1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,800 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:06,800 --> 00:00:12,000 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,000 vibe. 4 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:17,800 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, February 1st. 5 00:00:17,800 --> 00:00:20,680 You'll be interested to know. 6 00:00:20,680 --> 00:00:23,720 Today is National Freedom Day. 7 00:00:23,720 --> 00:00:30,600 It commemorates the 1865 signing by Abraham Lincoln, leading to the 13th Amendment. 8 00:00:30,600 --> 00:00:35,880 This capital moment in U.S. history marked the end of slavery, epitomizing the nation's 9 00:00:35,880 --> 00:00:37,520 core value of freedom. 10 00:00:37,520 --> 00:00:42,920 It's a day for Americans to reflect on and cherish their freedoms. 11 00:00:42,920 --> 00:00:46,720 Now let's check out the weather in the Encinitas area. 12 00:00:46,720 --> 00:00:52,200 This morning it's rainy and 57 degrees, with 15 mile per hour wind. 13 00:00:52,200 --> 00:00:59,800 Tonight the sun will set at 521 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 642 a.m. 14 00:00:59,800 --> 00:01:04,720 It looks like we're in for a day of rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 10 a.m. 15 00:01:04,720 --> 00:01:11,360 Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall, high temps near 59, with wind 25 to 30 mile 16 00:01:11,360 --> 00:01:17,880 per hour and gust as high as 35, new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch 17 00:01:17,880 --> 00:01:18,880 possible. 18 00:01:18,880 --> 00:01:26,160 Tonight, showers and possibly a thunderstorm, low around 55 and west wind around 15 mile 19 00:01:26,160 --> 00:01:32,280 per hour, with gusts as high as 20, new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an 20 00:01:32,280 --> 00:01:36,680 inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 21 00:01:36,680 --> 00:01:41,760 In the surf report, it's a mess out there, but here's a look ahead. 22 00:01:41,760 --> 00:01:45,860 Expect a shift in weather patterns in the North Pacific as we head into the first week 23 00:01:45,860 --> 00:01:47,320 of February. 24 00:01:47,320 --> 00:01:52,520 A strong high pressure system may form between Hawaii and California, differing from the 25 00:01:52,520 --> 00:01:55,680 current ridge over the western United States. 26 00:01:55,680 --> 00:02:00,400 Active conditions are likely in the northwest Pacific, with potential storms between the 27 00:02:00,400 --> 00:02:04,000 high's eastern edge and the California coast. 28 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:09,160 This could result in very westerly swells, but also bring rain and rough weather to the 29 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:10,160 coast. 30 00:02:10,160 --> 00:02:13,720 Keep an eye out for updates in the coming days. 31 00:02:13,720 --> 00:02:19,680 In Ansonitis and North County, it's 4 to 6 feet and nothing but the choppy chop going 32 00:02:19,680 --> 00:02:21,080 on out there. 33 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:25,600 Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear about some Netflix recommendations to get 34 00:02:25,600 --> 00:02:27,600 you through the storm. 35 00:02:27,600 --> 00:02:33,960 The first low tide Thursday will be 2 feet around 7.30 am, with a 3 foot high tide around 36 00:02:33,960 --> 00:02:35,520 noon 30. 37 00:02:35,520 --> 00:02:44,000 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 38 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:46,000 Looking ahead in the weather. 39 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:51,440 We'll see showers on Friday, mainly before 10 am, under partly sunny skies with a high 40 00:02:51,440 --> 00:02:53,800 near 58 degrees. 41 00:02:53,800 --> 00:02:59,240 West wind will be brisk at 15 to 20 mile per hour, gusting up to 25. 42 00:02:59,240 --> 00:03:05,000 Friday night offers a chance of showers before 10 pm, with a low around 52. 43 00:03:05,000 --> 00:03:10,960 The weekend continues with partly sunny days, highs around 59 degrees, and increasing chances 44 00:03:10,960 --> 00:03:11,960 of rain. 45 00:03:11,960 --> 00:03:18,800 Especially after 10 am on Sunday, nights will be mostly cloudy with lows around 50 to 55. 46 00:03:18,800 --> 00:03:24,200 Monday brings a possibility of heavy rain and a high near 59. 47 00:03:24,200 --> 00:03:28,120 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 48 00:03:28,120 --> 00:03:33,800 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Ansonitis. 49 00:03:33,800 --> 00:03:40,200 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Ansonitis Boulevard, this café is a haven 50 00:03:40,200 --> 00:03:42,960 for culinary delights. 51 00:03:42,960 --> 00:03:48,560 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 52 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:53,880 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 53 00:03:53,880 --> 00:03:57,320 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 54 00:03:57,320 --> 00:04:00,760 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 55 00:04:00,760 --> 00:04:05,240 Any morning send you. 56 00:04:05,240 --> 00:04:13,120 In top news, five years ago, 23andMe was soaring high with a valuation of $6 billion, acclaimed 57 00:04:13,120 --> 00:04:16,160 by celebrities and popular culture. 58 00:04:16,160 --> 00:04:18,300 Today it's a different story. 59 00:04:18,300 --> 00:04:24,820 The company's value has plummeted by 98%, teetering on the edge of Nasdaq delisting. 60 00:04:24,820 --> 00:04:29,880 This decline reflects a significant shift from its early success, where millions use 61 00:04:29,880 --> 00:04:34,040 their DNA testing kits to explore ancestry and health. 62 00:04:34,040 --> 00:04:40,360 However, the company has been unable to sustain profitability, leading to staff cuts and financial 63 00:04:40,360 --> 00:04:41,360 struggles. 64 00:04:41,360 --> 00:04:48,700 CEO, Anne Woodsicki, remains determined, aiming to transform 23andMe into a comprehensive 65 00:04:48,700 --> 00:04:53,600 healthcare enterprise, developing drugs and providing medical care. 66 00:04:53,600 --> 00:04:58,520 Despite these ambitious plans, the journey ahead is fraught with challenges, including 67 00:04:58,520 --> 00:05:04,280 a dire need for fresh capital and overcoming the inherent limitations of their DNA testing 68 00:05:04,280 --> 00:05:06,720 business model. 69 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:08,480 Now let's talk science. 70 00:05:08,480 --> 00:05:13,800 New research contradicts the long-held belief that insects are attracted to light. 71 00:05:13,800 --> 00:05:18,860 Instead, artificial lights disrupt their natural navigation. 72 00:05:18,860 --> 00:05:24,800 Insects usually use light as a cue for orientation, with the sky being the brightest source. 73 00:05:24,800 --> 00:05:27,920 Artificial lights, however, cause confusion. 74 00:05:27,920 --> 00:05:32,680 Researchers from Imperial College London and other institutions observed this phenomenon 75 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:36,880 through motion capture techniques and high-resolution cameras. 76 00:05:36,880 --> 00:05:43,380 They found that insects, like dragonflies, just circle lights, or even crash, when disoriented 77 00:05:43,380 --> 00:05:46,000 by upward-facing lights. 78 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:50,940 The study, published in Nature Communications, highlights how artificial lighting alters 79 00:05:50,940 --> 00:05:58,640 insect behavior, a shift from the traditional view of simple attraction to light. 80 00:05:58,640 --> 00:06:07,480 In business news, the 2025 Toyota Camry, launching in 2024, introduces a bold change as it transitions 81 00:06:07,480 --> 00:06:10,480 exclusively to hybrid models. 82 00:06:10,480 --> 00:06:17,240 This ninth-generation midsize sedan features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine paired 83 00:06:17,240 --> 00:06:19,000 with electric motors. 84 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:26,040 It offers a choice between front-wheel drive with 225 horsepower and all-wheel drive, which 85 00:06:26,040 --> 00:06:30,260 increases power to 232 horsepower. 86 00:06:30,260 --> 00:06:35,760 The Camry's design borrows elements from the Toyota Crown, featuring new front headlights, 87 00:06:35,760 --> 00:06:41,120 a refreshed cabin with a steering wheel and console design similar to the Crown, and an 88 00:06:41,120 --> 00:06:43,760 updated infotainment system. 89 00:06:43,760 --> 00:06:48,680 It comes in four trims, each offering unique features and styling. 90 00:06:48,680 --> 00:06:54,040 Pricing details are pending, but the current hybrid model ranges from around $30,000 to 91 00:06:54,040 --> 00:06:57,360 just over $35,000. 92 00:06:57,360 --> 00:07:14,440 In crypto, Bitcoin is around $42,000, Ethereum is at $2,250, and Dogecoin is about 8 cents. 93 00:07:14,440 --> 00:07:16,360 Now on to sports. 94 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:22,760 Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback, is poised to redefine the role of sports announcers. 95 00:07:22,760 --> 00:07:29,280 His signing by Fox, initially met with skepticism, is now confirmed, with Brady set to call games 96 00:07:29,280 --> 00:07:34,220 this fall and possibly even next year's Super Bowl. 97 00:07:34,220 --> 00:07:39,560 This move is part of Fox's strategy to innovate in talent development, exemplified by their 98 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:44,880 willingness to let go of announcer Greg Olson in favor of Brady. 99 00:07:44,880 --> 00:07:50,440 Fox's ambitious approach combines nurturing internal talent, like Olson, while investing 100 00:07:50,440 --> 00:07:53,120 heavily in superstars like Brady. 101 00:07:53,120 --> 00:07:58,440 Brady's transition from football to the broadcast booth marks a significant shift 102 00:07:58,440 --> 00:08:04,680 in sports television, mirroring past transitions of sports icons like Joe Montana and Frank 103 00:08:04,680 --> 00:08:06,040 Gifford. 104 00:08:06,040 --> 00:08:13,640 In the NBA last night, the Clippers on the road taking on the Wizards won 125-109, and 105 00:08:13,640 --> 00:08:17,400 tonight the Lakers are on the road to play the Celtics. 106 00:08:17,400 --> 00:08:25,800 In national hockey last night, the Kings on the road to playing the Predators won 4-2. 107 00:08:25,800 --> 00:08:29,120 Moving on to a more local vibe. 108 00:08:29,120 --> 00:08:35,040 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 109 00:08:35,040 --> 00:08:39,200 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 110 00:08:39,200 --> 00:08:44,280 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 111 00:08:44,280 --> 00:08:50,400 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 112 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:53,360 and elevating mental well-being. 113 00:08:53,360 --> 00:08:57,200 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 114 00:08:57,200 --> 00:09:03,480 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 115 00:09:03,480 --> 00:09:08,760 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 116 00:09:08,760 --> 00:09:12,920 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 117 00:09:12,920 --> 00:09:17,040 And now, back to the show. 118 00:09:17,040 --> 00:09:24,000 In local news, at the Port of San Diego, Pride-A-Tubboat operator Crowley has a groundbreaking new 119 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:29,760 platform called eWolf, the U.S. first all-electric tubboat. 120 00:09:29,760 --> 00:09:36,920 This 82-foot Alabama-built tub promises significant environmental benefits, reducing nitrogen 121 00:09:36,920 --> 00:09:44,200 dioxide, diesel particulates, and carbon dioxide emissions substantially over a decade. 122 00:09:44,200 --> 00:09:49,280 The eWolf's operations, slated to begin in spring, are contingent on the completion of 123 00:09:49,280 --> 00:09:53,240 Crowley's microgrid shoreside charging station. 124 00:09:53,240 --> 00:10:03,400 This innovation marks a significant step towards sustainable maritime operations. 125 00:10:03,400 --> 00:10:05,980 And in entertainment news. 126 00:10:05,980 --> 00:10:10,640 As promised, here are five funny movies on Netflix to help get you through some of the 127 00:10:10,640 --> 00:10:12,640 glum weather. 128 00:10:12,640 --> 00:10:18,040 First on the list, Eurovision Song Contest, The Story of Fire Saga. 129 00:10:18,040 --> 00:10:24,000 In this comedic reunion, Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams play Icelandic friends, dreaming 130 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:26,760 of Eurovision victory. 131 00:10:26,760 --> 00:10:32,560 Directed by David Dobkin of Wedding Crashers, they form Fire Saga, a singing duo, hitting 132 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:36,640 Eurovision with their song, Ya Ya Ding Dong. 133 00:10:36,640 --> 00:10:39,040 You have me at Will Ferrell. 134 00:10:39,040 --> 00:10:43,000 Next up, Glass Onion, a Knives Out mystery. 135 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:49,240 Rian Johnson's sequel to Knives Out brings back Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blank. 136 00:10:49,240 --> 00:10:54,400 In a twisty tale, Blank investigates a murder on a tech billionaire's island. 137 00:10:54,400 --> 00:10:59,800 The star-studded cast includes Edward Norton and Janelle Mona, blending mystery with a 138 00:10:59,800 --> 00:11:01,480 dash of humor. 139 00:11:01,480 --> 00:11:04,120 Also, I care a lot. 140 00:11:04,120 --> 00:11:10,840 Rosamund Pike stars as Marla, a con woman targeting the elderly in this J. Blakeson 141 00:11:10,840 --> 00:11:11,840 comedy. 142 00:11:11,840 --> 00:11:17,840 Her scheme unravels when targeting a crime lord's mother, leading to suspense and danger. 143 00:11:17,840 --> 00:11:22,880 Pike's award-winning role is supported by Peter Dinklage and Isa Gonzalez. 144 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:27,640 If you miss Adam McKay movies, check out Don't Look Up. 145 00:11:27,640 --> 00:11:33,680 It's a satirical, dark comedy, featuring a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio 146 00:11:33,680 --> 00:11:38,200 and Jennifer Lawrence as they tackle global warming. 147 00:11:38,200 --> 00:11:43,080 It centers on astronomers trying to warn about an Earth-threatening comet, blending humor 148 00:11:43,080 --> 00:11:45,600 with a thought-provoking message. 149 00:11:45,600 --> 00:11:49,200 Or you can take a shot at Spencer Confidential. 150 00:11:49,200 --> 00:11:53,760 Mark Wahlberg teams up with director Peter Berg in this action-packed film. 151 00:11:53,760 --> 00:12:01,480 Spencer, a former Boston cop and now a private investigator, gets entangled in a murder conspiracy. 152 00:12:01,480 --> 00:12:06,960 The film, inspired by Robert B. Parker's novels, features intense action and a memorable 153 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:08,920 prison brawl scene. 154 00:12:08,920 --> 00:12:14,000 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 155 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:18,760 And today, our quote comes from the writer-director, Adam McKay. 156 00:12:18,760 --> 00:12:25,000 "'Nothing is more enjoyable for me than when I'm watching a movie or a TV show. 157 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:28,960 And there is that sense that anything can happen. 158 00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:33,440 It is the most fun feeling in the world. 159 00:12:33,440 --> 00:12:37,800 My good man, I couldn't agree more." 160 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:39,720 And that's a wrap for this morning. 161 00:12:39,720 --> 00:12:43,040 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 162 00:12:43,040 --> 00:12:49,400 Have an amazing day, my good friends.