Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, July 31st. You'll be interested
to know, 54 years ago today, in 1971, a hall
of 15 astronauts, David Scott and James Irwin,
became the first humans to drive a vehicle on
the lunar surface. Using the four -wheeled, battery
-powered, lunar roving vehicle, they extensively
explored the moon's Hadley -Apennine region,
significantly expanding humanity's capabilities
for lunar exploration and scientific research.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking clean this morning with waist -high
sets rolling in. Waves hold around 2 to 3 feet
throughout the morning, providing great conditions.
However, expect the winds to remain onshore at
2 to 3 mph, keeping the surface nice and smooth
as the day progresses. Enjoy the early session
before the conditions shift later on. Best time
to ride is at 6 a .m. with a 2 -foot outgoing
low tide when the southwest swell is 1 feet at
17 seconds and the onshore wind is 2 mile per
hour. The first low tide Thursday will be 2 foot
at 7 .30 a .m. with a 4 .5 foot high tide at
2 .45. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 68
degrees for the water temperature. Friday through
Sunday features consistent Two to three waves,
with clean morning conditions and light winds
under 5 mph. Afternoons see a shift to fair and
choppy conditions, as winds increase to 8 mph.
Saturday offers waist -high sats, while Sunday
maintains similar heights with occasional bigger
swells. Overall, expect manageable surf for all
skill levels, particularly in the mornings. This
morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels like
68 degrees with 5 mph wind. The sunset will take
place at 7 .50, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .03. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog early today, clearing up by mid -morning,
leading to partly sunny skies and a high near
69 with a light west breeze. Tonight, expect
more patchy fog after 11. with mostly cloudy
skies and a low of 65, along with gentle winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect patchy fog
in the mornings Friday and Saturday, then partly
sunny to mostly sunny skies, with highs around
70 to 72. Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows
near 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 mornings
send you. In local news, Tony Atkins, a prominent
leader in San Diego and throughout the state,
has secured significant endorsements for her
gubernatorial campaign as she vies for a position
in the race. Having served as the director of
clinic services at San Diego's Woman Care Health
Center, And as a member of the San Diego City
Council since 2000, she later became the first
woman and openly LGBTQ individual to serve as
Senate President pro tempore. With California
Governor Gavin Newsom term limited, Hatkins faces
a competitive field. Current Senate President
pro tempore Mike McGuire praised her commitment
to building stronger communities and expanding
affordable housing. Following the withdrawal
of former Vice President Kamala Harris from the
race, Atkins expressed gratitude for Harris'
service and reiterated her mission to lead California
towards a brighter future. Now on to sports.
Lionel Messi led Inter -Miami to a thrilling
2 -1 victory against Atlas in their League's
Cup opener on Wednesday night. New signing Rodrigo
de Paul made his debut despite not having a proper
training session with the club. After a slow
first half, Miami finally broke through in the
second half with Messi assisting Marcelo Weigand
deep into added time. Atlas equalized in the
80th minute, but Miami secured the win. With
only four of the 18 Major League Soccer teams
advancing in the tournament, Miami's talented
roster especially with DePaul's versatility,
is poised for success. In local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at Petco Park, the Padres blanked the
Mets 5 -0. Hugh Darvish earned the win with seven
impressive innings, while Machado's single in
the first set the tone, bringing in two runs.
Sheets added a two -run homer, and Merrill's
sack fly sealed the deal, bringing Tatis home.
The Friars accumulated nine hits without any
errors. The Padres now stand at 60 -49. Tomorrow
night, they host the Cardinals at Petco Park
for Game 1 of a three -game series. Nick Pavetta,
with a 2 .81 earned run average, faces Matthew
Liberatore, who holds a 4 .04. First pitch is
at 640 under clear skies, with temperatures around
72 degrees. In top news, forget about 10 ,000
steps a day. New research suggests that walking
just 7 ,000 steps can still provide significant
health benefits. This study, published in Lancet
Public Health, analyzed data from 160 ,000 adults
and found that 7 ,000 steps lowered the risk
of developing numerous chronic conditions and
even reduced mortality rates. Researchers noted
a 38 % lower risk of dementia and a 25 % reduction
in cardiovascular disease. Public health researcher
Melody Ding emphasized that this new target offers
a more achievable goal. So lace up those walking
shoes and get moving. In business news, Robinhood
has reported impressive second quarter earnings.
posting $160 million in revenue from crypto trading
and $989 million overall, exceeding expectations.
The company's earnings per share came in at $0,
surpassing analysts' projections. Year -to -date,
Robinhood's stock has soared 177%, largely due
to strategic acquisitions and its growing crypto
presence. CEO Vlad Tenev stated, we delivered
strong business results, highlighting the successful
launch of tokenization. The firm recently acquired
Bitstamp for $200 million and WonderFi for $179
million, expanding its North American and European
footprint. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged
at about $118 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about
$3 ,900. And XRP is unchanged at $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
science. Blue whales, the ocean's largest singers,
are going eerily silent, signaling a troubling
trend. A six -year study off the coast of California
reveals how marine heat waves and noise pollution
have impacted these majestic creatures. Researchers
using an underwater microphone known as a hydrophone
found that blue whale vocalizations dropped by
nearly 40 % due to declining krill populations,
which are crucial for their diet. The silence
observed in other regions like the waters between
New Zealand and Australia underscores the urgent
need to listen to and protect our oceans, as
these changes may indicate deeper ecological
shifts. Entertainment news. Christopher Nolan
is back in the spotlight as anticipation builds
for his upcoming film, The Odyssey, featuring
Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya. Despite
its release date set for July 17, 2026, tickets
for early screenings sold out rapidly, with reports
indicating that 95 % of seats at 26 IMAX cinemas
worldwide were claimed within an hour. Phil Clapp,
chief executive of the UK Cinema Association,
noted the unusual demand, highlighting Nolan's
ability to create excitement. With a star -studded
cast and a rich storyline, expectations for this
adaptation are soaring as cinema chains hope
for a successful recovery in admissions. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today... Our quote comes from the American
author and philosopher John Dewey. And he said,
Every great advance in science has issued from
a new audacity of imagination. 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.