Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, July 3rd. You'll be interested to know, 139 years ago today, in 1886, Carl Benz officially unveiled the Benz Patent Motor Wagen, the world's first true automobile. This groundbreaking invention, powered by an internal combustion engine, revolutionized transportation and laid the foundation for the modern automotive industry.
Benz's innovation not only transformed personal mobility, but also spurred economic growth and technological advancements worldwide. His pioneering spirit continues to inspire engineers and inventors, reminding us of the boundless possibilities of human ingenuity. So now you know. And now... It's time for the surf report. Thursday in Encinitas and North County. It's looking clean this morning with waist to chest high sets rolling in. Weights hold around 3 to 4 plus feet throughout the morning,
providing excellent conditions. Expect the winds to remain onshore at 2 to 4 mile per hour, keeping the surface nice and smooth as the day progresses. Enjoy the morning surf before the winds pick up later. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with the 3 -foot outgoing high tide when the south -southwest swell is 2 feet at 17 seconds and the onshore wind is 2 mile per hour. The first low tide Thursday will be 2 foot at 9 .45 a .m.
with a 4 .5 foot high tide at 5. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water temperature. Friday through Sunday features a mix of clean and fair surf conditions. Friday starts strong with clean 3 to 5 waves, while Saturday maintains similar heights but shifts to fair in the afternoon. Sunday sees a decline to choppy conditions by midday, though morning remains clean. Overall, expect manageable surf with varying quality, especially as winds pick
up. This morning, it's cloudy and it feels like 65 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place at 8 .04 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .46. It looks like we're in for some partly sunny skies today with a high near 66 and a light breeze from the south. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 63 and gentle winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Get ready for mostly sunny skies on Independence Day with a high near 68 and a light southwest
breeze. Expect mostly cloudy nights with lows around 64. Friday brings more mostly sunny weather reaching 69. while Saturday night stays mostly cloudy again. Sunday will be a bit warmer, with a high near 70, and mostly cloudy nights with lows around 64. Monday offers partly sunny skies, with a high near 70, and mostly cloudy nights, cooling down to 66. 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 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
Morning sent you. In local news, the San Diego Police Department is set to enhance enforcement of oversized vehicle parking violations in coastal communities this summer, coinciding with the opening of the city's fifth safe parking site, which accommodates oversized vehicles. Following a month of outreach, the department aims to address the high number of reports regarding individuals living in vehicles near the beach. particularly
around Mission Bay and Robb Field. The Oversized Vehicle Ordinance restricts overnight parking of large vehicles, including recreational vehicles, from 2 to 6 a .m. The Safe Parking Program offers secure spaces, along with essential services, to help individuals transition out of homelessness. Now on to sports. Amazon is set to shut down its standalone Freebie streaming application next month, consolidating its content offerings
under Prime Video. Originally launched in 2019, Freebie emerged from IMDb, the film and television service Amazon acquired in 1998. The notice to users stated, Prime Video is the new exclusive home for Freebie TV shows, movies, and live TV. Following the introduction of advertisements on Prime Video in January 2024, users can now access shows and movies for free on Prime Video without needing a subscription to Amazon's Prime
loyalty program. In local sports. In game one of the doubleheader in Philadelphia, the Padres defeated the Phillies 6 -4. Manny Machado shined with a three -run double. Maltatis Jr. and Merrill each added to the tally with timely hits. Nick Cavetta earned the win, pitching seven strong innings, allowing just one earned run. The Padres' bullpen held firm, with Suarez securing the save. In Game 2, Philly came out on top 5 -1. Cease went six innings, allowing eight hits and four
earned runs, taking the loss. The Padres now stand at 46 -40, in second place behind the Dodgers. Tomorrow afternoon, the Friars host the Rangers at Petco Park for Game 1 of a three -game series. Randy Vasquez, boasting a 1 .54 earned run average, faces Coomer Rocker, who has a 6 .13. First pitch is at 3 .40 in sunny San Diego. with a pleasant 75 degrees. In top news, Amazon is set to shut down its standalone Freevi streaming application next month, consolidating its content offerings
under Prime Video. Originally launched in 2019, Freevi emerged while the film and television service Amazon acquired in 1998. The Nutista user stated, Prime Video is the new exclusive home for freebie TV shows, movies, and live TV. Following the introduction of advertisements on Prime Video in January 2024, users can now access shows and movies for free on Prime Video without needing a subscription to Amazon's Prime loyalty program. In business news, Amazon's Prime
Day sale is longer than ever. running from July 8th to July 11th, and it is more crucial for the company this year. MarketWatch polling shows muted interest in the event, as analysts from Bank of America suggest the extended duration indicates Amazon's ability to offer more discounts despite tariff concerns. As competition heats up with retailers like Walmart, Target, and TikTok, Amazon aims to entice consumers through its vast delivery network and artificial intelligence
shopping tools. Analysts predict that this year's event could generate approximately $21 .4 billion in gross merchandise value, marking a significant year -over -year increase. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 3 % to $109 ,000. Ethereum is up 6%. to just under $2 ,600. And XRP is up 3 % to $2 .25. 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. Scientists have found that the rodents of Chicago are evolving in real time due to urbanization. Chipmunks and voles in the metro area have undergone notable changes. Chipmunks are growing larger because of abundant human food scraps, while their teeth have shrunk. Voles have developed smaller inner ears to cope with the city's noise. A research team from Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History discovered these morphological changes over the last 125 years.
Assistant curator Anderson Fijo and mammalogist Stephanie Smith noted that understanding these adaptations can inform conservation efforts as cities continue to expand. Entertainment News. In Jurassic World Rebirth. Director Gareth Edwards teams up with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali for a dinosaur adventure that feels overly familiar. The film bars heavily from Steven Spielberg's iconic 1993 film, lacking
new creativity. In one scene, a giant titanosaurus grazes in the jungle, accompanied by a nostalgic score, but this moment simply echoes past glory. The plot revolves around a pharmaceutical company using dinosaur blood to cure heart disease, yet the characters are unlikable and the pacing is sluggish. Overall, Rip Earth disappoints, failing to engage audiences meaningfully. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and businessman, Alexander Graham Bell. And he said, When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which is open for us. 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.