00:09:48.850 -borne diseases rise, this technology could provide 00:09:48.850 --> 00:09:56.750 a much -needed defense. Entertainment news. Star 00:09:56.750 --> 00:10:01.129 Wars fans, get ready. A rare opportunity to own 00:10:01.129 --> 00:10:04.169 one of Darth Vader's original lightsabers is 00:10:04.169 --> 00:10:07.730 coming your way. This hero lightsaber from the 00:10:07.730 --> 00:10:10.450 original trilogy will be auctioned by Prop Store, 00:10:10.669 --> 00:10:14.590 renowned for movie memorabilia. The prop was 00:10:14.590 --> 00:10:18.090 used by actor David Prowse and stunt double Bob 00:10:18.090 --> 00:10:21.450 Anderson in The Empire Strikes Back and Return 00:10:21.450 --> 00:10:24.879 of the Jedi. The auction is set for September 00:10:24.879 --> 00:10:27.960 in Los Angeles, with expectations the lightsaber 00:10:27.960 --> 00:10:32.440 could fetch as much as $3 million. Prop Store 00:10:32.440 --> 00:10:35.799 COO Brandon Allender calls it a Grail -level 00:10:35.799 --> 00:10:38.519 piece, perfect for elite collections worldwide. 00:10:39.980 --> 00:10:43.320 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote 00:10:43.320 --> 00:10:47.259 of the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:10:47.259 --> 00:10:50.639 American inventor and businessman, Charles Kettering. 00:10:51.080 --> 00:10:55.149 And he said, The world hates change, yet it is 00:10:55.149 --> 00:10:59.190 the only thing that has brought progress. And 00:10:59.190 --> 00:11:02.169 that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:11:02.169 --> 00:11:05.509 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:11:05.509 --> 00:11:09.110 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:11:09.110 --> 00:11:12.610 the surf reports. Have an amazing day, my good 00:11:12.610 --> 00:11:15.009 friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:15.009 --> 00:11:17.669 episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.