WEBVTT 00:00:01.739 --> 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, 00:00:09.119 --> 00:00:14.039 and it's Thursday, July 31st. You'll be interested 00:00:14.039 --> 00:00:19.480 to know, 54 years ago today, in 1971, a hall 00:00:19.480 --> 00:00:22.399 of 15 astronauts, David Scott and James Irwin, 00:00:22.519 --> 00:00:25.460 became the first humans to drive a vehicle on 00:00:25.460 --> 00:00:29.300 the lunar surface. Using the four -wheeled, battery 00:00:29.300 --> 00:00:32.539 -powered, lunar roving vehicle, they extensively 00:00:32.539 --> 00:00:35.280 explored the moon's Hadley -Apennine region, 00:00:35.520 --> 00:00:38.539 significantly expanding humanity's capabilities 00:00:38.539 --> 00:00:42.179 for lunar exploration and scientific research. 00:00:43.159 --> 00:00:48.460 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:48.460 --> 00:00:54.920 Report. Thursday in Encinitas and North County. 00:00:55.850 --> 00:00:58.509 It's looking clean this morning with waist -high 00:00:58.509 --> 00:01:02.509 sets rolling in. Waves hold around 2 to 3 feet 00:01:02.509 --> 00:01:05.090 throughout the morning, providing great conditions. 00:01:06.150 --> 00:01:09.730 However, expect the winds to remain onshore at 00:01:09.730 --> 00:01:13.930 2 to 3 mph, keeping the surface nice and smooth 00:01:13.930 --> 00:01:17.290 as the day progresses. Enjoy the early session 00:01:17.290 --> 00:01:21.209 before the conditions shift later on. Best time 00:01:21.209 --> 00:01:24.780 to ride is at 6 a .m. with a 2 -foot outgoing 00:01:24.780 --> 00:01:28.799 low tide when the southwest swell is 1 feet at 00:01:28.799 --> 00:01:32.719 17 seconds and the onshore wind is 2 mile per 00:01:32.719 --> 00:01:36.599 hour. The first low tide Thursday will be 2 foot 00:01:36.599 --> 00:01:40.859 at 7 .30 a .m. with a 4 .5 foot high tide at 00:01:40.859 --> 00:01:45.959 2 .45. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 68 00:01:45.959 --> 00:01:50.200 degrees for the water temperature. Friday through 00:01:50.200 --> 00:01:53.189 Sunday features consistent Two to three waves, 00:01:53.650 --> 00:01:56.489 with clean morning conditions and light winds 00:01:56.489 --> 00:02:01.590 under 5 mph. Afternoons see a shift to fair and 00:02:01.590 --> 00:02:05.109 choppy conditions, as winds increase to 8 mph. 00:02:06.390 --> 00:02:09.590 Saturday offers waist -high sats, while Sunday 00:02:09.590 --> 00:02:12.169 maintains similar heights with occasional bigger 00:02:12.169 --> 00:02:16.689 swells. Overall, expect manageable surf for all 00:02:16.689 --> 00:02:21.580 skill levels, particularly in the mornings. This 00:02:21.580 --> 00:02:24.520 morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels like 00:02:24.520 --> 00:02:29.819 68 degrees with 5 mph wind. The sunset will take 00:02:29.819 --> 00:02:32.840 place at 7 .50, and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:32.840 --> 00:02:37.120 at 6 .03. It looks like we're in for some patchy 00:02:37.120 --> 00:02:40.219 fog early today, clearing up by mid -morning, 00:02:40.379 --> 00:02:43.479 leading to partly sunny skies and a high near 00:02:43.479 --> 00:02:48.639 69 with a light west breeze. Tonight, expect 00:02:48.639 --> 00:02:52.240 more patchy fog after 11. with mostly cloudy 00:02:52.240 --> 00:02:56.419 skies and a low of 65, along with gentle winds. 00:02:58.159 --> 00:03:02.360 Looking ahead in the weather. Expect patchy fog 00:03:02.360 --> 00:03:05.360 in the mornings Friday and Saturday, then partly 00:03:05.360 --> 00:03:08.740 sunny to mostly sunny skies, with highs around 00:03:08.740 --> 00:03:13.840 70 to 72. 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In local news, Tony Atkins, a prominent 00:03:57.689 --> 00:04:00.310 leader in San Diego and throughout the state, 00:04:00.490 --> 00:04:03.129 has secured significant endorsements for her 00:04:03.129 --> 00:04:06.189 gubernatorial campaign as she vies for a position 00:04:06.189 --> 00:04:09.610 in the race. Having served as the director of 00:04:09.610 --> 00:04:12.770 clinic services at San Diego's Woman Care Health 00:04:12.770 --> 00:04:15.620 Center, And as a member of the San Diego City 00:04:15.620 --> 00:04:19.079 Council since 2000, she later became the first 00:04:19.079 --> 00:04:23.839 woman and openly LGBTQ individual to serve as 00:04:23.839 --> 00:04:27.560 Senate President pro tempore. With California 00:04:27.560 --> 00:04:31.439 Governor Gavin Newsom term limited, Hatkins faces 00:04:31.439 --> 00:04:34.939 a competitive field. Current Senate President 00:04:34.939 --> 00:04:37.720 pro tempore Mike McGuire praised her commitment 00:04:37.720 --> 00:04:40.600 to building stronger communities and expanding 00:04:40.600 --> 00:04:44.279 affordable housing. Following the withdrawal 00:04:44.279 --> 00:04:46.899 of former Vice President Kamala Harris from the 00:04:46.899 --> 00:04:49.920 race, Atkins expressed gratitude for Harris' 00:04:50.019 --> 00:04:53.199 service and reiterated her mission to lead California 00:04:53.199 --> 00:05:01.420 towards a brighter future. Now on to sports. 00:05:02.699 --> 00:05:05.680 Lionel Messi led Inter -Miami to a thrilling 00:05:05.680 --> 00:05:09.079 2 -1 victory against Atlas in their League's 00:05:09.079 --> 00:05:13.220 Cup opener on Wednesday night. New signing Rodrigo 00:05:13.220 --> 00:05:16.480 de Paul made his debut despite not having a proper 00:05:16.480 --> 00:05:19.779 training session with the club. After a slow 00:05:19.779 --> 00:05:22.480 first half, Miami finally broke through in the 00:05:22.480 --> 00:05:25.620 second half with Messi assisting Marcelo Weigand 00:05:25.620 --> 00:05:29.560 deep into added time. Atlas equalized in the 00:05:29.560 --> 00:05:33.540 80th minute, but Miami secured the win. With 00:05:33.540 --> 00:05:36.079 only four of the 18 Major League Soccer teams 00:05:36.079 --> 00:05:38.800 advancing in the tournament, Miami's talented 00:05:38.800 --> 00:05:41.680 roster especially with DePaul's versatility, 00:05:41.980 --> 00:05:48.040 is poised for success. In local sports. Yesterday 00:05:48.040 --> 00:05:51.139 afternoon at Petco Park, the Padres blanked the 00:05:51.139 --> 00:05:56.040 Mets 5 -0. Hugh Darvish earned the win with seven 00:05:56.040 --> 00:05:58.879 impressive innings, while Machado's single in 00:05:58.879 --> 00:06:01.360 the first set the tone, bringing in two runs. 00:06:02.680 --> 00:06:05.660 Sheets added a two -run homer, and Merrill's 00:06:05.660 --> 00:06:08.779 sack fly sealed the deal, bringing Tatis home. 00:06:09.639 --> 00:06:12.540 The Friars accumulated nine hits without any 00:06:12.540 --> 00:06:18.019 errors. The Padres now stand at 60 -49. Tomorrow 00:06:18.019 --> 00:06:20.560 night, they host the Cardinals at Petco Park 00:06:20.560 --> 00:06:24.879 for Game 1 of a three -game series. Nick Pavetta, 00:06:25.060 --> 00:06:28.800 with a 2 .81 earned run average, faces Matthew 00:06:28.800 --> 00:06:33.279 Liberatore, who holds a 4 .04. First pitch is 00:06:33.279 --> 00:06:36.560 at 640 under clear skies, with temperatures around 00:06:36.560 --> 00:06:43.689 72 degrees. In top news, forget about 10 ,000 00:06:43.689 --> 00:06:46.670 steps a day. New research suggests that walking 00:06:46.670 --> 00:06:50.069 just 7 ,000 steps can still provide significant 00:06:50.069 --> 00:06:54.290 health benefits. This study, published in Lancet 00:06:54.290 --> 00:06:58.649 Public Health, analyzed data from 160 ,000 adults 00:06:58.649 --> 00:07:01.990 and found that 7 ,000 steps lowered the risk 00:07:01.990 --> 00:07:04.850 of developing numerous chronic conditions and 00:07:04.850 --> 00:07:08.920 even reduced mortality rates. Researchers noted 00:07:08.920 --> 00:07:13.620 a 38 % lower risk of dementia and a 25 % reduction 00:07:13.620 --> 00:07:17.620 in cardiovascular disease. Public health researcher 00:07:17.620 --> 00:07:20.920 Melody Ding emphasized that this new target offers 00:07:20.920 --> 00:07:25.019 a more achievable goal. So lace up those walking 00:07:25.019 --> 00:07:30.680 shoes and get moving. In business news, Robinhood 00:07:30.680 --> 00:07:33.540 has reported impressive second quarter earnings. 00:07:34.079 --> 00:07:38.439 posting $160 million in revenue from crypto trading 00:07:38.439 --> 00:07:43.660 and $989 million overall, exceeding expectations. 00:07:44.459 --> 00:07:48.019 The company's earnings per share came in at $0, 00:07:48.339 --> 00:07:52.199 surpassing analysts' projections. Year -to -date, 00:07:52.300 --> 00:07:57.560 Robinhood's stock has soared 177%, largely due 00:07:57.560 --> 00:08:00.519 to strategic acquisitions and its growing crypto 00:08:00.519 --> 00:08:05.209 presence. CEO Vlad Tenev stated, we delivered 00:08:05.209 --> 00:08:08.629 strong business results, highlighting the successful 00:08:08.629 --> 00:08:12.449 launch of tokenization. The firm recently acquired 00:08:12.449 --> 00:08:17.870 Bitstamp for $200 million and WonderFi for $179 00:08:17.870 --> 00:08:21.949 million, expanding its North American and European 00:08:21.949 --> 00:08:27.170 footprint. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged 00:08:27.170 --> 00:08:34.509 at about $118 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about 00:08:34.509 --> 00:08:43.870 $3 ,900. And XRP is unchanged at $3 .14. Moving 00:08:43.870 --> 00:08:48.409 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:48.409 --> 00:08:51.470 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:51.470 --> 00:08:54.309 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:54.309 --> 00:08:58.690 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates. 00:08:59.100 --> 00:09:01.720 With several locations in the San Diego area, 00:09:02.080 --> 00:09:05.159 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:09:05.440 --> 00:09:09.279 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:09:09.279 --> 00:09:13.159 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:13.159 --> 00:09:17.600 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:17.600 --> 00:09:21.320 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:21.600 --> 00:09:25.500 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:26.480 --> 00:09:29.259 Just be sure to tell them sunny morning sent 00:09:29.259 --> 00:09:35.080 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:35.080 --> 00:09:39.080 science. Blue whales, the ocean's largest singers, 00:09:39.360 --> 00:09:42.620 are going eerily silent, signaling a troubling 00:09:42.620 --> 00:09:46.500 trend. A six -year study off the coast of California 00:09:46.500 --> 00:09:50.059 reveals how marine heat waves and noise pollution 00:09:50.059 --> 00:09:54.279 have impacted these majestic creatures. Researchers 00:09:54.279 --> 00:09:57.759 using an underwater microphone known as a hydrophone 00:09:57.759 --> 00:10:00.759 found that blue whale vocalizations dropped by 00:10:00.759 --> 00:10:04.320 nearly 40 % due to declining krill populations, 00:10:04.740 --> 00:10:08.120 which are crucial for their diet. The silence 00:10:08.120 --> 00:10:10.720 observed in other regions like the waters between 00:10:10.720 --> 00:10:14.480 New Zealand and Australia underscores the urgent 00:10:14.480 --> 00:10:17.600 need to listen to and protect our oceans, as 00:10:17.600 --> 00:10:20.360 these changes may indicate deeper ecological 00:10:20.360 --> 00:10:27.779 shifts. Entertainment news. Christopher Nolan 00:10:27.779 --> 00:10:30.840 is back in the spotlight as anticipation builds 00:10:30.840 --> 00:10:34.080 for his upcoming film, The Odyssey, featuring 00:10:34.080 --> 00:10:38.340 Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya. Despite 00:10:38.340 --> 00:10:43.039 its release date set for July 17, 2026, tickets 00:10:43.039 --> 00:10:46.419 for early screenings sold out rapidly, with reports 00:10:46.419 --> 00:10:51.379 indicating that 95 % of seats at 26 IMAX cinemas 00:10:51.379 --> 00:10:55.350 worldwide were claimed within an hour. Phil Clapp, 00:10:55.490 --> 00:10:58.190 chief executive of the UK Cinema Association, 00:10:58.750 --> 00:11:02.190 noted the unusual demand, highlighting Nolan's 00:11:02.190 --> 00:11:05.850 ability to create excitement. With a star -studded 00:11:05.850 --> 00:11:09.210 cast and a rich storyline, expectations for this 00:11:09.210 --> 00:11:12.370 adaptation are soaring as cinema chains hope 00:11:12.370 --> 00:11:16.789 for a successful recovery in admissions. Well, 00:11:16.889 --> 00:11:19.809 alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the 00:11:19.809 --> 00:11:23.750 day. And today... Our quote comes from the American 00:11:23.750 --> 00:11:28.129 author and philosopher John Dewey. And he said, 00:11:28.889 --> 00:11:32.070 Every great advance in science has issued from 00:11:32.070 --> 00:11:36.730 a new audacity of imagination. And that's a wrap 00:11:36.730 --> 00:11:39.789 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:40.090 --> 00:11:43.549 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:43.549 --> 00:11:46.789 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:47.570 --> 00:11:50.720 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:50.720 --> 00:11:53.899 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:53.899 --> 00:11:54.559 in Encinitas.