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Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.

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We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive

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vibe.

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I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Friday, February 16th.

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You'll be interested to know, 67 years ago today, in 1957, the UK's Toddler's Truce,

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a TV blackout period from 6 to 7 p.m., ended.

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Implemented post-World War II, this BBC policy allowed parents to manage their kids without

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TV distractions.

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The BBC, then the sole broadcaster, aimed to foster child development and family harmony,

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while also saving costs.

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However, the 1955 launch of ITV, another public broadcast network which relied on advertising

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for funding, challenged this practice.

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ITV saw the truce as unfair, losing them valuable advertising time.

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Studies by Hilde Himmelwaid and Mark Abrams revealed children were watching more adult

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content and often preferred ITV over BBC.

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This shift led to the truce's end, with the BBC airing the rock and roll show, Six Five

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Special, rather than radio silence.

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And now let's check out the weather in the San Diego area.

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This morning it's mostly cloudy skies and 53 degrees, with just about no wind.

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The sunset will take place at 5.35 p.m. and will rise again tomorrow at 6.29 a.m.

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It looks like we're in for mostly sun today, with a high near 66 and northwest wind 5 to

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15 mph.

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Tonight it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

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And here's the surf report.

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Today we'll see a rising west-northwest swell, offering mostly waist-to-chest high

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waves, with some spots hitting chest-to-head.

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Rain conditions look clean, with light offshore wind, but expect onshore breezes from the

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west by midday.

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The weekend sees this swell easing, maintaining waist-high surf, with good spots reaching

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chest-to-shoulder.

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A new western swell picks up by Saturday afternoon, promising stronger surf into early next week,

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especially at good winter breaks.

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In Pacific Beach and South San Diego, it's looking good and clean at 3 to 4 feet, anytime

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before 11 a.m., with a 2-foot outgoing low tide at 7 a.m.

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The afternoon looks like a blowout, but Sunday morning might be epic.

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Stay tuned.

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Air temps for the morning surf are around 55 degrees.

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The first low tide Friday will be a half-foot, just before 10 a.m., with a 2-and-a-half-foot

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high tide just before 5 p.m.

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The nearshore buoy at Scripps and La Jolla reads 59 and a half degrees for the water

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temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a partly sunny weekend with highs around 65

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degrees and lows near 52.

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Washington's birthday will be mostly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers and a high

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near 64, followed by a cloudy evening with showers possible and a low around 54.

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Bonjour, food enthusiasts!

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This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.

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Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven

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for culinary delights.

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Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.

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You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.

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They are open every day from 8 to 5.

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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.

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Sunny mornings send you.

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In local news, San Diego's reggae scene thrives due to its deep roots and diverse

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influences and its taking over the national festival circuit.

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Artists like K-Bong and CG Como highlight this genre's popularity and positive vibe

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in Southern California.

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The region's Polynesian community and artists from island nations contribute significantly.

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Local bands like Boostive and Stick Figure, featuring members with varied ethnic backgrounds,

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embrace reggae's unifying spirit.

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This diversity is celebrated at events like CaliFest, showcasing San Diego's dynamic

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reggae talent and its influence on other music genres.

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The scene's growth is a testament to its authentic, community-focused nature.

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Now on to sports.

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Caitlin Clark has made history by becoming the all-time leading scorer for Division I

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women's basketball.

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In a game against Michigan, Clark scored the record-breaking point early in the first quarter

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with a long three-pointer, elevating her total to 3,521.

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This achievement places her third in the all-time NCAA scoring list for both men and women.

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Beyond her scoring prowess, Clark is also known for her all-around skills, being the

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first Division I player with over 3,000 points, 900 assists, and 800 rebounds.

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Her impact extends beyond the court, significantly boosting attendance at games and contributing

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to the growth of women's basketball.

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This remarkable feat underscores Clark's exceptional talent and influence in the sport.

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On to the NBA.

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The Lakers and Clippers were off last night, and we have the All-Star Gang coming up this

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weekend.

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Last night in national hockey, the Kings were on the road and beat the Devils 2-1, and the

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Ducks, also on the road, beat the Senators 5-1.

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In top news, NIT scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the behavior of heat in superfluid

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quantum gas, observing for the first time the phenomenon known as second sound.

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Unlike typical materials where heat spreads out, in superfluid quantum gases, heat moves

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in waves.

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This was visualized using a novel thermography technique that tracks temperature changes

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via radio frequencies.

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This research, important for materials science and astronomy, could shed light on high-temperature

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superconductors and the physics of neutron stars.

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The findings offering new insights into the unique properties of superfluids were recently

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published in the Journal of Science.

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In business news, Atlanta Fed President Rafael Bostic indicates that interest rate cuts anticipated

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by investors may not occur until at least the third quarter of 2024.

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This revised timeline is earlier than his initial forecast, prompted by faster-than-expected

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inflation slowdown.

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Bostic anticipates two rate cuts in 2024, but emphasizes caution, prioritizing true signals

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of inflation decline over volatility.

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Despite the easing of inflation in January, it remains above expectations, with consumer

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prices up 3.1% year over year.

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The Fed's main focus is bringing inflation down to its 2% target.

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Bostic stresses the need for a cautious approach to rate cuts to avoid reigniting inflation

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and advises against relying on past economic patterns to predict current monetary policy

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impacts, highlighting the uniqueness of current economic conditions.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just over $52,000, Ethereum is about $2,800 now,

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and Solana is $114.

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Moving on to a more local vibe.

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In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio

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to bring you some free classes, so listen up.

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Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area.

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Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,

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and elevating mental well-being.

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Scientific research affirms its benefits.

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So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas,

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Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.

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Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.

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And now, back to the show.

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Let's talk tech.

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Apple's latest TvOS beta code hints at the development of two new HomePod devices with

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screens, one nearing production.

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The code reveals a new TvOS device, code named Z314, featuring an A15 processor, a significant

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upgrade from the current HomePod's A7, and Mini's S5 processors.

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This implies enhanced capabilities beyond audio, likely supporting a display.

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Previous leaks showed Apple testing TvOS on the iCad Mini, aligning with rumors of a larger

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display HomePod.

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The lineup may include a model similar to the current generation, and a more versatile

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one akin to Amazon's Echo Show.

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Respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a 7-inch model launch in early 2024, marking

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a step in Apple's revamped smart home strategy.

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And in entertainment news, Dune, part 2, is receiving high praise in its initial reactions,

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drawing favorable comparisons to iconic films like The Empire Strikes Back and The Lord

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of the Rings.

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Critics are particularly impressed, with Zendaya's performance as Chani, which is described as

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central to the movie.

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Austin Butler's portrayal of the new antagonist Fade Ratha is also being highlighted as a

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standout, transformative performance.

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The film, directed by Denis Villanueva, continues the story of Timothy Chalamets, Paula Treaties,

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and features a mix of returning and new cast members.

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The sequel's battle sequences and visual storytelling are being likened to the works

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of Peter Jackson, George Lucas, and David Lean, suggesting a cinematic experience on

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par with some of the most celebrated sci-fi and fantasy epics.

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Dune, part 2, is set to release in theaters on March 1, further expanding the ambitious

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adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic novel.

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Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.

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And today, our quote comes from the all-time leading scorer for Division 1 women's basketball,

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Caitlin Clark.

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What were you thinking in that moment, in that timeout?

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Just grateful, thankful to be surrounded by people, to be in a city that supports women's

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basketball so much, be surrounded by my best friends and people that want to see me be

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great and push me to be great every single day.

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Congratulations, Caitlin.

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You deserve it.

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And that's a wrap for this week.

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We did it.

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Keep an eye out tomorrow for a bonus episode.

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We'll be back soon with another Sunny Mornings podcast.

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Thanks for tuning in.