Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Wednesday, March 6th.
Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then
we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and
science.
But first, you'll be interested to know 125 years ago, today, in 1899, the German company
Bayer first trademarked the name aspirin.
Aspirin's history spans over 3,500 years, starting from ancient Sumerian and Egyptian
use of willow bark as a painkiller to its synthesis in 1897 by Felix Hoffman.
Its role has evolved from an antipuretic to a key player in preventing cardiovascular
diseases and more recently, as a potential cancer preventive agent.
And now that we've learned something, it's time for the surf report.
A small-scale, low-pressure system will bring a west-northwest swell mixed to the North
Pacific coast for the rest of the week, promising fun conditions on Friday morning with a decent
pulse of northwest wind swell and improved offshore wind.
Expect steep-angled northwest pulses around Sunday, bringing some fun for exposed spots.
The South Pacific will see a modest fun zone south-southwest swell over the weekend, with
average breaks at waist-high and standout spots reaching chest-to-shoulder high.
Wednesday at Tourmaline and South San Diego, it's looking good and clean at 2 plus feet
in a short window until 10 a.m. with very little wind.
After that, it's looking unrideable.
Best time to ride is at 6 a.m. with a 5-foot high tide when the western swell is 1 foot
at 17 seconds.
The first high tide Wednesday will be 5 feet at 5.30 a.m. with a minus 1 foot low tide
at 1.
The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 62 degrees for the water temperature.
Checking out the weather in this San Diego area?
This morning it's cloudy and 55 degrees with little wind.
The sunset will take place at 5.50 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.08.
It looks like we're in for some rain, mainly after 4 p.m. with a high near 64 and west
wind 5 to 10 mile per hour.
Chance of precipitation is 80 percent, with rain amounts of less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10 p.m., then showers likely and possibly
a thunderstorm between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., then a slight chance of more showers and thunderstorms
after 4 a.m.
We'll have a low around 53 and southwest wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour with gusts as
high as 20.
Chance of precipitation is 90 percent, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and
half of an inch.
Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday brings a slight chance of showers early, then mostly
cloudy skies with a high near 62 degrees.
Wind could reach 25 mile per hour.
Friday to Sunday forecasts mostly sunny to sunny days, with highs gradually increasing
to 67.
Nights from Friday to Sunday will be mostly clear, with lows consistently around 51.
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In local news, the Encinitas Arts Commission has made its selection of five unique sculptures
for public art displays around the city.
These artworks range from a figure engrossed in a cell phone to green whimsical beings
and are set to enhance various popular locations for two years, with a possible extension to
three.
Additionally, a sculpture not chosen for these sites has been recommended for a temporary
display at the soon-to-be-opened Pacific View Art Center, a decision made after the initial
selection process.
This move to include the Pacific View site came unexpectedly but offers a timely opportunity
for the center's grand opening, despite concerns about public input on the selection.
The selected sculptures were part of a competitive process, drawing over 1,000 public comments
on the final options from an initial 38 submissions, showcasing the community's active engagement
in the city's artistic endeavors.
Now onto sports.
The Oakland Athletics, alongside their design teams, unveiled the architectural plans for
their new $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas, featuring a design reminiscent of the iconic
Sydney Opera House.
Scheduled to open in 2028, this 33,000-seat dome stadium will offer fans a unique viewing
experience with a glass window beyond the outfield, showcasing the Las Vegas Strip.
An innovative 18,000-square-foot video board, set to be the largest in Major League Baseball,
will also be part of the stadium's state-of-the-art features.
Positioned on a nine-acre plot, within a larger 35-acre site owned by Bally's, the stadium's
funding includes $380 million in taxpayer money, highlighting the project's significance
to Las Vegas and southern Nevada.
While MLV owners have approved the A's relocation, the team is exploring temporary homes, including
extending their lease at the Oakland Coliseum, as they navigate the transition to Las Vegas
amidst various logistical issues.
It was a slow night for sports in southern California last night, but we had the LA Kings
skating at home against the Vancouver Cucks.
The Kings came away with a loss 2-1.
And tonight, the Lakers are at home playing the Sacramento Kings, the Clippers are on
the road to take on the Rockets, and the Ducks are at home playing the Senators.
And top news.
A bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at requiring
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest the app within six months or face
a ban in the United States, highlighting national security concerns.
This legislative effort marks a significant push against TikTok, which has previously
resisted attempts at regulation or banning despite extensive lobbying efforts.
The proposed bill would make it illegal for app stores like Apple and Google to offer
TikTok or provide web hosting services to any ByteDance-controlled apps if divestment
does not occur within the specified timeframe.
TikTok responded by arguing that the bill essentially constitutes a ban and would infringe
on the First Amendment rights of 170 million American users and the interests of 5 million
small businesses that utilize the platform.
The Biden administration has expressed support for the bill, viewing it as a crucial step
in addressing the potential risks posed by foreign-operated tech services that could
compromise Americans' sensitive data and national security.
In business news, Coinbase Global Stock is experiencing a surge largely attributed to
the dramatic increase in Bitcoin's value.
However, the outcome of an imminent court decision poses a significant impact on the
company's future and the broader crypto market.
The case in question filed by the SEC against Coinbase for allegedly operating an unregistered
securities exchange awaits a ruling from U.S. District Judge Catherine Polk Fela on the
SEC's regulatory authority over much of the crypto sector.
Should Judge Fela decide against the SEC's oversight, it could greatly benefit Coinbase
and similar crypto ventures, potentially weakening SEC Chair Gary Gensler's enforcement capabilities
against them for alleged regulatory breaches.
Despite the legal uncertainties, Coinbase has witnessed a 29% increase in its stock
value this year, buoyed by Bitcoin's impressive performance, which briefly reached a new high
this week.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just over $66,000.
Ethereum is over $3,700.
And Solana is $127.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
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Public 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 Tech.
Roku users found themselves in a bind this week when they were required to agree to new
dispute resolution terms before they could access their TBs and streaming devices, essentially
rendering the devices unusable without consent.
The update, which includes a mandatory arbitration agreement preventing lawsuits against Roku,
also introduces an informal dispute resolution section, further distancing users from potential
legal action.
This move has sparked widespread dissatisfaction among users, many of whom were unaware of
the changes until their devices were locked, forcing them to agree to continue usage.
Users wishing to opt out of these terms have a narrow window of 30 days from the notice
and must send a written notice directly to Roku's general counsel, a process criticized
for its inconvenience and lack of transparency.
Despite the uproar, Roku has not provided an official statement regarding the update,
leaving users to navigate the new terms and their implications on their own, highlighting
the growing tension between tech companies and consumer rights.
And in entertainment news, New Kids on the Block are making a grand return with Still
Kids, their first album in over a decade, set to release on May 17th.
Their new single, Kids, co-written and co-produced by David Stewart and Luke Batt, kicks off
this new era with an upbeat vibe, embodying a blend of pop anthems and love songs.
With features from DJ Jazzy Jeff and Taylor Dane, the album promises a mix of dance tracks
and grooves, cementing the band's legacy and connection with their fans, known as the
Blockheads.
The Band's Magic Summer Tour this year, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff and Taylor Dane, will bring
these new tracks to fans across North America, starting June 14th in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, in honor of the New Kids on the Block's new album, I leave you with this.