Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, August 19th. You'll be interested
to know. 65 years ago today, in 1960, the Soviet
Union launched Sputnik V, the first spacecraft
to carry animals into orbit and return them safely
to Earth. This historic mission included two
courageous dogs, Belka and Strelka, along with
a gray rabbit, 40 mice, two rats, and 15 flasks
of fruit flies. Their successful journey paved
the way for human spaceflight, demonstrating
that living organisms could survive and thrive
in the harsh environment of space. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the SURF Report.
Tuesday in Encinitas. and North County. This
morning it's looking clean with waves around
3 plus feet. Conditions hold steady through the
morning, but by midday expect it to get choppy
as the wind picks up to onshore at 9 miles per
hour. The swell is consistent, so you can count
on those 3 plus feet throughout the day. Best
time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 3 -foot incoming
high tide. when the southwest swell is 1 .5 feet
at 16 seconds and the onshore wind is 1 mile
per hour. The first high tide on Tuesday will
be 4 feet just after 8 .30 a .m., followed by
a 2 .5 foot low tide just before 1. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 72 degrees for the water
temperature. Clean conditions dominate the first
two days, with waves around 3 plus feet, ideal
for catching some good rides. As the weekend
approaches, expect a slight decrease in size
to 2 to 3 feet on Friday, with fair conditions.
The standout day will be Thursday, maintaining
consistent 3 plus foot sets throughout, before
fading into Friday's smaller surf. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 70 degrees, with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .31
and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .16. It
looks like we're in for some partly sunny skies
today with a high near 70 and a light southwest
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions
with a low around 66 and gentle winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect partly sunny skies
on Wednesday with a high near 70. Nights will
bring patchy fog and mostly cloudy skies with
lows around 66. Thursday and Friday will start
with patchy fog, then turn mostly sunny with
highs around 71 and 73. Nights remain mostly
cloudy with lows near 69 or 70. Saturday also
brings patchy fog before turning mostly sunny
again, with a high near 73. 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 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, exciting news
for dessert lovers in San Diego as the beloved
Japanese bakery chain, Beard Papas, is making
its delicious return. The new location will open
in Kearney Mesa's Convoy District at 4488 Convoy
Street, Suite E, right across from a 7 -Eleven.
After closing its previous location in La Jolla
last year, Beard Papa's now boasts 16 locations
throughout California and over 500 worldwide.
Known for its delightful double -layered Choops
Pastry and customizable flavors, Beard Papas
will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday,
August 30th, with a chance to win free cream
puffs, gift cards, and merchandise. Now on to
sports. Calls for Los Angeles to withdraw from
hosting the 2028 Olympics are growing amid wildfires
and immigration raids. However, LA 28 leaders
maintain that the federal government has assured
safe travel for foreign athletes. Historically,
the Olympics have faced challenges, yet cities
have rarely canceled or relocated the games.
Legally, Los Angeles cannot back out due to a
binding host city contract signed in 2017, which
lacks termination options for the host city.
With only three years until the games, preparations
continue, despite obstacles such as construction
delays and political tensions, making withdrawal
nearly impossible. In local sports. Last night
at Petco Park, the Padres lost to the Giants
4 -3. Ramos, Devers, and Flores each homered
for San Francisco, with Ray earning the win.
Padres Iglesias and O 'Hearn homered. but the
Friars stranded five runners with six hits and
zero errors. Padres Cortez took the loss. The
Padres are now 69 -56 on the season as they start
this four -game series. Tonight, the Padres clash
with the Giants in San Diego for Game 2 of this
four -game series. Nick Pavetta is 12 -4 with
a 2 .87 earned run average. faces Kaiwei Tang,
who is 1 -2 with a 9 .9. First pitch at 6 .40
at Petco Park under clear skies at a mild 75
degrees. In top news, analysts and investors
are closely monitoring a significant drop in
cardboard box sales, an unusual but telling indicator
of the United States economy. The demand for
corrugated cardboard, essential for transporting
various goods, has hit its lowest second -quarter
level since 2015. Major companies, like International
Paper Company, report a 5 % decline in shipments,
while Swarf at Westrock notes a 4 .5 % drop in
North America. With consumer spending comprising
nearly 70 % of the economy, This slump raises
concerns about future retail demand. As the economy
braces for possible corrections, industry experts
are hoping for recovery later this year. In business
news, soon investors will be able to trade shares
of OpenAI and SpaceX through tokens similar to
cryptocurrency. Tokenization allows retail investors
access to private companies' shares. traditionally
available only to institutional investors. However,
these tokens are not the same as actual equity.
A Robinhood spokesperson explained that stock
tokens provide economic exposure tied to the
underlying asset's price, but they do not guarantee
ownership. Investors may face risks as tokenized
shares lack transparency and access to important
company information. leading to a speculative
investment environment. Understanding these factors
is essential before participating. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about $116 ,000.
Ethereum is down 3 % to just over $4 ,300. And
XRP is down 1 % to $3 .06. 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. Researchers at Northwestern University
have revealed fascinating insights into super
-agers, individuals over 80 who maintain cognitive
function comparable to much younger people. Over
25 years, they studied more than 100 super -agers
and examined 77 postmortem brains. A key personality
trait of super -agers is their sociability, as
they tend to live life on their own terms. often
engaging with their communities. Interestingly,
super -agers show slower brain shrinkage and
a more robust cholinergic system, which may protect
against neurodegenerative diseases. While lifestyle
choices may play a role, researchers emphasize
that more questions remain than answers as they
continue this groundbreaking work. The official
trailer for Good Boy, directed by Ben Leonberg,
showcases a haunted house from a dog's perspective.
This feature debut hits theaters on October 3rd,
following its premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest
Film Festival. The trailer introduces Indy, a
loyal dog, and his owner Todd, portrayed by Shane
Jensen, as they encounter paranormal activity
in their new home. heartwarming messages like
man's best friend, and always by your side fade
to suspense as Indy investigates eerie sounds.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and entrepreneur, Steve Jobs.
And he said, innovation distinguishes between
a leader and a follower. 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.