WEBVTT 00:00:01.290 --> 00:00:04.150 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.710 --> 00:00:09.109 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.410 --> 00:00:13.630 and it's Friday, March 6th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.630 --> 00:00:21.449 to know. 157 years ago, today, in 1869, Nitri 00:00:21.449 --> 00:00:23.910 Mendeleev arranged the chemical elements into 00:00:23.910 --> 00:00:27.730 a coherent, periodic table that revealed patterns 00:00:27.730 --> 00:00:30.559 in atomic weights and properties. leaving GATS 00:00:30.559 --> 00:00:34.140 for undiscovered elements. This organization 00:00:34.140 --> 00:00:37.479 provided a predictive order for chemistry, guiding 00:00:37.479 --> 00:00:40.520 future discoveries and establishing a foundational 00:00:40.520 --> 00:00:43.399 framework for understanding matter and teaching 00:00:43.399 --> 00:00:48.799 generations of scientists. So now you know. And 00:00:48.799 --> 00:00:55.359 now, it's time for the Surf Report. Friday at 00:00:55.359 --> 00:00:58.880 Tourmaline. This morning it's looking clean with 00:00:58.880 --> 00:01:02.659 waves at 2 to 4 feet. Conditions will become 00:01:02.659 --> 00:01:06.359 choppy as the wind shifts onshore around 10 a 00:01:06.359 --> 00:01:10.480 .m. at 6 miles per hour. Expect the wind to stay 00:01:10.480 --> 00:01:13.400 onshore through the afternoon, reaching up to 00:01:13.400 --> 00:01:18.099 9 miles per hour by 1 p .m. Best time to ride 00:01:18.099 --> 00:01:22.019 is at 8 a .m. with a 2 -foot incoming mid -tide 00:01:22.019 --> 00:01:24.819 when the west -northwest swell. is three and 00:01:24.819 --> 00:01:27.299 a half feet at ten seconds, and the offshore 00:01:27.299 --> 00:01:31.280 wind is three mile per hour. The first high tide 00:01:31.280 --> 00:01:35.540 on Friday will be four feet at 1030 a .m., followed 00:01:35.540 --> 00:01:40.280 by a one -foot low tide at 415. The nearshore 00:01:40.280 --> 00:01:44.599 buoy at Mission Bay West reads 62 degrees for 00:01:44.599 --> 00:01:47.620 the water temperature. Saturday offers clean 00:01:47.620 --> 00:01:50.019 conditions with waves in the range of two to 00:01:50.019 --> 00:01:53.060 three feet early on. But choppy conditions develop 00:01:53.060 --> 00:01:57.180 as winds shift to the north by midday. Sunday 00:01:57.180 --> 00:02:00.159 sees a drop to 1 to 2 feet with clean conditions 00:02:00.159 --> 00:02:03.099 in the morning, turning choppy later as winds 00:02:03.099 --> 00:02:06.640 increase. Monday continues the trend with fair 00:02:06.640 --> 00:02:10.139 conditions and waves around 1 to 2 feet, remaining 00:02:10.139 --> 00:02:14.500 rideable throughout the day. This morning it's 00:02:14.500 --> 00:02:18.659 sunny and feels like 51 degrees with 5 mile per 00:02:18.659 --> 00:02:22.550 hour wind. The sunset will take place at 5 .51 00:02:22.550 --> 00:02:26.509 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .10. It 00:02:26.509 --> 00:02:28.889 looks like we're in for a sunny Friday with a 00:02:28.889 --> 00:02:32.530 high near 73 and a light northwest wind reaching 00:02:32.530 --> 00:02:37.449 gusts up to 20 mile per hour. Tonight, expect 00:02:37.449 --> 00:02:41.449 mostly clear skies with a low around 52 and a 00:02:41.449 --> 00:02:47.689 north wind gusting up to 25 mile per hour. Looking 00:02:47.689 --> 00:02:51.159 ahead in the weather. Saturday will be sunny 00:02:51.159 --> 00:02:54.740 with a high near 76 and a north wind of 5 to 00:02:54.740 --> 00:02:58.199 10 miles per hour with mostly clear skies and 00:02:58.199 --> 00:03:02.180 a low around 53 Saturday night. Sunday warms 00:03:02.180 --> 00:03:04.580 to near 80 with a slight chance of rain showers 00:03:04.580 --> 00:03:07.419 late Sunday night into the early morning. Then 00:03:07.419 --> 00:03:10.599 it turns mostly sunny Monday with highs near 00:03:10.599 --> 00:03:15.300 72 and lows in the mid -50s into Tuesday. Bonjour, 00:03:15.719 --> 00:03:18.490 food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to 00:03:18.490 --> 00:03:22.629 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:23.069 --> 00:03:26.129 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:26.129 --> 00:03:29.810 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:03:29.810 --> 00:03:33.949 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:03:33.949 --> 00:03:37.949 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:37.949 --> 00:03:41.009 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:41.009 --> 00:03:44.289 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:44.289 --> 00:03:48.599 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:48.599 --> 00:03:53.439 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:53.439 --> 00:03:57.120 news, some school boards in San Diego County 00:03:57.120 --> 00:04:00.439 are voting to give themselves raises of 300 to 00:04:00.439 --> 00:04:03.840 400 percent, despite budget gaps and layoffs 00:04:03.840 --> 00:04:07.400 affecting their districts. This comes after decades 00:04:07.400 --> 00:04:10.199 without an increase, following a new law that 00:04:10.199 --> 00:04:13.300 allows for higher stipends, based on average 00:04:13.300 --> 00:04:17.519 daily attendance. Assemblymember Jose Luis Solach 00:04:17.519 --> 00:04:20.959 Jr. explained that the law aims to address inflation 00:04:20.959 --> 00:04:23.699 and attract new candidates for board positions. 00:04:24.699 --> 00:04:27.300 However, some local union leaders are expressing 00:04:27.300 --> 00:04:30.439 concerns, stating that it is inappropriate to 00:04:30.439 --> 00:04:33.300 increase stipends while laying off staff and 00:04:33.300 --> 00:04:36.800 cutting budgets. The South Bay Union School District 00:04:36.800 --> 00:04:39.839 is also considering a significant raise during 00:04:39.839 --> 00:04:49.269 their upcoming vote. Now on to sports. Robert 00:04:49.269 --> 00:04:51.810 Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, 00:04:52.149 --> 00:04:55.529 has agreed to help cover World Cup security costs, 00:04:55.870 --> 00:05:01.089 but Foxboro leaders remain unsatisfied. Any suggestion 00:05:01.089 --> 00:05:04.870 that Boston Soccer 2026 or the Kraft Group have 00:05:04.870 --> 00:05:07.670 adequately addressed the town's concerns is false, 00:05:08.149 --> 00:05:10.990 Foxboro Select Board Chair Bill Yonah stated. 00:05:11.560 --> 00:05:14.720 World Cup organizers provided further details 00:05:14.720 --> 00:05:19.279 on how they plan to fund $7 .8 million in security 00:05:19.279 --> 00:05:23.180 for Gillette Stadium. A spokesperson for Gillette 00:05:23.180 --> 00:05:25.899 Stadium confirmed their commitment to meet the 00:05:25.899 --> 00:05:29.939 town's needs for security -related costs. Foxboro 00:05:29.939 --> 00:05:32.980 officials set a March 17th deadline to secure 00:05:32.980 --> 00:05:35.540 these funds for public safety during the event. 00:05:37.980 --> 00:05:40.639 included a commitment letter to support Boston 00:05:40.639 --> 00:05:46.040 Soccer 2026's expenditures in local sports. On 00:05:46.040 --> 00:05:49.959 Tuesday night, March 4, NCAA tournament hopefuls 00:05:49.959 --> 00:05:52.779 faced high -pressure moments, with three bubble 00:05:52.779 --> 00:05:55.360 teams securing upsets over ranked opponents. 00:05:55.759 --> 00:05:59.959 As UCLA defeated Nebraska, TCU took down Texas 00:05:59.959 --> 00:06:04.120 Tech, and Georgia dispatched Alabama. Among the 00:06:04.120 --> 00:06:07.029 teams vying for at -large bids, The Aztecs are 00:06:07.029 --> 00:06:10.529 in a tight spot, needing key victories to solidify 00:06:10.529 --> 00:06:13.069 their position after recent conference losses. 00:06:14.110 --> 00:06:16.689 Meanwhile, with the regular season winding down, 00:06:16.889 --> 00:06:20.449 teams like Ohio State and TCU are boosting their 00:06:20.449 --> 00:06:23.269 chances, while traditional mid -major powers 00:06:23.269 --> 00:06:27.050 such as VCU and New Mexico are also in contention 00:06:27.050 --> 00:06:33.250 for a spot in March Madness. In top news, climate 00:06:33.250 --> 00:06:36.970 change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions 00:06:36.970 --> 00:06:39.550 more people than previously thought, according 00:06:39.550 --> 00:06:42.910 to a new study. Researchers found that about 00:06:42.910 --> 00:06:46.629 90 % of studies underestimated baseline coastal 00:06:46.629 --> 00:06:50.550 water heights by an average of one foot. This 00:06:50.550 --> 00:06:53.250 issue is more common in the global south and 00:06:53.250 --> 00:06:57.110 southeast Asia, and less so in Europe. The study 00:06:57.110 --> 00:06:59.930 co -author, Philip Minderhout, attributes this 00:06:59.930 --> 00:07:03.490 to a methodological blind spot in measuring sea 00:07:03.490 --> 00:07:07.040 and land altitudes. Adjusting the baseline height 00:07:07.040 --> 00:07:10.779 means seas rising by just over three feet could 00:07:10.779 --> 00:07:16.259 threaten 77 million to 132 million more people. 00:07:17.319 --> 00:07:21.540 In business news, the U .S. stock market rebounded 00:07:21.540 --> 00:07:24.639 on Wednesday from two days of punishing swings 00:07:24.639 --> 00:07:27.959 as oil prices stabilized in reports provided 00:07:27.959 --> 00:07:33.040 encouraging economic updates. The S &P 500 rose 00:07:33.040 --> 00:07:36.720 0 .8%. while the Dow Jones Industrial Average 00:07:36.720 --> 00:07:41.879 climbed 238 points. The NASDAQ composite increased 00:07:41.879 --> 00:07:47.000 1 .3%. Despite a scary start when South Korea's 00:07:47.000 --> 00:07:51.560 KOSPI index plunged 12 .1%, the market responded 00:07:51.560 --> 00:07:55.439 positively. Oil prices moderated, with Brent 00:07:55.439 --> 00:08:00.319 crude settling at $81. Strength in the U .S. 00:08:00.699 --> 00:08:03.680 economy, including a rise in hiring, has provided 00:08:03.680 --> 00:08:06.879 a hopeful outlook amidst ongoing uncertainties. 00:08:07.920 --> 00:08:12.160 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 6 .5 % for 00:08:12.160 --> 00:08:18.500 the week to $71 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to $2 00:08:18.500 --> 00:08:26.819 ,000. And XRP is up 3 % to $1 .41. Moving on 00:08:26.819 --> 00:08:31.120 to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:31.120 --> 00:08:34.149 on health and wellness, We are working with a 00:08:34.149 --> 00:08:36.889 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:36.889 --> 00:08:41.309 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:41.309 --> 00:08:44.450 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:45.029 --> 00:08:48.029 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:48.389 --> 00:08:51.929 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:51.929 --> 00:08:55.690 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:08:55.690 --> 00:09:00.230 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:00.230 --> 00:09:04.019 for a free class. with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:04.559 --> 00:09:08.259 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:09.200 --> 00:09:11.840 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:11.840 --> 00:09:17.879 you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:17.879 --> 00:09:21.779 tech. In southeastern China, a glimpse into the 00:09:21.779 --> 00:09:24.799 future of flying taxis is emerging with the Matrix, 00:09:25.340 --> 00:09:28.299 an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle 00:09:28.299 --> 00:09:32.000 developed by Autoflight. This impressive aircraft 00:09:32.000 --> 00:09:35.100 can carry up to 10 passengers and has a wingspan 00:09:35.100 --> 00:09:38.840 of 20 meters. Recently, AutoFlight conducted 00:09:38.840 --> 00:09:42.179 a flying demonstration showcasing the Matrix's 00:09:42.179 --> 00:09:45.820 ability to rise and land smoothly. The company 00:09:45.820 --> 00:09:49.759 hopes to receive regulatory approval by 2027, 00:09:50.259 --> 00:09:53.299 though flying taxis still face challenges such 00:09:53.299 --> 00:09:56.700 as safety and infrastructure. Experts suggest 00:09:56.700 --> 00:09:59.440 it may take at least another three years for 00:09:59.440 --> 00:10:05.440 viable solutions to surface. And in entertainment 00:10:05.440 --> 00:10:10.100 news. The film, Project Hail Mary, has been unveiled 00:10:10.100 --> 00:10:12.740 to members of the film press ahead of its March 00:10:12.740 --> 00:10:15.700 20th release. And First Reactions are calling 00:10:15.700 --> 00:10:19.019 it a must -see space odyssey that may prove to 00:10:19.019 --> 00:10:22.200 be a major awards player come Oscar time next 00:10:22.200 --> 00:10:25.649 year. Film critic Eric Marchin shared a glowing 00:10:25.649 --> 00:10:29.210 review, stating that Project Hail Mary is the 00:10:29.210 --> 00:10:33.690 first great blockbuster of 2026. Other critics 00:10:33.690 --> 00:10:36.409 praised the film, noting it delivers a pulse 00:10:36.409 --> 00:10:39.149 -counting space epic that brings true humanity 00:10:39.149 --> 00:10:43.169 to the forefront. Entertainment journalist Scott 00:10:43.169 --> 00:10:47.169 Menzel called it a masterpiece and an epic cinematic 00:10:47.169 --> 00:10:51.049 achievement. Ryan Gosling stars as Rel and Grace, 00:10:51.279 --> 00:10:54.200 a schoolteacher who awakens alone on a spaceship, 00:10:54.799 --> 00:10:57.480 piecing together an outlandish plot to save the 00:10:57.480 --> 00:11:02.120 sun. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the 00:11:02.120 --> 00:11:05.779 quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:11:05.779 --> 00:11:08.500 from the American philosopher and psychologist, 00:11:09.120 --> 00:11:20.950 William James. And he said, And that's a wrap 00:11:20.950 --> 00:11:24.169 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:24.649 --> 00:11:28.090 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:28.090 --> 00:11:31.129 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:32.330 --> 00:11:34.970 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:34.970 --> 00:11:38.049 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:38.049 --> 00:11:38.789 in San Diego.