Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, July 28th. You'll be interested
to know, 157 years ago today, in 1868, the United
States ratified the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
This landmark amendment granted citizenship and
equal civil and legal rights to African Americans
and emancipated slaves, marking a significant
step toward equality and justice in the nation.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Monday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking clean this morning with knee -high
sets rolling in. Waves hold around two feet throughout
the morning, providing nice conditions for beginners.
However, expect the winds to remain onshore at
two to four mile per hour, creating some semi
-choppy conditions as the day progresses. Enjoy
the early glassy waves before the chop sets in.
Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a zero -foot
low tide when the southwest swell is one feet
at 17 seconds. and the onshore wind is 2 mile
per hour. The first low tide Monday will be 0
foot at 6 .15 a .m., with a 4 .5 foot high tide
at 12 .45. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads
68 degrees for the water temperature. Tuesday
through Thursday features a consistent need of
waist -high swell, with clean conditions in the
mornings thanks to light winds. Tuesday starts
fair but shifts to choppy in the afternoon. Wednesday
remains clean early, transitioning to fair and
then choppy later. Thursday offers clean waves
in the morning, turning fair by midday before
becoming choppy in the afternoon. Enjoy the ride!
This morning it's cloudy and it feels like 67
degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 7 .53 and it will rise again
tomorrow at 6 .01. It looks like we're in for
a partly sunny day with temperatures reaching
around 68 and a light northwest breeze. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with a low of 64 and
calm winds. Looking ahead in the weather, expect
partly sunny skies on Tuesday. with a high near
70 and light northwest winds. Nights will be
mostly cloudy with patchy fog and lows around
64 to 65. Wednesday continues with mostly sunny
skies and a high near 71. Thursday and Friday
will also be partly sunny with highs around 70
and mostly cloudy nights with lows in the mid
60s. 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
sent you. In local news, the city of Del Mar
is facing challenges regarding a mixed -income
housing development known as Seaside Ridge. The
proposal includes 259 apartment units, with 42
designated as affordable housing. A spokesperson
for the project, Darren Pudgel indicated that
a recent court hearing prompted the city to provide
a final determination within 60 days. Pudgel
expressed optimism, citing a similar successful
lawsuit in La Canada, where a housing project
was ultimately permitted. In San Diego County,
the area median income for a family of four in
2025 is set at $132 ,400. Now on to sports. Rafael
Devers' debut at first base did not go smoothly
for the San Francisco Giants, who suffered a
close 2 -1 loss against the New York Mets. Now
just three games above the 500 mark, the Giants
are struggling in the National League wildcard
race, and the much -anticipated Devers' trade
has yet to elevate the team's performance. While
Devers has the potential to improve, his initial
performance raised concerns among fans. Despite
some bright moments, such as an impressive play
in the fourth inning, the Giants may need to
reconsider his defensive role and possibly return
him to the DH position. In local sports. Yesterday
morning in St. Footy, the Padres beat the Cardinals
9 -2 at Busch Stadium. Manny's four -hit performance,
including two doubles, fueled the offense as
the Padres tally 16 hits, with Bogarts and Merrill
both homering. Kolek earned the win, pitching
five strong innings, while McGreevy struggled,
taking the loss after allowing five runs. The
Friars' record now stands at 57 -49, keeping
them in the playoff hunt. Tonight, the Friars
host the Mets at Petco Park for Game 1 of a three
-game series. Dylan sees, with a 3 -10 record
and a 4 .59 earned run average, faces Frankie
Montes, who holds a 3 -1 and 4 .62. First pitch
at 640 under clear skies and 72 degrees. In top
news. In Las Vegas, workers are facing a significant
challenge as tourism declines this year, impacting
their tip income dramatically. Visits have decreased
by 6 .5 % compared to last year, and workers
such as bartenders, showgirls, and dealers report
tips have shrunk by more than half. Although
Congress recently exempted up to $25 ,000 in
tips from personal income taxes, many feel it
does not offset the drop in earnings. Rising
living costs further complicate matters, as workers
rely heavily on tips to make ends meet. As one
tattoo artist said, we're all starting to freak
out. In business news, Warren Buffett is sending
a blunt message regarding social security, urging
lawmakers to prevent benefit cuts. Social Security
is a vital income source for many retired Americans,
with nearly 40 % of men and 44 % of women aged
65 and older relying on it for half or more of
their income. The average retiree receives about
$2 ,000 in monthly benefits, which is insufficient
amidst rising inflation. Buffett warns that without
changes, the program's trust fund could run out
by 2033. risking a staggering 23 % cut in benefits.
Lawmakers must act quickly to avert a senior
poverty crisis. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 3 % over the weekend to about $119 ,000. Ethereum
is up 7 % to just under $3 ,900. And XRP is up
6 % to $3 .26. 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. Recent research reveals
that groundwater pumping has caused Earth to
tilt 31 .5 inches over the past two decades,
impacting its rotation and contributing to sea
level rise. The study published in the journal
Geophysical Research Letters highlights that
this tilt is linked to 2 ,100 gigatons of groundwater
being redistributed, primarily for irrigation
and human use. Kang Wian -seo, a geophysicist
involved in the study, emphasizes the significant
role of groundwater in climate -related changes.
Understanding these shifts could aid conservationists
in addressing climate challenges and mitigating
sea level rise. The Fantastic Four First Steps
has taken the top spot at the box office. earning
an impressive $118 million in the U .S. and Canada
and $218 million globally during its opening
weekend. This marks a triumphant return for the
franchise under Walt Disney Company's ownership.
Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ibn Mas
Bakrach, and Joseph Quinn, the film received
an 88 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. signaling
a quality comeback. In contrast, DC Studios'
Superman landed in second place with $24 .9 million
domestically and a total of $503 million worldwide.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and philosopher William James
Durant. And he said, The future never just happened.
It was created emphasizing the power of resilience
and proactive efforts in shaping outcomes. 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. you