1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,960 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:12,120 I'm your host Melissa and it's Tuesday, April 2nd. 3 00:00:12,120 --> 00:00:16,960 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:16,960 --> 00:00:22,180 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science 5 00:00:22,180 --> 00:00:24,400 and entertainment. 6 00:00:24,400 --> 00:00:27,440 But first, you'll be interested to know. 7 00:00:27,440 --> 00:00:34,920 2001, A Space Odyssey, an iconic American sci-fi film directed by Stanley Kubrick and 8 00:00:34,920 --> 00:00:38,880 co-written with Arthur C. Clarke, was released. 9 00:00:38,880 --> 00:00:45,440 Known for its pioneering special effects, it won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. 10 00:00:45,440 --> 00:00:50,640 With its profound narrative, it remains a seminal work in film history, celebrated for 11 00:00:50,640 --> 00:00:55,920 its innovative storytelling and visual splendor. 12 00:00:55,920 --> 00:00:57,800 So now you know. 13 00:00:57,800 --> 00:01:00,640 And now you know what time it is. 14 00:01:00,640 --> 00:01:05,680 It's time for the surf report. 15 00:01:05,680 --> 00:01:12,420 Expect smaller waves on Tuesday, with waves to occasionally chest high sets at focal points. 16 00:01:12,420 --> 00:01:17,480 From Wednesday, a leveling off with a new northwest swell. 17 00:01:17,480 --> 00:01:22,200 A south-southwest swell increases later in the week. 18 00:01:22,200 --> 00:01:27,160 Wind conditions are variable, trending to onshore midday. 19 00:01:27,160 --> 00:01:33,200 Tuesday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking good and clean, at 2 plus feet until 20 00:01:33,200 --> 00:01:34,680 noon. 21 00:01:34,680 --> 00:01:38,200 After that, it's nothing but the chop. 22 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:44,040 Best time to ride is at 8 a.m. with a 2-foot outgoing tide, when the east swell is 2 feet 23 00:01:44,040 --> 00:01:49,200 at 15 seconds and the offshore wind is 3 mile per hour. 24 00:01:49,200 --> 00:01:57,160 The first low tide Tuesday will be 0 feet at 12 a.m. with a 3-foot high tide at 7.30. 25 00:01:57,160 --> 00:02:04,800 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 59 degrees for the water temperature. 26 00:02:04,800 --> 00:02:08,820 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 27 00:02:08,820 --> 00:02:15,960 This morning it's partly cloudy and feels like 52 degrees, with 3 mile per hour wind. 28 00:02:15,960 --> 00:02:22,880 The sunset will take place at 7.09 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.33. 29 00:02:22,880 --> 00:02:28,680 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 61 and wind of 5 to 10 30 00:02:28,680 --> 00:02:30,360 mile per hour. 31 00:02:30,360 --> 00:02:36,960 Tonight, partly cloudy with a low of 54. 32 00:02:36,960 --> 00:02:39,280 Looking ahead in the weather. 33 00:02:39,280 --> 00:02:45,820 Wednesday greets us with mostly sunny skies at a high near 63 degrees, while clouds increase 34 00:02:45,820 --> 00:02:49,480 at night with a low around 54. 35 00:02:49,480 --> 00:02:55,840 Thursday turns mostly cloudy, reaching 59, with potential light showers after 11 and 36 00:02:55,840 --> 00:02:58,480 cooling to 52. 37 00:02:58,480 --> 00:03:04,880 Friday sees shower chances amid partial sunshine, a high of 57, and slightly clearing by night 38 00:03:04,880 --> 00:03:07,000 to 52. 39 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:11,760 Saturday is mostly sunny, but only reaching 59 degrees. 40 00:03:11,760 --> 00:03:14,680 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 41 00:03:14,680 --> 00:03:20,400 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 42 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:26,780 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 43 00:03:26,780 --> 00:03:29,560 for culinary delights. 44 00:03:29,560 --> 00:03:35,120 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 45 00:03:35,120 --> 00:03:39,920 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 46 00:03:39,920 --> 00:03:43,880 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 47 00:03:43,880 --> 00:03:47,320 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 48 00:03:47,320 --> 00:03:50,160 Sunny mornings send you. 49 00:03:50,160 --> 00:03:56,800 In local news, San Diego is advancing plans to establish a vast electric vehicle charging 50 00:03:56,800 --> 00:04:02,800 network aiming to facilitate electric car ownership and transition its 5,000-vehicle 51 00:04:02,800 --> 00:04:05,720 fleet away from gasoline. 52 00:04:05,720 --> 00:04:11,560 The city has chosen True Upside Consulting to deploy the network across 400 parking lots 53 00:04:11,560 --> 00:04:16,640 in various public areas, requiring no initial investment from the city. 54 00:04:16,640 --> 00:04:23,640 However, a 10-year revenue-sharing deal might lead San Diego to reimburse up to $60 million 55 00:04:23,640 --> 00:04:29,200 for the infrastructure, with hopes of covering costs through revenue and grants. 56 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:34,400 Despite the potential benefits, City Council members have raised concerns about the financial 57 00:04:34,400 --> 00:04:39,180 implications, seeking a detailed assessment before approval. 58 00:04:39,180 --> 00:04:44,480 This initiative is part of San Diego's broader climate action goals, including significant 59 00:04:44,480 --> 00:04:54,000 reductions in emissions and a shift towards an all-electric vehicle fleet. 60 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:56,040 Now on to sports. 61 00:04:56,040 --> 00:05:03,820 Kaitlyn Clark led the Iowa Hawkeyes to a thrilling 94-87 victory over the LSU Tigers, advancing 62 00:05:03,820 --> 00:05:07,480 to their second consecutive Final Four. 63 00:05:07,480 --> 00:05:12,640 In this high-stakes rematch of last year's championship game, Clark's outstanding performance 64 00:05:12,640 --> 00:05:17,840 included 41 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds. 65 00:05:17,840 --> 00:05:22,800 Her achievements not only underscored her status as this season's standout star, but 66 00:05:22,800 --> 00:05:25,960 also broke multiple records. 67 00:05:25,960 --> 00:05:31,160 As the regionals' most outstanding player, Clark's focus remains on capturing the national 68 00:05:31,160 --> 00:05:35,080 championship that eluded Iowa last year. 69 00:05:35,080 --> 00:05:41,720 The victory over LSU, a team that previously bested Iowa decisively, showcased the Hawkeyes' 70 00:05:41,720 --> 00:05:47,880 determination and skill, with Clark's long-range shots particularly highlighting their third-quarter 71 00:05:47,880 --> 00:05:49,600 dominance. 72 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:55,360 This win brings Clark and Iowa one step closer to their ultimate goal, while her record-breaking 73 00:05:55,360 --> 00:06:02,840 senior season continues to cement her legacy in college basketball history. 74 00:06:02,840 --> 00:06:11,440 Last night in local sports, the Padres, at home, lost to the Cardinals 6-2. 75 00:06:11,440 --> 00:06:17,520 And in national hockey, the Kings on the road, lost to the Jets 4-3. 76 00:06:17,520 --> 00:06:23,960 Tonight, the Padres are at home again to play the Cardinals. 77 00:06:23,960 --> 00:06:29,960 In the NBA, the Lakers are on the road in Toronto to take on the Raptors. 78 00:06:29,960 --> 00:06:35,560 And the Clippers are on the road in Sacramento to play the Kings. 79 00:06:35,560 --> 00:06:43,260 In top news, Cognition Labs, an AI startup focusing on a tool for coding, is in discussions 80 00:06:43,260 --> 00:06:49,640 to secure a valuation of up to $2 billion in its latest funding round. 81 00:06:49,640 --> 00:06:55,120 This valuation would mark a significant increase, nearly six times its valuation from just a 82 00:06:55,120 --> 00:06:57,440 few weeks prior. 83 00:06:57,440 --> 00:07:02,140 Developed by prominent Silicon Valley venture firms, including Peter Thiel's Founders 84 00:07:02,140 --> 00:07:08,920 Fund, Cognition Labs is riding the wave of intense interest in AI technology. 85 00:07:08,920 --> 00:07:14,480 Despite being in its early stages and lacking significant revenue, Cognition's potential 86 00:07:14,480 --> 00:07:20,360 is underscored by the investor enthusiasm surrounding AI startups, mirroring the rapid 87 00:07:20,360 --> 00:07:25,380 valuations seen in companies like Mistral and Perplexity. 88 00:07:25,380 --> 00:07:31,540 With its AI coding tool, Devon, Cognition aims to revolutionize software development 89 00:07:31,540 --> 00:07:37,580 through automation, indicating a broader trend towards the integration of AI in coding and 90 00:07:37,580 --> 00:07:45,240 software development amidst growing concerns of an AI industry bubble. 91 00:07:45,240 --> 00:07:51,840 In business news, let's take a moment and look back on the history of Bitcoin. 92 00:07:51,840 --> 00:07:57,920 Bitcoin's journey since its creation in 2009 has been marked by remarkable growth 93 00:07:57,920 --> 00:08:04,120 and significant volatility, showcasing its evolution from a novel digital currency to 94 00:08:04,120 --> 00:08:07,160 a major investment vehicle. 95 00:08:07,160 --> 00:08:13,840 Initially valued at less than a penny, Bitcoin's worth skyrocketed to over $70,000 by March 96 00:08:13,840 --> 00:08:22,280 2024, demonstrating both its investment potential and its susceptibility to dramatic price fluctuations. 97 00:08:22,280 --> 00:08:29,000 The cryptocurrency founded by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto operates on a blockchain, 98 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:33,880 offering a decentralized alternative to traditional currency. 99 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:39,440 Despite its use in criminal activities, Bitcoin's appeal lies in its independence from central 100 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:41,760 bank regulation. 101 00:08:41,760 --> 00:08:47,280 Over the years, Bitcoin has witnessed several key milestones, from the first real-world 102 00:08:47,280 --> 00:08:54,240 transaction where 10,000 Bitcoins were exchanged for two pizzas, to regulatory actions by the 103 00:08:54,240 --> 00:09:02,400 IRS, and its adoption by entire countries like El Salvador as legal tender. 104 00:09:02,400 --> 00:09:07,580 Having events aimed at reducing the rate at which new Bitcoins are mined and predictions 105 00:09:07,580 --> 00:09:14,120 by investors like Cathie Wood about its future value have also been pivotal. 106 00:09:14,120 --> 00:09:20,560 As of 2024, with another halving anticipated, Bitcoin remains a potent symbol of the digital 107 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:23,520 age's financial innovation. 108 00:09:23,520 --> 00:09:29,640 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now just below $67,000. 109 00:09:29,640 --> 00:09:32,960 Ethereum is at $3,300. 110 00:09:32,960 --> 00:09:38,600 Solana is $184. 111 00:09:38,600 --> 00:09:41,960 Moving on to a more local vibe. 112 00:09:41,960 --> 00:09:47,920 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 113 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:52,080 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 114 00:09:52,080 --> 00:09:57,120 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 115 00:09:57,120 --> 00:10:02,920 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 116 00:10:02,920 --> 00:10:06,760 and elevating mental well-being. 117 00:10:06,760 --> 00:10:10,100 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 118 00:10:10,100 --> 00:10:16,400 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 119 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:21,660 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 120 00:10:21,660 --> 00:10:25,780 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 121 00:10:25,780 --> 00:10:29,480 And now back to the show. 122 00:10:29,480 --> 00:10:31,200 Let's talk science. 123 00:10:31,200 --> 00:10:37,520 The Odysseus lunar lander, developed by Intuitive Machines, made a historic landing on the moon, 124 00:10:37,520 --> 00:10:43,520 marking the first U.S. mission to the lunar surface since 1972. 125 00:10:43,520 --> 00:10:48,480 Despite a challenging landing that resulted in the spacecraft tipping over, it remains 126 00:10:48,480 --> 00:10:50,640 operational. 127 00:10:50,640 --> 00:10:56,320 Launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Odysseus represents the first successful soft landing 128 00:10:56,320 --> 00:11:03,920 by a private spacecraft, part of NASA's initiative to engage private companies in lunar exploration. 129 00:11:03,920 --> 00:11:09,480 The mission overcame obstacles, including navigation issues and communication challenges, 130 00:11:09,480 --> 00:11:13,160 to continue its scientific objectives on the moon. 131 00:11:13,160 --> 00:11:22,880 And in entertainment news, Bruce Springsteen made a significant cameo on the penultimate 132 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:29,440 episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, showcasing his natural talent for acting. 133 00:11:29,440 --> 00:11:34,320 Playing himself, Springsteen effortlessly fits into the show's universe, interacting 134 00:11:34,320 --> 00:11:41,360 with Larry David's character in a storyline that combines humor with a bit of social commentary. 135 00:11:41,360 --> 00:11:45,840 His performance, while playing a version of himself, suggests Springsteen could explore 136 00:11:45,840 --> 00:11:48,380 more acting roles. 137 00:11:48,380 --> 00:11:54,560 This cameo not only adds to the list of memorable guest appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, 138 00:11:54,560 --> 00:11:59,040 but also highlights Springsteen's potential for a second act in his career within the 139 00:11:59,040 --> 00:12:00,520 acting world. 140 00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:06,660 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 141 00:12:06,660 --> 00:12:14,600 And today, our quote comes from Stanley Kubrick, the acclaimed director of 2001, A Space Odyssey, 142 00:12:14,600 --> 00:12:20,520 Full Metal Jacket, Spartacus, and many more. 143 00:12:20,520 --> 00:12:25,960 Reminds me of a conversation I had with Steven Spielberg about what was the most difficult 144 00:12:25,960 --> 00:12:30,200 and challenging thing about directing a film. 145 00:12:30,200 --> 00:12:35,280 And I believe Steven summed it up about as profoundly as you can. 146 00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:41,120 He thought the most difficult and challenging thing about directing a film was getting out 147 00:12:41,120 --> 00:12:43,280 of the car. 148 00:12:43,280 --> 00:12:47,320 I'm sure you all know the feeling. 149 00:12:47,320 --> 00:12:54,040 But at the same time, anyone who has ever been privileged to direct a film also knows 150 00:12:54,040 --> 00:12:59,840 that although it can be like trying to write War and Peace in a bumper car in an amusement 151 00:12:59,840 --> 00:13:05,680 park, when you finally get it right, there are not many joys in life that can equal the 152 00:13:05,680 --> 00:13:09,480 feeling. 153 00:13:09,480 --> 00:13:12,040 And that's a wrap for this morning. 154 00:13:12,040 --> 00:13:17,940 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 155 00:13:17,940 --> 00:13:20,480 with local news and the surf reports. 156 00:13:20,480 --> 00:13:23,400 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 157 00:13:23,400 --> 00:13:43,440 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.