1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:06,880 --> 00:00:12,400 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:12,400 --> 00:00:13,400 vibe. 4 00:00:13,400 --> 00:00:18,120 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, February 1st. 5 00:00:18,120 --> 00:00:20,880 You'll be interested to know. 6 00:00:20,880 --> 00:00:23,960 Today is National Freedom Day. 7 00:00:23,960 --> 00:00:30,800 It commemorates the 1865 signing by Abraham Lincoln, leading to the 13th Amendment. 8 00:00:30,800 --> 00:00:36,040 This pivotal moment in U.S. history marked the end of slavery, epitomizing the nation's 9 00:00:36,040 --> 00:00:37,640 core value of freedom. 10 00:00:37,640 --> 00:00:43,080 It's a day for Americans to reflect on and cherish their freedoms. 11 00:00:43,080 --> 00:00:47,100 Now let's check out the weather in this San Diego area. 12 00:00:47,100 --> 00:00:52,440 This morning it's rainy and 57 degrees, with 13 mile per hour wind. 13 00:00:52,440 --> 00:01:00,120 Tonight, the sun will set at 521 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 642 a.m. 14 00:01:00,120 --> 00:01:05,240 It looks like we're in for a day of rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 10 a.m. 15 00:01:05,240 --> 00:01:08,160 Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. 16 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:14,720 High temps near 60, with wind 25 to 30 mile per hour and gust as high as 45. 17 00:01:14,720 --> 00:01:19,360 New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. 18 00:01:19,360 --> 00:01:22,840 Tonight, showers and possibly a thunderstorm. 19 00:01:22,840 --> 00:01:29,560 Low around 53 and west wind around 15 mile per hour, with gust as high as 20. 20 00:01:29,560 --> 00:01:34,320 New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible 21 00:01:34,320 --> 00:01:36,280 in thunderstorms. 22 00:01:36,280 --> 00:01:41,160 In the surf report, it's a mess out there, but here's a look ahead. 23 00:01:41,160 --> 00:01:45,620 Expect a shift in weather patterns in the North Pacific as we head into the first week 24 00:01:45,620 --> 00:01:47,160 of February. 25 00:01:47,160 --> 00:01:52,520 A strong high pressure system may form between Hawaii and California, differing from the 26 00:01:52,520 --> 00:01:55,800 current ridge over the western United States. 27 00:01:55,800 --> 00:02:00,240 Active conditions are likely in the northwest Pacific, with potential storms between the 28 00:02:00,240 --> 00:02:04,080 high's eastern edge and the California coast. 29 00:02:04,080 --> 00:02:09,160 This could result in very westerly swells, but also bring rain and rough weather to the 30 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:10,160 coast. 31 00:02:10,160 --> 00:02:13,600 Keep an eye out for updates in the coming days. 32 00:02:13,600 --> 00:02:19,840 In Pacific Beach and South San Diego, it's 6 to 8 feet and nothing but the choppy chop 33 00:02:19,840 --> 00:02:21,600 going on out there. 34 00:02:21,600 --> 00:02:26,080 Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear about some Netflix recommendations to get 35 00:02:26,080 --> 00:02:28,120 you through the storm. 36 00:02:28,120 --> 00:02:34,440 The first low tide Thursday will be 2 feet around 7.30 am, with a 3 foot high tide around 37 00:02:34,440 --> 00:02:35,960 noon 30. 38 00:02:35,960 --> 00:02:44,660 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 39 00:02:44,660 --> 00:02:46,800 Looking ahead in the weather. 40 00:02:46,800 --> 00:02:51,480 We'll see showers mainly before 10 am on Friday, with partly sunny skies and a high 41 00:02:51,480 --> 00:02:53,480 near 60 degrees. 42 00:02:53,480 --> 00:02:58,080 Wind will be around 15 mph, gusting up to 25. 43 00:02:58,080 --> 00:03:03,980 Friday night brings a slight chance of showers before 10 pm and a low around 50. 44 00:03:03,980 --> 00:03:08,980 The weekend outlook includes partly sunny days with highs around 60, and chances of 45 00:03:08,980 --> 00:03:14,080 rain increasing by Sunday night into Monday, with lows in the low 50s. 46 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:22,000 Monday night, rain is likely with a cloudy sky and a low around 54 degrees. 47 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:24,300 Bonjour food enthusiasts! 48 00:03:24,300 --> 00:03:29,920 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 49 00:03:29,920 --> 00:03:36,400 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 50 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:39,200 for culinary delights. 51 00:03:39,200 --> 00:03:44,760 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 52 00:03:44,760 --> 00:03:50,040 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 53 00:03:50,040 --> 00:03:53,520 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 54 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:56,960 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 55 00:03:56,960 --> 00:04:01,420 Any morning send you! 56 00:04:01,420 --> 00:04:09,320 In top news, five years ago, 23andMe was soaring high with a valuation of $6 billion, acclaimed 57 00:04:09,320 --> 00:04:11,600 by celebrities and popular culture. 58 00:04:11,600 --> 00:04:14,480 Today, it's a different story. 59 00:04:14,480 --> 00:04:21,000 The company's value has plummeted by 98%, teetering on the edge of Nasdaq delisting. 60 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:26,060 This decline reflects a significant shift from its early success, where millions use 61 00:04:26,060 --> 00:04:30,240 their DNA testing kits to explore ancestry and health. 62 00:04:30,240 --> 00:04:36,480 However, the company has been unable to sustain profitability, leading to staff cuts and financial 63 00:04:36,480 --> 00:04:37,480 struggles. 64 00:04:37,480 --> 00:04:44,880 CEO, Anne Woodsicki, remains determined, aiming to transform 23andMe into a comprehensive 65 00:04:44,880 --> 00:04:49,800 healthcare enterprise, developing drugs and providing medical care. 66 00:04:49,800 --> 00:04:54,720 Despite these ambitious plans, the journey ahead is fraught with challenges, including 67 00:04:54,720 --> 00:05:00,480 a dire need for fresh capital and overcoming the inherent limitations of their DNA testing 68 00:05:00,480 --> 00:05:02,920 business model. 69 00:05:02,920 --> 00:05:04,640 Now let's talk science. 70 00:05:04,640 --> 00:05:10,000 New research contradicts the long-held belief that insects are attracted to light. 71 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:15,060 Instead, artificial lights disrupt their natural navigation. 72 00:05:15,060 --> 00:05:21,000 Insects usually use light as a cue for orientation, with the sky being the brightest source. 73 00:05:21,000 --> 00:05:24,120 Artificial lights, however, cause confusion. 74 00:05:24,120 --> 00:05:28,880 Researchers from Imperial College London and other institutions observed this phenomenon 75 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:33,080 through motion capture techniques and high-resolution cameras. 76 00:05:33,080 --> 00:05:39,600 They found that insects, like dragonflies, just circle lights, or even crash, when disoriented 77 00:05:39,600 --> 00:05:42,200 by upward-facing lights. 78 00:05:42,200 --> 00:05:47,140 The study, published in Nature Communications, highlights how artificial lighting alters 79 00:05:47,140 --> 00:05:54,840 insect behavior, a shift from the traditional view of simple attraction to light. 80 00:05:54,840 --> 00:06:03,680 In business news, the 2025 Toyota Camry, launching in 2024, introduces a bold change as it transitions 81 00:06:03,680 --> 00:06:06,680 exclusively to hybrid models. 82 00:06:06,680 --> 00:06:13,440 This ninth-generation midsize sedan features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine paired 83 00:06:13,440 --> 00:06:15,200 with electric motors. 84 00:06:15,200 --> 00:06:22,240 It offers a choice between front-wheel drive with 225 horsepower and all-wheel drive, which 85 00:06:22,240 --> 00:06:26,440 increases power to 232 horsepower. 86 00:06:26,440 --> 00:06:31,960 The Camry's design borrows elements from the Toyota Crown, featuring new front headlights, 87 00:06:31,960 --> 00:06:37,320 a refreshed cabin with a steering wheel and console design similar to the Crown, and an 88 00:06:37,320 --> 00:06:39,960 updated infotainment system. 89 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:44,880 It comes in four trims, each offering unique features and styling. 90 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:50,240 Pricing details are pending, but the current hybrid model ranges from around $30,000 to 91 00:06:50,240 --> 00:06:53,560 just over $35,000. 92 00:06:53,560 --> 00:07:10,640 In crypto, Bitcoin is around $42,000, Ethereum is at $2,250, and Dogecoin is about 8 cents. 93 00:07:10,640 --> 00:07:12,560 Now on to sports. 94 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:18,960 Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback, is poised to redefine the role of sports announcers. 95 00:07:18,960 --> 00:07:25,480 His signing by Fox, initially met with skepticism, is now confirmed, with Brady set to call games 96 00:07:25,480 --> 00:07:30,420 this fall, and possibly even next year's Super Bowl. 97 00:07:30,420 --> 00:07:35,760 This move is part of Fox's strategy to innovate in talent development, exemplified by their 98 00:07:35,760 --> 00:07:40,680 willingness to let go of announcer Greg Olson in favor of Brady. 99 00:07:40,680 --> 00:07:46,640 Fox's ambitious approach combines nurturing internal talent, like Olson, while investing 100 00:07:46,640 --> 00:07:49,280 heavily in superstars like Brady. 101 00:07:49,280 --> 00:07:54,640 Brady's transition from football to the broadcast booth marks a significant shift 102 00:07:54,640 --> 00:08:00,880 in sports television, mirroring past transitions of sports icons like Joe Montana and Frank 103 00:08:00,880 --> 00:08:02,240 Gifford. 104 00:08:02,240 --> 00:08:09,840 In the NBA last night, the Clippers on the road taking on the Wizards won 125-109, and 105 00:08:09,840 --> 00:08:13,600 tonight the Lakers are on the road to play the Celtics. 106 00:08:13,600 --> 00:08:21,640 In national hockey last night, the Kings on the road to playing the Predators won 4-2. 107 00:08:21,640 --> 00:08:25,320 Moving on to a more local vibe. 108 00:08:25,320 --> 00:08:31,240 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 109 00:08:31,240 --> 00:08:35,400 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 110 00:08:35,400 --> 00:08:40,480 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 111 00:08:40,480 --> 00:08:46,600 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 112 00:08:46,600 --> 00:08:49,560 and elevating mental well-being. 113 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:53,400 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 114 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:59,680 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 115 00:08:59,680 --> 00:09:04,960 Salena Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 116 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:09,120 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 117 00:09:09,120 --> 00:09:13,240 And now, back to the show. 118 00:09:13,240 --> 00:09:20,200 In local news, at the Port of San Diego, Pride-A-Tubboat operator Crowley has a groundbreaking new 119 00:09:20,200 --> 00:09:25,960 platform called eWolf, the U.S. first all-electric tubboat. 120 00:09:25,960 --> 00:09:33,120 This 82-foot Alabama-built tub promises significant environmental benefits, reducing nitrogen 121 00:09:33,120 --> 00:09:40,400 dioxide, diesel particulates, and carbon dioxide emissions substantially over a decade. 122 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:45,480 The eWolf's operations, slated to begin in spring, are contingent on the completion of 123 00:09:45,480 --> 00:09:49,440 Crowley's microgrid shoreside charging station. 124 00:09:49,440 --> 00:09:59,600 This innovation marks a significant step towards sustainable maritime operations. 125 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:02,160 And in entertainment news. 126 00:10:02,160 --> 00:10:06,800 As promised, here are five funny movies on Netflix to help get you through some of the 127 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:08,840 glum weather. 128 00:10:08,840 --> 00:10:14,240 First on the list, Eurovision Song Contest, The Story of Fire Saga. 129 00:10:14,240 --> 00:10:20,200 In this comedic reunion, Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams play Icelandic friends, dreaming 130 00:10:20,200 --> 00:10:22,600 of Eurovision victory. 131 00:10:22,600 --> 00:10:28,740 Directed by David Dobkin of Wedding Crashers, they form Fire Saga, a singing duo, hitting 132 00:10:28,740 --> 00:10:32,840 Eurovision with their song, Ya Ya Ding Dong. 133 00:10:32,840 --> 00:10:35,240 You have me at Will Ferrell. 134 00:10:35,240 --> 00:10:39,200 Next up, Glass Onion, a Knives Out mystery. 135 00:10:39,200 --> 00:10:45,440 Rian Johnson's sequel to Knives Out brings back Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blank. 136 00:10:45,440 --> 00:10:50,600 In a twisty tale, Blank investigates a murder on a tech billionaire's island. 137 00:10:50,600 --> 00:10:56,000 The star-studded cast includes Edward Norton and Janelle Mona, blending mystery with a 138 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,680 dash of humor. 139 00:10:57,680 --> 00:11:00,320 Also, I care a lot. 140 00:11:00,320 --> 00:11:07,040 Rosamund Pike stars as Marla, a con woman targeting the elderly in this J. Blakeson 141 00:11:07,040 --> 00:11:08,040 comedy. 142 00:11:08,040 --> 00:11:14,040 Her scheme unravels when targeting a crime lord's mother, leading to suspense and danger. 143 00:11:14,040 --> 00:11:19,080 Pike's award-winning role is supported by Peter Dinklage and Isa Gonzalez. 144 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:23,840 If you miss Adam McKay movies, check out Don't Look Up. 145 00:11:23,840 --> 00:11:29,880 It's a satirical, dark comedy, featuring a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio 146 00:11:29,880 --> 00:11:34,400 and Jennifer Lawrence as they tackle global warming. 147 00:11:34,400 --> 00:11:39,280 It centers on astronomers trying to warn about an Earth-threatening comet, blending humor 148 00:11:39,280 --> 00:11:41,800 with a thought-provoking message. 149 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:45,360 Or you can take a shot at Spencer Confidential. 150 00:11:45,360 --> 00:11:49,960 Mark Wahlberg teams up with director Peter Berg in this action-packed film. 151 00:11:49,960 --> 00:11:57,680 Spencer, a former Boston cop and now a private investigator, gets entangled in a murder conspiracy. 152 00:11:57,680 --> 00:12:03,160 The film, inspired by Robert B. Parker's novels, features intense action and a memorable 153 00:12:03,160 --> 00:12:05,120 prison brawl scene. 154 00:12:05,120 --> 00:12:10,200 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 155 00:12:10,200 --> 00:12:15,040 And today, our quote comes from the writer-director, Adam McKay. 156 00:12:15,040 --> 00:12:21,200 "'Nothing is more enjoyable for me than when I'm watching a movie or a TV show. 157 00:12:21,200 --> 00:12:25,160 And there is that sense that anything can happen. 158 00:12:25,160 --> 00:12:29,620 It is the most fun feeling in the world. 159 00:12:29,620 --> 00:12:34,000 My good man, I couldn't agree more." 160 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,880 And that's a wrap for this morning. 161 00:12:35,880 --> 00:12:39,200 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 162 00:12:39,200 --> 00:12:45,600 Have an amazing day, my good friends.