1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,360 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:07,360 --> 00:00:12,080 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:12,080 --> 00:00:13,080 vibe. 4 00:00:13,080 --> 00:00:18,480 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Wednesday, February 14th. 5 00:00:18,480 --> 00:00:21,680 Today is Valentine's Day. 6 00:00:21,680 --> 00:00:27,480 Celebrated in memory of St. Valentine, a Roman priest and physician martyred around 7 00:00:27,480 --> 00:00:30,720 270 AD. 8 00:00:30,720 --> 00:00:36,320 This day of love stems from a legend where Valentine, before his execution, penned a 9 00:00:36,320 --> 00:00:43,880 letter to his jailor's daughter, who he loved, signing it from your Valentine. 10 00:00:43,880 --> 00:00:48,760 So today, if you're being executed and happen to be dating the warden's daughter, you should 11 00:00:48,760 --> 00:00:52,240 write her a letter and sign it from your Valentine. 12 00:00:52,240 --> 00:00:58,240 If she has a good sense of humor, she'll think it's hilarious. 13 00:00:58,240 --> 00:01:02,360 Now let's check out the weather in the Encinitas area. 14 00:01:02,360 --> 00:01:08,840 This morning it's partly cloudy skies and 48 degrees with just about no wind. 15 00:01:08,840 --> 00:01:16,600 The sunset will take place at 5.33 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.31 a.m. 16 00:01:16,600 --> 00:01:22,440 It looks like we're in for some sun today with a high near 58 and west wind 5 to 10 17 00:01:22,440 --> 00:01:24,480 mph in the afternoon. 18 00:01:24,480 --> 00:01:29,760 Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 49. 19 00:01:29,760 --> 00:01:36,400 In the surf report, we can expect smaller waves on Wednesday, ideal for beginners. 20 00:01:36,400 --> 00:01:41,900 Conditions will be clean in the morning with thigh-to-waist-high waves, occasionally reaching 21 00:01:41,900 --> 00:01:45,280 chest-high at select spots. 22 00:01:45,280 --> 00:01:50,200 Nightlight offshore wind, turning onshore by midday. 23 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:54,920 Looking ahead to Thursday and Friday, there's an active pattern in the North Pacific, bringing 24 00:01:54,920 --> 00:02:01,120 fun overlapping west-northwest and northwest swells. 25 00:02:01,120 --> 00:02:07,840 Friday should see widespread waist-to-chest-high waves, potentially reaching 1 to 2 feet overhead 26 00:02:07,840 --> 00:02:09,960 at some spots. 27 00:02:09,960 --> 00:02:16,960 In Encinitas and North County, it's looking good and clean at 2 to 3 feet any time before 28 00:02:16,960 --> 00:02:22,560 noon, with a 2-foot incoming mid-tide at 9 a.m. 29 00:02:22,560 --> 00:02:27,480 Air temps for the morning surf are around 48 degrees. 30 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:34,160 The first low tide Wednesday will be 1 foot around 6.30 a.m. with a high tide at 3.5 feet, 31 00:02:34,160 --> 00:02:36,440 just after 12. 32 00:02:36,440 --> 00:02:45,200 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 59 degrees for the water temperature. 33 00:02:45,200 --> 00:02:49,800 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a pleasant end to the week with mostly sunny 34 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:53,080 days and partly cloudy nights. 35 00:02:53,080 --> 00:03:00,200 Thursday brings a high near 59 degrees, with northwest wind at 5 to 10 mph. 36 00:03:00,200 --> 00:03:04,000 Nights will be cooler, hovering in the low 50s. 37 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:08,800 The weekend maintains steady temperatures around 60 degrees during the day, with slight 38 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:12,720 chances of rain on Saturday night and Sunday. 39 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:16,560 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 40 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:22,200 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café & Pastries in Encinitas. 41 00:03:22,200 --> 00:03:28,780 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 42 00:03:28,780 --> 00:03:31,600 for culinary delights. 43 00:03:31,600 --> 00:03:37,200 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 44 00:03:37,200 --> 00:03:42,560 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 45 00:03:42,560 --> 00:03:46,040 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 46 00:03:46,040 --> 00:03:49,520 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 47 00:03:49,520 --> 00:03:53,680 Sunny mornings send you! 48 00:03:53,680 --> 00:04:01,560 In local news, San Diego is investing $21 million in a new Bell firefighting helicopter. 49 00:04:01,560 --> 00:04:06,440 Enhancing its aerial firefighting capabilities. 50 00:04:06,440 --> 00:04:11,560 This purchase, necessary to meet the needs of an ever-changing environment, brings the 51 00:04:11,560 --> 00:04:14,120 city's fleet to three. 52 00:04:14,120 --> 00:04:19,480 The new addition offers greater water capacity, crucial for effective firefighting. 53 00:04:19,480 --> 00:04:27,000 It follows the 2018 acquisition of a Sikorsky Firehawk, renowned for its high water capacity. 54 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:33,040 The city also plans to construct a new hangar at Montgomery Gibbs Executive Airport, addressing 55 00:04:33,040 --> 00:04:38,360 the need for indoor storage and to reduce maintenance and downtime. 56 00:04:38,360 --> 00:04:43,200 This move underlines the increasing importance of aerial firefighting in combating these 57 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:55,680 climate change-related disasters, which are creating faster moving and more intense fires. 58 00:04:55,680 --> 00:04:57,960 Now on to sports. 59 00:04:57,960 --> 00:05:04,560 Manny Machado is intensifying his training, following off-season surgery for tennis elbow. 60 00:05:04,560 --> 00:05:09,960 Currently in spring training, Machado's primary concern is building arm strength for the upcoming 61 00:05:09,960 --> 00:05:11,600 season. 62 00:05:11,600 --> 00:05:16,840 Despite a challenging year marked by his first injury list appearance in nine years and a 63 00:05:16,840 --> 00:05:21,640 lower OPS, Machado remains focused and optimistic. 64 00:05:21,640 --> 00:05:27,320 The Pondrays, after missing last season's postseason, have undergone significant changes, 65 00:05:27,320 --> 00:05:32,920 including trading Juan Soto to the Yankees and losing key players like Josh Hader and 66 00:05:32,920 --> 00:05:34,520 Blake Snell. 67 00:05:34,520 --> 00:05:41,880 Machado, alongside Fernando Tatis Jr. and others, is confident in the team's potential, emphasizing 68 00:05:41,880 --> 00:05:45,620 the need for collective performance improvement. 69 00:05:45,620 --> 00:05:50,960 The Pondrays are still seeking to strengthen their roster, with general manager A.J. Preller 70 00:05:50,960 --> 00:05:55,920 exploring trade options, especially in the outfield. 71 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:58,600 Now on to the NBA. 72 00:05:58,600 --> 00:06:04,800 Last night, the Lakers at home beat the Pistons 125-111. 73 00:06:04,800 --> 00:06:09,580 Tonight the Lakers are hitting the road to take on the Jazz. 74 00:06:09,580 --> 00:06:14,520 And the Clippers are also on the road to play the Warriors. 75 00:06:14,520 --> 00:06:20,400 In national hockey last night, the Kings on the road got shut out by the Sabres 7-0. 76 00:06:20,400 --> 00:06:27,680 And the Ducks, also on the road, got shut out 5-0 by the Canadians. 77 00:06:27,680 --> 00:06:32,920 Rough night for SoCal hockey fans. 78 00:06:32,920 --> 00:06:40,220 In top news, the USDA has announced a nationwide recall of certain charcuterie meats by Fratelli 79 00:06:40,220 --> 00:06:46,560 Beretta USA due to potential under-processing in foodborne pathogens. 80 00:06:46,560 --> 00:06:54,240 Affected packages are sold under brands like Appleton Farms, Dietz & Watson, and Hublix. 81 00:06:54,240 --> 00:06:59,760 They have been distributed to stores, including Aldi, Costco, and Sam's Club. 82 00:06:59,760 --> 00:07:04,280 This follows a previous recall for Salmonella contamination. 83 00:07:04,280 --> 00:07:10,040 Consumers and businesses are advised to dispose of or return the products. 84 00:07:10,040 --> 00:07:15,760 Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning may include, but are not limited to, prolonged dehydration, 85 00:07:15,760 --> 00:07:21,400 sleeping in an empty bathtub, and death. 86 00:07:21,400 --> 00:07:28,000 In business news, Nvidia corporations surpassed Amazon in market value for the first time 87 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:35,800 in nearly 22 years, closing with a market cap of $1.78 trillion. 88 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:41,240 This achievement makes Nvidia, the fourth largest U.S. company, a significant rise from 89 00:07:41,240 --> 00:07:46,720 its position outside the top 20 just four years ago. 90 00:07:46,720 --> 00:07:52,080 Despite overall market declines, Nvidia's smaller stock drop compared to Amazon's 91 00:07:52,080 --> 00:07:54,680 helped it gain the upper hand. 92 00:07:54,680 --> 00:07:56,800 And their progress doesn't stop here. 93 00:07:56,800 --> 00:08:02,640 It's now eying to overtake Alphabet, which is valued at $1.81 trillion. 94 00:08:02,640 --> 00:08:10,400 Meanwhile, Amazon finished with a $1.75 trillion market cap last year. 95 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:16,800 Upcoming Nvidia earnings are highly anticipated, with expectations of substantial revenue growth, 96 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:20,760 signaling strong demand for its AI hardware. 97 00:08:20,760 --> 00:08:29,120 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just under $50,000, Ethereum is at about $2,600, 98 00:08:29,120 --> 00:08:35,080 and Solana is $111. 99 00:08:35,080 --> 00:08:38,800 Moving on to a more local vibe. 100 00:08:38,800 --> 00:08:44,800 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 101 00:08:44,800 --> 00:08:49,160 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 102 00:08:49,160 --> 00:08:54,120 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 103 00:08:54,120 --> 00:09:00,320 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 104 00:09:00,320 --> 00:09:03,320 and elevating mental well-being. 105 00:09:03,320 --> 00:09:07,200 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 106 00:09:07,200 --> 00:09:13,560 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 107 00:09:13,560 --> 00:09:18,880 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 108 00:09:18,880 --> 00:09:23,040 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 109 00:09:23,040 --> 00:09:27,560 And now back to the show. 110 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:31,480 Let's talk tech and space exploration. 111 00:09:31,480 --> 00:09:36,800 Last night's SpaceX launch could mark a historic moment in U.S. space travel, being 112 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:41,840 the first return to the moon since 1972. 113 00:09:41,840 --> 00:09:47,220 Funded privately and crafted by intuitive machines, the mission aims to deliver scientific 114 00:09:47,220 --> 00:09:51,040 instruments to the moon's south pole. 115 00:09:51,040 --> 00:09:58,120 This is crucial for SpaceX and Elon Musk's vision of making humanity multiplanetary with 116 00:09:58,120 --> 00:10:01,160 Mars as a key target. 117 00:10:01,160 --> 00:10:06,680 Although SpaceX has excelled in satellite deployment and astronaut transportation, planetary 118 00:10:06,680 --> 00:10:09,360 travel is a new frontier. 119 00:10:09,360 --> 00:10:14,360 The mission's success, hinging on today's launch from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, 120 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:18,200 could pave the way for future interplanetary travel. 121 00:10:18,200 --> 00:10:25,520 However, risks remain, as highlighted by recent propulsion issues in similar missions. 122 00:10:25,520 --> 00:10:30,800 SpaceX has made specific technical adjustments for this launch, acknowledging the challenges, 123 00:10:30,800 --> 00:10:36,640 but remaining hopeful for a successful mission. 124 00:10:36,640 --> 00:10:39,440 And in entertainment news. 125 00:10:39,440 --> 00:10:45,640 This summer, Santana and Counting Crows are embarking on the Oneness Tour, a 29-show journey 126 00:10:45,640 --> 00:10:49,760 across 28 North American cities. 127 00:10:49,760 --> 00:10:55,600 Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Santana's Supernatural album, the tour kicks off in 128 00:10:55,600 --> 00:11:01,360 Toronto and concludes with performances in San Diego and Phoenix. 129 00:11:01,360 --> 00:11:08,520 Carlos Santana, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and 2013 Kennedy Center honoree, 130 00:11:08,520 --> 00:11:11,240 continues to inspire. 131 00:11:11,240 --> 00:11:17,360 Fans can buy tickets through various pre-sales and VIP packages, promising a unique concert 132 00:11:17,360 --> 00:11:18,520 experience. 133 00:11:18,520 --> 00:11:24,180 The tour features notable stops, including Red Rocks Amphitheater and the iconic Footprint 134 00:11:24,180 --> 00:11:26,360 Center in Phoenix. 135 00:11:26,360 --> 00:11:31,880 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 136 00:11:31,880 --> 00:11:36,960 And today, our quote comes from the delightful Catherine Hepburn. 137 00:11:36,960 --> 00:11:44,200 Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, only with what you are expecting to 138 00:11:44,200 --> 00:11:47,800 give, which is everything. 139 00:11:47,800 --> 00:11:54,240 And I wish you all a lot of love on this Valentine's Day. 140 00:11:54,240 --> 00:11:56,520 And that's a wrap for this morning. 141 00:11:56,520 --> 00:11:59,800 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 142 00:11:59,800 --> 00:12:27,160 Have an amazing day, my good friends.