1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,440 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:07,440 --> 00:00:13,080 I'm your host Melissa and it's Wednesday, March 20th. 3 00:00:13,080 --> 00:00:18,160 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:18,160 --> 00:00:23,920 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and 5 00:00:23,920 --> 00:00:24,920 entertainment. 6 00:00:24,920 --> 00:00:32,800 But first, you'll be interested to know, 209 years ago, today in 1815 marks the beginning 7 00:00:32,800 --> 00:00:38,720 of the Hundred Days, a pivotal chapter in French history, with Napoleon Bonaparte's 8 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:48,280 return to Paris and ending on July 8th, 1815, with King Louis XVIII's re-establishment. 9 00:00:48,280 --> 00:00:54,080 This period saw Napoleon's dramatic comeback and then subsequent fall. 10 00:00:54,080 --> 00:00:59,560 Even less than a year after his abdication and the Bourbon Restoration, Napoleon escaped 11 00:00:59,560 --> 00:01:07,160 Elba, landing at Cannes with 1,500 men, and swiftly reclaimed Paris. 12 00:01:07,160 --> 00:01:13,320 His attempt to solidify power through constitutional reforms gained him unexpected allies, but 13 00:01:13,320 --> 00:01:18,640 he united European front and led to his defeat at Waterloo. 14 00:01:18,640 --> 00:01:24,680 By July, Napoleon abdicated again, leading to his exile to Saint Helena, and the Bourbon 15 00:01:24,680 --> 00:01:30,760 monarchy was restored once more, with King Louis XVIII's return. 16 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:32,720 So now you know. 17 00:01:32,720 --> 00:01:35,920 And now you know what time it is. 18 00:01:35,920 --> 00:01:40,960 It's time for the surf report. 19 00:01:40,960 --> 00:01:46,960 Starting Wednesday, expect knee-to-waist-high waves, with chest-high sets at select spots, 20 00:01:46,960 --> 00:01:49,640 under light to variable wind. 21 00:01:49,640 --> 00:01:55,080 Thursday drinks similar conditions with a slight increase in south-southwest swell later 22 00:01:55,080 --> 00:02:00,160 in the week, potentially reaching head-high at focal points. 23 00:02:00,160 --> 00:02:06,440 Wednesday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking good and clean at 2 to 3 feet until 24 00:02:06,440 --> 00:02:07,440 10 a.m. 25 00:02:07,440 --> 00:02:13,440 Then it's fair until noon, with some rough stuff after that from high wind and a low 26 00:02:13,440 --> 00:02:15,160 tide. 27 00:02:15,160 --> 00:02:21,680 Best time to ride is Dawn Patrol with a 4.5 foot high tide when the southwest swell is 28 00:02:21,680 --> 00:02:26,480 1.5 feet at 18 seconds, with no wind. 29 00:02:26,480 --> 00:02:32,400 The first high tide Wednesday will be about 5 feet just after 7 a.m., with a minus half 30 00:02:32,400 --> 00:02:35,920 foot low tide just after 2. 31 00:02:35,920 --> 00:02:43,200 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 62 degrees for the water temperature. 32 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:47,100 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 33 00:02:47,100 --> 00:02:52,600 This morning it's partly cloudy and 54 degrees, with no wind. 34 00:02:52,600 --> 00:02:58,360 The sunset will take place at 7, and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.50. 35 00:02:58,360 --> 00:03:01,680 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11. 36 00:03:01,680 --> 00:03:08,160 Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 61, and wind of 5 to 10 mph. 37 00:03:08,160 --> 00:03:14,200 Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. 38 00:03:14,200 --> 00:03:16,320 Looking ahead in the weather. 39 00:03:16,320 --> 00:03:22,880 Thursday starts mostly cloudy before clearing up, with highs near 63 degrees. 40 00:03:22,880 --> 00:03:29,720 Friday is mostly sunny, with a high of 62, dropping to 56 at night under partly cloudy 41 00:03:29,720 --> 00:03:31,680 skies. 42 00:03:31,680 --> 00:03:39,200 Saturday remains mostly cloudy, peaking at 62, with temperatures falling to 55 overnight. 43 00:03:39,200 --> 00:03:44,660 And Sunday brings a slight chance of showers, and highs near 58 degrees, continuing into 44 00:03:44,660 --> 00:03:48,640 a breezy night with lows around 54. 45 00:03:48,640 --> 00:03:52,600 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 46 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:58,240 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 47 00:03:58,240 --> 00:04:04,820 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 48 00:04:04,820 --> 00:04:07,600 for culinary delights. 49 00:04:07,600 --> 00:04:13,240 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 50 00:04:13,240 --> 00:04:18,600 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 51 00:04:18,600 --> 00:04:22,080 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 52 00:04:22,080 --> 00:04:25,560 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 53 00:04:25,560 --> 00:04:29,040 Any morning sends you. 54 00:04:29,040 --> 00:04:36,520 In local news, in Encinitas, speed limits on various roadways, including El Camino Real 55 00:04:36,520 --> 00:04:42,160 and residential areas near schools, are set to be lowered starting this summer. 56 00:04:42,160 --> 00:04:47,440 The move, supported unanimously by City Council members, counts after recent changes in state 57 00:04:47,440 --> 00:04:52,960 law enabling a 5-mile-per-hour reduction in certain conditions. 58 00:04:52,960 --> 00:04:59,080 Specifically, Encinitas will target safety corridor roads with high accident rates in 59 00:04:59,080 --> 00:05:05,440 roads frequented by bicyclists and pedestrians, particularly those near schools. 60 00:05:05,440 --> 00:05:11,720 This adjustment aligns with Assembly Bill 43, passed in 2021, allowing for more flexible 61 00:05:11,720 --> 00:05:21,800 speed limit enforcement to enhance safety. 62 00:05:21,800 --> 00:05:23,760 Now onto sports. 63 00:05:23,760 --> 00:05:30,840 The Weidner Seahawks clinched a thrilling 71-68 victory over the Howard Bison in Dayton, 64 00:05:30,840 --> 00:05:37,480 Ohio, securing their place in the NCAA Tournament's first four. 65 00:05:37,480 --> 00:05:42,360 Despite Howard's late-game rally, Weidner, marking its first tournament appearance since 66 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:49,080 2003, will now face the number one seed North Carolina Tar Heels. 67 00:05:49,080 --> 00:05:57,480 Weidner's junior guard Melvin Council, Jr. was the standout player, scoring 21 points. 68 00:05:57,480 --> 00:06:02,920 The Seahawks demonstrated superior offensive efficiency, significantly outshooting the 69 00:06:02,920 --> 00:06:04,760 Bison. 70 00:06:04,760 --> 00:06:10,440 After leading by a significant margin in the first half, Weidner withstood a late 14-4 71 00:06:10,440 --> 00:06:15,160 run by Howard, who narrowly missed a game-tying opportunity. 72 00:06:15,160 --> 00:06:20,440 Weidner's journey to the tournament was hard-earned, winning the Northeast Conference 73 00:06:20,440 --> 00:06:23,480 Championship against Merrimack. 74 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:29,680 The team under coach Donald Copeland has shown resilience and adaptability, overcoming challenges 75 00:06:29,680 --> 00:06:36,180 with a lean roster and limited practice resources, signaling an unpredictable yet hopeful run 76 00:06:36,180 --> 00:06:39,560 in the tournament. 77 00:06:39,560 --> 00:06:46,640 Last night in national hockey, the Kings at home beat the Blackhawks 6-2, and the Ducks 78 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:51,000 at home got shut out by the wild 4-0. 79 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:58,880 To nag in the NBA, the Clippers are on the road in Portland to take on the Trailblazers. 80 00:06:58,880 --> 00:07:05,560 In top news, JetBlue Airways is refining its route strategy, pulling out from Bogota, 81 00:07:05,560 --> 00:07:11,480 Quito, Lima, and Kansas City to focus on more profitable routes. 82 00:07:11,480 --> 00:07:16,400 This decision comes as the airline navigates limited aircraft availability, partly due 83 00:07:16,400 --> 00:07:21,320 to necessary inspections by Pratt & Whitney on some planes. 84 00:07:21,320 --> 00:07:27,320 As part of its operational adjustments, JetBlue will discontinue nine routes from Los Angeles 85 00:07:27,320 --> 00:07:32,920 and five from Fort Lauderdale, not resuming service to Newburgh, New York, which was paused 86 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:35,160 in 2020. 87 00:07:35,160 --> 00:07:41,120 These moves aim to improve operational efficiency, minimize delays, and boost profitability, 88 00:07:41,120 --> 00:07:47,240 especially after the recent cancellation of a major merger with Spirit Airlines. 89 00:07:47,240 --> 00:07:52,560 JetBlue is eyeing significant savings from cost-cutting measures and fleet modernization 90 00:07:52,560 --> 00:07:57,680 despite recent financial losses, and plans to share more about its strategic direction 91 00:07:57,680 --> 00:08:00,640 on May 30. 92 00:08:00,640 --> 00:08:06,880 In business news, Chipotle Mexican Grill is considering a significant change to its stock 93 00:08:06,880 --> 00:08:13,800 structure with a proposed 50-for-1 stock split, marking a first in the company's 30-year 94 00:08:13,800 --> 00:08:14,800 history. 95 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:19,760 This strategic move, aimed at making Chipotle's shares more accessible to employees and a 96 00:08:19,760 --> 00:08:25,440 wider investor base, will be up for shareholder vote on June 6. 97 00:08:25,440 --> 00:08:34,640 With the company's stock price soaring to $2,797, up 22% since the start of the year 98 00:08:34,640 --> 00:08:40,680 and 74% over the past 12 months, this split could lower the per share price to around 99 00:08:40,680 --> 00:08:44,840 $56, based on recent closing figures. 100 00:08:44,840 --> 00:08:51,300 Currently, with about 27 million shares outstanding, approval of the split would mean investors 101 00:08:51,300 --> 00:08:57,400 receive 49 additional shares for each share they own, significantly increasing the total 102 00:08:57,400 --> 00:08:59,320 share count. 103 00:08:59,320 --> 00:09:04,500 The proposed adjustment aims to enhance trading liquidity and broaden ownership if it proceeds 104 00:09:04,500 --> 00:09:11,400 as planned, with the post-split shares set to begin trading on June 26. 105 00:09:11,400 --> 00:09:17,600 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is as falling to just under $61,000. 106 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:20,840 Ethereum is at $3,100. 107 00:09:20,840 --> 00:09:26,640 And Solana is $168. 108 00:09:26,640 --> 00:09:30,080 Moving on to a more local vibe. 109 00:09:30,080 --> 00:09:36,080 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 110 00:09:36,080 --> 00:09:40,440 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 111 00:09:40,440 --> 00:09:45,800 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 112 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:50,760 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 113 00:09:50,760 --> 00:09:55,120 tension, and elevating mental well-being. 114 00:09:55,120 --> 00:09:58,480 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 115 00:09:58,480 --> 00:10:04,840 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 116 00:10:04,840 --> 00:10:10,160 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 117 00:10:10,160 --> 00:10:14,320 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 118 00:10:14,320 --> 00:10:18,280 And now back to the show. 119 00:10:18,280 --> 00:10:20,280 Let's Talk Tech. 120 00:10:20,280 --> 00:10:26,160 Microsoft's decision to bring inflection AI steam into its fold represents a pivotal 121 00:10:26,160 --> 00:10:30,200 and innovative maneuver in the AI sector. 122 00:10:30,200 --> 00:10:35,640 Rather than a traditional acquisition, this move allows Microsoft to integrate top AI 123 00:10:35,640 --> 00:10:42,200 talent, including Mustafa Suleyman, at a critical juncture for AI development. 124 00:10:42,200 --> 00:10:48,080 The arrangement, which avoids equity stakes and IP transfers, navigates the complex regulatory 125 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:55,920 environment surrounding tech giants, highlighting a strategic adaptation to antitrust scrutiny. 126 00:10:55,920 --> 00:11:02,120 This unique partnership could diversify Microsoft's AI capabilities, potentially influencing its 127 00:11:02,120 --> 00:11:09,240 partnership with open AI and signaling a broader strategy to secure a leading position in AI 128 00:11:09,240 --> 00:11:10,960 innovation. 129 00:11:10,960 --> 00:11:17,160 The shift also reflects on the evolving landscape of AI technologies, moving from consumer-focused 130 00:11:17,160 --> 00:11:23,840 chatbots to more specialized business applications, illustrating the dynamic nature of AI development 131 00:11:23,840 --> 00:11:30,240 and market demands. 132 00:11:30,240 --> 00:11:36,400 And in entertainment news, rumors are swirling about Aaron Taylor Johnson potentially taking 133 00:11:36,400 --> 00:11:42,200 on the iconic role of James Bond, following Daniel Craig's departure. 134 00:11:42,200 --> 00:11:47,920 Despite a report from The Sun suggesting they have chosen Taylor Johnson, the BBC has cited 135 00:11:47,920 --> 00:11:51,640 sources denying any truth to these claims. 136 00:11:51,640 --> 00:11:57,720 The discussion has sparked a mix of excitement and skepticism among fans, especially considering 137 00:11:57,720 --> 00:12:02,960 the ongoing debate about the future direction of the Bond character. 138 00:12:02,960 --> 00:12:08,840 Taylor Johnson, known for his roles in films like Nowhere Boy and Bullet Train, has expressed 139 00:12:08,840 --> 00:12:11,920 gratitude for the public's support. 140 00:12:11,920 --> 00:12:18,080 The final decision on who will become the next 007 remains a hot topic, capturing the 141 00:12:18,080 --> 00:12:21,680 imagination of audiences worldwide. 142 00:12:21,680 --> 00:12:25,840 Well alrighty folks, it's time to ski-daddle. 143 00:12:25,840 --> 00:12:31,400 We'll catch you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 144 00:12:31,400 --> 00:12:32,400 Thanks for tuning in. 145 00:12:32,400 --> 00:12:43,680 Okay??