1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:08,800 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:08,800 --> 00:00:13,680 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, February 29th. 3 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:18,320 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:18,320 --> 00:00:24,320 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and 5 00:00:24,320 --> 00:00:25,320 science. 6 00:00:25,320 --> 00:00:30,920 But first, you'll be interested to know, today is Leap Year Day. 7 00:00:30,920 --> 00:00:38,040 Leap years, including 2020, 2024 and subsequent multiples of 4, align with U.S. presidential 8 00:00:38,040 --> 00:00:43,960 elections, Summer Olympics, and an extra day in February. 9 00:00:43,960 --> 00:00:51,280 This adjustment is necessary because Earth's orbit around the sun takes 365.24 days, not 10 00:00:51,280 --> 00:00:57,520 the 365 days accounted for in common years. 11 00:00:57,520 --> 00:01:02,760 Without leap years, seasons would gradually shift, causing summer to occur in December, 12 00:01:02,760 --> 00:01:04,880 in the Northern Hemisphere. 13 00:01:04,880 --> 00:01:11,880 However, leap years don't occur strictly every four years due to a slight overcompensation. 14 00:01:11,880 --> 00:01:18,680 Years divisible by 100, but not by 400, skip the leap year to prevent this drift. 15 00:01:18,680 --> 00:01:24,880 And now it's time for the surf report. 16 00:01:24,880 --> 00:01:29,760 Waves are easing off for Thursday, showing most size in the morning with knee-to-waist-high 17 00:01:29,760 --> 00:01:34,280 surf and chest-high at top spots. 18 00:01:34,280 --> 00:01:37,840 Expect light wind turning to onshore puffs by afternoon. 19 00:01:37,840 --> 00:01:44,200 A storm brings potential for chest-to-head-high surf by the weekend, but onshore wind may 20 00:01:44,200 --> 00:01:46,600 spoil those conditions. 21 00:01:46,600 --> 00:01:52,920 Cleaner, smaller waves are expected early next week, with a new swell rolling in around 22 00:01:52,920 --> 00:01:54,920 March 6. 23 00:01:54,920 --> 00:02:01,080 Thursday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking clean before noon, then fair conditions 24 00:02:01,080 --> 00:02:09,320 after at 2-plus feet, with a 2-foot incoming mid-tide at 8 a.m. with no wind. 25 00:02:09,320 --> 00:02:17,360 Best time to ride is at 8 when the south-southwest swell is 1.6 feet at 13 seconds. 26 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:22,120 Air temps for the morning surf are around 55 degrees. 27 00:02:22,120 --> 00:02:28,720 The first low tide Thursday will be 1 foot just before at 6 a.m. with a 3-foot high tide 28 00:02:28,720 --> 00:02:31,060 at 11.30. 29 00:02:31,060 --> 00:02:38,520 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 30 00:02:38,520 --> 00:02:42,400 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 31 00:02:42,400 --> 00:02:47,520 This morning it's mostly cloudy and 55 degrees with no wind. 32 00:02:47,520 --> 00:02:55,080 The sunset will take place at 5.45 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.15 a.m. 33 00:02:55,080 --> 00:03:02,520 It looks like we're in for a cloudy day with a high near 61 and wind of 5 to 10 mph. 34 00:03:02,520 --> 00:03:08,880 Tonight mostly cloudy with a low around 55. 35 00:03:08,880 --> 00:03:10,360 Looking ahead in the weather. 36 00:03:10,360 --> 00:03:16,400 We'll see a cloudy start on Friday becoming mostly sunny with highs around 60 degrees. 37 00:03:16,400 --> 00:03:20,800 The evening may bring rain, leading into a rainy Saturday. 38 00:03:20,800 --> 00:03:27,800 The weekend wraps up with mostly sunny skies on Sunday with temperatures in the high 50s. 39 00:03:27,800 --> 00:03:32,040 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 40 00:03:32,040 --> 00:03:37,720 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 41 00:03:37,720 --> 00:03:44,280 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 42 00:03:44,280 --> 00:03:47,080 for culinary delights. 43 00:03:47,080 --> 00:03:52,680 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 44 00:03:52,680 --> 00:03:58,040 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 45 00:03:58,040 --> 00:04:01,560 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 46 00:04:01,560 --> 00:04:05,000 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 47 00:04:05,000 --> 00:04:08,560 Sunny mornings send you. 48 00:04:08,560 --> 00:04:14,880 In local news, Frontier Airlines is expanding its offerings with a new non-stop flight from 49 00:04:14,880 --> 00:04:22,400 San Diego to El Paso, Texas starting May 16, operating three times a week. 50 00:04:22,400 --> 00:04:27,900 This edition marks Frontier's sixth non-stop destination from San Diego, part of a broader 51 00:04:27,900 --> 00:04:32,200 expansion including 17 new routes. 52 00:04:32,200 --> 00:04:38,720 The service is initially seasonal with potential for year-round flights faced on demand. 53 00:04:38,720 --> 00:04:43,760 Despite competition from Southwest Airlines, which also serves this route, Frontier is 54 00:04:43,760 --> 00:04:46,620 enhancing its San Diego presence. 55 00:04:46,620 --> 00:04:52,240 The airline is boosting seat capacity by 40% in the first half of this year and offers 56 00:04:52,240 --> 00:05:04,160 promotional fares starting at $19 under certain conditions. 57 00:05:04,160 --> 00:05:06,080 Now onto sports. 58 00:05:06,080 --> 00:05:13,200 In a comprehensive NFL survey, the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings emerged as top NFL 59 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:17,120 teams, praised by players across various categories. 60 00:05:17,120 --> 00:05:23,720 Conversely, the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders ranked at the bottom. 61 00:05:23,720 --> 00:05:29,760 With over 1,700 players participating, the survey evaluated teams on aspects from facilities 62 00:05:29,760 --> 00:05:32,440 to staff. 63 00:05:32,440 --> 00:05:36,840 Despite the Chief's success on the field, their facilities, nutrition, and training 64 00:05:36,840 --> 00:05:40,120 support were criticized. 65 00:05:40,120 --> 00:05:44,480 The survey aims not to shame, but to encourage improvements. 66 00:05:44,480 --> 00:05:50,640 Notably, the Jacksonville Jaguars made significant progress, climbing to fifth overall after 67 00:05:50,640 --> 00:05:56,280 addressing previous criticisms including facility conditions. 68 00:05:56,280 --> 00:06:02,360 In SoCal last night, the Lakers and Clippers faced off again in the battle for Los Angeles. 69 00:06:02,360 --> 00:06:06,940 The Lakers came out a winner 116 to 112. 70 00:06:06,940 --> 00:06:12,440 No hockey last night, but tonight the Kings are on the road, taking on the Knucks. 71 00:06:12,440 --> 00:06:18,760 And the Ducks are also on the road, taking on the Sharks. 72 00:06:18,760 --> 00:06:20,640 In top news. 73 00:06:20,640 --> 00:06:25,960 The recent shakeup at Disney with Sean Bailey stepping down and David Greenbaum stepping 74 00:06:25,960 --> 00:06:32,160 up reflects broader strategic shifts amid financial pressures and a creative stalemate. 75 00:06:32,160 --> 00:06:38,540 Bailey's departure, after a successful tenure with blockbuster live-action remakes, points 76 00:06:38,540 --> 00:06:46,000 to changing audience tastes and the challenges of refreshing Disney's cinematic offerings. 77 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:51,200 Greenbaum's promotion suggests a move towards leveraging strong filmmaker relationships 78 00:06:51,200 --> 00:06:58,040 and possibly infusing Disney's slate with fresh, Arthouse-driven perspectives. 79 00:06:58,040 --> 00:07:03,560 This transition comes as Disney navigates succession planning with CEO Bob Iger's eventual 80 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:11,200 departure looming, positioning Alan Birdman and other executives as potential successors. 81 00:07:11,200 --> 00:07:16,280 The reshuffle underlines Disney's quest to rejuvenate its film segment while balancing 82 00:07:16,280 --> 00:07:21,120 traditional strengths with new creative directions. 83 00:07:21,120 --> 00:07:23,160 In business news. 84 00:07:23,160 --> 00:07:29,240 Michael Saylor, the chairman of MicroStrategy, experienced a significant increase in wealth, 85 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:35,360 gaining about $700 million due to a surge in both his company's stock and Bitcoin 86 00:07:35,360 --> 00:07:38,880 prices over the last three days. 87 00:07:38,880 --> 00:07:46,280 MicroStrategy, primarily valued for its substantial Bitcoin holdings, saw its shares rise by 40%. 88 00:07:46,280 --> 00:07:52,880 Saylor, the company's largest shareholder with a 12% stake and a personal Bitcoin ownership 89 00:07:52,880 --> 00:08:03,280 of 17,732 units, saw his combined holdings escalate to nearly $3 billion. 90 00:08:03,280 --> 00:08:08,360 This financial boost coincides with Bitcoin reaching its highest value since November 91 00:08:08,360 --> 00:08:14,480 2021, emphasizing Saylor's confidence in the digital currency as a solid investment 92 00:08:14,480 --> 00:08:16,560 strategy. 93 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:23,520 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently over $61,000 after a couple big pops, Ethereum 94 00:08:23,520 --> 00:08:32,680 is over $3300, and Solana is $121. 95 00:08:32,680 --> 00:08:36,120 Moving on to a more local vibe. 96 00:08:36,120 --> 00:08:42,120 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 97 00:08:42,120 --> 00:08:46,320 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 98 00:08:46,320 --> 00:08:51,440 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 99 00:08:51,440 --> 00:08:57,640 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 100 00:08:57,640 --> 00:09:01,160 and elevating mental well-being. 101 00:09:01,160 --> 00:09:04,540 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 102 00:09:04,540 --> 00:09:10,880 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 103 00:09:10,880 --> 00:09:16,200 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 104 00:09:16,200 --> 00:09:20,360 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 105 00:09:20,360 --> 00:09:24,440 And now back to the show. 106 00:09:24,440 --> 00:09:26,440 Let's talk tech. 107 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:31,880 Apple has decided to terminate its decade-long endeavor to create its own electric vehicle, 108 00:09:31,880 --> 00:09:38,880 known as Project Titan, redirecting its focus towards generative artificial intelligence. 109 00:09:38,880 --> 00:09:45,320 The move reflects a strategic pivot amid evolving industry challenges and competitive pressures, 110 00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:49,000 particularly from Tesla's advancements. 111 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:55,440 While some Project Titan employees will transition to AI projects, many will not. 112 00:09:55,440 --> 00:10:01,400 This shift underscores Apple's recalibration of priorities towards areas like AI, believed 113 00:10:01,400 --> 00:10:07,480 to offer more immediate synergies with its core consumer electronics business. 114 00:10:07,480 --> 00:10:12,360 The cancellation marks a significant shift from Apple's initial ambitions in autonomous 115 00:10:12,360 --> 00:10:17,880 driving, highlighting the complexities of automotive manufacturing and the competitive 116 00:10:17,880 --> 00:10:21,360 landscape. 117 00:10:21,360 --> 00:10:27,440 And in entertainment news, Sony Pictures has made a groundbreaking move by signing a deal 118 00:10:27,440 --> 00:10:32,880 with The Beatles and Apple to create four interconnected films, each spotlighting a 119 00:10:32,880 --> 00:10:36,360 member of the iconic band. 120 00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:43,400 Created by Sam Mendes, the ambitious plan is to release all four movies in 2027. 121 00:10:43,400 --> 00:10:48,360 This unprecedented project aims to bring The Beatles' story to the big screen in a way 122 00:10:48,360 --> 00:10:55,240 that honors their legacy, exploring the individual journeys of the Fab Four. 123 00:10:55,240 --> 00:11:01,900 The films are expected to start production in mid-2025 in the United Kingdom. 124 00:11:01,900 --> 00:11:06,800 This strategy marks a bold approach in film distribution and storytelling, reflecting 125 00:11:06,800 --> 00:11:12,820 Sony's commitment to innovation and the enduring appeal of The Beatles' music and cultural 126 00:11:12,820 --> 00:11:13,820 impact. 127 00:11:13,820 --> 00:11:19,540 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 128 00:11:19,540 --> 00:11:25,240 And today, in honor of the man who invented Leap Year, here's a quote from Julius Caesar. 129 00:11:25,240 --> 00:11:32,680 What we wish we readily believe, and what we ourselves think. 130 00:11:32,680 --> 00:11:36,640 We imagine others thinking so. 131 00:11:36,640 --> 00:11:39,040 And that's a wrap for this morning. 132 00:11:39,040 --> 00:11:42,280 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 133 00:11:42,280 --> 00:11:55,800 Have an amazing day, my good friends.