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 --> 00:00:12,920 I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, March 7th. 3 00:00:12,920 --> 00:00:17,680 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:17,680 --> 00:00:23,600 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and 5 00:00:23,600 --> 00:00:25,280 science. 6 00:00:25,280 --> 00:00:33,600 But first, you'll be interested to know 148 years ago, today, in 1876, Alexander Graham 7 00:00:33,600 --> 00:00:37,200 Bell received a patent for the telephone. 8 00:00:37,200 --> 00:00:43,480 The invention of the telephone obviously transformed communication globally, but not many people 9 00:00:43,480 --> 00:00:49,760 know, the inspiration came from his hearing impaired wife and mother pushing him to pioneer 10 00:00:49,760 --> 00:00:51,800 in the field. 11 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:58,400 Despite controversies, Bell's establishment of the Bell Telephone Company, now AT&T, and 12 00:00:58,400 --> 00:01:03,800 his 18 communications patents solidified his legacy. 13 00:01:03,800 --> 00:01:10,800 And now that we've learned a little some-some, it's time for the surf report. 14 00:01:10,800 --> 00:01:15,720 Thursday brings a modest increase in waves due to a fresh west-northwest swell, with 15 00:01:15,720 --> 00:01:19,480 some spots experiencing thigh-to-waist high waves. 16 00:01:19,480 --> 00:01:24,520 The better northwest exposures reaching chest to shoulder high. 17 00:01:24,520 --> 00:01:29,960 Morning conditions are slow and mushy, with light and variable west-northwest onshore 18 00:01:29,960 --> 00:01:30,960 wind. 19 00:01:30,960 --> 00:01:34,760 Afternoon wind turn onshore everywhere. 20 00:01:34,760 --> 00:01:40,640 Friday and beyond expect a mix of west to northwest swell with light, favorable wind 21 00:01:40,640 --> 00:01:45,920 and rideable waves, though nothing exceptional is anticipated. 22 00:01:45,920 --> 00:01:51,480 The surf scene will continue to see activity, with a focus on higher latitude storm tracks, 23 00:01:51,480 --> 00:01:58,040 potentially bringing small to fun-sized swells for well-exposed areas from Sunday onwards. 24 00:01:58,040 --> 00:02:04,080 Thursday at Tourmaline and South San Diego it's a blowout, with nothing but the choppy 25 00:02:04,080 --> 00:02:06,520 chop for miles. 26 00:02:06,520 --> 00:02:11,480 You might be able to sneak in a couple wobbly pops between 6 and 10 in the morning with 27 00:02:11,480 --> 00:02:18,320 a 6-foot peaking high tide and a west-northwest swell of 4 feet at 7 seconds. 28 00:02:18,320 --> 00:02:24,160 The first high tide Thursday will be 6 feet at 6.30 a.m. with a minus 1 foot low tide 29 00:02:24,160 --> 00:02:26,160 at 1.30. 30 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:34,440 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 62 degrees for the water temperature. 31 00:02:34,440 --> 00:02:38,320 Checking out the weather in the San Diego area? 32 00:02:38,320 --> 00:02:43,140 This morning it's rainy in 55 degrees with little wind. 33 00:02:43,140 --> 00:02:50,360 The sunset will take place at 5.51 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.06. 34 00:02:50,360 --> 00:02:55,120 It looks like we're in for some showers before 10 a.m., transitioning to mostly cloudy 35 00:02:55,120 --> 00:02:58,140 skies with a high near 62. 36 00:02:58,140 --> 00:03:04,680 The west wind will range from 5 to 15 mile per hour, with gusts as high as 20. 37 00:03:04,680 --> 00:03:08,000 The chance of rain is 20 percent. 38 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:15,920 Tonight it will continue to be mostly cloudy with temperatures lowering to around 50. 39 00:03:15,920 --> 00:03:21,720 Looking ahead in the weather, Friday to Monday offers sunny to mostly sunny days with highs 40 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:26,640 gently fluctuating from 64 to 67 degrees. 41 00:03:26,640 --> 00:03:32,680 Nights will be mostly clear to partly cloudy, cooling to the low 50s. 42 00:03:32,680 --> 00:03:36,280 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 43 00:03:36,280 --> 00:03:42,000 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 44 00:03:42,000 --> 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 --> 00:04:12,760 Sunny mornings send you! 51 00:04:12,760 --> 00:04:20,160 In local news, San Diego's Dexcom has achieved a first in the U.S. by securing FDA clearance 52 00:04:20,160 --> 00:04:26,320 for Stellio, a wearable, over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor. 53 00:04:26,320 --> 00:04:31,040 This summer, the Stellio device will be available without needing a prescription, offering a 54 00:04:31,040 --> 00:04:35,800 new level of accessibility for glucose monitoring. 55 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:42,560 Targeted at adults over 18 who aren't on insulin and do not have problematic hypoglycemia, 56 00:04:42,560 --> 00:04:46,600 Stellio can be worn for up to 15 days. 57 00:04:46,600 --> 00:04:51,840 The device works in tandem with a smartphone app, providing glucose-level updates every 58 00:04:51,840 --> 00:04:56,440 15 minutes, aiding in diabetes and weight management. 59 00:04:56,440 --> 00:05:01,720 FDA's clearance is seen as a significant step towards health equity, allowing more 60 00:05:01,720 --> 00:05:12,120 people to monitor their glucose without medical oversight. 61 00:05:12,120 --> 00:05:14,920 Now onto sports. 62 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:20,960 Steve Garvey, former Major League Baseball MVP, has advanced to face Democratic Rep Adam 63 00:05:20,960 --> 00:05:25,920 Schiff in California's U.S. Senate general election. 64 00:05:25,920 --> 00:05:31,000 Running as a Republican, Garvey was a late entry in the jungle primary, but received 65 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:34,800 strategic support from Schiff's campaign. 66 00:05:34,800 --> 00:05:41,480 Garvey, known for his 19-season baseball career and World Series win, has not garnered endorsements 67 00:05:41,480 --> 00:05:44,720 from his ex-teammates. 68 00:05:44,720 --> 00:05:50,440 Despite the challenge, Garvey is inspired by Tommy Lasordes' You Gotta Believe mantra, 69 00:05:50,440 --> 00:05:55,900 aiming for an upset in a Democratic stronghold. 70 00:05:55,900 --> 00:06:03,680 Last night in the NBA, the Clippers on the road beat the Rockets 122-116, and the Lakers 71 00:06:03,680 --> 00:06:08,400 at home lost to the Kings 130-120. 72 00:06:08,400 --> 00:06:14,600 Also last night in national hockey, the Ducks at home beat the Senators 2-1. 73 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:21,120 Tonight it's the Kings' turn to take on the Senators from home. 74 00:06:21,120 --> 00:06:30,360 And top news, a check signed by Steve Jobs in 1976 to pay an Apple phone bill is currently 75 00:06:30,360 --> 00:06:35,440 up for auction, providing a unique piece of tech history. 76 00:06:35,440 --> 00:06:41,960 This check, dated July 8, 1976, is from the early days of Apple, offering insight into 77 00:06:41,960 --> 00:06:45,640 the company's modest beginnings. 78 00:06:45,640 --> 00:06:53,000 According to Pacific Telephone, the check for $201.41 features Jobs' signature and 79 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:57,400 is preserved in very fine condition. 80 00:06:57,400 --> 00:07:03,080 The auction piece resonates with collectors, given its connection to Jobs and the pre-iPhone 81 00:07:03,080 --> 00:07:05,720 era of Apple. 82 00:07:05,720 --> 00:07:12,960 Bidding is open until March 21, with a price already surpassing $15,000, a testament to 83 00:07:12,960 --> 00:07:16,800 its value on my enthusiasts. 84 00:07:16,800 --> 00:07:27,000 In business news, Bank of America set a new record in 2023, securing 644 U.S. patents, 85 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:33,200 focusing on advancements in information security, AI, and machine learning. 86 00:07:33,200 --> 00:07:39,960 With an impressive tally of almost 7,000 patents or pending applications globally, over 800 87 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:47,600 are dedicated to AI, involving inventors across 42 U.S. states and 14 countries. 88 00:07:47,600 --> 00:07:52,960 The bank's patented technologies, including its virtual assistant, Erica, aim to improve 89 00:07:52,960 --> 00:07:56,120 customer financial management. 90 00:07:56,120 --> 00:08:02,680 Bank of America patents also cover programming, online and mobile banking, and payment technologies 91 00:08:02,680 --> 00:08:07,480 reflecting its broad innovation spectrum. 92 00:08:07,480 --> 00:08:14,480 By investing $12 billion in technology, the bank plans to dedicate $3.8 billion to new 93 00:08:14,480 --> 00:08:20,840 tech initiatives this year, underlining its commitment to innovation. 94 00:08:20,840 --> 00:08:29,240 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just over $66,000, Ethereum is nearing $4,000, 95 00:08:29,240 --> 00:08:35,600 and Solana is $138. 96 00:08:35,600 --> 00:08:39,020 Moving on to a more local vibe. 97 00:08:39,020 --> 00:08:45,040 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 98 00:08:45,040 --> 00:08:49,240 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 99 00:08:49,240 --> 00:08:54,360 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 100 00:08:54,360 --> 00:09:00,560 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 101 00:09:00,560 --> 00:09:04,080 and elevating mental well-being. 102 00:09:04,080 --> 00:09:07,440 Bank research affirms its benefits. 103 00:09:07,440 --> 00:09:13,800 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 104 00:09:13,800 --> 00:09:19,120 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 105 00:09:19,120 --> 00:09:23,280 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 106 00:09:23,280 --> 00:09:27,360 And now back to the show. 107 00:09:27,360 --> 00:09:29,560 Let's talk tech. 108 00:09:29,560 --> 00:09:34,920 Saildrone has launched its first surveyor autonomous vessel, designed for Navy testing, 109 00:09:34,920 --> 00:09:39,120 marking a new era in ocean intelligence gathering. 110 00:09:39,120 --> 00:09:45,800 The Saildrone 3000, a 20-meter vessel with an aluminum hull, offers durability and cost 111 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:52,920 effectiveness, differentiating it from its fiberglass and carbon predecessors. 112 00:09:52,920 --> 00:09:58,500 Chosen for its robustness, the aluminum hull enables mass production, addressing the scale 113 00:09:58,500 --> 00:10:04,040 limitations of composite production in the U.S. 114 00:10:04,040 --> 00:10:10,800 Saildrones vessels are key to collecting high-resolution ocean data, aiding in climate science, logistics, 115 00:10:10,800 --> 00:10:15,160 law enforcement, and military applications. 116 00:10:15,160 --> 00:10:20,560 The Navy sees these uncrewed vehicles, like the Saildrone Surveyor, as essential for freeing 117 00:10:20,560 --> 00:10:26,720 crewed vessels for other critical tasks, emphasizing their role in automated observation. 118 00:10:26,720 --> 00:10:33,640 While not intended for combat, these vessels contribute significantly to surface and undersea 119 00:10:33,640 --> 00:10:43,160 intelligence, including anti-submarine warfare, without being weaponized. 120 00:10:43,160 --> 00:10:50,680 And in entertainment news, Bob Iger, Disney's CEO, has signaled a major shift in Marvel's 121 00:10:50,680 --> 00:10:56,760 strategy, emphasizing quality over quantity for the MCU's future. 122 00:10:56,760 --> 00:11:02,120 During a Morgan Stanley conference, Iger revealed that Disney has already canceled some Marvel 123 00:11:02,120 --> 00:11:08,560 projects deemed not strong enough, prioritizing the franchise's integrity. 124 00:11:08,560 --> 00:11:14,160 Despite reductions in Marvel's film and TV output, Iger remains positive, expressing 125 00:11:14,160 --> 00:11:18,800 confidence in the team and the content being produced. 126 00:11:18,800 --> 00:11:24,160 Uncertainty looms over several anticipated Marvel TV series, with projects like Iron 127 00:11:24,160 --> 00:11:30,000 Heart and Armor Wars potentially at risk amid this strategic realignment. 128 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:35,320 This move may affect the MCU's willingness to take creative risks, yet aims to ensure 129 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:41,960 future offerings maintain high standards and engage audiences. 130 00:11:41,960 --> 00:11:46,160 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 131 00:11:46,160 --> 00:11:50,800 And today, to help us all through the dreary weather, here's some wise words from the 132 00:11:50,800 --> 00:12:05,120 great character in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Jess Spuckoli. 133 00:12:05,120 --> 00:12:07,480 And that's a wrap for this morning. 134 00:12:07,480 --> 00:12:10,760 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 135 00:12:10,760 --> 00:12:17,120 Have an amazing day my good friends.