Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, August 6th. You'll be interested
to know, 34 years ago today in 1991, British
computer scientist Tim Berners -Lee introduced
the World Wide Web to the public. This groundbreaking
innovation transformed global communication,
enabling people worldwide to share information
instantly. The Internet has obviously since become
an integral part of daily life, revolutionizing
how we connect, learn, and collaborate. 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 waist to chest
high sets rolling in. Waves hold around three
to four feet throughout the morning, offering
nice conditions for surfers. Expect the winds
to remain onshore at three mile per hour, but
they'll shift to sideshore by 7 a .m., creating
a bit of texture on the waves as the day goes
on. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 2
-foot incoming high tide when the south -southwest
swell is 2 feet at 16 seconds and the sideshore
wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide
Wednesday will be 3 .5 foot a .m. with a 2 .5
foot low tide. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 71 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday
through Saturday presents a mix of fair and choppy
conditions with waste to chest -high waves. Morning
sessions on Thursday and Friday feature light
winds, offering clean surf. By afternoon, winds
shift to 8 to 10 mph, creating choppy conditions.
Saturday maintains air conditions with consistent
swell, though expect some bunkiness in the afternoon.
Overall, a solid few days for surfers. This morning,
there's patchy fog and it feels like 70 degrees
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 7 .44 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .08. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog early, giving way to haze and mostly sunny
skies by midday. with a high near 72 and a light
northwest breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy
conditions with some patchy fog later, a low
of 68 and light winds. Looking ahead in the weather,
expect mostly sunny skies with patchy fog in
the mornings and highs around 71 to 74. 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 café is a haven for
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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, California Governor Gavin Newsom is moving
forward with the closure of five state prisons
due to a significant decline in the incarcerated
population. The next facility to close is the
California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, projected
to shut its doors in 2026. This decision is expected
to save approximately $150 million. While other
cities have resisted closures, Norco officials
are optimistic about repurposing the site, envisioning
its restoration as a resort. However, the president
of the California Correctional Peace Officers
Association voiced concerns, stating the closure
could lead to increased violence within institutions.
Now on to sports. The Milwaukee Brewers are currently
the best team in baseball, despite having a largely
anonymous roster. Manager Pat Murphy admits,
you don't know why, and I don't know why, highlighting
their surprising success. Recently, the Brewers
swept the Washington Nationals, scoring 38 runs
to 14, even after losing key players to injuries.
They lead Major League Baseball with 68 wins,
while spending only about a third of what top
teams do on payroll. With a focus on developing
pitching talent and emphasizing the little things,
the Brewers continue to defy expectations. and
dominate the standings this August. In local
sports. Last night at Chase Field in Phoenix,
the Padres won over the D -backs 10 -5 in 11
innings. Suarez picked up the win. Bogarts and
Gurriel each hit home runs, while Cronenworth
and Laureano drove in multiple runs. The Friars
finished with 14 hits and one error, leaving
14 runners on base. San Diego's record improves
to 63 -51. Tonight, the Padres face the Arizona
Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix for the
final game of this three -game series. Nestor
Cortez, 1 -1 with a nine -earned run average,
takes on Anthony Descalfani, 1 -2 with a 4 .91.
First pitch is at 640. In top news, the Food
and Drug Administration is focusing on orange
juice, proposing a change to sugar levels in
pasteurized orange juice, a move influenced by
Florida's citrus industry. This regulation aims
to address concerns over declining crop quality,
while the agency states it will not significantly
alter taste or nutritional value. Orange juice
is often debated, with some experts labeling
it as sugar water, cautioning against excessive
consumption due to its natural sugars. Despite
its nutrient content, health authorities recommend
whole fruit instead. The proposed sugar threshold
would drop from 18 grams to 17 grams per serving,
impacting labeling but not nutrient quality.
In business news… The National Football League
has entered a significant agreement with Disney,
taking a 10 % stake in the ESPN sports empire.
In return, the NFL gains control of key media
assets, including NFL Network, in a deal valued
at approximately $3 billion. Analysts estimate
ESPN's total worth ranges between $25 billion
and $30 billion. This partnership enhances the
relationship between media companies and sports
leagues, moving beyond traditional rights deals.
As ESPN prepares to launch a streaming version
of its network, the addition of NFL content aims
to increase viewer interest and engagement. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about
$113 ,000. Ethereum is down half a percent. to
just under $3 ,600. And XRP is down 4 % to $2
.90. 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. The rise of quantum computing promises
to revolutionize various industries, offering
better medicine, faster internet, and more sustainable
food production. Companies like IBM are developing
commercial -grade quantum computers with the
first full -scale, fault -tolerant machine expected
by 2029. For instance, Comcast envisions using
quantum technology to optimize data flow for
Internet services, while Moderna explores how
it could enhance the development of medicines
with fewer side effects. However, risks remain,
particularly the potential for quantum computers
to break current encryption standards, urging
businesses to adopt quantum -safe measures. The
future of quantum computing is closer than ever.
Entertainment news. In Platonic, Seth Rogen and
Rose Byrne return to showcase their effortless
chemistry in a midlife comedy on Apple TV+. Unlike
traditional romantic comedies, this series focuses
on friendship, as Rogen's character, a hipster
brewer, reconnects with Byrne's character after
years apart. Their dynamic is filled with humor,
exploring themes like work -life balance and
the complexities of modern relationships. With
witty one -liners and relatable dilemmas, the
show is described as smart and funny, offering
more depth than your typical will -they -won't
-they plot. Platonic is a refreshing take on
friendship in adulthood. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American writer and
philosopher, Albert Hubbard. And he said, 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.