Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, August 12th. You'll be interested
to know, 65 years ago today, in 1960, the United
States launched ECHO -1, the first passive communication
satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This
pioneering achievement marked a significant milestone
in space exploration and telecommunications,
paving the way for the development of modern
satellite communications and global connectivity.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking fair this morning with waist to
chest high sets rolling in. Weights hold around
5 to 7 feet throughout the morning, providing
good conditions. Expect the winds to remain sideshore
at 5 to 6 mile per hour, keeping things relatively
smooth as the day progresses. However, conditions
may become choppy later with a shift to onshore
winds. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a
zero -foot low tide when the southwest swell
is four feet at 16 seconds and the sideshore
wind is five mile per hour. The first high tide
on Tuesday will be five feet just before noon,
followed by a one and a half foot low tide at
six. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 73 degrees
for the water temperature. Wednesday through
Friday presents inconsistent surf conditions.
Wednesday starts fair with 4 to 5 feet waves
and light south winds, but transitions to choppy
by midday. Thursday improves briefly with clean
mornings at 3 to 4 feet, but choppy conditions
return in the afternoon. Friday sees persistent
choppy surf at 2 to 4 feet and increasing south
winds, making for a less favorable surf experience
overall. This morning, it's cloudy and it feels
like 69 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 738 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 612. It looks like we're in
for some partly sunny skies today with a high
near 72 and a light southern breeze. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy conditions with a low around
66. and gentle winds at 5 mph. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect partly sunny skies on
Wednesday with a high near 72 and a light south
wind. Nighttime will be mostly cloudy with a
low around 67. Thursday brings similar conditions
with a high near 70 and mostly cloudy skies at
night, dropping to 66. Friday will remain mostly
cloudy with a high near 68 and a low around 64.
Saturday returns to partly sunny weather with
a high near 68 and mostly cloudy skies at night,
cooling to 65. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
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Sunny Morning sent you. In local news. Nearly
95 ,000 San Diego Unified students have returned
to a decidedly different classroom experience
as the district launches the 2025 -26 academic
year, along with new mobile phone rules across
175 schools. The district will enforce phone
-free school day guidelines aimed at reducing
distractions and supporting students' mental
health and academic performance. This policy
requires students from transitional kindergarten
through 12th grade to turn off phones and keep
them out of sight during regular school hours.
The district boasts a 90 .9 % graduation rate
with strong academic momentum and increased athletic
participation. Now on to sports. The first Associated
Press poll of the 2025 college football season
has been released, with Texas, Penn State, and
Ohio State leading the rankings. Texas kicks
off the season at number one, facing a significant
challenge against third -ranked Ohio State on
August 30th. The Southeastern Conference boasts
10 teams in the top 25, the most ever by one
conference. Notable statistics include Texas'
26 turnovers last season and Penn State's impressive
3 ,237 rushing yards. As the season begins, excitement
builds around these powerhouse teams and their
upcoming matchups. In local sports, last night
at Oracle Park in San Francisco, the Padres beat
the Giants 4 -1. Hugh Darvish earned the win,
pitching six innings with four hits and one run
allowed. Furman homered, and Cronenworth added
an RBI single. The Friars finished with 10 hits
and no errors. San Diego's record improves to
67 -52 as they take Game 1 of the series over
the Giants. Tonight, the Padres and Giants clash
again for Game 2 of this three -game series.
Nestor Cortez, who is 1 -1 with a 7 .11 earned
run average, faces Robbie Ray, who is 9 -5 with
a 2 .85. First pitch at 6 .45 under clear skies
and a comfortable 65 degrees at Oracle Park.
In top news. In a bold move, President Trump
has deployed National Guard troops to Washington,
D .C. placing the city's police department under
federal control. At a recent news conference,
Trump declared, This is Liberation Day in D .C.,
and we're going to take our capital back. He
dispatched approximately 800 National Guard troops
and indicated he may involve active -duty military
personnel if necessary. Local leaders, including
Mayor Muriel Bowser, criticized the decision
as unsettling and unprecedented. The president's
actions are intended to address rising crime
rates, with a focus on ensuring safety for all
citizens in the capital. In business news, some
debts are not worth paying back, especially when
it comes to zombie debt. This type of old debt
is often uncollectible after a certain period,
but collection agencies may try to intimidate
individuals into restarting payment timelines.
Under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices
Act, once the legal deadline passes, the debt
becomes time -barred, meaning collectors cannot
sue. However, hold debts can resurface after
inactivity. It is crucial to regularly review
credit reports, know your rights, and ask for
proof of the debt. Remember, taking action could
inadvertently restart the collection clock. Stay
informed and protect yourself. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 2 % to $119 ,000. Ethereum is
down 1 % to just under $4 ,300. And XRP is down
3 % to $3 .16. 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. Futurists predict that
humans could live for 1 ,000 years by the year
2050, ushering in the era of practical immortality.
While advancements in artificial intelligence,
robotics, and digital consciousness transfer
spark hope, some experts caution that societal
and economic hurdles may hinder access. Visionaries
like Ray Kurzweil and Ian Pearson anticipate
breakthroughs that will extend life significantly,
projecting a merger of humans and machines by
2045. However, critics argue that the promise
of technology comes with challenges. including
potential inequalities. As we approach these
possibilities, questions about motivation and
societal impact remain ever relevant. Entertainment
news. This week, the Perseid meteor shower, hailed
by NASA as the best meteor shower of the year,
will light up our skies. The peak viewing nights
are August 12th and 13th. although a full moon
may obscure some of the meteors. The Perseids,
which originate from the constellation Perseus,
can produce up to 100 meteors per hour at their
height. Bascued in the northern hemisphere during
the pre -dawn hours, stargazers are encouraged
to find dark areas, lie back, and be patient.
Enjoy this dazzling display of fireballs and
bright trails of light. Well, all righty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American science fiction
writer Isaac Asimov. And he said, The saddest
aspect of life right now is that science gathers
knowledge faster and society gathers wisdom.
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.