Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 25th. You'll be interested
to know, 47 years ago today, in 1978, Louise
Joy Brown, the world's first test tube baby,
was born in Oldham, England. This groundbreaking
birth, achieved through in vitro fertilization,
marked a monumental advancement in reproductive
medicine, offering hope to countless families
worldwide. So now you know. And now, it's time
for the SURF Report. Friday in Encinitas and
North County. It's looking clean this morning
with need -to -waste high sets rolling in. Weights
hold around 2 to 3 plus feet throughout the morning,
offering great conditions. Expect the winds to
remain offshore at 1 to 3 mile per hour, keeping
the surface smooth before shifting onshore later,
leading to some semi -choppy conditions in the
afternoon. Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. with
a 2 -foot incoming mid -tide when a south -southwest
swell is 2 feet at 13 seconds. and the offshore
wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide
Friday will be 4 .5 foot just before 11 a .m.,
with a 2 -foot low tide at 4. The nearshore buoy
at Beacons reads 70 degrees for the water temperature.
Saturday through Monday presents mostly knee
-high waves with clean conditions in the mornings,
transitioning to fair and then choppy afternoons
as winds shift to the west. Saturday offers the
best morning surf, while Sunday maintains good
conditions until midday. Monday starts strong
but deteriorates by the afternoon, making early
sessions ideal for longboarders before conditions
become less favorable. This morning it's cloudy
and it feels like 66 degrees with 8 mile per
hour wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .55.
and it will rise again tomorrow at 559. It looks
like we're in for some partly sunny skies today
with a high around 68 and a light northwest breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions with
a low of 64 and those gentle winds continuing.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect partly sunny
skies Saturday with a high near 67. and a light
west wind. Nights will be mostly cloudy with
lows around 63. Sunday and Monday will be similar
with highs near 68 and 69, respectively. Tuesday
brings mostly sunny weather with a high near
71 and nighttime lows around 66. 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 Morning sends you. In local
news, San Diego's new city budget of $6 billion
is now in effect, following months of debate.
Residents will bear the costs through new fees
and tax increases, expected to generate over
$94 million. A particularly controversial change
is the new trash pickup fee, which starts at
$32 monthly, adding increased from earlier estimates.
Parking rates have also doubled. and the city
plans to implement surge pricing. Additionally,
the hotel room tax has risen to 14 cents per
dollar spent, projected to bring in over $82
million. Cannabis dispensaries will face higher
taxes, while fees for various city services have
increased significantly. Now on to sports. New
York Jets quarterback Justin Fields was carted
off at training camp after suffering a dislocated
toe on his right foot. The team stated that he
is currently day -to -day. Fields dropped to
the ground following an incomplete pass during
drills, and although he initially walked to the
medical tent with a limp, he was later driven
to the locker room. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed
the toe injury but did not know the severity
at the time. Veteran Tyrod Taylor serves as the
backup quarterback, with other options available,
including Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook, who
lack NFL experience. Last night in St. Boogie,
the Padres fell to the Cardinals 9 -7. Despite
Tatis Jr.'s solo homer and Machedo's two -run
shot, the Padres couldn't overcome St. Louis'
early lead. Donovan and Contreras each hit three
-run homers in the second inning. Darvish took
the loss, allowing four runs over one -and -one
-third innings. Bray snagged the win for the
Cardinals, with Helsley earning the save. San
Diego's record now stands at 55 -48. Tomorrow
afternoon, the Friars are back at it for Game
2 of this four -game series. Nick Cavetta. with
a 2 .81 earned run average, faces Myles Mikolas,
who holds a 5 .20. First pitch is at 4 .15 under
sunny skies with a temperature at 93 degrees.
In top news, a new analysis projects a 24 % cut
to Social Security benefits by late 2032. Retirees
could face significant reductions in just seven
years due to the Big Beautiful Bill, as reported
by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
This cut may double the poverty rate among America's
seniors, translating to an $18 ,000 annual benefit
reduction for a dual -earning couple retiring
in 2033. Additionally, they might encounter reduced
health care access from an 11%, cut in Medicare
hospital payments. While many believe Congress
would intervene, past actions suggest they may
wait until the last minute. In business news,
in a surprising shift, Silicon Valley artificial
intelligence startups are embracing China's controversial
996 work schedule, which demands employees work
from 9 a .m. to 9 p .m., six days a week, totaling
72 hours. Many U .S. companies are asking prospective
employees if they are willing to commit to this
intense schedule, often citing the competitive
nature of the industry. Adrian Kinnersley, a
recruitment expert, notes that this expectation
is becoming increasingly common. While some founders
argue that the demanding hours are essential,
others caution against imposing them on all employees,
raising concerns about compliance with labor
laws. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 0 .5
% for the week to about $116 ,000. Ethereum is
down 3 % to just over $3 ,600. And XRP is down
12 % to $3 .06. 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. In a shocking tale of
deception, Christina Marie Chapman, American
became ensnared in a North Korean scheme through
an unsolicited message on LinkedIn. Initially
seeking a fresh start, Chapman, a software engineer,
unknowingly became a laptop farmer, hosting computers
used by North Korean agents to conduct remote
IT work for unsuspecting U .S. companies. This
operation reportedly generates an estimated $250
million to $600 million annually for the North
Korean regime. Now facing charges including wire
fraud and money laundering, Chapman reflects
on her entrapment, stating, I could never forgive
myself for being part of an organization that
hurt people. Entertainment news. Change your
fall plans as the iconic Steve Miller Band has
abruptly canceled all dates of its American tour,
originally set to begin next month in upstate
New York. Among the 31 stops canceled, several
were in Florida, including performances in St.
Augustine and Estero. The band cited Force Mayor,
noting that the combination of extreme heat,
unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes,
and massive forest fires posed unacceptable risks
to audiences, the band, and the crew. The statement
concluded with a hopeful message, wishing everyone
peace, love, and happiness. while refunds will
be processed to original payment methods. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and motivational speaker, Jim
Rohn. And he said, Your life does not get better
by chance. It gets better by change. 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.