Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.
We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot, and always with a positive
vibe.
I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Friday, February 2nd.
You'll be interested to know, today is Groundhog Day.
137 years ago, in 1887, the first Groundhog Day was held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Originating from ancient Celtic and Christian festivals, it later evolved with German immigrants
in America, substituting the groundhog for the badger.
The famed Punxsutawney fill in Pennsylvania has become a major media event, although his
predictions show less than 40% accuracy.
It's about the same rate of flying safely in a Boeing 737 MAX.
It's funny, but not funny.
Now let's check out the weather in the North County area.
This morning it's rainy in 54 degrees, with 8 mile per hour wind.
Tonight, the sun will set at 522 p.m., and it will rise again tomorrow at 642 a.m.
It looks like we're in for a day of showers, mainly before 4 p.m. with partly sunny skies,
and a high near 59.
West wind will be 15 to 20 mile per hour, with gusts as high as 25.
Chance of precipitation is 50% with new rain amounts of less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, a slight chance of showers before 10 p.m. and mostly cloudy, with a low around
53.
West wind will be 15 to 20 mile per hour, with gusts as high as 25.
In the surf report.
It's still a mess out there and might not clear up much until Monday.
But here's a look ahead.
There might be some rideable waves on Saturday midday, but we wouldn't advise it.
There will be a lot of waste runoff from the heavy rains.
We'll keep the movie recommendations coming.
In Encinitas and North County, it's 4 to 7 feet and all the chop you can handle.
Keep an eye out for sinkholes, mudslides, and the taxman.
The first low tide Friday will be 1.5 feet around 930 a.m., with a 2.5 foot high tide
around 230.
The nearshore buoy at Scripps and La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
We'll see a partly sunny Saturday with a high near 59 degrees and a west wind around
10 mile per hour.
Saturday night brings a slight chance of rain after 4 a.m. with lows around 49.
Sunday and Monday will be partly sunny with chances of rain, highs near 62.
Rain becomes likely Monday night through Wednesday, with potential for heavy rainfall and temperatures
in the low to high 50s.
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They are open every day from 8 to 5.
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Sunny mornings send you.
In top news.
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at Stanford University, leading an international
team, have shed light on why autoimmune diseases predominantly affect women.
Zist diseases, which include lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, impact around 80% of women among
their sufferers.
The key lies in a molecule called zist, unique to women, which plays a crucial role in inactivating
one of the two X chromosomes in females.
This process, while essential, seems to inadvertently generate molecular complexes linked to autoimmune
diseases.
This finding, detailed in the journal called Cell, could pave the way for earlier detection
and more effective treatments of these conditions.
Although it doesn't fully explain the occurrence of autoimmune diseases in men, it's a significant
step in understanding these complex ailments.
Now let's talk technology.
Meta's Reality Labs, responsible for virtual and augmented reality technology, recorded
a substantial operating loss of $4.65 billion in the fourth quarter.
Despite generating over $1 billion in sales, this marks the unit's largest quarterly
loss, contributing to a total loss of over $42 billion since 2020.
This heavy investment in the metaverse faces new competition as Apple launches its Vision
Pro headset.
Meanwhile, the VR and air market experienced a 40% decline in sales in 2023.
Let us push into the metaverse with products like the Quest 3 VR headset, is part of a
broader strategy to pioneer what Mark Zuckerberg calls the next frontier after the mobile internet.
And business news, US stocks rallied today, recovering from the year's worst sell-off.
The S&P 500 climbed 1.2%, the Dow Jones rose nearly 1%, and the NASDAQ led with a 1.3%
gain.
This rebound comes as investors adjust to the Federal Reserve's rate plans and anticipate
major tech earnings.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments suggest rate cuts are unlikely at the Fed's
next meeting, shifting expectations to May.
Tech giants Apple, Amazon, and Meta are poised to release earnings following Microsoft and
Alphabet's results that didn't meet investor expectations.
Additionally, the job market state will be revealed in the upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls
Report, adding another dimension to this week's financial narrative.
In crypto, Bitcoin is up around 43,000, Ethereum is at 2,200, and Dogecoin is about 8 cents.
Now on to sports.
The 2024 Anagel All-Star Game is hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs this year, marking
their first hosting since 2000.
This event features a return to traditional skills competitions, contrasting the creative
editions in previous years.
Competitions include shooting, skating, passing, breakaways, and stick handling.
There is also a three-on-three tournament, which reintroduces the team selection by captains,
a practice last seen in 2015.
Viewers can catch the draft on ESPN2, the skills competition on ESPN, and the All-Star
Game on ABC.
For live streaming, ESPN Plus is the go-to.
And last night, in Lakers at Celtics.
Without their star duo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Lakers secured a surprising 114-105
victory over the Boston Celtics.
The Celtics, after a dominant 22-2 start at TD Garden, faced only their third home loss.
Austin Reeves emerged as the unexpected hero for the Lakers, scoring 32 points and achieving
a personal best with seven three-pointers.
The Lakers defense effectively limited Celtic stars Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown.
This big win is particularly meaningful for the Lakers, who are in the ninth spot in the
Western Conference, as it comes during a critical six-game road stretch.
The win, combined with their earlier success against the Golden State Warriors, offers
hope for a team striving to improve their playoff chances.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
and elevating mental well-being.
Scientific research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas,
Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.
Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
In local news, the San Diego Padres 2024 Fan Fest is set for March 24 at Peckow Park, following
their Seoul Series games.
Running from noon to 5.30, the event features player appearances, including stars like Manny
Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. and other Padres alumni.
Highlights include the unveiling of the renovated Gallagher Square and a celebrity slash alumni
softball game.
Fans can enjoy player workouts, batting practice, and interactive sessions.
Free admission tickets are available online starting February 16.
The event also precedes exhibition games against the Seattle Mariners on March 25 and 26.
And in entertainment news, Disney is set to enforce a ban on password sharing for its
streaming services, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
This move, announced in an email to Hulu's subscribers, will start on March 14.
Violations could lead to account limitations or termination.
This follows Netflix's successful crackdown on password sharing, which significantly increased
its subscriber count.
Disney, CEO Bob Iger, had previously indicated tackling password sharing as a 2024 priority.
Further details are expected in Disney's fiscal first quarter earnings call on February
7.
Sorry for the lame news.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from Mark Twain.
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel which has crushed it deep.
And that's a wrap for this week.
We did it.
Keep an eye out tomorrow for a bonus episode.
Have an amazing weekend, my good friends.
We'll be back soon with another Sunny Mornings podcast.
Thanks for tuning in.