WEBVTT 00:00:01.699 --> 00:00:04.360 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.519 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.099 --> 00:00:13.880 and it's Thursday, July 24th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.880 --> 00:00:19.519 to know, 56 years ago today, in 1969, the Apollo 00:00:19.519 --> 00:00:23.359 11 astronauts safely returned to Earth, concluding 00:00:23.359 --> 00:00:26.160 humanity's first successful mission to the moon. 00:00:27.079 --> 00:00:30.100 After their historic lunar landing, Neil Armstrong, 00:00:30.579 --> 00:00:33.560 Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins splashed down 00:00:33.560 --> 00:00:36.679 in the Pacific Ocean, marking a monumental achievement 00:00:36.679 --> 00:00:39.979 in space exploration and inspiring generations 00:00:39.979 --> 00:00:45.520 to reach for the stars. So now you know. And 00:00:45.520 --> 00:00:51.759 now, it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday 00:00:51.759 --> 00:00:56.380 in Encinitas and North County. It's looking fair 00:00:56.380 --> 00:00:58.939 this morning with waist -high sets rolling in. 00:00:59.600 --> 00:01:02.320 Waves hold around two to four feet throughout 00:01:02.320 --> 00:01:06.120 the morning, providing decent conditions. Expect 00:01:06.120 --> 00:01:09.099 the winds to remain onshore at four mile per 00:01:09.099 --> 00:01:12.980 hour, keeping things steady. As the day progresses, 00:01:13.219 --> 00:01:15.879 conditions may become a bit more choppy with 00:01:15.879 --> 00:01:20.159 increasing winds. Best time to ride is at 8 a 00:01:20.159 --> 00:01:23.799 .m. with a two -foot incoming mid -tide. when 00:01:23.799 --> 00:01:27.599 the south -southwest swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds 00:01:27.599 --> 00:01:32.200 and the sideshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The 00:01:32.200 --> 00:01:35.120 first high tide Thursday will be 4 foot at 10 00:01:35.120 --> 00:01:40.640 .30 a .m., with a 2 foot low tide at 3 .15. The 00:01:40.640 --> 00:01:44.739 nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 71 degrees for 00:01:44.739 --> 00:01:48.379 the water temperature. Friday through Sunday 00:01:48.379 --> 00:01:51.019 features mostly clean conditions in the morning 00:01:51.019 --> 00:01:54.569 with knee -to -waist -high waves. ideal for beginners. 00:01:55.430 --> 00:01:58.650 Winds remain light, enhancing the surf experience. 00:01:59.870 --> 00:02:02.590 Afternoons shift to fair and choppy conditions 00:02:02.590 --> 00:02:05.530 as winds pick up, making the surf less appealing. 00:02:06.769 --> 00:02:09.729 Sunday morning brings a brief return to clean 00:02:09.729 --> 00:02:12.789 waves before transitioning to fair as the day 00:02:12.789 --> 00:02:17.729 progresses. This morning it's cloudy and it feels 00:02:17.729 --> 00:02:23.020 like 66 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. The 00:02:23.020 --> 00:02:26.520 sunset will take place at 7 .56 and it will rise 00:02:26.520 --> 00:02:30.780 again tomorrow at 5 .58. It looks like we're 00:02:30.780 --> 00:02:33.500 in for some partly sunny skies today, with a 00:02:33.500 --> 00:02:37.099 high near 69 and a gentle northwest breeze at 00:02:37.099 --> 00:02:42.620 5 to 15. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions 00:02:42.620 --> 00:02:47.939 with a low around 64 and light winds. Looking 00:02:47.939 --> 00:02:51.919 ahead in the weather. Expect mostly cloudy skies 00:02:51.919 --> 00:02:55.520 on Friday with a high near 68 and a light northwest 00:02:55.520 --> 00:03:00.060 wind. Saturday brings partly sunny skies with 00:03:00.060 --> 00:03:04.300 a high near 67. Nights will be cloudy with lows 00:03:04.300 --> 00:03:09.020 in the low 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 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In local news, the La 00:03:46.810 --> 00:03:50.150 Mesa City Council has unanimously approved renovations 00:03:50.150 --> 00:03:52.849 for Grossman Center, marking the first phase 00:03:52.849 --> 00:03:55.310 of a three -part community development project. 00:03:56.389 --> 00:03:59.889 Opened in 1961, this outdoor shopping center 00:03:59.889 --> 00:04:04.750 spans 925 ,000 square feet, located about five 00:04:04.750 --> 00:04:08.509 miles east of San Diego State University. The 00:04:08.509 --> 00:04:11.030 renovation includes enhancements in site design, 00:04:11.310 --> 00:04:14.819 landscape design, and safety measures. with storefronts 00:04:14.819 --> 00:04:17.500 between Target and Walmart set to receive improved 00:04:17.500 --> 00:04:21.360 lighting and security features. Councilmember 00:04:21.360 --> 00:04:24.279 Lauren Cazares expressed excitement for transforming 00:04:24.279 --> 00:04:27.100 Grossmont Center into a jewel for the community. 00:04:28.379 --> 00:04:31.120 Completion of Phase 1 is hoped for by next summer. 00:04:36.040 --> 00:04:41.079 Now on to sports. In Los Angeles, Shohei Otani 00:04:41.079 --> 00:04:43.959 continues to shine. tying the Dodgers franchise 00:04:43.959 --> 00:04:46.860 record by homering in his fifth straight game 00:04:46.860 --> 00:04:49.800 with a solo shot against Twins starter Chris 00:04:49.800 --> 00:04:53.699 Paddock. Otani joins an elite group of Dodgers, 00:04:53.839 --> 00:04:57.980 including Max Muncy and Jock Peterson. Despite 00:04:57.980 --> 00:05:00.920 his power surge, the Dodgers have only won two 00:05:00.920 --> 00:05:05.100 of their last five games. On Wednesday, they 00:05:05.100 --> 00:05:07.660 walked off the Twins with a dramatic two -run 00:05:07.660 --> 00:05:11.300 single from Freddie Freeman. Botani now leads 00:05:11.300 --> 00:05:14.899 the National League with 37 home runs, reclaiming 00:05:14.899 --> 00:05:18.939 the top spot from Eugenio Suarez. His impressive 00:05:18.939 --> 00:05:21.980 performance showcases his elite two -way player 00:05:21.980 --> 00:05:29.040 capabilities. Yesterday afternoon in Miami, the 00:05:29.040 --> 00:05:34.160 Padres fell to the Marlins 3 -2. Despite a single 00:05:34.160 --> 00:05:36.459 from Machado bringing a raise home in the fourth, 00:05:36.680 --> 00:05:40.889 the Padres couldn't overcome the Marlins. Cease 00:05:40.889 --> 00:05:44.089 took the loss, allowing three runs over six innings. 00:05:45.410 --> 00:05:48.129 Sanchez's two -run homer in the fifth secured 00:05:48.129 --> 00:05:52.970 Miami's win. Alcantara pitched seven strong innings 00:05:52.970 --> 00:05:57.529 for the victory. The Padres now stand at 55 -47. 00:05:58.589 --> 00:06:02.310 The game wrapped up after two hours and 29 minutes 00:06:02.310 --> 00:06:06.050 at Lone Depot Park. Tonight, they take on the 00:06:06.050 --> 00:06:10.399 Cardinals in St. Booty. Darvish faces Gray. with 00:06:10.399 --> 00:06:17.579 a first pitch at 445. In top news, meme stock 00:06:17.579 --> 00:06:20.899 Mania has made a comeback, with Reddit traders 00:06:20.899 --> 00:06:23.839 boasting significant gains in a flurry of activity 00:06:23.839 --> 00:06:28.740 reminiscent of early 2021. Stocks like Krispy 00:06:28.740 --> 00:06:32.540 Kreme, GoPro, and Kohl's have surged as traders 00:06:32.540 --> 00:06:36.040 share their successes on WallStreetBets. One 00:06:36.040 --> 00:06:38.860 trader expressed excitement after making a profit 00:06:38.860 --> 00:06:43.339 of $45 ,000 in just an hour with his investment 00:06:43.339 --> 00:06:47.019 in Krispy Kreme. However, the volatile markets 00:06:47.019 --> 00:06:49.740 saw many gains evaporate by the end of the trading 00:06:49.740 --> 00:06:52.759 day, highlighting the unpredictable nature of 00:06:52.759 --> 00:06:55.600 these meme stocks and the rapid pace at which 00:06:55.600 --> 00:07:01.060 traders must act. In business news, Google is 00:07:01.060 --> 00:07:04.500 facing challenges as Medat intensifies its recruitment 00:07:04.500 --> 00:07:07.459 efforts. offering multimillion -dollar packages 00:07:07.459 --> 00:07:12.259 to attract talent. However, CEO Sundar Pichai 00:07:12.259 --> 00:07:15.220 described Google's talent retention as healthy, 00:07:15.500 --> 00:07:18.480 emphasizing that top researchers are motivated 00:07:18.480 --> 00:07:21.540 by the company's mission and access to advanced 00:07:21.540 --> 00:07:26.120 technology rather than solely by salary. During 00:07:26.120 --> 00:07:28.920 a recent earnings call, Pichai addressed concerns 00:07:28.920 --> 00:07:31.519 about the competitive landscape for artificial 00:07:31.519 --> 00:07:35.019 intelligence talent. noting that Google has successfully 00:07:35.019 --> 00:07:39.240 navigated similar challenges before. He reassured 00:07:39.240 --> 00:07:41.879 investors that both retention metrics and the 00:07:41.879 --> 00:07:45.279 influx of new talent remain strong, despite the 00:07:45.279 --> 00:07:48.019 intense competition from companies like Meta, 00:07:48.019 --> 00:07:53.839 OpenAI, and Anthropic. In crypto movement, Bitcoin 00:07:53.839 --> 00:08:00.540 is down 1 % to about $119 ,000. Ethereum is down 00:08:00.540 --> 00:08:07.259 2%. to about $3 ,600. And XRP is down 9 % to 00:08:07.259 --> 00:08:14.959 $3 .19. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our 00:08:14.959 --> 00:08:18.199 community spotlight on health and wellness, we 00:08:18.199 --> 00:08:20.879 are working with a national Pilates studio to 00:08:20.879 --> 00:08:25.079 bring you some free classes, so listen up. Check 00:08:25.079 --> 00:08:28.180 out Club Pilates with several locations in the 00:08:28.180 --> 00:08:31.620 San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:31.620 --> 00:08:35.080 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:35.080 --> 00:08:39.379 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:39.379 --> 00:08:43.659 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:43.659 --> 00:08:47.179 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:08:47.179 --> 00:08:51.259 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:08:51.379 --> 00:08:55.440 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:08:55.440 --> 00:08:59.679 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the 00:08:59.679 --> 00:09:05.159 show. Let's talk tech. A new report from the 00:09:05.159 --> 00:09:07.600 Brookings Institution reveals that California 00:09:07.600 --> 00:09:10.559 is leading in artificial intelligence development. 00:09:11.179 --> 00:09:14.799 The areas around San Francisco, San Jose, and 00:09:14.799 --> 00:09:17.799 Los Angeles are top -ranked for AI readiness, 00:09:18.100 --> 00:09:20.639 with the Brookings Institution labeling them 00:09:20.639 --> 00:09:23.799 as superstars for their resources and innovation. 00:09:25.120 --> 00:09:28.809 Notably, California has three of the top 10 regions 00:09:28.809 --> 00:09:32.049 prepared for AI, while no other state ranks in 00:09:32.049 --> 00:09:35.750 the top 10. With significant tech companies like 00:09:35.750 --> 00:09:39.049 Google and Meta based in the Bay Area, the region 00:09:39.049 --> 00:09:42.429 continues to dominate the AI economy, although 00:09:42.429 --> 00:09:48.909 other cities nationwide are catching up. Entertainment 00:09:48.909 --> 00:09:53.070 news. In a thrilling turn of events, East Bay 00:09:53.070 --> 00:09:56.259 director Kyle Nowaczek. is collaborating with 00:09:56.259 --> 00:10:00.340 star Adam Sandler on Happy Gilmore 2, a Netflix 00:10:00.340 --> 00:10:05.240 sequel to the beloved 1996 comedy. This project 00:10:05.240 --> 00:10:07.740 has attracted an impressive lineup of talent, 00:10:07.940 --> 00:10:11.220 including actors Margaret Qualley, Ben Stiller, 00:10:11.220 --> 00:10:14.440 and Rob Schneider, as well as music icons Bad 00:10:14.440 --> 00:10:18.440 Bunny and Eminem. Nocheck expressed initial nerves 00:10:18.440 --> 00:10:21.870 about directing such a legendary cast. but soon 00:10:21.870 --> 00:10:24.549 realized their athletic backgrounds helped them 00:10:24.549 --> 00:10:28.409 perform. The film's storyline follows an alcoholic 00:10:28.409 --> 00:10:31.789 Gilmore, played by Sandler, attempting a comeback, 00:10:32.129 --> 00:10:35.429 alongside his nemesis Shooter McGavin, portrayed 00:10:35.429 --> 00:10:39.750 by Christopher McDonald. Well, alrighty folks, 00:10:40.070 --> 00:10:43.909 it's time for the quote of the day. And today, 00:10:44.110 --> 00:10:46.669 our quote comes from the American inventor and 00:10:46.669 --> 00:10:51.700 visionary, Buckminster Fuller. And he said, There 00:10:51.700 --> 00:10:53.919 is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's 00:10:53.919 --> 00:10:58.059 going to be a butterfly. And that's a wrap for 00:10:58.059 --> 00:11:00.860 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:01.179 --> 00:11:04.639 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:04.639 --> 00:11:07.879 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:08.700 --> 00:11:11.799 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:11.799 --> 00:11:15.000 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:15.000 --> 00:11:15.620 in Encinitas.