Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, August 1st. You'll be interested
to know. 191 years ago today, in 1834, the British
Empire took a monumental step forward by enacting
the Slavery Abolition Act. which liberated over
800 ,000 enslaved individuals across its colonies.
This landmark legislation was the culmination
of tireless efforts by abolitionists, including
the dedicated William Wilberforce, and marked
a significant victory in the global fight for
human rights. The Act's implementation on August
1, 1834, set a powerful precedent inspiring other
nations to confront and abolish the inhumane
practice of slavery. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Friday in Encinitas
and in North County. It's looking clean this
morning with waist -high sets rolling in. Weights
hold around 2 to 3 feet throughout the morning,
providing great conditions. Expect the winds
to remain onshore at just 1 mile per hour, keeping
the surface nice and smooth as the day progresses.
Conditions will shift to fair later with winds
picking up slightly. Best time to ride is at
6 a .m. with the 3 -foot outgoing mid -tide when
the southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at 16 seconds
and the onshore wind is 1 mile per hour. The
first low tide Friday will be 2 1⁄2 foot at 7
.45 a .m., with a 4 1⁄2 foot high tide at 3 .30.
The near -shore buoy at Beacons reads 69 degrees
for the water temperature. Saturday through Monday
presents a mix of surf conditions, starting with
clean 2 to 3 feet waves on Saturday morning,
transitioning to fair by noon. Sunday maintains
similar heights and clean conditions early, but
just too choppy in the afternoon. Monday continues
with fair conditions, though it becomes more
choppy later. Overall, expect manageable waves
with varying quality throughout the weekend.
This morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels
like 69 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 7 .50. and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .04. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog this morning, clearing up to mostly sunny
skies by mid -morning with a high around 68 and
a gentle breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy
skies with patchy fog later, a low of 65, and
light winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect
mostly sunny skies this weekend with highs around
70 degrees. Nights will be mostly cloudy with
patchy fog and lows in the mid -60s. A similar
pattern continues into Monday and Tuesday. Bonjour,
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to tell them. Sunny Morning sends you. In local
news. The Supreme Court has recently criticized
California's development fees, but a new ruling
has upheld them. A panel of appellate judges
in California's 3rd Appellate District ruled
that El Dorado County's traffic mitigation fee
of $23 ,420 was justified. This case, stemming
from a 2016 lawsuit by George Sheets, originally
reached the U .S. Supreme Court. which emphasized
that local governments must justify their fees.
However, the recent ruling indicates that the
county's methodology was valid. Attorney Brian
Hodges noted that while they may appeal, the
Supreme Court's order leaves many local requirements
in legal jeopardy. Now on to sports. What a wild
trade deadline it was. We often wonder if anything
significant will happen, and then we are shocked
by trades like Carlos Correa returning to the
Astros and the San Diego Padres acquiring Mason
Miller and J .P. Sears. Once the dust settled,
we began speculating on the big winners. The
Seattle Mariners looked strong with Eugenio Suarez,
while the Philadelphia Phillies bolstered their
bullpen with Joan Duran. The Mets addressed key
needs by acquiring Cedric Mullins, and the Oakland
Athletics made a splash with Liu DeVries. This
year's deadline certainly kept us on our toes.
In local sports. Tonight, the Padres open a three
-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals
at Petco Park. Nick Pivetta takes the mound with
a record of 10 -3 and a stellar 2 .81 earned
run average. He'll face Matthew Liberatore, who
stands at 6 and 8 with a 4 .04. The aim time
is 6 .40 under clear skies at 71 degrees. In
top news, a new study from researchers at the
University of California, San Diego offers promising
insights into early detection of pancreatic ductal
adenocarcinoma, the most common and aggressive
form of pancreatic cancer. This research identifies
a link between inflammation, cellular stress,
and a protein known as CysteAT3. This protein
activates critical genes, including integrin
beta -3, which promotes tumor formation. The
study introduces a gene signature called StressUp,
which could help in early screening and treatment
strategies. The hope is to develop therapies
that prevent cancer progression across various
types. In business news, Wall Street was stunned
as MicroStrategy stock reached an unprecedented
high of $410 on July 31st, closing at $401. This
remarkable rally marks a staggering increase
of over 3 ,700 % since its debut in 1998. The
search follows the company's extraordinary second
quarter earnings report. which revealed earnings
of $32 per share, exceeding expectations by an
impressive 35 ,000%. Additionally, revenues reached
just over $114 million, exceeding last year's
figures. Investors are clearly rewarding the
company's bold focus on Bitcoin and digital assets.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 3 % for the
week. to about $116 ,000. Ethereum is down 5
% to just under $3 ,700. And XRP is down 9 %
to $2 .95. 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, Salina 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. Scientists have traced
the origins of the beloved potato to a fascinating
plant romance millions of years ago. A recent
study published in the journal Cell reveals that
8 to 9 million years ago, a cross -breeding event
between an ancient tomato relative and another
plant led to the first potato. This genetic combination
resulted in the thick, starchy tuber we enjoy
today. With potatoes being the world's third
most important staple crop, researchers aim to
develop a new hybrid that can grow from seeds,
helping to eliminate harmful mutations and avoid
disease risks. reminiscent of the tragic Irish
potato famine. Entertainment news. A lot of music
fans are upset with Spotify, following recent
controversies surrounding its CEO, Daniel Ek.
His decision to invest in an artificial intelligence
-powered military technology firm has raised
eyebrows. Ex -venture capital firm... Premamateria
has invested significantly in the German startup
Helsing, which develops software for military
decision -making and manufactures drones. In
protest, the Australian rock band King Gizzard
and the Lizard Wizard has removed their music
from the platform. They announced on Instagram
that they are releasing new demos out everywhere
except Spotify, urging fans to consider alternative
platforms. Other bands like Deerhoof and Shuik
Tzu have joined the protest. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American civil rights
activist and author, Audra Lorde. And she said,
It is not our differences that divide us. It
is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate
those differences. 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 weekend, my good friends. We'll see you
Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Encinitas.