WEBVTT 00:00:01.290 --> 00:00:04.150 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.730 --> 00:00:09.130 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.509 --> 00:00:13.390 and it's Thursday, March 12th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.390 --> 00:00:19.829 to know. 37 years ago, today, in 1989, a British 00:00:19.829 --> 00:00:23.269 computer scientist named Tim Berners -Lee proposed 00:00:23.269 --> 00:00:26.149 an information system called the World Wide Web 00:00:26.149 --> 00:00:29.859 to link documents using hypertext. and make sharing 00:00:29.859 --> 00:00:33.939 research seamless. This proposal launched a revolutionary 00:00:33.939 --> 00:00:37.240 framework for global information access, creating 00:00:37.240 --> 00:00:40.500 a universal, open platform that would transform 00:00:40.500 --> 00:00:43.539 communication, publishing, and collaboration. 00:00:44.759 --> 00:00:49.399 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:49.399 --> 00:00:55.979 Report. Thursday at Tourmaline. This morning, 00:00:55.979 --> 00:01:00.259 it's looking fair with waves around 3 to 5 feet. 00:01:00.600 --> 00:01:03.759 Conditions are clean until about 10 a .m. when 00:01:03.759 --> 00:01:07.200 the wind shifts onshore at 4 miles per hour. 00:01:08.060 --> 00:01:11.819 By noon, expect choppy conditions as winds increase 00:01:11.819 --> 00:01:15.819 to 6 miles per hour. The swell remains consistent 00:01:15.819 --> 00:01:19.099 through the day, holding around 3 to 5 feet. 00:01:20.099 --> 00:01:23.519 Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. with a 2 -foot 00:01:23.519 --> 00:01:26.390 outgoing mid -tide. when the southwest swell 00:01:26.390 --> 00:01:30.170 is 2 feet at 18 seconds and the offshore wind 00:01:30.170 --> 00:01:34.450 is 3 mile per hour. The first low tide on Thursday 00:01:34.450 --> 00:01:38.090 will be a half foot at 1 p .m., followed by a 00:01:38.090 --> 00:01:42.310 3 -foot high tide at 830. The nearshore gooey 00:01:42.310 --> 00:01:46.329 at Mission Bay West reads 62 degrees for the 00:01:46.329 --> 00:01:49.790 water temperature. Friday offers clean conditions 00:01:49.790 --> 00:01:53.010 with waves at 2 to 4 feet, ideal for catching 00:01:53.010 --> 00:01:56.969 some fun rides. Saturday sees a slight decrease 00:01:56.969 --> 00:02:00.989 to 2 to 3 plus feet, but sure winds create choppy 00:02:00.989 --> 00:02:04.730 conditions by afternoon. Sunday brings a steady 00:02:04.730 --> 00:02:07.890 increase, with waves reaching 3 to 4 feet in 00:02:07.890 --> 00:02:10.889 clean faces, making it the standout day of the 00:02:10.889 --> 00:02:15.210 period. This morning, it's sunny, and it feels 00:02:15.210 --> 00:02:19.650 like 59 degrees with no wind. The sunset will 00:02:19.650 --> 00:02:23.250 take place at 6 .56. and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:23.250 --> 00:02:27.069 at 7 .02. It looks like we're in for a sunny 00:02:27.069 --> 00:02:30.830 Thursday with a high near 86 and a gentle north 00:02:30.830 --> 00:02:36.370 wind, gusting up to 25. Tonight, expect mostly 00:02:36.370 --> 00:02:39.789 clear skies with a low around 60 and light winds. 00:02:41.650 --> 00:02:45.310 Looking ahead in the weather. Friday will be 00:02:45.310 --> 00:02:49.009 mostly sunny with a high near 85 and a southeast 00:02:49.009 --> 00:02:52.259 breeze up to 10 miles per hour. becoming mostly 00:02:52.259 --> 00:02:56.520 cloudy overnight with a low around 59. Saturday 00:02:56.520 --> 00:02:59.240 and Sunday stay pleasant with highs in the low 00:02:59.240 --> 00:03:02.620 80s to upper 70s and nights in the mid to upper 00:03:02.620 --> 00:03:06.560 50s. Monday turns sunny again with a high near 00:03:06.560 --> 00:03:11.039 80 and a mostly clear night near 58. Bonjour, 00:03:11.479 --> 00:03:14.240 food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to 00:03:14.240 --> 00:03:18.020 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas, 00:03:18.719 --> 00:03:21.949 nestled on El Camino Real South. Just north of 00:03:21.949 --> 00:03:25.569 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:03:25.569 --> 00:03:29.689 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:03:29.689 --> 00:03:33.710 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:33.710 --> 00:03:36.770 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:36.770 --> 00:03:40.009 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:40.009 --> 00:03:44.349 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:44.349 --> 00:03:49.189 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:49.189 --> 00:03:52.729 news, Authorities responded Wednesday morning 00:03:52.729 --> 00:03:56.069 after a bluff collapse was reported near a popular 00:03:56.069 --> 00:04:00.009 beach area in Del Mar. According to the San Diego 00:04:00.009 --> 00:04:03.129 County Sheriff's Office, deputies were notified 00:04:03.129 --> 00:04:06.129 by California State Parks officials about the 00:04:06.129 --> 00:04:10.189 collapse shortly after 6 a .m. A deputy arrived 00:04:10.189 --> 00:04:13.449 at the scene around 6 17 a .m. to assess the 00:04:13.449 --> 00:04:17.709 situation. By 6 38 a .m. the incident was marked 00:04:17.709 --> 00:04:21.009 code for. indicating the scene was under control. 00:04:22.009 --> 00:04:25.189 Fortunately, authorities did not report any injuries, 00:04:25.569 --> 00:04:28.029 and caution tape was put up around the impacted 00:04:28.029 --> 00:04:31.889 area. No further details were immediately released. 00:04:37.189 --> 00:04:41.870 Now onto sports. Team USA has officially advanced 00:04:41.870 --> 00:04:45.290 to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball 00:04:45.290 --> 00:04:49.300 Classic after a tense scare. Thanks to Italy's 00:04:49.300 --> 00:04:52.560 convincing 9 -1 victory over Mexico, the U .S. 00:04:52.620 --> 00:04:56.399 will face Canada in the next round. Despite losing 00:04:56.399 --> 00:05:00.360 to Italy 8 -6, Team USA's fate was secured without 00:05:00.360 --> 00:05:04.519 needing complex calculations. Manager Mark DeRosa 00:05:04.519 --> 00:05:07.560 faced scrutiny after miscommunicating the tiebreaker 00:05:07.560 --> 00:05:10.860 rules, but ultimately, the team is among the 00:05:10.860 --> 00:05:14.120 eight remaining contenders. With a roster of 00:05:14.120 --> 00:05:17.600 stars, including Aaron Judge, Team USA is determined 00:05:17.600 --> 00:05:20.420 to pursue its second title in this prestigious 00:05:20.420 --> 00:05:24.819 tournament. In local sports, the Aztecs are heading 00:05:24.819 --> 00:05:28.319 to Las Vegas with a clear mission. Win the Mountain 00:05:28.319 --> 00:05:31.240 West Tournament, or Miss March Madness, for the 00:05:31.240 --> 00:05:34.740 first time in six seasons. After a tough late 00:05:34.740 --> 00:05:37.300 -season slump, their chances for an at -large 00:05:37.300 --> 00:05:41.899 bid stand at just 17%, according to ESPN's Joe 00:05:41.899 --> 00:05:45.699 Lunardi. The Aztecs earned the number two seed 00:05:45.699 --> 00:05:48.319 and will face the winner of the Colorado State 00:05:48.319 --> 00:05:52.220 and Fresno State matchup on Thursday. Coach Brian 00:05:52.220 --> 00:05:55.199 Dutcher emphasizes the need for better rebounding 00:05:55.199 --> 00:05:58.060 in depth as they prepare for potentially three 00:05:58.060 --> 00:06:04.439 games in three days. In top news, multinational 00:06:04.439 --> 00:06:08.060 agriculture technology company Syngenta. announced 00:06:08.060 --> 00:06:10.819 last Tuesday that it will cease global production 00:06:10.819 --> 00:06:13.959 of the herbicide Paraqued by the end of June. 00:06:14.959 --> 00:06:17.579 Banned in more than 70 countries, Paraqued is 00:06:17.579 --> 00:06:20.420 distributed in the United States from Syngenta's 00:06:20.420 --> 00:06:23.620 manufacturing site in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. 00:06:24.500 --> 00:06:27.220 While the decision comes amid thousands of lawsuits 00:06:27.220 --> 00:06:30.379 regarding Paraqued's health risks, a Syngenta 00:06:30.379 --> 00:06:33.720 representative cited entirely a commercial reason 00:06:33.720 --> 00:06:37.160 for the move. Local residents and environmental 00:06:37.160 --> 00:06:39.720 activists welcome this step toward protecting 00:06:39.720 --> 00:06:44.180 health and reducing pollution. Sancenta's facility 00:06:44.180 --> 00:06:47.579 emitted over 52 ,000 metric tons of greenhouse 00:06:47.579 --> 00:06:51.740 gases in 2023, highlighting ongoing environmental 00:06:51.740 --> 00:06:57.660 issues in the community. In business news, Volkswagen 00:06:57.660 --> 00:07:00.639 dealers are revolting over plans to sell a new 00:07:00.639 --> 00:07:04.259 brand of sport utility vehicle directly to consumers. 00:07:04.779 --> 00:07:07.740 The latest of several lawsuits seeks to stop 00:07:07.740 --> 00:07:11.720 the carmaker from bypassing dealerships. Volkswagen 00:07:11.720 --> 00:07:14.220 revealed it would create a brand called Scout 00:07:14.220 --> 00:07:17.100 Motors, featuring rugged electric and hybrid 00:07:17.100 --> 00:07:21.980 trucks and SUVs. Fred DiPolito, a Volkswagen 00:07:21.980 --> 00:07:26.279 dealer, is now in court alongside others. Scout 00:07:26.279 --> 00:07:29.399 plans to sell its trucks directly, citing efficiency 00:07:29.399 --> 00:07:33.430 and customer experience. However, dealers argue 00:07:33.430 --> 00:07:36.389 that only independent franchises should sell 00:07:36.389 --> 00:07:39.649 vehicles in the United States. The legal battle 00:07:39.649 --> 00:07:42.329 centers on who has the right to sell new cars 00:07:42.329 --> 00:07:46.730 in this country. In crypto movement, Bitcoin 00:07:46.730 --> 00:07:52.490 is down 1 % to about $69 ,000. Ethereum is down 00:07:52.490 --> 00:08:00.079 1 % to $2 ,000. And XRP is down 1 .5%. to $1 00:08:00.079 --> 00:08:07.939 .37. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:08:07.939 --> 00:08:10.939 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:08:10.939 --> 00:08:13.899 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:08:13.899 --> 00:08:18.579 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:18.579 --> 00:08:21.779 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:22.300 --> 00:08:25.319 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:25.759 --> 00:08:29.240 cultivating strength. reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:29.240 --> 00:08:32.980 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:08:32.980 --> 00:08:37.480 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:37.480 --> 00:08:41.279 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:41.840 --> 00:08:45.580 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:08:46.480 --> 00:08:49.120 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:08:49.120 --> 00:08:55.159 you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk 00:08:55.159 --> 00:08:58.850 science. They were blinded in accidents. Now 00:08:58.850 --> 00:09:02.409 they can see again. Scientists are making progress 00:09:02.409 --> 00:09:05.570 on curing blindness with experimental stem cell 00:09:05.570 --> 00:09:09.490 therapies. Phil Durst was injured by commercial 00:09:09.490 --> 00:09:13.750 detergent, losing sight in his left eye. Every 00:09:13.750 --> 00:09:16.809 year, thousands suffer similar injuries, often 00:09:16.809 --> 00:09:19.289 facing despair when told they will never see 00:09:19.289 --> 00:09:22.970 again. However, recent stem cell treatments have 00:09:22.970 --> 00:09:26.480 shown remarkable success. With 10 out of 14 patients 00:09:26.480 --> 00:09:29.399 regaining vision in a trial at Massachusetts 00:09:29.399 --> 00:09:33.139 Eye and Ear, Durst expressed amazement at the 00:09:33.139 --> 00:09:37.080 results, calling it a work of art. Researchers 00:09:37.080 --> 00:09:39.700 are hopeful this could expand to treat other 00:09:39.700 --> 00:09:45.580 forms of blindness. And in entertainment news, 00:09:46.740 --> 00:09:51.220 the best TV shows of 2026 so far features a range 00:09:51.220 --> 00:09:54.769 of exciting titles. From the return of The Pit 00:09:54.769 --> 00:09:58.529 and Paradise to the new hit comedy The Fall and 00:09:58.529 --> 00:10:01.470 Rise of Reggie Dinkins, viewers have plenty to 00:10:01.470 --> 00:10:04.970 enjoy. No Awhile returns for another heartfelt 00:10:04.970 --> 00:10:08.610 season of The Pit, while Sterling pay Brown Ventures 00:10:08.610 --> 00:10:12.409 outside of Paradise. In A Night of the Seven 00:10:12.409 --> 00:10:15.789 Kingdoms, fans find a likable hero in Sir Duncan 00:10:15.789 --> 00:10:18.950 the Tall restoring faith in the Game of Thrones 00:10:18.950 --> 00:10:23.659 franchise. Jason Bateman stars in DTS St. Louis, 00:10:24.120 --> 00:10:27.580 a dark dramedy, and Steve Carell shines in Rooster, 00:10:28.080 --> 00:10:32.200 a coming -of -age comedy. Well, all righty, folks. 00:10:32.559 --> 00:10:36.360 It's time for the quote of the day. And today, 00:10:36.659 --> 00:10:39.100 our quote comes from the American science fiction 00:10:39.100 --> 00:10:44.960 writer Ray Bradbury. And he said, We are an impossibility 00:10:44.960 --> 00:10:48.240 in an impossible universe, reminding us that 00:10:48.240 --> 00:10:51.679 innovation, like the World Wide Web, transforms 00:10:51.679 --> 00:10:56.200 the improbable into reality. And that's a wrap 00:10:56.200 --> 00:10:59.379 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:59.840 --> 00:11:03.340 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:03.340 --> 00:11:06.379 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:07.539 --> 00:11:10.220 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:10.220 --> 00:11:13.279 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:13.279 --> 00:11:14.059 in San Diego.