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 --> 00:00:13,440 I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, March 25th. 3 00:00:13,440 --> 00:00:18,280 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:18,280 --> 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 entertainment. 6 00:00:25,240 --> 00:00:29,320 But first, you'll be interested to know. 7 00:00:29,320 --> 00:00:35,640 Today is International Waffle Day, originating from a delightful mix-up in Sweden. 8 00:00:35,640 --> 00:00:41,080 It combines the love for waffles, their rich history and a religious holiday, Our Lady 9 00:00:41,080 --> 00:00:46,480 Day, due to the similar sound of both these words in the Swedish language. 10 00:00:46,480 --> 00:00:53,160 This day gained popularity worldwide for indulging in waffles in various forms. 11 00:00:53,160 --> 00:00:59,600 Since to Sweden in the early 1600s, waffles have evolved over centuries. 12 00:00:59,600 --> 00:01:06,160 The Belgian waffle, created in 1839, stood out for its thickness and deeper grids, perfect 13 00:01:06,160 --> 00:01:10,600 for holding generous amounts of jam and cream. 14 00:01:10,600 --> 00:01:14,520 So now you know, and now you know what time it is. 15 00:01:14,520 --> 00:01:20,280 It's time for the surf report. 16 00:01:20,280 --> 00:01:25,200 Surf conditions will improve but remain bumpy on Monday, with waves decreasing throughout 17 00:01:25,200 --> 00:01:31,360 the day, two staggering smaller, cleaner waves, especially in the morning. 18 00:01:31,360 --> 00:01:37,120 A new west-northwest swell increases wave sizes midweek, with mixed conditions expected 19 00:01:37,120 --> 00:01:42,440 later due to onshore wind and potential weather changes. 20 00:01:42,440 --> 00:01:49,000 Monday at Tormelin and South San Diego, it's looking good and clean at 5 to 7 feet for 21 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:54,880 2 hours only, starting at 7 a.m. then the chop rolls in. 22 00:01:54,880 --> 00:01:59,960 Wednesday is looking like the best day this week, so hang in there. 23 00:01:59,960 --> 00:02:06,280 Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a 2.5 foot incoming tide when the east-southeast 24 00:02:06,280 --> 00:02:12,960 swell is 7 feet at 10 seconds and the offshore wind is just about zero. 25 00:02:12,960 --> 00:02:19,280 The first high tide Monday will be 4 and a half feet at 10 a.m. with a 1 foot low tide 26 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:20,280 at 4. 27 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:28,360 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. 28 00:02:28,360 --> 00:02:32,200 Checking out the weather in the San Diego area. 29 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:37,640 This morning it's sunny and 51 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. 30 00:02:37,640 --> 00:02:44,460 The sunset will take place at 7.04 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.43. 31 00:02:44,460 --> 00:02:50,400 It looks like we're in for mostly sun today with a high near 64 and variable wind of 5 32 00:02:50,400 --> 00:02:54,840 to 10 mile per hour with gust as high as 20. 33 00:02:54,840 --> 00:03:01,600 Tonight patchy drizzle after 11 p.m. with a low around 54. 34 00:03:01,600 --> 00:03:04,000 Looking ahead in the weather. 35 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:10,160 Tuesday features morning drizzle, mostly cloudy skies, a high of 65 degrees, and gusts of 36 00:03:10,160 --> 00:03:13,520 wind up to 20 mile per hour. 37 00:03:13,520 --> 00:03:16,440 Nighttime lows dip to 50. 38 00:03:16,440 --> 00:03:23,360 Wednesday and Thursday offer highs of 67 with mostly sunny and cloudy conditions. 39 00:03:23,360 --> 00:03:26,160 Lows hover around 53. 40 00:03:26,160 --> 00:03:32,160 Friday brightens up reaching 63 degrees. 41 00:03:32,160 --> 00:03:34,520 Bonjour food enthusiasts. 42 00:03:34,520 --> 00:03:40,160 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 43 00:03:40,160 --> 00:03:46,720 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 44 00:03:46,720 --> 00:03:49,520 for culinary delights. 45 00:03:49,520 --> 00:03:55,160 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 46 00:03:55,160 --> 00:04:00,520 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 47 00:04:00,520 --> 00:04:04,000 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 48 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:07,480 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 49 00:04:07,480 --> 00:04:10,960 Sunny mornings send you. 50 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:12,960 In local news. 51 00:04:12,960 --> 00:04:19,880 In a highly anticipated Sweet 16 matchup, the number 5 San Diego State Aztecs will face 52 00:04:19,880 --> 00:04:26,680 off against the number 1 Yukon Huskies this Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. 53 00:04:26,680 --> 00:04:31,920 The Huskies, entering as one of the tournament's favorites, have lived up to expectations with 54 00:04:31,920 --> 00:04:34,920 strong performances. 55 00:04:34,920 --> 00:04:40,880 San Diego State, making their second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, seeks redemption against 56 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:45,720 Yukon, to whom they lost in last year's title game. 57 00:04:45,720 --> 00:04:48,880 This game is gonna be a good one. 58 00:04:48,880 --> 00:04:51,880 Let's go San Diego! 59 00:04:51,880 --> 00:04:59,120 Now, on to sports. 60 00:04:59,120 --> 00:05:06,440 Shohei Otani, celebrated MLB star, is embroiled in a controversy involving his interpreter, 61 00:05:06,440 --> 00:05:12,800 Epi Mesehara, over alleged sports gambling debts, and theft. 62 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:15,880 This saga raises critical questions. 63 00:05:15,880 --> 00:05:21,480 Were bets placed on baseball potentially jeopardizing Otani's career? 64 00:05:21,480 --> 00:05:26,440 And why did narratives about the financial transactions change so dramatically in such 65 00:05:26,440 --> 00:05:29,680 a short period of time this weekend? 66 00:05:29,680 --> 00:05:36,240 The investigation's outcomes hinge on these details, impacting not just Otani's future, 67 00:05:36,240 --> 00:05:38,960 but also baseball's integrity. 68 00:05:38,960 --> 00:05:44,840 MLB's probe into this matter underscores the complexities of sports betting, legal 69 00:05:44,840 --> 00:05:52,000 challenges, and where the players fit into this $10 billion industry. 70 00:05:52,000 --> 00:06:00,620 Last night in local sports, the Lakers at home beat the Pacers 150 to 145, and the Clippers 71 00:06:00,620 --> 00:06:06,880 at home lost to the 76ers 121 to 107. 72 00:06:06,880 --> 00:06:13,240 Last night in national hockey, the Ducks at home beat the Lightning 3 to 2. 73 00:06:13,240 --> 00:06:19,560 And tonight, the Lakers are on the road in Milwaukee to take on the Bucs, the Clippers 74 00:06:19,560 --> 00:06:25,720 are at home to play the Pacers, the Kings are on the road in Vancouver to stake against 75 00:06:25,720 --> 00:06:33,440 the Knucks, and the Ducks are on the road in Seattle to take on the Kraken. 76 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:40,280 In top news, the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries have hit a combined jackpot of $2 77 00:06:40,280 --> 00:06:44,880 billion, making it one of the largest in history. 78 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:52,200 The Powerball jackpot has soared to $800 million with no winners and 35 consecutive drawings, 79 00:06:52,200 --> 00:06:55,640 marking it as the game's sixth-largest prize. 80 00:06:55,640 --> 00:07:02,680 Similarly, the Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1 billion, the sixth time in less than six 81 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:03,680 years. 82 00:07:03,680 --> 00:07:09,200 It has topped $1 billion, potentially becoming the fifth-largest in its history if won in 83 00:07:09,200 --> 00:07:11,120 the next drawing. 84 00:07:11,120 --> 00:07:16,360 This surge in lottery jackpots has sparked widespread excitement, prompting people nationwide 85 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:18,840 to purchase tickets. 86 00:07:18,840 --> 00:07:26,040 Powerball is available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 87 00:07:26,040 --> 00:07:29,480 with odds of $1 in 300 million. 88 00:07:29,480 --> 00:07:36,120 Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands 89 00:07:36,120 --> 00:07:38,080 with similar odds. 90 00:07:38,080 --> 00:07:40,840 Good luck! 91 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:43,560 In business news. 92 00:07:43,560 --> 00:07:49,720 Starting in spring 2024, Chick-fil-A will revise its 2014 policy of exclusively using 93 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:52,600 antibiotic-free chicken. 94 00:07:52,600 --> 00:07:59,280 The new policy, turned No Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine, permits the use of antibiotics 95 00:07:59,280 --> 00:08:05,040 for poultry only if necessary for the animal's health, ensuring these antibiotics are not 96 00:08:05,040 --> 00:08:07,720 used in human medicine. 97 00:08:07,720 --> 00:08:12,880 This adjustment is made to secure a consistent supply of high-quality chicken while still 98 00:08:12,880 --> 00:08:17,640 adhering to safety standards verified by the USDA. 99 00:08:17,640 --> 00:08:23,080 This shift aligns with broader industry trends, as noted with Tyson Foods' similar move in 100 00:08:23,080 --> 00:08:29,120 2023, indicating a significant turn in how food quality and supply chain challenges are 101 00:08:29,120 --> 00:08:31,800 managed. 102 00:08:31,800 --> 00:08:47,320 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $67,000, Ethereum is at $3,500, and Solana is $185. 103 00:08:47,320 --> 00:08:50,720 Moving on to a more local vibe. 104 00:08:50,720 --> 00:08:56,740 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 105 00:08:56,740 --> 00:09:00,920 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 106 00:09:00,920 --> 00:09:06,040 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 107 00:09:06,040 --> 00:09:12,280 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 108 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:15,760 and elevating mental well-being. 109 00:09:15,760 --> 00:09:19,160 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 110 00:09:19,160 --> 00:09:25,520 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 111 00:09:25,520 --> 00:09:30,840 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 112 00:09:30,840 --> 00:09:35,000 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 113 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:39,040 And now back to the show. 114 00:09:39,040 --> 00:09:40,720 Let's talk science. 115 00:09:40,720 --> 00:09:47,640 A severe geomagnetic storm, rated at G4 for its intensity, is currently impacting Earth, 116 00:09:47,640 --> 00:09:51,840 raising the possibility of witnessing the northern lights across parts of the United 117 00:09:51,840 --> 00:09:56,760 States, including areas as far south as California. 118 00:09:56,760 --> 00:10:01,940 This phenomenon is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, which interacts with 119 00:10:01,940 --> 00:10:05,840 Earth's magnetic field to create the auroras. 120 00:10:05,840 --> 00:10:10,940 The storm is expected to cause disruptions in technology and power grids, but personal 121 00:10:10,940 --> 00:10:17,400 electronics like cell phones and GPS devices should remain unaffected. 122 00:10:17,400 --> 00:10:22,320 This is the third time a storm of this magnitude has occurred in the current solar cycle since 123 00:10:22,320 --> 00:10:24,520 2019. 124 00:10:24,520 --> 00:10:29,480 While the immediate forecast doesn't guarantee the northern lights in California, conditions 125 00:10:29,480 --> 00:10:33,080 could change, making it a possibility. 126 00:10:33,080 --> 00:10:38,580 This event is part of the peak activity expected in the coming years of the solar cycle, enhancing 127 00:10:38,580 --> 00:10:44,040 the chances of more auroral displays. 128 00:10:44,040 --> 00:10:46,560 And in entertainment news. 129 00:10:46,560 --> 00:10:54,220 Coachella, once the crown jewel of music festivals in the U.S., is facing significant challenges. 130 00:10:54,220 --> 00:11:01,360 Market sales for the 2024 festival have lagged and logistical issues have dampened its appeal. 131 00:11:01,360 --> 00:11:06,160 The delay in announcing the lineup and the resulting backlash underscore the festival's 132 00:11:06,160 --> 00:11:08,160 waning allure. 133 00:11:08,160 --> 00:11:14,560 Despite featuring big names and reunion acts, Coachella's magic seems to be fading. 134 00:11:14,560 --> 00:11:19,600 The festival's struggle to book iconic headliners with reliance on artists without a proven 135 00:11:19,600 --> 00:11:24,440 love draw reflects broader issues in the music industry. 136 00:11:24,440 --> 00:11:30,880 With rising costs and more accessible alternatives, Coachella's future is uncertain. 137 00:11:30,880 --> 00:11:35,680 While it remains a pivotal experience for many, the festival's difficulties signal 138 00:11:35,680 --> 00:11:43,280 a need for revaluation by its organizers and the music industry at large. 139 00:11:43,280 --> 00:11:47,960 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 140 00:11:47,960 --> 00:11:52,760 And today, in honor of the most recent sun storm, we'll end today's episode with a quote 141 00:11:52,760 --> 00:11:54,720 from Elvis. 142 00:11:54,720 --> 00:11:58,420 He said, truth is like the sun. 143 00:11:58,420 --> 00:12:03,560 You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't going away. 144 00:12:03,560 --> 00:12:05,600 And that's a wrap for this morning. 145 00:12:05,600 --> 00:12:08,920 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 146 00:12:08,920 --> 00:12:24,000 Have an amazing day my good friends.