Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 18th. You'll be interested
to know, 177 years ago today, in the year 1848,
the first women's rights convention commenced
in Seneca Falls, New York. Organized by Lucretia
Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, this groundbreaking
gathering marked the beginning of the organized
women's rights movement in the United States.
Stanton presented the Declaration of Sentiments,
a document boldly proclaiming that all men and
women are created equal and outlining grievances
against the unequal treatment of women. This
convention ignited a nationwide movement. ultimately
leading to the passage of the 19th Amendment
in 1920, granting women the right to vote. The
Seneca Falls Convention stands as a monumental
milestone in the ongoing pursuit of gender equality
and human rights. 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 3 -plus feet throughout the morning, providing
decent conditions. However, expect the winds
to remain onshore at 5 mph, which may create
some texture on the surface as the day progresses.
Best time to ride is at 8 a .m., with a 2 -foot
outgoing low tide, when the south -southwest
swell is 2 feet at 15 seconds. and the onshore
wind is 4 mile per hour. The first low tide Friday
will be 2 foot at 9 a .m., with a 5 .5 foot high
tide at 4 .15. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 72 degrees for the water temperature. Saturday
through Monday presents a mix of surf conditions.
Saturday starts with clean waist -high waves
and light winds, perfect for catching a barrel.
Sunday sees similar clean conditions in the morning,
transitioning to fair and choppy in the afternoon.
Monday maintains clean mornings but shifts to
choppy afternoons, making it a mellow, longboard
-friendly experience overall. This morning, it's
cloudy and it feels like 70 degrees with 5 mph
wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .59. and
it will rise again tomorrow at 554. It looks
like we're in for a partly sunny Friday with
a high near 69 and a light west wind. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around
66 and a gentle breeze continuing. Looking ahead
in the weather, expect partly sunny skies through
Monday with highs around 68 and light west winds.
Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows in the
low to mid 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, San Diego
Gas and Electric is warning residents about a
new scam targeting people in Southern California.
According to Anthony Wagner from SDG &E, The
scam is sophisticated enough to confuse even
employees. Victims receive calls or texts demanding
immediate payment for utility bills with threats
of power shutoffs. Scammers send a QR code instructing
victims to pay cash at stores like CVS, 7 -Eleven,
or Walmart. Weiner emphasizes that SDG &E will
never demand payment over the phone. Remember,
you are not obligated to share personal information.
Now on to sports. Pittsburgh Steelers superstar
pass rusher T .J. Watt has officially signed
a long -awaited three -year contract extension
worth $123 million, making him the highest -paid
non -quarterback in NFL history for the second
time. At 30 years old, Watt is poised to finish
his career with the Steelers, where he is the
all -time leader in career sacks. Winners from
this deal include Watt himself, head coach Mike
Tonlin, and new teammate Jalen Ramsey, while
the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns find
themselves in tough positions as they navigate
their own contract situations. In local sports.
This afternoon, the Friars hit Washington for
game one of a three -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 is expected at Nationals Park, so
it's set to be a warm showdown with the first
pitch at 345. In top news, Republicans are poised
to achieve their long -standing goal of cutting
federal funding for public broadcasting following
the Senate's approval of a $9 billion package.
The vote was narrowly passed at 51 to 48, targeting
the Public Broadcasting Service, National Public
Radio, and Foreign Aid. Notably... two Republicans,
Susan Collins from Maine and Lisa Murkowski from
Alaska, dissented. This marks a significant shift
in the Senate's approach to discretionary spending,
as the bill heads to the House for final approval.
Critics, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck
Schumer, argue that these cuts will harm vulnerable
communities both domestically and abroad. In
business news... Netflix has solidified its position
as a leading player in streaming and an impressive
performer in the stock market. Despite a challenging
period in early 2022, when subscriber losses
led to a stock plunge, Netflix's share prices
have since surged more than 500%, driven by revenue
growth and strategic initiatives. Currently,
the stock trades at approximately 59 times projected
earnings. making it one of the most expensive
in the S &P 500. If you had invested $1 ,000
in Netflix 10 years ago, it would now be worth
an astonishing $11 ,102. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 1 % for the week to about $121
,000. Ethereum is up half a percent to just over
$3 ,600. And XRP is up 27 % to $3 .60. 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. If you own an Intel Mac, you have a year
to upgrade to a new model, as Apple has confirmed
that MacOS 27 will only support Apple Silicon.
In June, Apple unveiled the latest version of
MacOS, cutting many Intel Macs from the compatibility
list. The final version supporting Intel Macs
will be MacOS 26 Tahoe, which is limited to a
few models. including the 13 -inch MacBook Pro
from 2020 and the 16 -inch MacBook Pro from 2019.
While these models will receive security updates
for two years, fewer than five years of operating
system updates is unusual for Apple. Arnold Schwarzenegger
remains hopeful about the possibility of a King
Conan movie, which could bring his iconic career
full circle. In a recent interview with Collider,
he reminisced about his early role in the 1982
film Conan the Barbarian and expressed a desire
to continue the franchise. He noted that the
right director and writing could lead to a successful
sequel. Schwarzenegger mentioned discussions
with director John Milius and highlighted the
need to convince those who own the rights to
move forward. He believes that a compelling script
is within reach and hopes for progress soon.
Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American suffragist and social reformer Carrie
Chapman Catt. And she said, To the wrongs that
need resistance, to the right that needs assistance,
to the future in the distance, give yourselves.
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 weekend, my
good friends. We'll see you Monday with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.