1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:08,440 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:08,440 --> 00:00:13,000 I'm your host Melissa and it's Wednesday, March 6th. 3 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:17,760 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:17,760 --> 00:00:23,640 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and 5 00:00:23,640 --> 00:00:24,640 science. 6 00:00:24,640 --> 00:00:33,280 But first, you'll be interested to know 125 years ago, today, in 1899, the German company 7 00:00:33,280 --> 00:00:38,080 Bayer first trademarked the name aspirin. 8 00:00:38,080 --> 00:00:44,000 Aspirin's history spans over 3,500 years, starting from ancient Sumerian and Egyptian 9 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:51,960 use of willow bark as a painkiller to its synthesis in 1897 by Felix Hoffman. 10 00:00:51,960 --> 00:00:57,120 Its role has evolved from an antipuretic to a key player in preventing cardiovascular 11 00:00:57,120 --> 00:01:03,520 diseases and more recently, as a potential cancer preventive agent. 12 00:01:03,520 --> 00:01:09,880 And now that we've learned something, it's time for the surf report. 13 00:01:09,880 --> 00:01:15,600 A small-scale, low-pressure system will bring a west-northwest swell mixed to the North 14 00:01:15,600 --> 00:01:21,620 Pacific coast for the rest of the week, promising fun conditions on Friday morning with a decent 15 00:01:21,620 --> 00:01:27,800 pulse of northwest wind swell and improved offshore wind. 16 00:01:27,800 --> 00:01:34,640 Expect steep-angled northwest pulses around Sunday, bringing some fun for exposed spots. 17 00:01:34,640 --> 00:01:40,760 The South Pacific will see a modest fun zone south-southwest swell over the weekend, with 18 00:01:40,760 --> 00:01:47,280 average breaks at waist-high and standout spots reaching chest-to-shoulder high. 19 00:01:47,280 --> 00:01:53,800 Wednesday at Tourmaline and South San Diego, it's looking good and clean at 2 plus feet 20 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:58,120 in a short window until 10 a.m. with very little wind. 21 00:01:58,120 --> 00:02:01,600 After that, it's looking unrideable. 22 00:02:01,600 --> 00:02:08,120 Best time to ride is at 6 a.m. with a 5-foot high tide when the western swell is 1 foot 23 00:02:08,120 --> 00:02:10,940 at 17 seconds. 24 00:02:10,940 --> 00:02:17,160 The first high tide Wednesday will be 5 feet at 5.30 a.m. with a minus 1 foot low tide 25 00:02:17,160 --> 00:02:19,000 at 1. 26 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:26,040 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 62 degrees for the water temperature. 27 00:02:26,040 --> 00:02:30,080 Checking out the weather in this San Diego area? 28 00:02:30,080 --> 00:02:34,760 This morning it's cloudy and 55 degrees with little wind. 29 00:02:34,760 --> 00:02:41,040 The sunset will take place at 5.50 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.08. 30 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:46,480 It looks like we're in for some rain, mainly after 4 p.m. with a high near 64 and west 31 00:02:46,480 --> 00:02:49,320 wind 5 to 10 mile per hour. 32 00:02:49,320 --> 00:02:55,600 Chance of precipitation is 80 percent, with rain amounts of less than a tenth of an inch. 33 00:02:55,600 --> 00:03:02,200 Tonight, rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 p.m., then showers likely and possibly 34 00:03:02,200 --> 00:03:09,760 a thunderstorm between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., then a slight chance of more showers and thunderstorms 35 00:03:09,760 --> 00:03:11,760 after 4 a.m. 36 00:03:11,760 --> 00:03:18,880 We'll have a low around 53 and southwest wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour with gusts as 37 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:20,780 high as 20. 38 00:03:20,780 --> 00:03:25,720 Chance of precipitation is 90 percent, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and 39 00:03:25,720 --> 00:03:28,980 half of an inch. 40 00:03:28,980 --> 00:03:34,120 Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday brings a slight chance of showers early, then mostly 41 00:03:34,120 --> 00:03:37,840 cloudy skies with a high near 62 degrees. 42 00:03:37,840 --> 00:03:41,160 Wind could reach 25 mile per hour. 43 00:03:41,160 --> 00:03:46,480 Friday to Sunday forecasts mostly sunny to sunny days, with highs gradually increasing 44 00:03:46,480 --> 00:03:48,760 to 67. 45 00:03:48,760 --> 00:03:55,440 Nights from Friday to Sunday will be mostly clear, with lows consistently around 51. 46 00:03:55,440 --> 00:03:59,800 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 47 00:03:59,800 --> 00:04:05,440 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 48 00:04:05,440 --> 00:04:12,040 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 49 00:04:12,040 --> 00:04:14,840 for culinary delights. 50 00:04:14,840 --> 00:04:20,440 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 51 00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:25,800 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 52 00:04:25,800 --> 00:04:29,320 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 53 00:04:29,320 --> 00:04:32,780 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 54 00:04:32,780 --> 00:04:36,400 Sunny mornings send you! 55 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:42,480 In local news, the Encinitas Arts Commission has made its selection of five unique sculptures 56 00:04:42,480 --> 00:04:46,800 for public art displays around the city. 57 00:04:46,800 --> 00:04:52,160 These artworks range from a figure engrossed in a cell phone to green whimsical beings 58 00:04:52,160 --> 00:04:58,080 and are set to enhance various popular locations for two years, with a possible extension to 59 00:04:58,080 --> 00:04:59,080 three. 60 00:04:59,080 --> 00:05:04,800 Additionally, a sculpture not chosen for these sites has been recommended for a temporary 61 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:10,800 display at the soon-to-be-opened Pacific View Art Center, a decision made after the initial 62 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:13,880 selection process. 63 00:05:13,880 --> 00:05:19,320 This move to include the Pacific View site came unexpectedly but offers a timely opportunity 64 00:05:19,320 --> 00:05:26,400 for the center's grand opening, despite concerns about public input on the selection. 65 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:32,080 The selected sculptures were part of a competitive process, drawing over 1,000 public comments 66 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:38,680 on the final options from an initial 38 submissions, showcasing the community's active engagement 67 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:47,280 in the city's artistic endeavors. 68 00:05:47,280 --> 00:05:50,000 Now onto sports. 69 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:55,380 The Oakland Athletics, alongside their design teams, unveiled the architectural plans for 70 00:05:55,380 --> 00:06:02,740 their new $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas, featuring a design reminiscent of the iconic 71 00:06:02,740 --> 00:06:06,080 Sydney Opera House. 72 00:06:06,080 --> 00:06:13,080 Scheduled to open in 2028, this 33,000-seat dome stadium will offer fans a unique viewing 73 00:06:13,080 --> 00:06:20,640 experience with a glass window beyond the outfield, showcasing the Las Vegas Strip. 74 00:06:20,640 --> 00:06:26,760 An innovative 18,000-square-foot video board, set to be the largest in Major League Baseball, 75 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:32,160 will also be part of the stadium's state-of-the-art features. 76 00:06:32,160 --> 00:06:38,960 Positioned on a nine-acre plot, within a larger 35-acre site owned by Bally's, the stadium's 77 00:06:38,960 --> 00:06:46,000 funding includes $380 million in taxpayer money, highlighting the project's significance 78 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:50,480 to Las Vegas and southern Nevada. 79 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:56,760 While MLV owners have approved the A's relocation, the team is exploring temporary homes, including 80 00:06:56,760 --> 00:07:02,120 extending their lease at the Oakland Coliseum, as they navigate the transition to Las Vegas 81 00:07:02,120 --> 00:07:06,720 amidst various logistical issues. 82 00:07:06,720 --> 00:07:12,000 It was a slow night for sports in southern California last night, but we had the LA Kings 83 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:15,600 skating at home against the Vancouver Cucks. 84 00:07:15,600 --> 00:07:19,240 The Kings came away with a loss 2-1. 85 00:07:19,240 --> 00:07:23,840 And tonight, the Lakers are at home playing the Sacramento Kings, the Clippers are on 86 00:07:23,840 --> 00:07:31,600 the road to take on the Rockets, and the Ducks are at home playing the Senators. 87 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:34,200 And top news. 88 00:07:34,200 --> 00:07:39,920 A bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at requiring 89 00:07:39,920 --> 00:07:46,440 ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest the app within six months or face 90 00:07:46,440 --> 00:07:52,760 a ban in the United States, highlighting national security concerns. 91 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:57,800 This legislative effort marks a significant push against TikTok, which has previously 92 00:07:57,800 --> 00:08:05,760 resisted attempts at regulation or banning despite extensive lobbying efforts. 93 00:08:05,760 --> 00:08:09,960 The proposed bill would make it illegal for app stores like Apple and Google to offer 94 00:08:09,960 --> 00:08:16,360 TikTok or provide web hosting services to any ByteDance-controlled apps if divestment 95 00:08:16,360 --> 00:08:21,240 does not occur within the specified timeframe. 96 00:08:21,240 --> 00:08:26,360 TikTok responded by arguing that the bill essentially constitutes a ban and would infringe 97 00:08:26,360 --> 00:08:33,400 on the First Amendment rights of 170 million American users and the interests of 5 million 98 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:37,920 small businesses that utilize the platform. 99 00:08:37,920 --> 00:08:42,920 The Biden administration has expressed support for the bill, viewing it as a crucial step 100 00:08:42,920 --> 00:08:47,800 in addressing the potential risks posed by foreign-operated tech services that could 101 00:08:47,800 --> 00:08:54,000 compromise Americans' sensitive data and national security. 102 00:08:54,000 --> 00:09:00,920 In business news, Coinbase Global Stock is experiencing a surge largely attributed to 103 00:09:00,920 --> 00:09:03,840 the dramatic increase in Bitcoin's value. 104 00:09:03,840 --> 00:09:08,920 However, the outcome of an imminent court decision poses a significant impact on the 105 00:09:08,920 --> 00:09:13,880 company's future and the broader crypto market. 106 00:09:13,880 --> 00:09:20,440 The case in question filed by the SEC against Coinbase for allegedly operating an unregistered 107 00:09:20,440 --> 00:09:26,240 securities exchange awaits a ruling from U.S. District Judge Catherine Polk Fela on the 108 00:09:26,240 --> 00:09:32,000 SEC's regulatory authority over much of the crypto sector. 109 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:38,040 Should Judge Fela decide against the SEC's oversight, it could greatly benefit Coinbase 110 00:09:38,040 --> 00:09:44,960 and similar crypto ventures, potentially weakening SEC Chair Gary Gensler's enforcement capabilities 111 00:09:44,960 --> 00:09:50,400 against them for alleged regulatory breaches. 112 00:09:50,400 --> 00:09:56,320 Despite the legal uncertainties, Coinbase has witnessed a 29% increase in its stock 113 00:09:56,320 --> 00:10:01,900 value this year, buoyed by Bitcoin's impressive performance, which briefly reached a new high 114 00:10:01,900 --> 00:10:04,240 this week. 115 00:10:04,240 --> 00:10:09,880 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just over $66,000. 116 00:10:09,880 --> 00:10:13,000 Ethereum is over $3,700. 117 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:19,720 And Solana is $127. 118 00:10:19,720 --> 00:10:23,120 Moving on to a more local vibe. 119 00:10:23,120 --> 00:10:29,120 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 120 00:10:29,120 --> 00:10:33,320 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 121 00:10:33,320 --> 00:10:38,440 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 122 00:10:38,440 --> 00:10:44,680 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 123 00:10:44,680 --> 00:10:48,160 and elevating mental well-being. 124 00:10:48,160 --> 00:10:51,520 Public research affirms its benefits. 125 00:10:51,520 --> 00:10:57,880 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 126 00:10:57,880 --> 00:11:03,200 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 127 00:11:03,200 --> 00:11:07,360 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 128 00:11:07,360 --> 00:11:11,560 And now back to the show. 129 00:11:11,560 --> 00:11:14,480 Let's Talk Tech. 130 00:11:14,480 --> 00:11:19,160 Roku users found themselves in a bind this week when they were required to agree to new 131 00:11:19,160 --> 00:11:25,020 dispute resolution terms before they could access their TBs and streaming devices, essentially 132 00:11:25,020 --> 00:11:30,120 rendering the devices unusable without consent. 133 00:11:30,120 --> 00:11:36,000 The update, which includes a mandatory arbitration agreement preventing lawsuits against Roku, 134 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:42,200 also introduces an informal dispute resolution section, further distancing users from potential 135 00:11:42,200 --> 00:11:44,880 legal action. 136 00:11:44,880 --> 00:11:49,800 This move has sparked widespread dissatisfaction among users, many of whom were unaware of 137 00:11:49,800 --> 00:11:57,080 the changes until their devices were locked, forcing them to agree to continue usage. 138 00:11:57,080 --> 00:12:01,720 Users wishing to opt out of these terms have a narrow window of 30 days from the notice 139 00:12:01,720 --> 00:12:07,100 and must send a written notice directly to Roku's general counsel, a process criticized 140 00:12:07,100 --> 00:12:11,920 for its inconvenience and lack of transparency. 141 00:12:11,920 --> 00:12:17,680 Despite the uproar, Roku has not provided an official statement regarding the update, 142 00:12:17,680 --> 00:12:22,820 leaving users to navigate the new terms and their implications on their own, highlighting 143 00:12:22,820 --> 00:12:29,040 the growing tension between tech companies and consumer rights. 144 00:12:29,040 --> 00:12:35,400 And in entertainment news, New Kids on the Block are making a grand return with Still 145 00:12:35,400 --> 00:12:42,040 Kids, their first album in over a decade, set to release on May 17th. 146 00:12:42,040 --> 00:12:48,160 Their new single, Kids, co-written and co-produced by David Stewart and Luke Batt, kicks off 147 00:12:48,160 --> 00:12:56,220 this new era with an upbeat vibe, embodying a blend of pop anthems and love songs. 148 00:12:56,220 --> 00:13:02,040 With features from DJ Jazzy Jeff and Taylor Dane, the album promises a mix of dance tracks 149 00:13:02,040 --> 00:13:07,640 and grooves, cementing the band's legacy and connection with their fans, known as the 150 00:13:07,640 --> 00:13:10,840 Blockheads. 151 00:13:10,840 --> 00:13:16,760 The Band's Magic Summer Tour this year, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff and Taylor Dane, will bring 152 00:13:16,760 --> 00:13:25,560 these new tracks to fans across North America, starting June 14th in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 153 00:13:25,560 --> 00:13:29,620 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 154 00:13:29,620 --> 00:13:34,560 And today, in honor of the New Kids on the Block's new album, I leave you with this.