Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.
I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Tuesday, March 5th.
Counting up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then
we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and
science.
But first, you'll be interested to know today's Cinco de Mayo.
It's a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France in 1862 at the
Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
And now it's time for the surf report.
Tuesday offers favorable conditions with variable but light east-southeast wind shifting to
south-southwest.
Wednesday morning promises lighter wind, but it may pick up by midday.
Uncertainty exists for afternoon wind due to conflicting models and coastal storm impact.
Expect a west-northwest swell mix Thursday and Friday, with potential northwest pulses
from the Gulf of Alaska storms.
Tuesday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking clean before 10 a.m. at 2 to 3 feet
with no wind.
After that, I don't see good things.
Best time to ride is at 6 a.m. with a 3.7-foot outgoing high tide when the southwest swell
is 2 feet at 15 seconds.
The first high tide Tuesday will be 5 feet just before 4.30 a.m. with a minus half-foot
low tide around 12.30.
The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 61 degrees for the water temperature.
Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area.
This morning it's mostly cloudy and 53 degrees with little wind.
The sunset will take place at 5.49 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.09 a.m.
It looks a grin for a cloudy morning, then gradually becoming mostly sunny with a high
near 60 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour.
Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 53.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 60.
There's a slight chance of showers in the morning, increasing to a chance of showers
and thunderstorms at night.
Thursday brings a chance of showers early with partly sunny skies later.
Friday through Sunday will be sunny.
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In local news, Matthew Dominick, a University of San Diego graduate, embarked on a significant
journey to the International Space Station, the commander of NASA Crew-8.
The team, launched from Kennedy Space Center, includes astronauts from NASA and a cosmonaut,
aiming for a six-month mission.
This mission, aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule, marks Dominick's first space venture, with
potential future missions under NASA's Artemis program.
During his stay, Dominick will engage in research, maintenance, and possibly spacewalks, continuing
the legacy of UCSD graduates in space.
His journey from a Navy fighter pilot to NASA astronaut showcases a lifelong aspiration
for space exploration, fueled by childhood inspirations.
Dominick's training and career highlight over 400 aircraft carrier landings and significant
contributions to U.S. military efforts.
Life on the ISS will present unique challenges, including sleeping tethered to a wall and
experiencing the Earth's orbit every 90 minutes.
The mission also offers a spectacular view of Earth, with opportunities for the public
to spot the ISS from San Diego County.
The Denver Broncos are set to release quarterback Russell Wilson, a move influenced by the financial
implications of his contract.
The decision to release him allows the team to distribute the cap impact across 2024 and
2025.
For 2024, the cap charges $35 million, with a subsequent $50 million charge in 2025.
This strategic release, structured as a post-June 1st transaction, offers the Broncos a way
to manage their salary cap more effectively.
The move comes with a potential saving grace.
If Wilson signs elsewhere in 2024, the Broncos could receive a credit against his guaranteed
compensation applied in 2025.
Finding further financial strain, the Broncos avoided guaranteeing Wilson's $37 million
salary for 2025 by not extending him past March 17.
Last night in the NBA, the Clippers on the road facing the Bucs lost 113-106.
And the Lakers at home beat the Thunder 116-104.
Tonight in national hockey, the Kings are at home taking on the Knucks.
In top news, Wall Street is undergoing a significant shift in its approach to diversity, equity,
and inclusion initiatives amidst a conservative backlash and concerns over reverse discrimination.
Buhlman Sachs has opened its Possibility Summit for black college students to include white
students reflecting broader changes across the financial sector.
Bank of America and Bank of New York Mellon are among those re-evaluating their DEI strategies
with the latter, advised to abandon hard metrics for workforce diversity.
These changes signal a retreat from previous commitments to DEI spurred by legal challenges
and the politicization of affirmative action and DEI efforts.
Recruitment programs and internal DEI initiatives are being reworked, moving away from exclusive
focus on women and minorities to broader inclusivity.
The shift marks a departure from recent years' momentum towards racial reckoning and inclusive
hiring driven by a legal and cultural backlash.
In business news, Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, trading at $68,791, surpassing
its previous record set in November of 2021.
This surge breaks a more than two-year period of stagnation and revives optimism in the
crypto ecosystem.
The climb in Bitcoin's value has been significantly influenced by the U.S. regulator's approval
of Bitcoin exchange trade funds attracting mainstream investors.
These spot Bitcoin ATS, which reflect Bitcoin's market price in real time, launched in January
and have already generated over $4.2 billion in new investments.
Bitcoin ATS offer a more accessible way for investors to gain Bitcoin exposure without
the need for digital wallets or cryptocurrency exchanges.
Despite past challenges, including high-profile bankruptcies and legal issues within the crypto
industry, Bitcoin's price has risen over 200% in the past year.
Investor enthusiasm is also buoyed by the upcoming halving event, expected to further
increase Bitcoin's value due to its design scarcity.
Bitcoin is currently just over $66,000.
Ethereum is over $3,700.
And Solana is $131.
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And now back to the show.
Let's talk science.
SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone by launching a total of 76 satellites in two
separate missions from California and Florida this week.
Following the successful launch of the Crew Dragon spacecraft to the ISS, SpaceX conducted
its 10th rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
This mission included 53 small satellites, among them MethaneSat, a satellite developed
by the Environmental Defense Fund to monitor methane emissions.
MethaneSat aims to identify and measure methane releases from various sources, utilizing high-resolution
infrared technology.
The project, which seemed ambitious initially, successfully raised $88 million from diverse
donors, including the Bezos Earth Fund.
Shortly after, SpaceX launched 23 more of its Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral,
increasing the total to 5,942 satellites in orbit.
SpaceX's ambitious plan includes launching over 140 Falcon family rockets this year, highlighting
its leading role in commercial spaceflight.
And in entertainment news, Paramount Global, once a dominant force in the media landscape,
faces a challenging future as it seeks a buyer amid the tumultuous streaming wars.
Sherry Redstone's attempt to pivot the company towards streaming, with significant investments
in Paramount+, hasn't yielded the anticipated audience growth or financial stability.
Paramount's struggle is emblematic of broader industry challenges, including declining cable
TV subscriptions and a competitive streaming market dominated by giants like Netflix and
Disney.
The company's financial difficulties, compounded by a $1.5 billion projected loss from its
streaming business in 2023, have prompted considerations of selling the iconic family
business.
Potential buyers have emerged, including media mogul David Ellison and private equity firms,
but high interest rates and regulatory hurdles complicate any potential deal.
The decline of Paramount not only risks the legacy of its historic studio and networks
like CBS, MTV, and Nickelodeon, but also reflects the broader existential threats facing traditional
media companies.
Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, in honor of all the space talk, here's a quote from astronaut Jim Lovell.
There are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things happen, and there
are people who wonder what happened.
To be successful, you need to be a person who makes things happen.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.
Have an amazing day my good friends.