WEBVTT 00:00:01.200 --> 00:00:04.219 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.719 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.480 --> 00:00:13.480 and it's Wednesday, February 11th. You'll be 00:00:13.480 --> 00:00:18.539 interested to know. 56 years ago, today, in 1970, 00:00:19.660 --> 00:00:22.500 Japan successfully launched its first satellite, 00:00:22.960 --> 00:00:26.019 sending a domestically built launch vehicle aloft 00:00:26.019 --> 00:00:29.000 and placing a new national space capability into 00:00:29.000 --> 00:00:32.380 orbit. This achievement marked a major milestone 00:00:32.380 --> 00:00:35.619 for Japanese science and engineering, inspiring 00:00:35.619 --> 00:00:39.219 future space programs and national pride in technological 00:00:39.219 --> 00:00:45.420 independence. So now you know. And now it's time 00:00:45.420 --> 00:00:51.179 for the Surf Report. Wednesday at Tourmaline. 00:00:52.140 --> 00:00:54.820 This morning it's looking choppy with waves around 00:00:54.820 --> 00:00:58.659 two to four feet. Conditions improve to fair 00:00:58.659 --> 00:01:02.100 as the day goes on, peaking at 3 to 4 feet by 00:01:02.100 --> 00:01:05.519 late morning. Winds are currently sideshore at 00:01:05.519 --> 00:01:08.760 9 miles per hour, dropping to 5 miles per hour 00:01:08.760 --> 00:01:13.019 by 7 a .m., then shifting to offshore at 8 miles 00:01:13.019 --> 00:01:17.280 per hour by 8 a .m. Best time to ride is at 1 00:01:17.280 --> 00:01:20.760 p .m. with a zero -foot low tide when the west 00:01:20.760 --> 00:01:24.609 swell is 5 feet at 12 seconds. and the side -shore 00:01:24.609 --> 00:01:28.870 wind is 2 mile per hour. The first low tide on 00:01:28.870 --> 00:01:31.950 Wednesday will be zero -foot just after 1230 00:01:31.950 --> 00:01:35.329 p .m., followed by a three -foot high tide at 00:01:35.329 --> 00:01:39.290 eight. The near -shore GUI at Mission Bay West 00:01:39.290 --> 00:01:44.390 reads 64 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday 00:01:44.390 --> 00:01:47.049 offers clean conditions with waves around three 00:01:47.049 --> 00:01:49.950 to four feet, though choppy conditions develop 00:01:49.950 --> 00:01:53.689 later in the day as winds increase. Friday sees 00:01:53.689 --> 00:01:56.849 a slight decrease to two to three feet, but remains 00:01:56.849 --> 00:01:59.989 clean and fair throughout, providing a nice window 00:01:59.989 --> 00:02:03.609 for surfers. Saturday builds back up to four 00:02:03.609 --> 00:02:06.750 to six feet with fair conditions, making it the 00:02:06.750 --> 00:02:11.449 standout day of the period. This morning, rain 00:02:11.449 --> 00:02:14.430 showers are likely, and it feels like 60 degrees, 00:02:14.810 --> 00:02:18.710 with 10 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:02:18.710 --> 00:02:21.990 place at 532. and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:21.990 --> 00:02:25.849 at 635. It looks like we're in for some rain 00:02:25.849 --> 00:02:29.030 showers today, with cloudy skies and a high near 00:02:29.030 --> 00:02:32.830 64, alongside a gentle south wind at 10 miles 00:02:32.830 --> 00:02:37.689 per hour, gusting up to 20. Tonight, expect a 00:02:37.689 --> 00:02:40.389 slight chance of rain before 10 p .m., mostly 00:02:40.389 --> 00:02:44.490 cloudy skies, and a low around 53, with light 00:02:44.490 --> 00:02:50.000 north winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday 00:02:50.000 --> 00:02:53.620 will be mostly sunny with a high near 65 and 00:02:53.620 --> 00:02:57.300 a north wind of 5 to 15 miles per hour, gusting 00:02:57.300 --> 00:03:01.319 as high as 25. Friday and Saturday stay mostly 00:03:01.319 --> 00:03:06.000 to fully sunny with highs near 67 to 68 and mild 00:03:06.000 --> 00:03:09.659 nights near 50. A chance of rain arrives Sunday 00:03:09.659 --> 00:03:12.740 after 10 a .m., with showers likely Sunday night 00:03:12.740 --> 00:03:17.319 and a low around 53. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:03:17.680 --> 00:03:20.740 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:03:20.740 --> 00:03:24.639 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:03:24.639 --> 00:03:28.259 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:28.759 --> 00:03:33.340 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:03:33.340 --> 00:03:36.580 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:03:36.580 --> 00:03:40.000 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:40.000 --> 00:03:42.800 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:42.800 --> 00:03:46.780 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:46.990 --> 00:03:50.169 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:50.669 --> 00:03:56.129 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, George's 00:03:56.129 --> 00:03:59.409 at the Cove has reopened its iconic ocean terrace 00:03:59.409 --> 00:04:02.789 rooftop dining area and bar after a three -month 00:04:02.789 --> 00:04:06.409 closure for remodeling. The newly renovated ocean 00:04:06.409 --> 00:04:09.569 terrace now features new flooring, glass walls, 00:04:09.949 --> 00:04:13.210 umbrellas, and permanent heaters, making it an 00:04:13.210 --> 00:04:17.660 ideal outdoor paradise. Founded by George Hauer 00:04:17.660 --> 00:04:21.279 in 1984, the Ocean Terrace originally opened 00:04:21.279 --> 00:04:25.379 in 1991 and has undergone one remodel prior. 00:04:26.240 --> 00:04:29.180 To celebrate the reopening, a special offer of 00:04:29.180 --> 00:04:32.120 50 % off select Hill family wine bottles will 00:04:32.120 --> 00:04:35.100 be available throughout February. Guests are 00:04:35.100 --> 00:04:38.100 encouraged to make reservations to ensure rooftop 00:04:38.100 --> 00:04:47.610 seating. Now on to sports. Future Hall of Famer 00:04:47.610 --> 00:04:50.389 Justin Verlander is returning to where it all 00:04:50.389 --> 00:04:53.850 began. The Detroit Tigers announced that they 00:04:53.850 --> 00:04:56.990 signed Verlander to a one -year deal worth $13 00:04:56.990 --> 00:05:00.490 million, deferring $11 million to payments beginning 00:05:00.490 --> 00:05:06.149 in 2030. At 43 years old by opening day, Verlander 00:05:06.149 --> 00:05:09.610 joins a Tigers rotation led by two -time Cy Young 00:05:09.610 --> 00:05:13.649 Award winner Tarek Scubal. He has a career total 00:05:13.649 --> 00:05:20.290 of 266 wins, and his 34 wins shy of 300. Ferlander 00:05:20.290 --> 00:05:22.569 expressed hope about reaching this milestone, 00:05:23.029 --> 00:05:26.829 stating, if I can make 29, 30 -plus starts, then 00:05:26.829 --> 00:05:33.009 it's possible. In local sports, the 2026 Winter 00:05:33.009 --> 00:05:36.370 Games are underway in Italy, showcasing several 00:05:36.370 --> 00:05:39.410 athletes from California, including four with 00:05:39.410 --> 00:05:43.209 ties to San Diego County. Olympic speed skater 00:05:43.209 --> 00:05:46.569 Eunice Lee, born in San Diego, was the youngest 00:05:46.569 --> 00:05:49.230 speed skater named to the U .S. team for the 00:05:49.230 --> 00:05:54.470 2022 Beijing Games at age 17. Alana Myers -Taylor, 00:05:54.689 --> 00:05:57.649 born on Camp Pendleton, is a bobsledder who became 00:05:57.649 --> 00:06:00.649 the most decorated black athlete in Winter Olympic 00:06:00.649 --> 00:06:05.490 history with two medals in Beijing. Kaylee Humphries, 00:06:05.870 --> 00:06:08.889 a Carlsbad resident, switched to represent Team 00:06:08.889 --> 00:06:12.990 USA in 2019 and is a two -time gold medalist 00:06:12.990 --> 00:06:17.089 in bobsled. Finally, Oceanside native Misty Crow 00:06:17.089 --> 00:06:20.829 is making her Olympic debut in skeleton after 00:06:20.829 --> 00:06:23.930 achieving significant success on the international 00:06:23.930 --> 00:06:30.870 stage. In top news, SafeMoon CDO Brayden John 00:06:30.870 --> 00:06:34.170 Caroni was sentenced to 100 months in prison 00:06:34.170 --> 00:06:37.170 for defrauding investors in the SafeMoon token. 00:06:38.329 --> 00:06:41.660 Caroney faced up to 45 years. but received a 00:06:41.660 --> 00:06:45.100 sentence of eight years and four months. He was 00:06:45.100 --> 00:06:49.959 also ordered to forfeit $7 .5 million. United 00:06:49.959 --> 00:06:53.060 States Attorney Joseph Novesela stated that Caroni 00:06:53.060 --> 00:06:56.100 deceived investors, including military veterans, 00:06:56.439 --> 00:07:00.660 to fund his lavish lifestyle. Caroni misappropriated 00:07:00.660 --> 00:07:03.819 funds meant for liquidity pools, acquiring over 00:07:03.819 --> 00:07:08.519 $9 million in crypto assets. His co -conspirator, 00:07:08.639 --> 00:07:11.600 Thomas Smith, pleaded guilty and is awaiting 00:07:11.600 --> 00:07:14.800 sentencing, while another alleged co -conspirator 00:07:14.800 --> 00:07:20.279 remains at large. In business news, a Bitcoin 00:07:20.279 --> 00:07:24.680 blunder for the ages has led to $40 billion accidentally 00:07:24.680 --> 00:07:28.660 given away. A botched prize giveaway at Bithum, 00:07:29.060 --> 00:07:32.399 a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has sparked 00:07:32.399 --> 00:07:37.000 controversy. Instead of distributing 620 ,000 00:07:37.000 --> 00:07:41.379 Korean won, An employee mistakenly issued 620 00:07:41.379 --> 00:07:45.379 ,000 bitcoins. The error caused a winner to momentarily 00:07:45.379 --> 00:07:51.100 hold more than $120 million in bitcoins. Bithumb 00:07:51.100 --> 00:07:54.100 halted transactions after 30 minutes, as the 00:07:54.100 --> 00:07:58.680 market sank by 17%. Lawmakers are now calling 00:07:58.680 --> 00:08:01.939 for stricter regulations, while Bithumb has proposed 00:08:01.939 --> 00:08:07.120 a customer protection fund of $70 million. In 00:08:07.120 --> 00:08:12.060 crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 .5 % to about 00:08:12.060 --> 00:08:18.959 $69 ,000. Ethereum is down 5 % to $2 ,000. And 00:08:18.959 --> 00:08:26.199 XRP is down 3 % to $1 .41. Moving on to a more 00:08:26.199 --> 00:08:30.720 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:08:30.720 --> 00:08:33.379 and wellness. We are working with a national 00:08:33.379 --> 00:08:36.259 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:08:36.740 --> 00:08:41.139 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates, with several 00:08:41.139 --> 00:08:44.720 locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents 00:08:44.720 --> 00:08:47.799 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:47.799 --> 00:08:51.460 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:51.460 --> 00:08:54.779 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:54.779 --> 00:08:59.059 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:59.059 --> 00:09:02.830 for a free class. with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:03.370 --> 00:09:07.070 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:08.029 --> 00:09:10.669 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:10.669 --> 00:09:16.490 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:16.490 --> 00:09:19.750 science. A study has revealed that Pompeii's 00:09:19.750 --> 00:09:23.049 oldest baths show how dirty Roman hygiene could 00:09:23.049 --> 00:09:26.789 be. Mineral crusts preserved in these baths recorded 00:09:26.789 --> 00:09:30.200 contaminated metal -laced water alongside chemical 00:09:30.200 --> 00:09:34.460 cycles linked to volcanic activity. Geoscientist 00:09:34.460 --> 00:09:38.419 Dr. Gul Sermalihindi documented that early bathwater 00:09:38.419 --> 00:09:41.240 came from mineral -rich wells that accumulated 00:09:41.240 --> 00:09:44.500 contaminants over time. The findings challenge 00:09:44.500 --> 00:09:48.379 the stereotype of clean Rome, showing that stagnant 00:09:48.379 --> 00:09:51.480 water conditions did not meet ideal hygienic 00:09:51.480 --> 00:09:55.080 standards. This study published in the Proceedings 00:09:55.080 --> 00:09:58.230 of the National Academy of Sciences, emphasizes 00:09:58.230 --> 00:10:00.789 the importance of understanding ancient water 00:10:00.789 --> 00:10:07.830 systems. The entertainment news. Britney Spears 00:10:07.830 --> 00:10:10.870 has sold the rights to her extensive music catalog, 00:10:11.330 --> 00:10:14.429 which includes hits like Baby One More Time and 00:10:14.429 --> 00:10:18.450 Toxic. The pop superstar sold her stake to Primary 00:10:18.450 --> 00:10:21.509 Wave, the same publisher that owns the catalogs 00:10:21.509 --> 00:10:25.710 of legends like Prince and Whitney Houston. While 00:10:25.710 --> 00:10:28.610 the exact amount Spears received is not confirmed, 00:10:28.970 --> 00:10:33.529 it is believed to be around $200 million. This 00:10:33.529 --> 00:10:36.129 trend of artists selling music rights is becoming 00:10:36.129 --> 00:10:39.649 common, with recent sales by other stars as well. 00:10:40.629 --> 00:10:43.549 Spears has not released a full album since Glory 00:10:43.549 --> 00:10:47.490 in 2016, but her influence remains significant 00:10:47.490 --> 00:10:52.110 in the industry. Well, alrighty folks, it's time 00:10:52.110 --> 00:10:56.080 for the quote of the day. And today, our quote 00:10:56.080 --> 00:10:58.740 comes from the American science fiction writer 00:10:58.740 --> 00:11:11.480 Isaac Asimov. And he said, And that's a wrap 00:11:11.480 --> 00:11:14.720 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:15.120 --> 00:11:18.639 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:18.639 --> 00:11:21.700 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:22.759 --> 00:11:25.500 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:25.500 --> 00:11:28.580 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:28.580 --> 00:11:29.360 in San Diego.