Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, July 30th. You'll be interested
to know, 60 years ago today in 1965, President
Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Social Security
Act into law, establishing Medicare and Medicaid.
This landmark legislation provided health care
coverage to elderly and low -income Americans,
fundamentally transforming the United States
health care system. Medicare offered health insurance
to people aged 65 and older, while Medicaid provided
support for low -income individuals and families.
This act was a cornerstone of Johnson's Great
Society Initiative, aiming to reduce poverty
and improve access to health care. profoundly
impacting millions of Americans' lives. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Wednesday in Encinitas and North County. It's
looking clean this morning with knee -high sets
rolling in. Weights hold around one to two feet
throughout the morning, providing nice conditions.
However, expect the winds to remain onshore at
three mile per hour, keeping it smooth for early
riders before shifting slightly later in the
day. Enjoy the morning session while it lasts.
Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a two -foot
outgoing low tide when the southwest swell is
zero and a half feet at 18 seconds and the onshore
wind is three mile per hour. The first low tide
Wednesday will be 1 1⁄2 foot just before 7 a
.m., with a 4 1⁄2 foot high tide at 2. The nearshore
gooey at Beacons reads 68 degrees for the water
temperature. Thursday through Saturday features
a consistent 2 to 3 swell with predominantly
clean morning conditions and light winds under
5 mph. Afternoon sessions transition to fair
as winds increase, with some choppy periods on
Friday and Saturday. Expect a slight bump in
wave height by Saturday afternoon, offering fun,
rideable conditions, especially early before
the wind picks up. This morning, it's cloudy
and it feels like 68 degrees with 5 mile per
hour wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .51.
and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .02. It
looks like we're in for some mostly sunny skies
today with a high near 69 and a gentle northwest
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions
with a low of 65 and light winds. Looking ahead
in the weather, expect partly sunny skies Thursday
and Friday with highs near 70. Saturday will
be mostly sunny with a high around 71. Nights
remain mostly cloudy with lows near 65. 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 café 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 mornings send you. In local
news, the San Diego City Council has approved
a 60 -year lease for the renovation of the long
-vacant 101 Ash Street. into 247 affordable housing
units. The project will feature mixed -use spaces,
including a child care center. Councilman Steph
Whitburn emphasized the need for smart decisions,
as the building currently costs taxpayers $2
.5 million annually. Despite concerns about asbestos,
the project aims to provide low -income housing
while generating revenue for the city. Construction
is anticipated to start in spring 2026 if the
developers secure necessary funding. Now on to
sports. The Vancouver Whitecaps are nearing a
deal to sign former Bayern Munich and German
star Thomas Müller, according to sources from
ESPN. To finalize this contract with the World
Cup winner, the Whitecaps must first acquire
Mueller's discovery rights from SC Cincinnati.
Cincinnati holds these rights, but Mueller declined
an offer to join them earlier this year. The
Whitecaps are in the final stages of negotiating
a trade, potentially exchanging up to $400 ,000
in general allocation money. Mueller, who scored
250 goals in 756 appearances for Bayern, is reportedly
ready to join Vancouver. In local sports. Last
night at Petco Park, the Padres triumphed over
the Mets 7 -1, with Manny's impressive three
-run homer in the seventh, highlighting the Friars'
offense. Merrill contributed with two RBIs. while
Marte scored New York's lone run. Manaya was
solid, pitching five innings with just one earned
run, securing the win as Budo took the loss for
the Mets, conceding five runs over one -and -two
-thirds innings. The Padres now stand at 59 -43.
Tomorrow afternoon, the Padres host the Mets
at Petco Park, looking to complete the three
-game sweep. Hugh Darvish, with a 9 .18, earned
run average, faces Clay Holmes. Who's unbeaten?
First pitch is at 110 in sunny San Diego, with
temperatures around 76 degrees. In top news,
the Environmental Protection Agency has proposed
to rescind the landmark endangerment finding,
which identifies greenhouse gases as a threat
to public health. This move would eliminate regulations
on emissions from vehicles and power plants,
undermining efforts to combat climate change.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated that the
agency lacks the authority to regulate greenhouse
gases without explicit congressional approval.
Critics argue this proposal disregards scientific
consensus and could lead to a rise in high -polluting
vehicles. Environmental groups plan to challenge
the repeal, emphasizing the urgency of addressing
climate -related disasters impacting American
lives. In business news, the latest meme craze
is sending a warning to Wall Street. Hectic trading
in Krispy Kreme, Opendoor, rocket companies,
and Kohl's, known collectively as Dork, signals
a return to reckless overconfidence among investors.
These stocks, smaller and less promising than
giants like Netflix and Amazon. Calm have attracted
individual buyers, often from social media platforms.
This trend mirrors past phenomena with companies
like GameStop and AMC. Goldman Sachs recently
reported that speculative trading is at its highest
since the dot -com bubble, suggesting that while
exuberance may rise, Caution is advised before
the music stops. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged at $118 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 %
to just over $3 ,800. And XRP is up 1 % to $3
.14. 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 speed test has ranked mobile carriers,
revealing a clear winner. According to Ookla,
T -Mobile has emerged with the fastest mobile
network in 2025, scoring 74 .45 based on various
metrics, including download and upload speeds.
Verizon trailed at 65 .72 while AT &T lagged
behind at 63 .16. T -Mobile dominated in 46 states
while Verizon only excelled in North Dakota.
Interestingly, despite T -Mobile's speed, Verizon
was recognized for the best mobile network for
streaming. Meanwhile, AT &T's fiber network was
named the best internet service provider overall.
Entertainment news. Filmmaker Celine Song is
set to write a sequel to Sony's My Best Friend's
Wedding, as confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter.
The project is currently in early development,
with some attached to write, but not direct.
The sequel will continue the story of Julianne
and Michael, originally played by Julia Roberts
and Dermot Mulroney, who made a pact to marry
if still single at 28. The original film was
a box office hit, grossing $127 million domestically.
Song's recent successes include the critically
acclaimed Past Lives and the hit film The Materialists.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
French writer and philosopher, Albert Camus.
And he said, A happy person is not a person in
a certain set of circumstances, but rather a
person with a certain set of attitudes. 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.