Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, August 15th. You'll be interested
to know, 78 years ago today in 1947, India joyously
celebrated its hard -earned independence from
British rule, marking the birth of a free and
sovereign nation. This monumental achievement
was the culmination of a relentless, non -violent
struggle led by visionary leaders like Mahatma
Gandhi, who inspired millions with their unwavering
commitment to justice and equality. On this historic
day, the first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru,
hoisted the national flag above the Lahori Gate
of the Red Fort in Delhi, symbolizing the dawn
of a new era. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the surf report. Friday in Encinitas
and North County. Current conditions are fair
with waves around 2 to 4 feet. The wind is sideshore
at 6 miles per hour. Expect the height to bump
to 3 plus feet by 8 and remain that way through
the morning. but conditions will get choppy as
the wind increases to 10 miles per hour by noon.
Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with the 2 -foot
outgoing low tide when the south -southwest swell
is 2 feet at 14 seconds and the side -shore wind
is 6 miles per hour. The first low tide on Friday
will be 2 feet at 7 .15 a .m. followed by a 5
.5 feet high tide just before 2 .30. The near
-shore buoy at Beacons reached 73 degrees for
the water temperature. Two to three foot waves
greet surfers on Saturday, with fair conditions
early but choppy conditions developing by midday
as winds shift. Sunday sees a steady swell, building
to 2 plus feet and offering clean conditions
throughout most of the morning. By Monday, specs
similar size, with choppy conditions returning
later in the day, though fair conditions persist
early. This morning, it's patchy drizzle, and
it feels like 69 degrees, with 5 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .35, and
it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .14. It looks
like we're in for some patchy drizzle early today,
tapering off by late morning. Expect partly sunny
skies with a high around 68 and a light breeze.
Tonight, we'll see more patchy drizzle after
11 with a low of 65 and calm winds. Looking ahead
in the weather, expect partly sunny skies Saturday
and Sunday with highs around 69. Nights will
be mostly cloudy with lows in the mid -60s. Patchy
fog may occur in the mornings and late nights.
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
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
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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, a new analysis by the San Diego Regional
Economic Development Corporation. reveals that
the Midway Rising project could generate an impressive
$285 million in annual economic impact for San
Diego. This revitalization of nearly 50 acres
in the Midway Sports Arena neighborhood is estimated
to cost about $4 billion over 14 years. With
tax revenue projected at $1 .4 million annually
for the city and about $4 million for the county,
The project promises to create 1 ,100 new jobs,
along with over 4 ,000 housing units, nearly
half of which will be affordable. Now on to sports.
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the
2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games has made history
by becoming the first to sell naming rights for
sports venues. This groundbreaking decision opens
up new revenue streams ahead of the games, which
are less than three years away. Notable agreements
include Honda securing naming rights for the
volleyball venue in Anaheim and Comcast for the
squash arena. L .A. 28 chairperson Casey Wasserman
stated, Today's historic announcement delivers
on that promise, aiming for a fully privately
funded event. The Olympics will take place from
July 14th to July 30th, 2028. In local sports.
The Padres were off last night, and this afternoon,
they face the Dodgers in Los Angeles for Game
1 of a three -game series. The pitcher has yet
to be determined for the Friars, while Clayton
Kershaw is 6 -2 with a 3 .14 earned run average.
First pitch is scheduled for 7 -10 with clear
skies and a temperature near 74 degrees. In top
news, Warren Buffett is set to reveal his secret
$5 billion investment in an industrial stock
following Berkshire Hathaway's filing after the
market closes. As the market opens, frenzied
buying could lead to missed opportunities. Analysis
shows that Buffett has strategically invested
in the commercial, industrial, and other category,
which surged by $4 .8 billion over the past two
quarters. Many are speculating that Caterpillar
is the target, given its solid fundamentals and
position in the booming infrastructure sector.
Investors are advised to consider buying Caterpillar
shares or industrial exchange -traded funds.
as a way to capitalize on this potential gain.
In business news, electric truck maker Rivian
is reporting a loss of $100 million in potential
revenue due to relaxed fuel economy rules in
the United States. Following the rollback under
the Trump administration, the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration ceased issuing
necessary paperwork for compliance credits, impacting
electric vehicle manufacturers. Rivian's director
of public policy highlighted that the company
cannot finalize regulatory credit deals, which
previously accounted for 6 .5 % of its total
revenue in the first half of the year. Meanwhile,
Tesla reported a significant decrease in expected
revenue from credit sales, emphasizing the industry's
challenging landscape. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 2 % for the week. to $119 ,000. Ethereum
is up 0 .5 % to just over $4 ,600. And XRP is
down 0 .5 % to $3 .12. 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. In a groundbreaking development
for the shipping industry, Danish maritime pilots
can now remotely guide vessels from shore, marking
a significant evolution in shipping technology.
Jorgen Andersen, a seasoned pilot, recently traded
a precarious boat commute for a control room
on a houseboat. overseeing the vent amerisk via
video link. This innovative system, developed
by navigation data firm Danelec, allows pilots
to access vital data directly from ships. While
proponents emphasize safety and efficiency, some
pilots express skepticism about automation's
impact on their profession. However, DanPilot
aims to expand remote pilotage by the year 2026.
ensuring the role of pilots remains vital. Entertainment
news. Hulu, one of the earliest and largest streaming
services, will soon undergo a significant change.
The second oldest streaming platform, after Netflix,
will merge its app into the Disney Plus app next
year, as announced by Disney's CEO. Launched
in 2008, Hulu's ownership has shifted over time,
culminating in Disney's full acquisition earlier
this year from Comcast. This transition reflects
the ongoing evolution of television away from
traditional cable. With a combined total of 183
million subscribers for Disney and Hulu, the
streaming landscape continues to shift, raising
costs for viewers as competition intensifies.
Well, alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American writer and philosopher, Henry David
Thoreau. And he said, things do not change, we
change. 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.