Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, August 25th. You'll be interested
to know. 416 years ago today, in 1609, Galileo
unveiled his first telescope to the Venetian
Senate in Venice, Italy. This groundbreaking
demonstration marked a pivotal moment in the
history of astronomy, as Galileo's telescope
allowed for unprecedented observations of the
night sky. His subsequent discoveries, including
the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus,
provided compelling evidence for the heliocentric
model of the solar system, fundamentally transforming
our understanding of the universe. So now you
know. And now, It's time for the surf report.
Monday in Encinitas and North County. This morning,
it's looking clean with waves around 2 to 4 feet.
Conditions stay clean until about 9, then shift
to fair as the wind picks up slightly. By the
afternoon, we're seeing 2 to 3 plus feet, but
it'll get choppy as the onshore wind increases
to 10 miles per hour by 2. Best time to ride
is at 7 a .m. with a two -foot incoming low tide
when the South Southwest swell is one and a half
feet at 19 seconds and the onshore wind is four
mile per hour. The first high tide on Monday
will be five feet at 1115 a .m. followed by a
one and a half foot low tide just before five.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 75 degrees
for the water temperature. Conditions begin strong
with clean waves in the 2 to 4 foot range, ideal
for morning sessions. As the day progresses,
winds pick up, leading to choppy conditions by
midday. The following day sees a slight drop
in size, remaining in the 2 to 3 plus foot range
with consistent shock. By the end of the period,
conditions improve slightly, offering fair surf.
This morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels
like 73 degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 724, and it will rise
again tomorrow at 620. It looks like we're in
for some patchy fog this morning, clearing up
by late morning, then a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms through the afternoon. But
overall it'll be mostly sunny, with a high near
72 at a late west breeze. Tonight, expect mostly
cloudy skies with some patchy fog after 11, a
low around 69, and light winds. Looking ahead
in the weather, expect mostly sunny skies with
patchy fog in the mornings this week, highs around
71 to 72, and mostly cloudy nights with lows
near 67. Bonjour, food enthusiast! This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe
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 mornings
send you. In local news, San Diegans are voicing
their concerns over Senate Bill 79, which would
enable developers to construct large apartment
complexes near transit stops. Opponents, including
Linda Vista homeowner Lori Freitas, argue that
the legislation prioritizes developers over communities.
and threatens the character of their neighborhoods.
Friedus expressed her worries about increased
congestion and loss of privacy, stating, it's
a really lovely single -family neighborhood,
and added, people are outraged. Demonstrators,
including a rally in Claremont organized by neighbors
for a better California, argue that the bill
does little to address housing affordability
while allowing buildings up to eight stories
tall. Now on to sports. The University of North
Carolina football program will be featured in
a new docu -series on Hulu this fall. Coach Phil
Belichick announced this exciting development
on social media, emphasizing that the show will
showcase our football program. Belichick stated
it will highlight players' dedication and improvement
throughout the season. The series will stream
later this fall. although further details remain
undisclosed. The Tar Heel season kicks off on
September 1st against Texas Christian University,
marking Belichick's debut as head coach after
he joined the program following the dismissal
of Mac Brown in local sports. Yesterday afternoon
at Petco Park, the Padres lost to the Dodgers
8 -2. Don Druze Yamamoto earned the win with
six innings, allowing two runs. Freddie Freeman
homered in the six, and Dalton Rushing hit a
tie -breaking three -run shot in the seventh.
The Friars managed five hits, zero errors, and
left four runners on base. The Padres record
now stands at 74 -57 after the final game of
this series. Tonight, the Padres clash with the
Mariners at T -Mobile Park in Seattle for Game
1 of a three -game series. J .P. Sears is 8 -10
with a 4 .94 earned run average, faces Bryce
Miller, who is 2 -5 with a 5 .87. First pitch
at 640 with clear skies and a temperature of
84 degrees. In top news... Rangers have discovered
and eradicated more than 2 ,000 illegal marijuana
plants from a remote site in Sequoia National
Park. The operation uncovered 3 ,300 plants,
along with hazardous chemicals and a firearm.
Among the alarming findings was one gallon of
methamidophos, a toxic insecticide banned in
the United States since 2009. The Park Service
noted significant damage to natural resources,
including diverted water from a creek and cleared
vegetation. Nearly 300 ,000 marijuana plants,
valued at approximately $850 million, have been
removed from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National
Parks over the past two decades. In business
news, Ether, the cryptocurrency that powers the
Ethereum blockchain, has shattered its previous
all -time high from late 2021. This is significant
as institutional investors have renewed interest
in Ether, giving it fresh momentum in the latter
part of 2025. Ether peaked at $4 ,945 just after
3 on Sunday, surpassing the old record of $4
,878. Factors driving this surge include digital
asset treasury companies, exchange -traded funds,
and increased bullish sentiment. James Butterfill
from CoinShares notes, sentiment is dramatically
improving, highlighting Ethereum's potential
for continued growth. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged over the weekend at about $113 ,000.
Ethereum is up 11%. to just under $4 ,800. And
XRP is up 7 % to $3 .04. 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 browser you use on your Android phone
may not be as safe as you think. Many users stick
with a preloaded option, likely Google Chrome,
which dominates the market but demands more personal
data than expected. Research from Sureshark reveals
that Chrome is the most data -hungry browser,
collecting sensitive information like browsing
history and payment details. Its close ties to
Google's advertising networks mean constant tracking,
even when you are not actively browsing. To regain
control of your privacy, consider switching to
alternatives like Brave, DuckDuckGo, Firefox,
or Tor, which prioritize user anonymity and data
protection. Girl Climber is an exciting 83 -minute
documentary that chronicles professional climber
Emily Harrington's quest to become the first
woman to free climb Golden Gate on El Capitan
in under 24 hours. Directed by John Glasberg,
this film screens today for one night only in
IMAX with a digital release on September 12th.
The documentary highlights Harrington's resilience,
showcasing her four attempts from 2019 to 2020.
It delves into her physical and emotional challenges,
including a near -fatal fall. This film, produced
by Red Bull Studios and Louder Than Eleven, is
a must -watch for climbing enthusiasts and general
audiences alike. Well, all righty, folks. It's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American poet and philosopher,
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. And he said, all
things must change to something new, to something
strange. 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.