Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, August 13th. You'll be interested
to know. 64 years ago today, in 1961, East Germany
began constructing the Berlin Wall, a formidable
barrier that divided East and West Berlin. This
monumental structure stood as a stark symbol
of the Cold War. separating families and communities
for nearly three decades. Its eventual fall in
1989 marked a triumphant moment of unity and
freedom, inspiring the world with the resilience
of the human spirit. 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. Weights
hold around 4 to 5 plus feet throughout the morning,
providing great conditions. Expect the winds
to remain sideshore at 3 mph, keeping things
smooth. As the day progresses, watch for a shift
to onshore winds around 4 mph, adding some texture
to the surface. Best time to ride is at 8 a .m.
with a 2 -foot incoming low tide when the southwest
swell is 3 feet at 15 seconds and the sideshore
wind is 3 mph. The first low tide on Wednesday
will be a half -foot at 6 .15 a .m., followed
by a 5 -feet high tide at 12 .45. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 73 degrees for the water
temperature. Thursday through Saturday features
fluctuating conditions. Thursday starts with
clean waves at 3 to 4 plus feet, transitioning
to fair as winds shift. Friday sees choppy surf
at 2 to 4 feet with increasing winds, making
it less appealing. Saturday maintains similar
choppy conditions at 2 to 3 plus feet, but improves
slightly in the evening with fair conditions,
offering a chance for mellow rides. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 69 degrees with
5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 737 and it will rise again tomorrow at 613.
It looks like we're in for a partly sunny day
with a high near 70. Expect a gentle southwest
breeze around 5 to 10. Tonight, we'll have mostly
cloudy skies with a low of 68 and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect partly sunny
skies Thursday through Sunday with highs in the
upper 60s to near 70. Nights will be mostly cloudy
with lows around 65 to 66. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny Morning sent you. In local news. In a surprising
twist, President Donald Trump's recent spending
package, often criticized for its cuts to social
services, also brings a significant boost to
affordable housing in California. The bill increases
the low -income housing tax credit, a vital funding
source for affordable housing projects statewide,
which advocates say could double the production
of low -rent units over the next decade. Matt
Schwartz, the president and CEO of the California
Housing Partnership, emphasized that this change
is a huge shot in the arm for a struggling sector.
While challenges remain, including rising costs
and funding shortages, experts are optimistic
that California could see thousands of new affordable
homes each year thanks to this unexpected support.
Now on to sports. Major League Baseball has announced
its postseason schedule for this season, confirming
that the flexible start date for the World Series
has been eliminated. This decision follows last
year's attempt to accommodate potential early
finishes, but it proved impractical. As a result,
the World Series is now set to begin on Friday,
October 24th, with a possible Game 7 on Saturday,
November 1st. The wildcard round starts on Tuesday,
September 30th, and the division series begins
on Saturday, October 4th. Currently, the Dodgers
hold the number three seed in the National League,
with a record of 68 wins and 51 losses. Last
night at Oracle Park in San Francisco, the Padres
lost to the Giants 5 -1. Ray took the loss with
six innings pitched, allowing four earned runs,
while Adam earned the win for the Giants. The
Friars got homers from Iglesias and Merrill,
but left seven runners on base. San Diego finished
with 10 hits and no errors. The Padres' record
is now 68 -52. Tonight, the Padres clash with
the Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco for
the final game of this series. Nick Pavetta is
11 -4 with a 2 .94 earned run average and faces
Kaiwei Tang, who is 1 -1 with a 5 .4. First pitch
at 12 .45 under clear skies at a mild 69 degrees
expected for this noon matchup. In top news,
General Electric and United Nuclear. have reached
a U .S. consent decree mandating a cleanup of
uranium mine waste, estimated to cost nearly
$63 million. This effort will take over a decade,
focusing on sites in New Mexico and the Navajo
Nation. The Justice Department announced that
the companies will excavate approximately 1 million
cubic yards of waste from the Northeast Church
Rock Mine Superfund site. This mine operated
from 1967 to 1982 and was a key source of uranium
ore. The Environmental Protection Agency has
previously mandated shorter -term cleanups, but
risks remain for hazardous substance release.
In business news, in a recent analysis, Zillow
senior economist Orf de Waangri highlights why
2025 may be a good time to buy a house. After
years of rising prices, Zillow forecasts a zero.
8 % drop in home values by year -end, marking
the first decline since 2011. With high mortgage
rates stifling competition and inventory increasing,
buyers currently have more leverage. Devali advises
against waiting for market timing, as mortgage
rates can fluctuate unexpectedly. He notes that
local markets vary with affordability improving
in areas like Texas and Florida, despite rising
insurance costs. Sellers sitting on substantial
equity are less likely to rush into the market.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about
$119 ,000. Ethereum is up 9 % to just under $4
,700. And XRP is up 3 % to $3 .24. 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
tech. CoreWeave's revenue has more than tripled,
reflecting the soaring demand for artificial
intelligence. In the second quarter, the company
reported revenue of $1 .2 billion, up from $395
million a year earlier. However, CoreWeave also
faced a loss of $290 million. Chief Executive
Michael Entrader noted the need to scale rapidly
to meet this demand. Shares fell 7 .6 % to $137
in late trading. Entertainment news. The film
industry in 2025 is experiencing a much -needed
positive shift. with comic book films like Superman
and the fantastic Four First Steps exceeding
expectations. Original projects, such as the
IMAX release of F1 and Ryan Coogler's vampire
thriller Sinners, prove there is still strong
interest outside of established franchises. However,
many exceptional independent films have struggled
to find their audience due to limited releases.
Among these, Little Prayer, On Swift Horses,
Omaha, and My Dead Friend Zoe, showcase talent
and storytelling deserving of recognition in
a year filled with blockbuster hits. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and motivational speaker, Helen Keller. And she
said, Alone, we can do so little. Together we
can do so much. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.