1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,800 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:07,800 --> 00:00:13,640 I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, February 29th. 3 00:00:13,640 --> 00:00:18,320 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:18,320 --> 00:00:24,240 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and 5 00:00:24,240 --> 00:00:25,240 science. 6 00:00:25,240 --> 00:00:30,720 But first, you'll be interested to know, today is Leap Year Day. 7 00:00:30,720 --> 00:00:37,880 Leap years, including 2020, 2024 and subsequent multiples of 4, align with U.S. presidential 8 00:00:37,880 --> 00:00:43,840 elections, Summer Olympics and an extra day in February. 9 00:00:43,840 --> 00:00:51,160 This adjustment is necessary because Earth's orbit around the sun takes 365.24 days, not 10 00:00:51,160 --> 00:00:57,440 the 365 days accounted for in common years. 11 00:00:57,440 --> 00:01:02,520 Without leap years, seasons would gradually shift, causing summer to occur in December, 12 00:01:02,520 --> 00:01:04,760 in the Northern Hemisphere. 13 00:01:04,760 --> 00:01:12,080 However, leap years don't occur strictly every four years due to a slight overcompensation. 14 00:01:12,080 --> 00:01:21,880 First divisible by 100, but not by 400, skip the leap year to prevent this drift. 15 00:01:21,880 --> 00:01:26,000 And now, it's time for the surf report. 16 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:30,760 Waves are easing off for Thursday, showing most sides in the morning with knee-to-waist-high 17 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:35,400 surf and chest-high at top spots. 18 00:01:35,400 --> 00:01:40,400 Expect light wind turning to unsure puffs by afternoon. 19 00:01:40,400 --> 00:01:45,820 A storm brings potential for chest-to-head-high surf by the weekend, but onshore wind may 20 00:01:45,820 --> 00:01:48,360 spoil those conditions. 21 00:01:48,360 --> 00:01:54,600 Cleaner, smaller waves are expected early next week, with a new swell rolling in around 22 00:01:54,600 --> 00:01:56,640 March 6. 23 00:01:56,640 --> 00:02:02,080 Thursday at Tourmaline and South San Diego, it's looking clean for Dawn Patrol. 24 00:02:02,080 --> 00:02:07,520 Then fair conditions after a gig a.m. at 2 feet, with a one-and-a-half-foot incoming 25 00:02:07,520 --> 00:02:12,280 tide at 7 a.m. with very little wind. 26 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:14,960 Best time to ride is before noon. 27 00:02:14,960 --> 00:02:19,280 Wind picks up in the afternoon, and the tide is going out. 28 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:24,120 Air temps for the morning surf are around 55 degrees. 29 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:29,600 The first low tide Thursday will be one foot just before at 6 a.m. with a three-foot high 30 00:02:29,600 --> 00:02:32,600 tide at 11.30. 31 00:02:32,600 --> 00:02:40,320 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 32 00:02:40,320 --> 00:02:44,120 Checking out the weather in the San Diego area. 33 00:02:44,120 --> 00:02:49,200 This morning it's cloudy and 55 degrees with no wind. 34 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:56,880 The sunset will take place at 5.45 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.15 a.m. 35 00:02:56,880 --> 00:03:01,480 It looks like we're in for a cloudy morning, then gradually becoming mostly sunny with 36 00:03:01,480 --> 00:03:07,080 a high near 65 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour. 37 00:03:07,080 --> 00:03:13,080 Tonight mostly cloudy with a low around 53. 38 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:19,440 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a partly sunny Friday with highs near 64 degrees 39 00:03:19,440 --> 00:03:23,920 transitioning into a night with a slight chance of rain. 40 00:03:23,920 --> 00:03:29,640 The weekend brings rain on Saturday and then mostly sunny skies by Sunday with temperatures 41 00:03:29,640 --> 00:03:32,640 hovering in the low 60s. 42 00:03:32,640 --> 00:03:36,280 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 43 00:03:36,280 --> 00:03:41,920 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 44 00:03:41,920 --> 00:03:48,500 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 45 00:03:48,500 --> 00:03:51,320 for culinary delights. 46 00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:56,920 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 47 00:03:56,920 --> 00:04:02,280 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 48 00:04:02,280 --> 00:04:05,760 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 49 00:04:05,760 --> 00:04:09,260 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 50 00:04:09,260 --> 00:04:12,780 Sunny mornings send you. 51 00:04:12,780 --> 00:04:19,120 In local news, Frontier Airlines is expanding its offerings with a new nonstop flight from 52 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:26,620 San Diego to El Paso, Texas, starting May 16th, operating three times a week. 53 00:04:26,620 --> 00:04:32,120 This edition marks Frontier's sixth nonstop destination from San Diego, part of a broader 54 00:04:32,120 --> 00:04:36,440 expansion including 17 new routes. 55 00:04:36,440 --> 00:04:42,200 The service is initially seasonal, with potential for year-round flights faced on demand. 56 00:04:42,200 --> 00:04:48,000 Despite competition from Southwest Airlines, which also serves this route, Frontier is 57 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:50,840 enhancing its San Diego presence. 58 00:04:50,840 --> 00:04:56,180 The airline is boosting seat capacity by 40 percent in the first half of this year and 59 00:04:56,180 --> 00:05:08,400 offers promotional fares starting at $19 under certain conditions. 60 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:10,320 Now on to sports. 61 00:05:10,320 --> 00:05:17,440 In a comprehensive NFL survey, the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings emerged as top NFL 62 00:05:17,440 --> 00:05:21,240 teams, praised by players across various categories. 63 00:05:21,240 --> 00:05:28,000 Conversely, the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders ranked at the bottom. 64 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:34,040 With over 1,700 players participating, the survey evaluated teams on aspects from facilities 65 00:05:34,040 --> 00:05:36,720 to staff. 66 00:05:36,720 --> 00:05:41,120 Despite the Chief's success on the field, their facilities, nutrition, and training 67 00:05:41,120 --> 00:05:44,380 support were criticized. 68 00:05:44,380 --> 00:05:48,720 The survey aims not to shame, but to encourage improvements. 69 00:05:48,720 --> 00:05:54,920 Notably, the Jacksonville Jaguars made significant progress, climbing to fifth overall after 70 00:05:54,920 --> 00:06:00,560 addressing previous criticisms, including facility conditions. 71 00:06:00,560 --> 00:06:06,620 In SoCal last night, the Lakers and Clippers faced off again in the battle for Los Angeles. 72 00:06:06,620 --> 00:06:11,200 The Lakers came out a winner 116 to 112. 73 00:06:11,200 --> 00:06:16,720 No hockey last night, but tonight the Kings are on the road, taking on the Knucks. 74 00:06:16,720 --> 00:06:23,040 And the Ducks are also on the road, taking on the Sharks. 75 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:29,740 In top news, the recent shakeup at Disney with Sean Bailey stepping down and David Greenbaum 76 00:06:29,740 --> 00:06:36,440 stepping up reflects broader strategic shifts amid financial pressures and a creative stalemate. 77 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:42,820 Bailey's departure, after a successful tenure with blockbuster live-action remakes, points 78 00:06:42,820 --> 00:06:50,280 to changing audience tastes and the challenges of refreshing Disney's cinematic offerings. 79 00:06:50,280 --> 00:06:55,480 Greenbaum's promotion suggests a move towards leveraging strong filmmaker relationships 80 00:06:55,480 --> 00:07:02,320 and possibly infusing Disney's slate with fresh, Arthouse-driven perspectives. 81 00:07:02,320 --> 00:07:07,400 This transition comes as Disney navigates succession planning, with CEO Bob Iger's 82 00:07:07,400 --> 00:07:13,240 eventual departure looming, positioning Alan Bergman and other executives as potential 83 00:07:13,240 --> 00:07:15,480 successors. 84 00:07:15,480 --> 00:07:20,580 The reshuffle underlines Disney's quest to rejuvenate its film segment while balancing 85 00:07:20,580 --> 00:07:25,400 traditional strengths with new creative directions. 86 00:07:25,400 --> 00:07:31,960 In business news, Michael Saylor, the chairman of MicroStrategy, experienced a significant 87 00:07:31,960 --> 00:07:38,880 increase in wealth, gaining about $700 million due to a surge in both his company's stock 88 00:07:38,880 --> 00:07:43,240 and Bitcoin prices over the last three days. 89 00:07:43,240 --> 00:07:50,440 MicroStrategy, primarily valued for its substantial Bitcoin holdings, saw its shares rise by 40%. 90 00:07:50,440 --> 00:07:57,140 Saylor, the company's largest shareholder with a 12% stake and a personal Bitcoin ownership 91 00:07:57,140 --> 00:08:07,520 of 17,732 units, saw his combined holdings escalate to nearly $3 billion. 92 00:08:07,520 --> 00:08:12,600 This financial boost coincides with Bitcoin reaching its highest value since November 93 00:08:12,600 --> 00:08:18,760 2021, emphasizing Saylor's confidence in the digital currency as a solid investment 94 00:08:18,760 --> 00:08:20,840 strategy. 95 00:08:20,840 --> 00:08:27,800 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently over $61,000 after a couple big pops, Ethereum 96 00:08:27,800 --> 00:08:37,000 is over $3300, and Solana is $121. 97 00:08:37,000 --> 00:08:40,400 Moving on to a more local vibe. 98 00:08:40,400 --> 00:08:46,400 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 99 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:50,600 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 100 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:55,720 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 101 00:08:55,720 --> 00:09:01,920 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 102 00:09:01,920 --> 00:09:04,920 and elevating mental well-being. 103 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:08,800 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 104 00:09:08,800 --> 00:09:15,160 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 105 00:09:15,160 --> 00:09:20,480 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 106 00:09:20,480 --> 00:09:24,640 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 107 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:28,720 And now back to the show. 108 00:09:28,720 --> 00:09:30,720 Let's talk tech. 109 00:09:30,720 --> 00:09:36,160 Apple has decided to terminate its decade-long endeavor to create its own electric vehicle, 110 00:09:36,160 --> 00:09:43,160 known as Project Titan, redirecting its focus towards generative artificial intelligence. 111 00:09:43,160 --> 00:09:49,600 The move reflects a strategic pivot amid evolving industry challenges and competitive pressures, 112 00:09:49,600 --> 00:09:53,280 particularly from Tesla's advancements. 113 00:09:53,280 --> 00:09:59,720 While some Project Titan employees will transition to AI projects, many will not. 114 00:09:59,720 --> 00:10:05,680 This shift underscores Apple's recalibration of priorities towards areas like AI, believed 115 00:10:05,680 --> 00:10:11,740 to offer more immediate synergies with its core consumer electronics business. 116 00:10:11,740 --> 00:10:16,800 The cancellation marks a significant shift from Apple's initial ambitions in autonomous 117 00:10:16,800 --> 00:10:22,240 riding, highlighting the complexities of automotive manufacturing and the competitive 118 00:10:22,240 --> 00:10:25,640 landscape. 119 00:10:25,640 --> 00:10:31,760 And in entertainment news, Sony Pictures has made a groundbreaking move by signing a deal 120 00:10:31,760 --> 00:10:37,180 with The Beatles and Apple to create four interconnected films, each spotlighting a 121 00:10:37,180 --> 00:10:40,680 member of the iconic band. 122 00:10:40,680 --> 00:10:47,680 Created by Sam Mendes, the ambitious plan is to release all four movies in 2027. 123 00:10:47,680 --> 00:10:52,660 This unprecedented project aims to bring The Beatles' story to the big screen in a way 124 00:10:52,660 --> 00:10:59,520 that honors their legacy, exploring the individual journeys of the Fab Four. 125 00:10:59,520 --> 00:11:06,200 The films are expected to start production in mid-2025 in the United Kingdom. 126 00:11:06,200 --> 00:11:11,120 This strategy marks a bold approach in film distribution and storytelling, reflecting 127 00:11:11,120 --> 00:11:17,120 Sony's commitment to innovation and the enduring appeal of The Beatles' music and cultural 128 00:11:17,120 --> 00:11:18,120 impact. 129 00:11:18,120 --> 00:11:23,840 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 130 00:11:23,840 --> 00:11:29,560 And today, in honor of the man who invented leap year, here's a quote from Julius Caesar. 131 00:11:29,560 --> 00:11:36,960 What we wish we readily believe, and what we ourselves think. 132 00:11:36,960 --> 00:11:40,920 We imagine others thinking so. 133 00:11:40,920 --> 00:11:43,320 And that's a wrap for this morning. 134 00:11:43,320 --> 00:11:46,520 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 135 00:11:46,520 --> 00:12:00,040 Have an amazing day, my good friends.