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 --> 00:00:11,600 I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, April 12th. 3 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:16,440 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:16,440 --> 00:00:21,680 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science 5 00:00:21,680 --> 00:00:23,840 and entertainment. 6 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:32,080 But first, you'll be interested to know 163 years ago, today in 1861. 7 00:00:32,080 --> 00:00:37,640 Fort Sumter, one of the few military installations in the South still in federal hands, came 8 00:00:37,640 --> 00:00:43,920 under fire from Confederate guns in Charleston, South Carolina, thus initiating the American 9 00:00:43,920 --> 00:00:45,840 Civil War. 10 00:00:45,840 --> 00:00:47,720 So now you know. 11 00:00:47,720 --> 00:00:50,560 And now you know what time it is. 12 00:00:50,560 --> 00:00:55,840 It's time for the surf report. 13 00:00:55,840 --> 00:01:00,640 Expect a new round of south-southwest swell to build throughout the day on Friday, with 14 00:01:00,640 --> 00:01:06,320 knee-waist-high surf, at better breaks in North County San Diego. 15 00:01:06,320 --> 00:01:11,440 Light southerly wind is expected early, reaching moderate levels for lumpier conditions in 16 00:01:11,440 --> 00:01:13,280 the afternoon. 17 00:01:13,280 --> 00:01:20,120 A south-southwest swell will pick up on Saturday, bumping size into waste to chest-high territory, 18 00:01:20,120 --> 00:01:24,680 and sets going head-high for standouts in South County. 19 00:01:24,680 --> 00:01:29,880 Sunday is looking like the day to get a piece of the north-northwest swell mix, with waste 20 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:36,260 to chest-high surf expected for average winter breaks in North County, Friday at Tourmaline 21 00:01:36,260 --> 00:01:38,160 and South San Diego. 22 00:01:38,160 --> 00:01:43,160 It's looking fair at 2 to 3 feet until 8. 23 00:01:43,160 --> 00:01:48,920 After that, it's looking unrideable, with wind and choppy conditions. 24 00:01:48,920 --> 00:01:54,920 First time to ride is at 7 a.m. with the minus half-foot low tide when the south-southeast 25 00:01:54,920 --> 00:02:01,800 swell is 2 feet at 13 seconds and the offshore wind is 6 mile per hour. 26 00:02:01,800 --> 00:02:08,680 The first low tide Friday will be minus 1 foot at 7 a.m. with another 2 foot low tide 27 00:02:08,680 --> 00:02:10,680 just before 5.30 p.m. 28 00:02:10,680 --> 00:02:19,720 The new shore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. 29 00:02:19,720 --> 00:02:23,680 Checking out the weather in the San Diego area. 30 00:02:23,680 --> 00:02:30,400 This morning it's foggy and feels like 57 degrees, with 3 mile per hour wind. 31 00:02:30,400 --> 00:02:37,040 The sunset will take place at 7 17 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 20. 32 00:02:37,040 --> 00:02:41,320 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m. 33 00:02:41,320 --> 00:02:49,000 Otherwise, cloudy, gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 67 and wind of 5 to 10 mile 34 00:02:49,000 --> 00:02:52,760 per hour with gusts as high as 20. 35 00:02:52,760 --> 00:02:58,820 Tonight, cloudy with a low around 56. 36 00:02:58,820 --> 00:03:01,040 Looking ahead in the weather. 37 00:03:01,040 --> 00:03:07,680 Saturday will be mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 65 degrees and south wind 38 00:03:07,680 --> 00:03:10,720 gusting to 30 mile per hour. 39 00:03:10,720 --> 00:03:13,680 There is a chance of showers Saturday night. 40 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:18,880 Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a slight chance of morning showers and a high near 41 00:03:18,880 --> 00:03:20,920 64. 42 00:03:20,920 --> 00:03:26,920 Mostly sunny skies continue Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the mid-60s. 43 00:03:26,920 --> 00:03:29,260 Bonjour food enthusiasts! 44 00:03:29,260 --> 00:03:34,880 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 45 00:03:34,880 --> 00:03:41,360 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 46 00:03:41,360 --> 00:03:44,160 for culinary delights. 47 00:03:44,160 --> 00:03:49,720 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 48 00:03:49,720 --> 00:03:54,400 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 49 00:03:54,400 --> 00:03:58,480 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 50 00:03:58,480 --> 00:04:01,920 Just stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 51 00:04:01,920 --> 00:04:05,280 Sunny mornings send you. 52 00:04:05,280 --> 00:04:12,060 In local news, the Lafayette Hotel just north of downtown San Diego has been crowned the 53 00:04:12,060 --> 00:04:20,720 top new hotel of 2024 in North America and Europe by Esquire magazine following its $34 54 00:04:20,720 --> 00:04:23,560 million renovation. 55 00:04:23,560 --> 00:04:29,840 Only built in 1946, the hotel's makeover includes seven new restaurants and bars, earning 56 00:04:29,840 --> 00:04:37,620 it high praise for transforming a once-tired property into a cultural and hospitality hotspot. 57 00:04:37,620 --> 00:04:43,080 With a strategy focusing on cultural richness rather than prime real estate, the Lafayette 58 00:04:43,080 --> 00:04:49,040 has outshone competitors, including luxury resorts in Hawaii and Rome. 59 00:04:49,040 --> 00:04:54,360 The renovation reflects a deep commitment to showcasing San Diego's unique culture, 60 00:04:54,360 --> 00:04:59,640 featuring a range of hospitality options from a vibrant pool scene to a diner that operates 61 00:04:59,640 --> 00:05:06,140 around the clock. 62 00:05:06,140 --> 00:05:08,300 Now on to sports. 63 00:05:08,300 --> 00:05:14,860 On the first day of the 88th Masters, despite a rain delay, Bryson DeChambeau and Scotty 64 00:05:14,860 --> 00:05:17,760 Scheffler stole the show. 65 00:05:17,760 --> 00:05:23,200 DeChambeau, known for his bold claims about Augusta National, delivered his career best 66 00:05:23,200 --> 00:05:29,960 at the course shooting a 65, showcasing a significant improvement in his putting. 67 00:05:29,960 --> 00:05:35,560 Scotty Scheffler, just one stroke behind, played a bogey-free round, exemplifying his 68 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:41,920 mastery with a particularly strong performance in approach shots and short game. 69 00:05:41,920 --> 00:05:48,040 The day highlighted not just individuals, but also hinted at emerging storylines, such 70 00:05:48,040 --> 00:05:53,740 as Danny Willett's unexpected comeback and Max Homa's strong start, setting the stage 71 00:05:53,740 --> 00:05:57,680 for a compelling tournament. 72 00:05:57,680 --> 00:06:05,820 Last night in local sports, the Canes at home smoked the flames 4-0. 73 00:06:05,820 --> 00:06:12,560 And tonight, the Pondres are on the road in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers. 74 00:06:12,560 --> 00:06:18,040 In the NBA, the Lakers are on the road in Memphis playing the Grizzlies. 75 00:06:18,040 --> 00:06:22,680 And the Clippers are at home to play the Jazz. 76 00:06:22,680 --> 00:06:29,620 In top news, in the high-stakes world of professional golf, a pivotal lawsuit marked a turning point 77 00:06:29,620 --> 00:06:33,280 in the PGA Tour and Live Golf rivalry. 78 00:06:33,280 --> 00:06:39,680 Initially, Live Golf launched an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, challenging 79 00:06:39,680 --> 00:06:45,000 exclusivity practices that restricted players' participation in other events. 80 00:06:45,000 --> 00:06:52,000 However, in a stunning development, Live Golf agreed to drop this lawsuit as part of a framework 81 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:57,240 agreement where the Saudi Public Investment Fund would become a minority investor in a 82 00:06:57,240 --> 00:07:01,480 new venture, PGA Tour Enterprises. 83 00:07:01,480 --> 00:07:09,800 This agreement suggested a potential bribe. 84 00:07:09,800 --> 00:07:12,120 Excuse me, got a tickle in my throat. 85 00:07:12,120 --> 00:07:19,200 I meant to say reconciliation, aiming to merge interests and stabilize the sport. 86 00:07:19,200 --> 00:07:24,840 The resolution of this lawsuit was not just a legal maneuver, but a strategic play towards 87 00:07:24,840 --> 00:07:33,280 transforming and possibly unifying professional golf under shared interests and governance. 88 00:07:33,280 --> 00:07:40,840 In business news, Meta and Google are advancing into AI technology by announcing their own 89 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:47,520 in-house AI chips, challenging NVIDIA's dominance in the AI hardware market. 90 00:07:47,520 --> 00:07:52,940 These new chips are designed to support their AI platforms more efficiently, reducing reliance 91 00:07:52,940 --> 00:07:58,240 on external chip manufacturers like NVIDIA and Intel. 92 00:07:58,240 --> 00:08:03,960 This move is seen as a strategic effort to tailor hardware to specific AI models, improving 93 00:08:03,960 --> 00:08:07,600 performance and energy efficiency. 94 00:08:07,600 --> 00:08:12,880 While NVIDIA remains a key player in the AI chip market, the development of custom chips 95 00:08:12,880 --> 00:08:19,240 by tech giants like Meta and Google could reshape the competitive landscape, raising 96 00:08:19,240 --> 00:08:23,960 questions about NVIDIA's future market position. 97 00:08:23,960 --> 00:08:38,440 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is $71,000, Ethereum is at $3,500, and Solana is $175. 98 00:08:38,440 --> 00:08:41,840 Moving on to a more local vibe. 99 00:08:41,840 --> 00:08:47,800 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 100 00:08:47,800 --> 00:08:52,120 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 101 00:08:52,120 --> 00:08:56,960 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 102 00:08:56,960 --> 00:09:03,160 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 103 00:09:03,160 --> 00:09:06,640 and elevating mental well-being. 104 00:09:06,640 --> 00:09:09,980 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 105 00:09:09,980 --> 00:09:16,800 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class with locations in Encinitas, Solana 106 00:09:16,800 --> 00:09:21,560 Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 107 00:09:21,560 --> 00:09:25,680 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 108 00:09:25,680 --> 00:09:28,160 And now back to the show. 109 00:09:28,160 --> 00:09:31,200 Let's talk science. 110 00:09:31,200 --> 00:09:37,840 The Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research Reactor, also known as KSTAR, has 111 00:09:37,840 --> 00:09:43,320 made a significant breakthrough in fusion energy by extending plasma containment to 112 00:09:43,320 --> 00:09:48,840 48 seconds, surpassing its previous record by 60%. 113 00:09:48,840 --> 00:09:54,320 This achievement is crucial for magnetic confinement fusion, where one of the main challenges is 114 00:09:54,320 --> 00:09:59,380 maintaining plasma long enough for fusion reactions to occur. 115 00:09:59,380 --> 00:10:04,480 The improvement was made possible by using advanced materials, such as a new tungsten 116 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:10,220 diverter and optimization models to manage plasma instabilities. 117 00:10:10,220 --> 00:10:15,620 This progress brings us closer to the dream of sustainable fusion energy, especially as 118 00:10:15,620 --> 00:10:22,020 the global community anticipates the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, reaching 119 00:10:22,020 --> 00:10:26,060 its first plasma by late 2025. 120 00:10:26,060 --> 00:10:31,640 To put it simply, it's a star, or sun in a bottle, and has the potential to surpass 121 00:10:31,640 --> 00:10:35,080 our nuclear energy generation significantly. 122 00:10:35,080 --> 00:10:40,920 And in entertainment news. 123 00:10:40,920 --> 00:10:45,960 In an interesting Rolling Stones article, Walton Goggins, known for his roles in The 124 00:10:45,960 --> 00:10:51,840 Shield, Quentin Tarantino's films, and The Righteous Gemstones, discusses his acting 125 00:10:51,840 --> 00:10:57,320 career and his new jewel role in Amazon's Fallout. 126 00:10:57,320 --> 00:11:02,760 Goggins reflects on being typecast early on and the evolution of his career, including 127 00:11:02,760 --> 00:11:06,360 the significant impact of The Shield. 128 00:11:06,360 --> 00:11:11,680 He shares insights into his process of finding humanity in his characters, his introverted 129 00:11:11,680 --> 00:11:17,280 nature despite his rascally on-screen persona, and the challenges of transitioning after 130 00:11:17,280 --> 00:11:19,960 a major role ends. 131 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:25,840 Goggins also touches on his experience playing Baby Billy in The Righteous Gemstones, and 132 00:11:25,840 --> 00:11:31,360 the possibility of reprising his role as Boyd Crowder in future Justified projects. 133 00:11:31,360 --> 00:11:35,480 Personally, my favorite character is Boyd Crowder. 134 00:11:35,480 --> 00:11:38,960 That guy just had a special way with words. 135 00:11:38,960 --> 00:11:44,920 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 136 00:11:44,920 --> 00:11:50,600 And today, our quote comes from a man who was pivotal in commanding key victories during 137 00:11:50,600 --> 00:11:57,640 the American Civil War as a lieutenant general, and the 13th President of the United States, 138 00:11:57,640 --> 00:12:00,600 Ulysses S. Granset. 139 00:12:00,600 --> 00:12:06,240 If we ever have another contest in the near future of our national existence, I predict 140 00:12:06,240 --> 00:12:11,400 that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixons. 141 00:12:11,400 --> 00:12:17,600 But between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition, 142 00:12:17,600 --> 00:12:20,920 and ignorance on the other. 143 00:12:20,920 --> 00:12:23,540 And that's a wrap for this morning. 144 00:12:23,540 --> 00:12:29,540 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 145 00:12:29,540 --> 00:12:31,920 with local news and the surf reports. 146 00:12:31,920 --> 00:12:34,920 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 147 00:12:34,920 --> 00:13:03,480 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.