Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, July 24th. You'll be interested
to know, 56 years ago today, in 1969, the Apollo
11 astronauts safely returned to Earth, concluding
humanity's first successful mission to the moon.
After their historic lunar landing, Neil Armstrong,
Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins splashed down
in the Pacific Ocean, marking a monumental achievement
in space exploration and inspiring generations
to reach for the stars. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday
in Encinitas and North County. It's looking fair
this morning with waist -high sets rolling in.
Waves hold around two to four feet throughout
the morning, providing decent conditions. Expect
the winds to remain onshore at four mile per
hour, keeping things steady. As the day progresses,
conditions may become a bit more choppy with
increasing winds. Best time to ride is at 8 a
.m. with a two -foot incoming mid -tide. when
the south -southwest swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds
and the sideshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The
first high tide Thursday will be 4 foot at 10
.30 a .m., with a 2 foot low tide at 3 .15. The
nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 71 degrees for
the water temperature. Friday through Sunday
features mostly clean conditions in the morning
with knee -to -waist -high waves. ideal for beginners.
Winds remain light, enhancing the surf experience.
Afternoons shift to fair and choppy conditions
as winds pick up, making the surf less appealing.
Sunday morning brings a brief return to clean
waves before transitioning to fair as the day
progresses. This morning it's cloudy and it feels
like 66 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 7 .56 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 5 .58. It looks like we're
in for some partly sunny skies today, with a
high near 69 and a gentle northwest breeze at
5 to 15. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions
with a low around 64 and light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly cloudy skies
on Friday with a high near 68 and a light northwest
wind. Saturday brings partly sunny skies with
a high near 67. Nights will be cloudy with lows
in the low 60s. 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
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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, the La
Mesa City Council has unanimously approved renovations
for Grossman Center, marking the first phase
of a three -part community development project.
Opened in 1961, this outdoor shopping center
spans 925 ,000 square feet, located about five
miles east of San Diego State University. The
renovation includes enhancements in site design,
landscape design, and safety measures. with storefronts
between Target and Walmart set to receive improved
lighting and security features. Councilmember
Lauren Cazares expressed excitement for transforming
Grossmont Center into a jewel for the community.
Completion of Phase 1 is hoped for by next summer.
Now on to sports. In Los Angeles, Shohei Otani
continues to shine. tying the Dodgers franchise
record by homering in his fifth straight game
with a solo shot against Twins starter Chris
Paddock. Otani joins an elite group of Dodgers,
including Max Muncy and Jock Peterson. Despite
his power surge, the Dodgers have only won two
of their last five games. On Wednesday, they
walked off the Twins with a dramatic two -run
single from Freddie Freeman. Botani now leads
the National League with 37 home runs, reclaiming
the top spot from Eugenio Suarez. His impressive
performance showcases his elite two -way player
capabilities. Yesterday afternoon in Miami, the
Padres fell to the Marlins 3 -2. Despite a single
from Machado bringing a raise home in the fourth,
the Padres couldn't overcome the Marlins. Cease
took the loss, allowing three runs over six innings.
Sanchez's two -run homer in the fifth secured
Miami's win. Alcantara pitched seven strong innings
for the victory. The Padres now stand at 55 -47.
The game wrapped up after two hours and 29 minutes
at Lone Depot Park. Tonight, they take on the
Cardinals in St. Booty. Darvish faces Gray. with
a first pitch at 445. In top news, meme stock
Mania has made a comeback, with Reddit traders
boasting significant gains in a flurry of activity
reminiscent of early 2021. Stocks like Krispy
Kreme, GoPro, and Kohl's have surged as traders
share their successes on WallStreetBets. One
trader expressed excitement after making a profit
of $45 ,000 in just an hour with his investment
in Krispy Kreme. However, the volatile markets
saw many gains evaporate by the end of the trading
day, highlighting the unpredictable nature of
these meme stocks and the rapid pace at which
traders must act. In business news, Google is
facing challenges as Medat intensifies its recruitment
efforts. offering multimillion -dollar packages
to attract talent. However, CEO Sundar Pichai
described Google's talent retention as healthy,
emphasizing that top researchers are motivated
by the company's mission and access to advanced
technology rather than solely by salary. During
a recent earnings call, Pichai addressed concerns
about the competitive landscape for artificial
intelligence talent. noting that Google has successfully
navigated similar challenges before. He reassured
investors that both retention metrics and the
influx of new talent remain strong, despite the
intense competition from companies like Meta,
OpenAI, and Anthropic. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 1 % to about $119 ,000. Ethereum is down
2%. to about $3 ,600. And XRP is down 9 % to
$3 .19. 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. A new report from the
Brookings Institution reveals that California
is leading in artificial intelligence development.
The areas around San Francisco, San Jose, and
Los Angeles are top -ranked for AI readiness,
with the Brookings Institution labeling them
as superstars for their resources and innovation.
Notably, California has three of the top 10 regions
prepared for AI, while no other state ranks in
the top 10. With significant tech companies like
Google and Meta based in the Bay Area, the region
continues to dominate the AI economy, although
other cities nationwide are catching up. Entertainment
news. In a thrilling turn of events, East Bay
director Kyle Nowaczek. is collaborating with
star Adam Sandler on Happy Gilmore 2, a Netflix
sequel to the beloved 1996 comedy. This project
has attracted an impressive lineup of talent,
including actors Margaret Qualley, Ben Stiller,
and Rob Schneider, as well as music icons Bad
Bunny and Eminem. Nocheck expressed initial nerves
about directing such a legendary cast. but soon
realized their athletic backgrounds helped them
perform. The film's storyline follows an alcoholic
Gilmore, played by Sandler, attempting a comeback,
alongside his nemesis Shooter McGavin, portrayed
by Christopher McDonald. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American inventor and
visionary, Buckminster Fuller. And he said, There
is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's
going to be a butterfly. 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.