Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, August 5th. You'll be interested
to know, 141 years ago today, in 1884, the cornerstone
for the Statue of Liberty was laid on Bedloe's
Island in New York Harbor. This monumental event
marked the beginning of constructing one of the
most iconic symbols of freedom and democracy.
A generous gift from France to the United States,
the statue was designed by sculptor Frederic
Auguste Bartholdi and engineered by Gustave Eiffel.
The laying of the cornerstone was celebrated
with grand ceremonies, highlighting the enduring
friendship between the two nations. Dedicated
on October 28th, 1886. The Statue of Liberty
has since stood as a beacon of hope and a welcoming
figure to millions of immigrants arriving in
America. So now you know. And now, it's time
for the Surf Report. Tuesday in Encinitas and
North County. It's looking clean this morning
with waist -high sets rolling in. Weights hold
around two plus feet throughout the morning,
providing great conditions to get out there.
Expect the winds to remain sideshore at two mile
per hour, keeping the surface nice and smooth
as the day progresses. Enjoy the ride while it
lasts. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a
two -foot incoming mid -tide when the south -southwest
swell is one and a half feet at 14 seconds. and
the side -shore wind is 2 mile per hour. The
first high tide Tuesday will be 3 .5 foot a .m.,
with a 3 foot low tide. The near -shore buoy
at Beacons reads 69 degrees for the water temperature.
Wednesday through Friday presents a mix of surf
conditions. Early mornings are clean, with 3
to 4 feet waves and light northwest winds, ideal
for catching a barrel. By afternoon, conditions
shift to choppy, with winds increasing to 9 mph.
Friday sees the swell drop slightly to 2 to 3
plus feet, maintaining fair conditions, but expect
a bumpy ride later in the day. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 69 degrees,
with 5 mph wind. The sunset will take place at
746. and it will rise again tomorrow at 607.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog this
morning, clearing up to mostly sunny skies by
late morning, with a high near 71 and a gentle
southwest breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy
skies with patchy fog after 11, a low around
66, and light winds. Looking ahead in the weather.
Look for patchy fog in the mornings, then mostly
sunny days ahead with hides around 72 to 73.
Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows near
67 to 68. 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 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 San Diego
is introducing a special event parking zone around
Petco Park set to begin on September 1st. During
major events, parking meters will cost $10 per
hour, a substantial increase from the standard
$2 per hour. This change comes after the City
Council approved new regulations to adjust fees
and increase parking enforcement. Special event
rates will begin two hours before events with
over 10 ,000 attendees and remain in effect for
four hours after. The Padres organization expressed
concerns over the significant increase, highlighting
the lack of stakeholder input. Now on to sports.
The New York Yankees are facing a critical decision
regarding Aaron Judge. as the team struggles
in the American League East standings. Judge,
who has been sidelined with an elbow injury,
was batting an impressive .342 with 37 home runs
before his injury. Although he is on track to
return soon, rushing him back could jeopardize
his recovery and the team's playoff hopes. Yankees
manager Aaron Boone has not clarified how Judge
will fit into the lineup. given Giancarlo Stanton's
recent success. Fans may want to reconsider purchasing
playoff tickets if the situation does not improve.
In local sports, last night at Chase Field in
Phoenix, the Padres lost to the D -backs 6 -2.
Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. each drove
in two runs for the D -backs, while Brandon fought.
earned the win with five and one -third innings
pitched. The Friars managed six hits and zero
errors, but left eight runners on base. The Padres'
record now stands at 62 -51. Tonight, the Padres
face Arizona again at Chase Field for Game 2
of this three -game series. Hugh Darvish, with
a 1 -3 record and a 6 .46 earned run average,
goes against Ryan Nelson, 6 -3 with a 3 .2. First
pitch at 6 .40. In top news, British energy giant
BP has made a significant oil and gas discovery
in the deepwater Santos Basin offshore Brazil,
marking what could be its largest find in 25
years. This is BP's 10th discovery of 2025. as
the company aims to increase its global upstream
production to 2 .5 million barrels by 2030. Analysts
from Berenberg highlighted that this exciting
discovery could provide BP with a much -needed
high -quality growth asset. The company holds
a 100 % interest in the block, managed on very
good commercial terms with Brazil's pre -sale
petroleo. In business news… In Atlanta, Leland
Strange, the 84 -year -old CEO of CoreCard, faces
uncertainty as his company risks losing its significant
client, Apple, due to Goldman Sachs' faltering
credit card venture. CoreCard, known for its
unique features like billing on the first of
each month, is now in talks with JPMorgan Chase,
which could take over the card's issuance. Strange,
who founded CoreCard with a $100 ,000 investment,
is preparing for a potential change. Meanwhile,
Uranet Worldwide announced plans to acquire CoreCard
for about $248 million in an all -stock deal,
providing some security for its future. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about $114
,000. Ethereum is up 0 .5 % to just under $3
,700. And XRP is up 1 % to $3 .03. 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. A nuclear fusion startup based in San
Francisco claims it can create gold from mercury,
potentially making alchemy a reality. While the
company, Marathon Fusion, has outlined its method
in a paper not yet peer -reviewed, it involves
bombarding Mercury -198. with energetic neutrons
to produce mercury -197, which eventually decays
into gold -197. However, sheeting this process
requires extreme conditions, including a significant
neutron flux. Experts remain skeptical, as the
commercial viability of fusion reactors is still
years away, leaving humanity's alchemical dreams
largely confined to paper. Nonetheless, the future
of fusion energy may hold promise. Entertainment
News In the latest review of The Naked Gun, Liam
Neeson shines with his deadpan goofiness, while
Pamela Anderson steals scenes with her impeccable
comic timing. Directed by Ekeva Schaffer, this
legacy sequel continues the spirit of the original
trilogy, featuring the sons of classic characters.
Though the film stumbles midway, it offers enough
laugh -out -loud moments for nostalgic fans.
Neeson's serious delivery adds a meta layer as
he tackles crime, while Anderson's charm keeps
lines fresh. Despite its unevenness, the film
delivers a mix of inspired nonsense, and retrograde
humor, engaging audiences with its playful spirit.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and businessman, Thomas Edison.
And he said, Restlessness is discontent, and
discontent is the first necessity of progress.
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.