1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 2 00:00:05,200 --> 00:00:08,000 sunny mornings in Encinitas. 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:12,760 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Monday, March 25th. 4 00:00:12,760 --> 00:00:14,600 Coming up on today's show, 5 00:00:14,600 --> 00:00:17,960 we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, 6 00:00:17,960 --> 00:00:20,320 then we'll jump into some local news, 7 00:00:20,320 --> 00:00:22,960 and a few interesting happenings in business, 8 00:00:22,960 --> 00:00:25,320 tech, and entertainment. 9 00:00:25,320 --> 00:00:28,560 But first, you'll be interested to know. 10 00:00:28,560 --> 00:00:31,600 Today is International Waffle Day, 11 00:00:31,600 --> 00:00:35,160 originating from a delightful mix-up in Sweden. 12 00:00:35,160 --> 00:00:37,560 It combines the love for waffles, 13 00:00:37,560 --> 00:00:40,360 their rich history, and a religious holiday, 14 00:00:40,360 --> 00:00:41,760 our Lady Day, 15 00:00:41,760 --> 00:00:44,120 due to the similar sound of both these words 16 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:46,360 in the Swedish language. 17 00:00:46,360 --> 00:00:49,320 This day gained popularity worldwide 18 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:52,760 for indulging in waffles in various forms. 19 00:00:52,760 --> 00:00:56,560 Introduced to Sweden in the early 1600s, 20 00:00:56,560 --> 00:00:59,760 waffles have evolved over centuries. 21 00:00:59,760 --> 00:01:03,080 The Belgian waffle, created in 1839, 22 00:01:03,080 --> 00:01:06,360 stood out for its thickness and deeper grids, 23 00:01:06,360 --> 00:01:10,840 perfect for holding generous amounts of jam and cream. 24 00:01:10,840 --> 00:01:15,240 So now you know, and now you know what time it is. 25 00:01:15,240 --> 00:01:17,560 It's time for the surf report. 26 00:01:17,560 --> 00:01:19,720 SIRF CONDITIONS 27 00:01:19,720 --> 00:01:21,320 Surf conditions will improve, 28 00:01:21,320 --> 00:01:23,320 but remain bumpy on Monday, 29 00:01:23,320 --> 00:01:26,360 with waves decreasing throughout the day. 30 00:01:26,360 --> 00:01:28,760 Tuesday drinks smaller, cleaner waves, 31 00:01:28,760 --> 00:01:30,960 especially in the morning. 32 00:01:30,960 --> 00:01:35,000 A new west-northwest swell increases wave sizes midweek, 33 00:01:35,000 --> 00:01:37,480 with mixed conditions expected later, 34 00:01:37,480 --> 00:01:42,040 due to onshore wind and potential weather changes. 35 00:01:42,040 --> 00:01:45,000 Monday in Encinitas, and North County, 36 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:48,440 it's looking good and clean at 4 to 5 feet, 37 00:01:48,440 --> 00:01:52,840 until about 10 a.m., then the chop rolls in. 38 00:01:52,840 --> 00:01:55,560 Wednesday is looking like the best day this week, 39 00:01:55,560 --> 00:01:57,880 so hang in there. 40 00:01:57,880 --> 00:02:00,280 Best on-duride is at 7 a.m., 41 00:02:00,280 --> 00:02:03,240 with a 2 1⁄2-foot incoming tide, 42 00:02:03,240 --> 00:02:07,360 when the west-northwest swell is 5 feet at 10 seconds, 43 00:02:07,360 --> 00:02:11,960 and the offshore wind is just about 4 mile per hour. 44 00:02:11,960 --> 00:02:16,240 The first high tide Monday will be 4 1⁄2 feet at 10 a.m., 45 00:02:16,240 --> 00:02:19,360 with a 1-foot low tide at 4. 46 00:02:19,360 --> 00:02:22,160 The near-shore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla 47 00:02:22,160 --> 00:02:26,160 reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. 48 00:02:28,160 --> 00:02:32,040 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area, 49 00:02:32,040 --> 00:02:34,640 this morning it's sunny and 49 degrees, 50 00:02:34,640 --> 00:02:37,640 with 6 mile per hour wind. 51 00:02:37,640 --> 00:02:40,240 The sunset will take place at 7.04, 52 00:02:40,240 --> 00:02:44,360 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.43. 53 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:46,680 It looks like we're in for mostly sun today, 54 00:02:46,680 --> 00:02:52,040 with a high near-61 and variable wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour. 55 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:56,520 Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. 56 00:02:56,520 --> 00:02:59,520 Looking ahead in the weather, 57 00:02:59,520 --> 00:03:02,520 Tuesday starts cloudy, then clears to mostly sunny 58 00:03:02,520 --> 00:03:04,520 with a high of 62 degrees, 59 00:03:04,520 --> 00:03:07,520 and wind around 10 mile per hour. 60 00:03:07,520 --> 00:03:12,520 The night brings mostly cloudy skies and lows near 52. 61 00:03:12,520 --> 00:03:16,520 Wednesday and Thursday will be mostly sunny to partly sunny, 62 00:03:16,520 --> 00:03:18,520 maintaining highs around 62 degrees, 63 00:03:18,520 --> 00:03:21,520 with nighttime lows around 54. 64 00:03:21,520 --> 00:03:24,520 Friday sees partly sunny skies, 65 00:03:24,520 --> 00:03:27,520 with a slight cool down to 60 degrees. 66 00:03:29,520 --> 00:03:31,520 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 67 00:03:31,520 --> 00:03:33,520 This podcast is brought to you by 68 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:37,520 Versailles Cafe & Pastries in Encinitas. 69 00:03:37,520 --> 00:03:40,520 Nestled on El Camino Real South, 70 00:03:40,520 --> 00:03:42,520 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 71 00:03:42,520 --> 00:03:46,520 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. 72 00:03:46,520 --> 00:03:49,520 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict, 73 00:03:49,520 --> 00:03:52,520 or their gluten-free crates. 74 00:03:52,520 --> 00:03:54,520 You can grab a panini for lunch, 75 00:03:54,520 --> 00:03:57,520 or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 76 00:03:57,520 --> 00:04:01,520 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 77 00:04:01,520 --> 00:04:04,520 So stop on by, and don't forget to tell them, 78 00:04:04,520 --> 00:04:06,520 sunny mornings send you. 79 00:04:08,520 --> 00:04:10,520 In local news, 80 00:04:10,520 --> 00:04:13,520 in a highly anticipated Sweet 16 match-up, 81 00:04:13,520 --> 00:04:16,520 the number 5 San Diego State Aztex 82 00:04:16,520 --> 00:04:19,520 will face off against the number 1 Yukon Huskies, 83 00:04:19,520 --> 00:04:23,520 this Thursday at TD Garden in Boston. 84 00:04:23,520 --> 00:04:27,520 The Huskies, entering as one of the tournament's favorites, 85 00:04:27,520 --> 00:04:31,520 have lived up to expectations with strong performances. 86 00:04:31,520 --> 00:04:36,520 San Diego State, making their second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, 87 00:04:36,520 --> 00:04:39,520 seeks redemption against Yukon, 88 00:04:39,520 --> 00:04:42,520 to whom they lost in last year's title game. 89 00:04:42,520 --> 00:04:45,520 This game is gonna be a good one. 90 00:04:45,520 --> 00:04:47,520 Let's go San Diego. 91 00:04:54,520 --> 00:04:56,520 Now on to sports. 92 00:04:56,520 --> 00:04:59,520 Shohei Ohtani, celebrated MLB star, 93 00:04:59,520 --> 00:05:03,520 is embroiled in a controversy involving his interpreter, 94 00:05:03,520 --> 00:05:07,520 Epi Misahara, over alleged sports gambling debts, 95 00:05:07,520 --> 00:05:09,520 and theft. 96 00:05:09,520 --> 00:05:12,520 This saga raises critical questions. 97 00:05:12,520 --> 00:05:18,520 Were bets placed on baseball, potentially jeopardizing Ohtani's career? 98 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:21,520 And why did narratives about the financial transactions 99 00:05:21,520 --> 00:05:26,520 change so dramatically in such a short period of time this weekend? 100 00:05:26,520 --> 00:05:30,520 The investigation's outcomes hinge on these details, 101 00:05:30,520 --> 00:05:33,520 impacting not just Ohtani's future, 102 00:05:33,520 --> 00:05:36,520 but also baseball's integrity. 103 00:05:36,520 --> 00:05:38,520 MLB's proven to this matter, 104 00:05:38,520 --> 00:05:41,520 underscores the complexities of sports betting, 105 00:05:41,520 --> 00:05:48,520 legal challenges, and where the players fit into this $10 billion industry. 106 00:05:48,520 --> 00:05:51,520 Last night in local sports, 107 00:05:51,520 --> 00:05:57,520 the Lakers at home beat the Pacers 150 to 145, 108 00:05:57,520 --> 00:06:03,520 and the Clippers at home lost to the 76ers 121 to 107. 109 00:06:03,520 --> 00:06:10,520 Last night in National Hockey, the Ducks at home beat the Lightning 3 to 2. 110 00:06:10,520 --> 00:06:16,520 And tonight, the Lakers are on the road in Nolaki to take on the Bucks. 111 00:06:16,520 --> 00:06:20,520 The Clippers are at home to play the Pacers. 112 00:06:20,520 --> 00:06:24,520 The Kings are on the road in Vancouver to stake against the Knucks. 113 00:06:24,520 --> 00:06:30,520 And the Ducks are on the road in Seattle to take on the Kraken. 114 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:32,520 In top news, 115 00:06:32,520 --> 00:06:38,520 the Powerball and Mega Millions Lotteries have hit a combined jackpot of $2 billion, 116 00:06:38,520 --> 00:06:41,520 making it one of the largest in history. 117 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:49,520 The Powerball jackpot has soared to $800 million with no winners and 35 consecutive drawings, 118 00:06:49,520 --> 00:06:53,520 marking it as the game's sixth largest prize. 119 00:06:53,520 --> 00:06:58,520 Similarly, the Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1 billion, 120 00:06:58,520 --> 00:07:00,520 the sixth time in less than six years. 121 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:02,520 It has topped $1 billion, 122 00:07:02,520 --> 00:07:07,520 potentially becoming the fifth largest in its history if won in the next drawing. 123 00:07:07,520 --> 00:07:11,520 This surge in lottery jackpots has sparked widespread excitement, 124 00:07:11,520 --> 00:07:15,520 prompting people nationwide to purchase tickets. 125 00:07:15,520 --> 00:07:22,520 Powerball is available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, 126 00:07:22,520 --> 00:07:26,520 with odds of 1 in 300 million. 127 00:07:26,520 --> 00:07:30,520 Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, 128 00:07:30,520 --> 00:07:35,520 Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands with similar odds. 129 00:07:35,520 --> 00:07:37,520 Good luck! 130 00:07:37,520 --> 00:07:40,520 In business news, 131 00:07:40,520 --> 00:07:42,520 starting in spring 2024, 132 00:07:42,520 --> 00:07:49,520 Chick-fil-A will revise its 2014 policy of exclusively using antibiotic-free chicken. 133 00:07:49,520 --> 00:07:54,520 The new policy, turned no antibiotics important to human medicine, 134 00:07:54,520 --> 00:07:57,520 permits the use of antibiotics for poultry, 135 00:07:57,520 --> 00:08:00,520 only if necessary for the animal's health, 136 00:08:00,520 --> 00:08:04,520 ensuring these antibiotics are not used in human medicine. 137 00:08:04,520 --> 00:08:09,520 This adjustment is made to secure a consistent supply of high-quality chicken, 138 00:08:09,520 --> 00:08:14,520 while still adhering to safety standards verified by the USDA. 139 00:08:14,520 --> 00:08:17,520 This shift aligns with broader industry trends, 140 00:08:17,520 --> 00:08:21,520 as noted with Tyson Foods' similar move in 2023, 141 00:08:21,520 --> 00:08:28,520 indicating a significant turn in how food quality and supply chain challenges are managed. 142 00:08:28,520 --> 00:08:34,520 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $67,000. 143 00:08:34,520 --> 00:08:37,520 Ethereum is at $3,500. 144 00:08:37,520 --> 00:08:42,520 And Solana is $185. 145 00:08:44,520 --> 00:08:47,520 Moving on to a more local vibe. 146 00:08:47,520 --> 00:08:51,520 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 147 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:57,520 we are working with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 148 00:08:57,520 --> 00:09:03,520 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 149 00:09:03,520 --> 00:09:06,520 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 150 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:12,520 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental well-being. 151 00:09:12,520 --> 00:09:16,520 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 152 00:09:16,520 --> 00:09:20,520 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, 153 00:09:20,520 --> 00:09:27,520 with locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 154 00:09:27,520 --> 00:09:31,520 Just be sure to tell them, sunny morning sends you by. 155 00:09:31,520 --> 00:09:34,520 And now, back to the show. 156 00:09:36,520 --> 00:09:37,520 Let's talk science. 157 00:09:37,520 --> 00:09:44,520 A severe geomagnetic storm, rated at G4 for its intensity, is currently impacting Earth, 158 00:09:44,520 --> 00:09:50,520 raising the possibility of witnessing the northern lights across parts of the United States, 159 00:09:50,520 --> 00:09:53,520 including areas as far south as California. 160 00:09:53,520 --> 00:09:58,520 This phenomenon is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, 161 00:09:58,520 --> 00:10:02,520 which interacts with Earth's magnetic field to create the auroras. 162 00:10:02,520 --> 00:10:07,520 The storm is expected to cause disruptions in technology and power grids, 163 00:10:07,520 --> 00:10:13,520 but personal electronics like cell phones and GPS devices should remain unaffected. 164 00:10:13,520 --> 00:10:21,520 This is the third time a storm of this magnitude has occurred in the current solar cycle since 2019. 165 00:10:21,520 --> 00:10:26,520 While the immediate forecast doesn't guarantee the northern lights in California, 166 00:10:26,520 --> 00:10:29,520 conditions could change, making it a possibility. 167 00:10:29,520 --> 00:10:35,520 This event is part of the peak activity expected in the coming years of the solar cycle, 168 00:10:35,520 --> 00:10:39,520 enhancing the chances of more or rural displays. 169 00:10:39,520 --> 00:10:43,520 And in entertainment news, 170 00:10:43,520 --> 00:10:50,520 Coachella, once the crown jewel of music festivals in the U.S., is facing significant challenges. 171 00:10:50,520 --> 00:10:58,520 Ticket sales for the 2024 festival have lagged and logistical issues have dampened its appeal. 172 00:10:58,520 --> 00:11:04,520 The delay in announcing the lineup and the resulting backlash underscore the festival's waning allure. 173 00:11:04,520 --> 00:11:11,520 Despite featuring big names and Reunion X, Coachella's magic seems to be fading. 174 00:11:11,520 --> 00:11:17,520 The festivals struggle to book iconic headliners with reliance on artists without a proven love draw, 175 00:11:17,520 --> 00:11:21,520 reflects broader issues in the music industry. 176 00:11:21,520 --> 00:11:27,520 With rising costs and more accessible alternatives, Coachella's future is uncertain. 177 00:11:27,520 --> 00:11:31,520 While it remains a pivotal experience for many, 178 00:11:31,520 --> 00:11:40,520 the festival's difficulties signal a need for revaluation by its organizers and the music industry at large. 179 00:11:40,520 --> 00:11:45,520 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 180 00:11:45,520 --> 00:11:52,520 And today, in honor of the most recent Sun Storm, we'll end today's episode with a quote from Elvis. 181 00:11:52,520 --> 00:11:53,520 He said, 182 00:11:53,520 --> 00:11:55,520 Truth is like the sun. 183 00:11:55,520 --> 00:12:00,520 You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't going away. 184 00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:02,520 And that's a wrap for this morning. 185 00:12:02,520 --> 00:12:06,520 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 186 00:12:06,520 --> 00:12:09,520 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 187 00:12:09,520 --> 00:12:31,520 Okay?