Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, July 17th. You'll be interested
to know. Seventy years ago today, in 1955, Disneyland
opened its gates in Anaheim, California. Walt
Disney's visionary theme park transformed entertainment
by blending storytelling, innovation, and immersive
experiences. Despite initial challenges, Disneyland
quickly became a cultural phenomenon, setting
the standard for theme parks worldwide and bringing
joy to millions. 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 waist -high sets rolling in. Weights hold
around three plus feet throughout the morning,
providing nice conditions for surfers. Expect
the winds to remain onshore at three mile per
hour, keeping things smooth as the day starts.
However, conditions may shift to choppy later
in the afternoon as winds pick up. Best time
to ride is at 6 a .m. with the two -foot outgoing
low tide when the south -southwest swell. is
2 feet at 16 seconds, and the onshore wind is
3 mile per hour. The first low tide Thursday
will be 1 foot at a 15 a .m., with a 5 foot high
tide at 315. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads
71 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
through Sunday presents a mix of conditions,
starting with fair surf at 3 plus feet on Friday
morning. transitioning to choppy by noon. Saturday
features clean waves early, maintaining waist
-high sets before becoming fair in the afternoon.
Sunday offers consistent 2 to 3 feet, clean conditions
in the morning, shifting to fair and choppy later,
with manageable winds throughout. This morning,
it's mostly cloudy and it feels like 68 degrees,
with 8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 8 and will rise again tomorrow at 5
.54. It looks like we're in for a partly sunny
Thursday with a high around 68 and a light west
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with
a low of 66 and calm winds. Looking ahead in
the weather, expect partly sunny skies on Friday
with a high near 68. and light west winds. Nights
will be mostly cloudy with lows around 65. Saturday
and Sunday will stay mostly sunny with highs
near 68, while nights remain mostly cloudy with
lows around 64. Monday carries on with partly
sunny skies and a high near 68. 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 mornings send you. In local
news, Los Cuatro Mill Bus, a beloved food institution
in Barrio Logan for 92 years, faces potential
sale due to back taxes owed to the IORS, State,
and San Diego County. Longtime customer Alexia
Bowens expressed, the struggle is real. as the
county could force a sale in March after missed
payments on over $60 ,000 in property taxes.
The family also owes more than $100 ,000 in state
sales and federal income taxes. Despite these
challenges, patrons continue to flock to the
restaurant, cherishing the authentic and fresh
food. Now on to sports. As the National Football
League's offseason progresses, teams are solidifying
their rosters for the upcoming season. Some teams
are regarded as overrated, while others are seen
as underrated. The Buffalo Bills, despite their
strong performance last season, face challenges
in their defense and contract disputes. The San
Francisco 49ers, although popular Super Bowl
picks, may struggle with key player injuries
and departures. On the other hand, the Los Angeles
Chargers are positioned for growth under new
leadership, while the Dallas Cowboys hope to
bounce back with a healthy Dak Prescott, potentially
reshaping their offense. As always, the unpredictability
of the league makes for an exciting season ahead.
In local sports. Tomorrow afternoon, the Friars
hit Washington for Game 1 of a 3 -game series.
Dylan Cease takes the mound with a 4 .88, earned
run average, and a 3 -9 record. Manny will look
to bring his power against the Nationals' undecided
pitcher. 86 degrees expected at Nationals Park,
so it's set to be a warm showdown. In top news,
President Trump announced that Coca -Cola will
transition to using real cane sugar in its signature
soda. following criticisms of high -fructose
corn syrup by Health and Human Services Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump stated, This will
be a very good move by them. You'll see. It's
just better. A Coca -Cola representative confirmed
the company's appreciation for Trump's enthusiasm,
promising more details on upcoming product innovations.
Health advocates, including Kennedy, have criticized
high -fructose corn syrup for its health impacts,
while the Corn Refiners Association defended
it, arguing that replacing it with cane sugar
could harm American jobs and agriculture. In
business news, in a surprising shift, wave pools,
once seen as the antithesis of surf culture,
are now considered the future of the sport, even
by veteran surfers. At the 2025 World Surf League
Championship Tour, Brazilian Italo Ferreira showcased
his skills in a state -of -the -art wave goal
in Abu Dhabi, which can generate customizable
waves every three minutes. With over 35 surf
parks worldwide and more than 75 in development,
the global surf park market is projected to reach
$3 .8 billion by 2028. These complexes are not
just for athletes, but also serve as vacation
destinations for families and fitness enthusiasts.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to about
$118 ,000. Ethereum is up 8 % to about $3 ,300.
And XRP is up 5 % to $3 .05. 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. Humans once had straighter teeth, but
recent research reveals how diet... evolution
and facial anatomy have transformed our smiles.
While misaligned teeth were present in our hunter
-gatherer ancestors, they are more common today.
Experts suggest a major factor is our shift from
tough, raw foods to softer, processed diets,
which reduced the need for chewing and led to
smaller jaws over generations. This smaller jaw
space can cause overcrowding in crooked teeth.
Additionally, cosmetic awareness and genetic
factors may also influence the prevalence of
malocclusions in modern populations. Entertainment
news. Rumors are swirling about a potential reboot
of the beloved Indiana Jones franchise, but could
anyone truly replace Harrison Ford? After his
final appearance in 2023's The Dial of Destiny,
whispers about a revival have emerged. A report
suggests that Lucasfilm may announce plans at
next year's D23 Expo, but this remains unconfirmed.
Hollywood insider Jeff Sneader cautions that
a reboot is likely years away. Meanwhile, names
like Glenn Powell, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Pratt
have surfaced as possible successors. sparking
debate on who could carry the iconic whip and
hat into the future. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American poet and civil
rights activist, Audre Lorde. And she said, Would
I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in
the service of my vision? Then it becomes less
and less important whether I am afraid. 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.