1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,440 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:12,960 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Thursday, March 14th. 3 00:00:12,960 --> 00:00:17,640 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:17,640 --> 00:00:23,520 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and 5 00:00:23,520 --> 00:00:24,520 science. 6 00:00:24,520 --> 00:00:33,480 But first, you'll be interested to know 145 years ago, today, in 1879, German-American 7 00:00:33,480 --> 00:00:39,240 physicist Albert Einstein, one of the most creative intellects in human history, known 8 00:00:39,240 --> 00:00:44,760 for his groundbreaking theories of relativity, was born in Ulm, Germany. 9 00:00:44,760 --> 00:00:46,560 So now you know. 10 00:00:46,560 --> 00:00:48,960 And now you know what time it is. 11 00:00:48,960 --> 00:00:54,000 It's time for the surf report. 12 00:00:54,000 --> 00:01:00,520 Midweek brings a steep-angled northwest swell and smaller South Pacific energy. 13 00:01:00,520 --> 00:01:05,520 Expect mostly clean conditions in the morning, with sizes ranging from waist to shoulder 14 00:01:05,520 --> 00:01:07,000 high. 15 00:01:07,000 --> 00:01:13,000 Thursday continues with northwest and selective south, southeast swells, promising waist to 16 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:17,280 chest-high waves, stronger in select spots. 17 00:01:17,280 --> 00:01:24,040 Early Santa Ana wind shift to moderate west-northwest onshore by afternoon. 18 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:29,800 Thursday at Tormelin and South San Diego, it's looking good and clean all day at 3 19 00:01:29,800 --> 00:01:33,720 to 4 feet, with a little wind in the afternoon. 20 00:01:33,720 --> 00:01:40,320 Best time to ride is at 10 a.m. with a 1.5-foot incoming mid-tide, when the west-northwest 21 00:01:40,320 --> 00:01:45,280 swell is 3 feet at 14 seconds and no wind. 22 00:01:45,280 --> 00:01:51,760 The first low tide Thursday will be about 0 feet at 7 a.m. with a 5.5-foot high tide 23 00:01:51,760 --> 00:01:53,720 around noon. 24 00:01:53,720 --> 00:02:01,480 The nearshore buoy at Scripps and La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 25 00:02:01,480 --> 00:02:05,280 Checking out the weather in the San Diego area. 26 00:02:05,280 --> 00:02:10,440 This morning it's partly cloudy and 53 degrees with little wind. 27 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:17,440 The sunset will take place at 6.56 and will rise again tomorrow at 6.58. 28 00:02:17,440 --> 00:02:22,840 It looks like we're in for some sun with a high near 68 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per 29 00:02:22,840 --> 00:02:26,560 hour with gusts as high as 20. 30 00:02:26,560 --> 00:02:32,080 Tonight mostly clear with a low around 51. 31 00:02:32,080 --> 00:02:38,280 Looking ahead in the weather, Friday brings mostly sunny skies and a pleasant high near 32 00:02:38,280 --> 00:02:44,600 66 degrees with wind at 15 mile per hour and gusts up to 30. 33 00:02:44,600 --> 00:02:49,920 The weekend continues this trend with mostly sunny days and highs gradually increasing 34 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:56,960 from 68 to a lovely 70 degrees by Monday and nights partly cloudy to mostly clear with 35 00:02:56,960 --> 00:03:00,760 lows hovering around 52 degrees. 36 00:03:00,760 --> 00:03:04,540 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 37 00:03:04,540 --> 00:03:10,200 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 38 00:03:10,200 --> 00:03:16,760 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 39 00:03:16,760 --> 00:03:19,560 for culinary delights. 40 00:03:19,560 --> 00:03:25,200 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 41 00:03:25,200 --> 00:03:30,560 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 42 00:03:30,560 --> 00:03:34,040 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 43 00:03:34,040 --> 00:03:37,520 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 44 00:03:37,520 --> 00:03:41,040 Sunny mornings send you. 45 00:03:41,040 --> 00:03:47,720 In local news, a recent bill passed in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support 46 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:53,440 aims to address security concerns surrounding TikTok, a popular social media platform owned 47 00:03:53,440 --> 00:03:56,160 by a Chinese company. 48 00:03:56,160 --> 00:04:01,240 The legislation requires the sale of TikTok to a U.S. company within six months to avoid 49 00:04:01,240 --> 00:04:02,600 a ban. 50 00:04:02,600 --> 00:04:09,240 However, the San Diego congressional delegation was divided on the vote. 51 00:04:09,240 --> 00:04:13,320 Concerns were raised about the bill's impact on freedom of speech and the precedent it 52 00:04:13,320 --> 00:04:17,440 might set for Internet censorship in the United States. 53 00:04:17,440 --> 00:04:23,640 Critics, including Representatives Sarah Jacobs and Juan Vargas, argue that the bill is a 54 00:04:23,640 --> 00:04:30,000 blunt instrument and not the right solution to potential security threats. 55 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:34,600 The debate highlights the challenge of balancing national security with the protection of free 56 00:04:34,600 --> 00:04:45,320 speech and the complexity of regulating foreign-owned apps. 57 00:04:45,320 --> 00:04:47,360 Now on to sports. 58 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:52,600 The Indianapolis Colts have secured quarterback Joe Flacco on a one-year contract worth up 59 00:04:52,600 --> 00:04:59,240 to $8.7 million, with a guaranteed $4.5 million. 60 00:04:59,240 --> 00:05:04,720 Following a notable season with the Cleveland Browns, where Flacco was named NFL Comeback 61 00:05:04,720 --> 00:05:10,160 Player of the Year, he will now bring his experience to the Colts. 62 00:05:10,160 --> 00:05:14,720 Despite his preference to remain with the Browns, Flacco's move positions him likely 63 00:05:14,720 --> 00:05:20,200 as a backup to Anthony Richardson, the Colts' young quarterback who faced a shoulder injury 64 00:05:20,200 --> 00:05:21,760 last season. 65 00:05:21,760 --> 00:05:27,160 Flacco's signing comes after a season where he impressively turned his temporary stint 66 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:33,040 with the Browns into a playoff appearance, signaling his potential value to the Colts' 67 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:34,200 roster. 68 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:36,560 And in more trade news… 69 00:05:36,560 --> 00:05:41,520 Calvin Ridley and the Tennessee Titans have struck a surprising deal with a four-year, 70 00:05:41,520 --> 00:05:48,200 $92 million contract, defying expectations amidst rumors linking Ridley to the New England 71 00:05:48,200 --> 00:05:50,200 Patriots. 72 00:05:50,200 --> 00:05:57,120 NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the agreement includes $50 million guaranteed. 73 00:05:57,120 --> 00:06:02,680 This move comes after Ridley's tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he showcased 74 00:06:02,680 --> 00:06:08,680 his resilience and capability despite past challenges, including a gambling suspension 75 00:06:08,680 --> 00:06:12,080 and mental health concerns. 76 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:16,880 This contract places Ridley among the top paid receivers, raising questions about the 77 00:06:16,880 --> 00:06:22,520 Titans' strategy given their apparent shift towards rebuilding and the age profiles of 78 00:06:22,520 --> 00:06:25,580 key players. 79 00:06:25,580 --> 00:06:32,840 Last night in the NBA, the Lakers on the road facing the Kings lost 120-107. 80 00:06:32,840 --> 00:06:36,480 And tonight, the Clippers are on the road to play the Bulls. 81 00:06:36,480 --> 00:06:39,880 Tipoff is at 5 Pacific time. 82 00:06:39,880 --> 00:06:46,720 In national hockey, the Kings on the road lost to the Blues 3-1. 83 00:06:46,720 --> 00:06:48,720 In top news… 84 00:06:48,720 --> 00:06:54,400 Using tap water for nasal rinsing, such as with nitty-pots, can actually lead to dangerous 85 00:06:54,400 --> 00:06:56,320 infections. 86 00:06:56,320 --> 00:07:02,920 The CDC warns against the common misconception that tap water is sterile. 87 00:07:02,920 --> 00:07:07,880 Despite being safe for drinking and cooking, tap water contains microorganisms that can 88 00:07:07,880 --> 00:07:13,860 be harmful when introduced to sensitive areas like the sinus cavities. 89 00:07:13,860 --> 00:07:18,880 Research found instances where people developed life-threatening omnibus infections after 90 00:07:18,880 --> 00:07:22,600 using tap water in nasal rinses. 91 00:07:22,600 --> 00:07:29,840 The CDC advises using boiled, sterile, or distilled water for such practices, especially 92 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:35,920 among those with weakened immune systems, to prevent severe outcomes like encephalitis, 93 00:07:35,920 --> 00:07:39,900 a condition with a high fatality rate. 94 00:07:39,900 --> 00:07:42,320 In business news… 95 00:07:42,320 --> 00:07:47,760 Coinbase Global stock has seen remarkable growth, quintupling since last June, driven 96 00:07:47,760 --> 00:07:53,360 by the cryptocurrency boom and the adoption of digital assets by financial institutions 97 00:07:53,360 --> 00:07:56,000 and advisors. 98 00:07:56,000 --> 00:08:01,440 Despite regulatory challenges, Coinbase's diverse revenue streams, beyond just trading 99 00:08:01,440 --> 00:08:05,600 fees, are seen as key growth drivers. 100 00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:11,000 Analysts believe the platform will benefit from the broader crypto-ecosystems expansion, 101 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:16,120 including Bitcoin ETS, which have seen record inflows. 102 00:08:16,120 --> 00:08:21,640 While some express caution over the high valuation and regulatory uncertainties, the momentum 103 00:08:21,640 --> 00:08:28,560 behind Coinbase and cryptocurrencies suggests potential for further gains. 104 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:43,120 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now up to $73,000, Ethereum is at $4,000, and Solana is $167. 105 00:08:43,120 --> 00:08:46,560 Moving on to a more local vibe… 106 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:52,560 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 107 00:08:52,560 --> 00:08:56,760 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 108 00:08:56,760 --> 00:09:01,880 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 109 00:09:01,880 --> 00:09:08,120 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 110 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:11,600 and elevating mental well-being. 111 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:14,980 Public research affirms its benefits. 112 00:09:14,980 --> 00:09:21,320 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 113 00:09:21,320 --> 00:09:26,640 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 114 00:09:26,640 --> 00:09:30,800 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 115 00:09:30,800 --> 00:09:33,320 And now back to the show. 116 00:09:33,320 --> 00:09:36,960 Let's talk tech. 117 00:09:36,960 --> 00:09:43,280 Keurig is introducing a groundbreaking innovation in the coffee industry with their new K-Rounds, 118 00:09:43,280 --> 00:09:50,440 a 100% compostable coffee pods designed for the upcoming Keurig Alta Brewer. 119 00:09:50,440 --> 00:09:56,720 Set for beta testing later this year and aiming for a 2025 release, these plant-based pods 120 00:09:56,720 --> 00:10:03,080 represent a significant step towards sustainability, addressing the environmental concerns associated 121 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:06,500 with traditional plastic coffee pods. 122 00:10:06,500 --> 00:10:12,640 The K-Rounds offer versatility in coffee brewing, capable of making espresso, regular, and iced 123 00:10:12,640 --> 00:10:16,440 coffee thanks to their specialty grinds and sizes. 124 00:10:16,440 --> 00:10:22,800 However, to use these eco-friendly pods, consumers will need to purchase the new Keurig Alta, 125 00:10:22,800 --> 00:10:29,200 as existing machines are incompatible. 126 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:36,480 And in entertainment news, Venom 3, now titled Venom, the last dance, had its release date 127 00:10:36,480 --> 00:10:42,640 moved up to October 25th, ahead of the initially scheduled November 8th. 128 00:10:42,640 --> 00:10:47,520 This update comes as a surprise, especially after production pauses due to the actors' 129 00:10:47,520 --> 00:10:49,640 and writers' strikes. 130 00:10:49,640 --> 00:10:55,240 However, the film quickly resumed shooting following the resolution of the strike, similar 131 00:10:55,240 --> 00:10:58,720 to Deadpool and Wolverine. 132 00:10:58,720 --> 00:11:04,240 Plot details remain tightly under wraps, maintaining Marvel's tradition of secrecy, though there's 133 00:11:04,240 --> 00:11:10,320 speculation about a multiverse theme linked to Tom Hardy's appearance in Spider-Man. 134 00:11:10,320 --> 00:11:12,520 No way home. 135 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:18,180 Amid concerns following the underperformance of Madame Web, Sony's scrutiny on the new 136 00:11:18,180 --> 00:11:24,720 Venom is heightened, given the previous successes of the Venom series. 137 00:11:24,720 --> 00:11:28,800 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 138 00:11:28,800 --> 00:11:35,000 And today, in honor of Einstein's birthday, we'll hear a quote from the genius himself. 139 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:36,000 He said, 140 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:40,480 The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. 141 00:11:40,480 --> 00:11:45,160 It is the source of all true art and science. 142 00:11:45,160 --> 00:11:47,920 And that's a wrap for this morning. 143 00:11:47,920 --> 00:11:51,160 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 144 00:11:51,160 --> 00:11:59,320 Have an amazing day, my good friends.