1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,960 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:11,720 I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, April 4th. 3 00:00:11,720 --> 00:00:16,640 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:16,640 --> 00:00:21,880 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science 5 00:00:21,880 --> 00:00:24,120 and entertainment. 6 00:00:24,120 --> 00:00:27,520 But first, you'll be interested to know. 7 00:00:27,520 --> 00:00:30,660 Today is National Burrito Day. 8 00:00:30,660 --> 00:00:36,200 The burrito is a dish with murky origins, which some historians argue isn't originally 9 00:00:36,200 --> 00:00:37,960 Mexican. 10 00:00:37,960 --> 00:00:42,940 The burrito's journey to American fame is a tale of adaptation, starting with the Spanish 11 00:00:42,940 --> 00:00:49,440 introducing wheat to Mexico, leading to the creation of flour tortillas. 12 00:00:49,440 --> 00:00:55,300 The burrito, as we know it, likely began in northern Mexico, evolving into a beloved staple 13 00:00:55,300 --> 00:01:01,360 of Mexican-American cuisine, despite its late popularity in the U.S. 14 00:01:01,360 --> 00:01:07,380 This culinary chameleon has embraced influences far beyond its traditional fillings, embodying 15 00:01:07,380 --> 00:01:10,960 the spirit of innovation and diversity. 16 00:01:10,960 --> 00:01:12,840 So now you know. 17 00:01:12,840 --> 00:01:15,680 And now you know what time it is. 18 00:01:15,680 --> 00:01:20,760 It's time for the surf report. 19 00:01:20,760 --> 00:01:26,720 Expect morning conditions to remain clean, with waves reaching thigh-to-waist high. 20 00:01:26,720 --> 00:01:32,000 By afternoon, onshore wind introduced sloppier conditions. 21 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:36,800 Friday brings a blend of chast to head-high waves from the North Pacific swell, with a 22 00:01:36,800 --> 00:01:42,480 day likely to be windy, big and less favorable, to say the least. 23 00:01:42,480 --> 00:01:46,000 Conditions are set to improve gradually into the weekend. 24 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:49,960 Thursday a tourmaline and South San Diego. 25 00:01:49,960 --> 00:01:52,600 It's looking fair at 2 feet until noon. 26 00:01:52,600 --> 00:01:56,160 After that, it's not looking good. 27 00:01:56,160 --> 00:02:01,280 Get out there Thursday because it's going to be a big, big mess until Saturday morning. 28 00:02:01,280 --> 00:02:08,200 Best time to ride is at 10 a.m. with a 2-foot outgoing tide, when the west swell is 1 foot 29 00:02:08,200 --> 00:02:13,860 at 12 seconds and the onshore wind is 5 mile per hour. 30 00:02:13,860 --> 00:02:20,280 The first high tide Thursday will be 5 feet at 6 p.m. with a minus 1 foot low tide at 31 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:21,280 1.30. 32 00:02:21,280 --> 00:02:29,880 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. 33 00:02:29,880 --> 00:02:33,820 Checking out the weather in the San Diego area. 34 00:02:33,820 --> 00:02:40,720 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 56 degrees with 3 mile per hour wind. 35 00:02:40,720 --> 00:02:47,080 The sunset will take place at 7-11 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6-30. 36 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:52,520 It looks like we're in for mostly clouds today with a high near 61 and wind of 5 to 37 00:02:52,520 --> 00:02:57,160 10 mile per hour with gusts as high as 20. 38 00:02:57,160 --> 00:03:04,520 Tonight mostly cloudy with a low of 50 and more wind. 39 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:06,920 Looking ahead in the weather. 40 00:03:06,920 --> 00:03:13,320 Friday begins with a 40% chance of rain before 11 a.m. shifting to showers and thunderstorms 41 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:20,320 afterwards, partly sunny with a high near 57 and a west wind at 10 to 20 mile per hour 42 00:03:20,320 --> 00:03:23,040 gusting to 30. 43 00:03:23,040 --> 00:03:29,680 Friday night sees a continued 40% chance of precipitation with showers and possible thunderstorms 44 00:03:29,680 --> 00:03:34,280 before 11 p.m. and a low around 47. 45 00:03:34,280 --> 00:03:41,080 Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high of 61, cooling to 46 at night. 46 00:03:41,080 --> 00:03:47,360 Sunday remains mostly sunny, reaching 63, with a night low of 50 under mostly cloudy 47 00:03:47,360 --> 00:03:48,360 skies. 48 00:03:48,360 --> 00:03:51,560 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 49 00:03:51,560 --> 00:03:56,520 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 50 00:03:56,520 --> 00:04:03,640 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 51 00:04:03,640 --> 00:04:06,440 for culinary delights. 52 00:04:06,440 --> 00:04:12,000 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 53 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:16,720 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 54 00:04:16,720 --> 00:04:20,440 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 55 00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:24,200 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 56 00:04:24,200 --> 00:04:27,560 Sunny mornings send you. 57 00:04:27,560 --> 00:04:33,320 In local news, San Diego's freeways are blooming with colors thanks to above-average 58 00:04:33,320 --> 00:04:38,640 rainfall this winter, highlighting a deliberate beautification effort that began decades 59 00:04:38,640 --> 00:04:40,240 ago. 60 00:04:40,240 --> 00:04:47,000 Initiated by Lady Bird Johnson in 1985, the program aimed to enhance U.S. highways by 61 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:53,720 allocating a portion of federal funds to seed wildflowers, focusing initially on drought-tolerant 62 00:04:53,720 --> 00:04:56,240 varieties. 63 00:04:56,240 --> 00:05:03,100 Since 1995, California's focus has shifted to native species, including California poppies 64 00:05:03,100 --> 00:05:09,480 and San Diego sunflowers, to combat erosion and enrich the landscape. 65 00:05:09,480 --> 00:05:14,260 While these efforts offer aesthetic pleasure to drivers, Caltrans warns against stopping 66 00:05:14,260 --> 00:05:22,000 on freeways to admire the flora. 67 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:24,120 Now on to sports. 68 00:05:24,120 --> 00:05:29,880 The Houston Texans have made a strategic move by acquiring wide receiver Stefan Diggs from 69 00:05:29,880 --> 00:05:36,480 the Buffalo Bills, aiming to provide quarterback C.J. Stroud with an enhanced supporting cast. 70 00:05:36,480 --> 00:05:43,080 Diggs, celebrated for his consistent performance, joins a dynamic Texans offense, potentially 71 00:05:43,080 --> 00:05:47,360 elevating the team's prospects for the upcoming season. 72 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:52,160 This acquisition aligns with the principle of building a robust team around a young quarterback 73 00:05:52,160 --> 00:05:58,040 to foster development and avoid the pitfalls that have hindered other NFL teams. 74 00:05:58,040 --> 00:06:03,920 Diggs' experience and versatility are expected to play a pivotal role in Houston's offensive 75 00:06:03,920 --> 00:06:10,880 strategy, further solidifying their position as contenders in the A.S.C. South. 76 00:06:10,880 --> 00:06:19,140 Last night in local sports, the Padres at home beat the Cardinals 3-2, and the Lakers 77 00:06:19,140 --> 00:06:24,520 on the road beat the Wizards 125-120. 78 00:06:24,520 --> 00:06:30,320 In national hockey, the Kings at home beat the Kraken 5-2. 79 00:06:30,320 --> 00:06:36,920 Tonight, the Clippers are at home to take on the Nuggets, and the Kings head on the 80 00:06:36,920 --> 00:06:42,080 road to San Jose to skate with the Sharks. 81 00:06:42,080 --> 00:06:47,960 In top news, the White House has instructed NASA to develop a new time standard for the 82 00:06:47,960 --> 00:06:55,200 moon, known as Coordinated Lunar Time, or LTC, by 2026. 83 00:06:55,200 --> 00:07:00,080 This initiative aims to facilitate future lunar missions amid a burgeoning space race 84 00:07:00,080 --> 00:07:02,600 among global powers. 85 00:07:02,600 --> 00:07:09,520 LTC is designed to ensure precision in navigation, communication, and interoperability for space 86 00:07:09,520 --> 00:07:15,680 activities, accommodating the unique temporal dynamics of the moon's environment. 87 00:07:15,680 --> 00:07:20,680 This effort underscores the importance of international cooperation, especially among 88 00:07:20,680 --> 00:07:26,600 the Artemis Accord signatories, to advance space exploration and establish a permanent 89 00:07:26,600 --> 00:07:31,620 human presence on the moon and beyond. 90 00:07:31,620 --> 00:07:39,440 In business news, Paramount Global Stock surged by 15% amid progressing deal discussions with 91 00:07:39,440 --> 00:07:45,920 Skydance Media, hinting at a potential significant shift in the media landscape. 92 00:07:45,920 --> 00:07:51,600 This spike occurred after reports of a 30-day exclusive negotiation window agreed upon by 93 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:53,440 Paramount. 94 00:07:53,440 --> 00:07:58,560 These discussions could lead to Skydance acquiring national amusements, which holds considerable 95 00:07:58,560 --> 00:08:00,920 control over Paramount. 96 00:08:00,920 --> 00:08:06,880 Paramount, known for its vast media holdings, including Paramount Pictures and CBS, has 97 00:08:06,880 --> 00:08:13,480 faced financial pressures, including a recent downgrade of its debt, to junk status. 98 00:08:13,480 --> 00:08:18,320 The potential deal could reshape Paramount, a conglomerate built into a media giant by 99 00:08:18,320 --> 00:08:23,440 the late Sunner Redstone, as it navigates the evolving entertainment industry and its 100 00:08:23,440 --> 00:08:25,400 challenges. 101 00:08:25,400 --> 00:08:31,200 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now just over $65,000. 102 00:08:31,200 --> 00:08:34,440 Ethereum is at $3,200. 103 00:08:34,440 --> 00:08:39,760 Solana is $182. 104 00:08:39,760 --> 00:08:43,440 Moving on to a more local vibe. 105 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:49,360 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 106 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:53,560 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 107 00:08:53,560 --> 00:08:58,600 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 108 00:08:58,600 --> 00:09:04,400 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 109 00:09:04,400 --> 00:09:08,200 and elevating mental well-being. 110 00:09:08,200 --> 00:09:11,560 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 111 00:09:11,560 --> 00:09:17,840 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 112 00:09:17,840 --> 00:09:23,120 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 113 00:09:23,120 --> 00:09:27,240 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 114 00:09:27,240 --> 00:09:30,960 And now back to the show. 115 00:09:30,960 --> 00:09:33,360 Let's talk more science. 116 00:09:33,360 --> 00:09:39,680 NASA has awarded contracts to Venturi Astrolab, Intuitive Machines, and Lunar Outpost for 117 00:09:39,680 --> 00:09:43,920 the development of autonomous moon rovers. 118 00:09:43,920 --> 00:09:48,760 These rovers are intended to support both cargo and manned missions on the moon's 119 00:09:48,760 --> 00:09:53,960 surface, particularly focusing on the lunar South Pole's exploration. 120 00:09:53,960 --> 00:09:59,320 This initiative is part of NASA's Artemis program, aiming to establish a long-term presence 121 00:09:59,320 --> 00:10:01,120 on the moon. 122 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:07,640 The contracts, valued at a maximum of nearly $5 billion over 15 years, signify NASA's 123 00:10:07,640 --> 00:10:12,880 commitment to fostering a lunar economy by partnering with commercial entities that can 124 00:10:12,880 --> 00:10:17,840 also pursue independent commercial opportunities. 125 00:10:17,840 --> 00:10:23,480 The rovers will enable extensive scientific exploration and support for astronauts, enhancing 126 00:10:23,480 --> 00:10:31,400 the capacity for discovery and the potential for sustainable lunar operations. 127 00:10:31,400 --> 00:10:39,240 And in entertainment news, a fifth installment of the Matrix franchise is officially in development, 128 00:10:39,240 --> 00:10:43,560 with Lana Wachowski returning as executive producer. 129 00:10:43,560 --> 00:10:48,560 Drew Goddard, known for his work on The Cabin in the Woods and The Martian, will take the 130 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:51,560 helm as writer and director. 131 00:10:51,560 --> 00:10:56,560 Turner Brothers Motion Pictures expressed excitement over Goddard's fresh idea to extend 132 00:10:56,560 --> 00:11:02,240 the iconic series, promising to honor the original vision of Lana and Lilly Wachowski 133 00:11:02,240 --> 00:11:05,440 while introducing a new perspective. 134 00:11:05,440 --> 00:11:11,120 Details on the plot, and whether Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Neo, remain under 135 00:11:11,120 --> 00:11:12,440 wraps. 136 00:11:12,440 --> 00:11:19,240 The Matrix series, which debuted in 1999, has grossed nearly $2 billion globally across 137 00:11:19,240 --> 00:11:21,840 its four existing films. 138 00:11:21,840 --> 00:11:28,000 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 139 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:32,200 And today, our quote comes from the original Matrix. 140 00:11:32,200 --> 00:11:38,880 Do not try and bend the spoon. 141 00:11:38,880 --> 00:11:40,920 That's impossible. 142 00:11:40,920 --> 00:11:46,240 Instead, only try to realize the truth. 143 00:11:46,240 --> 00:11:47,240 What truth? 144 00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:50,240 There is no spoon. 145 00:11:50,240 --> 00:11:53,760 There is no spoon? 146 00:11:53,760 --> 00:12:14,120 Then you'll see that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself. 147 00:12:14,120 --> 00:12:17,120 The Oracle will see you now. 148 00:12:17,120 --> 00:12:19,720 And that's a wrap for this morning. 149 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:25,920 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 150 00:12:25,920 --> 00:12:28,160 with local news and the surf reports. 151 00:12:28,160 --> 00:12:31,240 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 152 00:12:31,240 --> 00:12:48,040 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.