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 --> 00:00:11,600 I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, April 18th. 3 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:16,440 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:16,440 --> 00:00:21,680 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science 5 00:00:21,680 --> 00:00:23,840 and entertainment. 6 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:32,760 At first, you'll be interested to know 249 years ago, today in 1775, was the midnight 7 00:00:32,760 --> 00:00:34,520 ride of Paul Revere. 8 00:00:34,520 --> 00:00:40,560 Revere, a renowned silversmith, is better remembered as a folk hero of the American 9 00:00:40,560 --> 00:00:47,040 Revolution, who this night in 1775 made a dramatic ride on horseback to warn Boston 10 00:00:47,040 --> 00:00:51,640 area residents of an imminent attack by British troops. 11 00:00:51,640 --> 00:00:53,520 So now you know. 12 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:56,360 And now you know what time it is. 13 00:00:56,360 --> 00:01:01,440 It's time for the surf report. 14 00:01:01,440 --> 00:01:07,360 Mostly clean conditions are expected early mornings with light and variable wind. 15 00:01:07,360 --> 00:01:12,960 South-southwest swell peaks this morning with widespread waist-to-chest and shoulder-high 16 00:01:12,960 --> 00:01:14,560 waves. 17 00:01:14,560 --> 00:01:20,280 Decent summer breaks in South County San Diego will be head-high, with select focal points 18 00:01:20,280 --> 00:01:24,120 pushing one to two feet overhead. 19 00:01:24,120 --> 00:01:29,880 Thursday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking good and clean at four to five feet 20 00:01:29,880 --> 00:01:34,920 until noon, then mostly fair until sunset. 21 00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:41,720 Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a four-foot high tide, when the south swell is three feet 22 00:01:41,720 --> 00:01:47,360 at 16 seconds and the onshore wind is just about zero. 23 00:01:47,360 --> 00:01:53,240 The first high tide Thursday will be four feet at 630 a.m. with a zero-foot low tide 24 00:01:53,240 --> 00:01:54,240 just after 130. 25 00:01:54,240 --> 00:02:03,640 The nearshore buoy at Spits in La Jolla reads 63 degrees for the water temperature. 26 00:02:03,640 --> 00:02:07,560 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 27 00:02:07,560 --> 00:02:14,120 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 55 degrees with two mile-per-hour wind. 28 00:02:14,120 --> 00:02:20,760 The sunset will take place at 721 and it will rise again tomorrow at 613. 29 00:02:20,760 --> 00:02:27,540 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m., then gradually becoming mostly 30 00:02:27,540 --> 00:02:35,480 sunny with a high near 64 and wind of five to ten mile-per-hour tonight. 31 00:02:35,480 --> 00:02:43,080 Patchy fog after 11, otherwise mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. 32 00:02:43,080 --> 00:02:45,440 Looking ahead in the weather. 33 00:02:45,440 --> 00:02:52,800 Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 63 degrees after morning fog clears. 34 00:02:52,800 --> 00:02:58,880 Patchy fog returns overnight with increasing clouds and a low around 56. 35 00:02:58,880 --> 00:03:05,760 Saturday starts foggy, then turns mostly sunny with a high near 63. 36 00:03:05,760 --> 00:03:10,880 Sunday will be sunny and slightly warmer with a high near 65. 37 00:03:10,880 --> 00:03:15,600 Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 62. 38 00:03:15,600 --> 00:03:21,240 Patchy fog is possible Monday night and Tuesday morning with mostly cloudy skies and a high 39 00:03:21,240 --> 00:03:23,680 near 61 on Tuesday. 40 00:03:23,680 --> 00:03:26,760 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 41 00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:31,720 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 42 00:03:31,720 --> 00:03:38,860 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 43 00:03:38,860 --> 00:03:41,640 for culinary delights. 44 00:03:41,640 --> 00:03:47,200 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 45 00:03:47,200 --> 00:03:51,880 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 46 00:03:51,880 --> 00:03:55,960 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 47 00:03:55,960 --> 00:03:59,400 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 48 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:02,760 Sunny mornings send you. 49 00:04:02,760 --> 00:04:09,600 In local news, Disney's Disneyland Resort expansion has just been greenlit by the Anaheim 50 00:04:09,600 --> 00:04:16,280 City Council, initiating a new 40-year developmental blueprint for Disney's theme parks in Southern 51 00:04:16,280 --> 00:04:18,200 California. 52 00:04:18,200 --> 00:04:24,680 This ambitious plan is projected to generate up to 4,500 construction jobs annually during 53 00:04:24,680 --> 00:04:30,760 its development phase, with an additional 27,000 theme park-related positions expected 54 00:04:30,760 --> 00:04:33,480 over the next few decades. 55 00:04:33,480 --> 00:04:40,000 The expansion includes a $2 billion investment from Disney, which will introduce new attractions, 56 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:45,660 lodging and retail opportunities, aiming to transform the current Disneyland into a more 57 00:04:45,660 --> 00:04:48,200 integrated resort. 58 00:04:48,200 --> 00:04:53,880 This proposal aligns with Disney's strategy to bolster its park experiences as a counterbalance 59 00:04:53,880 --> 00:05:04,320 to fluctuating performances in other business areas, like its streaming service. 60 00:05:04,320 --> 00:05:06,440 Now on to sports. 61 00:05:06,440 --> 00:05:11,680 In an unforgettable clash, the Washington Capitals clinched their playoff spot by defeating 62 00:05:11,680 --> 00:05:19,200 the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1, thanks to TJ Aoshi's last-minute empty net goal. 63 00:05:19,200 --> 00:05:24,220 This came after Flyers coach John Tortorella made the bold move to pull his goalie for 64 00:05:24,220 --> 00:05:30,240 an extra attacker in a tied game, a strategy that backfired when the Capitals seized the 65 00:05:30,240 --> 00:05:32,040 opportunity. 66 00:05:32,040 --> 00:05:37,340 Unbeknownst to Tortorella, the Flyers had already been eliminated from playoff contention 67 00:05:37,340 --> 00:05:41,600 due to a Detroit goal scored minutes earlier. 68 00:05:41,600 --> 00:05:47,160 The Capitals, who have overcome a challenging season, including a significant losing streak, 69 00:05:47,160 --> 00:05:52,200 now prepare to face the president's trophy-winning New York Rangers in what promises to be a 70 00:05:52,200 --> 00:05:57,000 thrilling first-round playoff series. 71 00:05:57,000 --> 00:06:04,480 Last night in local sports, the Padres on the road beat the Brewers 1-0. 72 00:06:04,480 --> 00:06:11,400 Tonight, the Kings are at home to take on the Blackhawks. 73 00:06:11,400 --> 00:06:19,080 And top news, in San Francisco, seven Waymo Robo-taxis inadvertently blocked traffic leading 74 00:06:19,080 --> 00:06:21,000 to the highway. 75 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:26,040 This incident highlights challenges faced as autonomous vehicles integrate into urban 76 00:06:26,040 --> 00:06:28,360 environments. 77 00:06:28,360 --> 00:06:33,520 Although Waymo is approved to operate without human drivers on freeways, it currently tests 78 00:06:33,520 --> 00:06:35,860 with humans on board. 79 00:06:35,860 --> 00:06:41,480 The disruption, which lasted about 30 minutes, ended with Waymo's roadside assistance resolving 80 00:06:41,480 --> 00:06:43,680 the situation. 81 00:06:43,680 --> 00:06:49,400 This event underscores ongoing issues with Robo-taxi deployments in city settings, similar 82 00:06:49,400 --> 00:06:53,640 to difficulties experienced by GM's crews. 83 00:06:53,640 --> 00:06:58,560 Local officials are concerned about access during blockages and the inability to issue 84 00:06:58,560 --> 00:07:03,320 traffic citations to driverless cars. 85 00:07:03,320 --> 00:07:09,480 And business news, Bitcoin is on the brink of a pivotal halving event expected to occur 86 00:07:09,480 --> 00:07:15,640 on April 19th or 20th, which could significantly impact its price. 87 00:07:15,640 --> 00:07:20,420 This halving will cut the reward for mining new Bitcoins in half, a mechanism designed 88 00:07:20,420 --> 00:07:24,040 to control inflation and increase scarcity. 89 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:29,520 Historically, such events have led to a surge in Bitcoin's price due to increased scarcity 90 00:07:29,520 --> 00:07:32,040 and heightened investor interest. 91 00:07:32,040 --> 00:07:38,320 However, the effect of the halving on Bitcoin's price isn't guaranteed, as external economic 92 00:07:38,320 --> 00:07:43,480 factors and market sentiment also play crucial roles. 93 00:07:43,480 --> 00:07:50,320 This year's context is unique, with Bitcoin halving peaked at $70,000 before the halving, 94 00:07:50,320 --> 00:07:56,280 influenced by the introduction of Bitcoin ATS and varying investor strategies. 95 00:07:56,280 --> 00:08:01,180 The upcoming halving will also have profound implications for miners, potentially leading 96 00:08:01,180 --> 00:08:05,800 to industry consolidation as rewards diminish. 97 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:11,440 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $62,000. 98 00:08:11,440 --> 00:08:14,600 Ethereum is at $3,000. 99 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:20,320 And Solana is $135. 100 00:08:20,320 --> 00:08:23,720 Moving on to a more local vibe. 101 00:08:23,720 --> 00:08:29,660 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 102 00:08:29,660 --> 00:08:34,000 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 103 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:39,280 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 104 00:08:39,280 --> 00:08:45,040 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 105 00:08:45,040 --> 00:08:48,520 and elevating mental well-being. 106 00:08:48,520 --> 00:08:51,840 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 107 00:08:51,840 --> 00:08:58,120 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 108 00:08:58,120 --> 00:09:03,400 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 109 00:09:03,400 --> 00:09:07,520 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 110 00:09:07,520 --> 00:09:11,200 And now back to the show. 111 00:09:11,200 --> 00:09:13,440 Let's talk tech. 112 00:09:13,440 --> 00:09:19,320 A groundbreaking study published in Nature Neuroscience reveals how different brain waves, 113 00:09:19,320 --> 00:09:26,400 crucial for cognitive functions, originate from specific layers of the brain's cortex. 114 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:31,400 Researchers have discovered that the cortex's outer layers predominantly produce rapid gamma 115 00:09:31,400 --> 00:09:35,680 waves associated with processing sensory inputs. 116 00:09:35,680 --> 00:09:41,440 Conversely, the deeper layers generate slower alpha and beta waves, which manage how the 117 00:09:41,440 --> 00:09:45,320 brain utilizes this sensory data. 118 00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:50,840 This pattern was consistently observed across various species and cortical regions, suggesting 119 00:09:50,840 --> 00:09:54,380 a fundamental aspect of brain function. 120 00:09:54,380 --> 00:09:59,200 This insight could lead to new approaches in treating neuropsychiatric disorders, where 121 00:09:59,200 --> 00:10:02,840 imbalances in these brain waves play a role. 122 00:10:02,840 --> 00:10:08,920 For example, schizophrenia is associated with reduced gamma wave activity, potentially linked 123 00:10:08,920 --> 00:10:13,200 to specific cells in the cortex's outer layers. 124 00:10:13,200 --> 00:10:19,000 This finding opens the door to targeted studies and therapies aimed at addressing such imbalances. 125 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:29,440 And in entertainment news, NBC Universal is set to transform how the Olympics are broadcasted 126 00:10:29,440 --> 00:10:32,520 with the upcoming Paris Games. 127 00:10:32,520 --> 00:10:39,120 Recognizing the need to adapt to a diverse and fragmented media landscape, NBC Universal 128 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:44,840 aims to captivate a wider audience by infusing the coverage with celebrity appearances and 129 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:47,040 varied programming. 130 00:10:47,040 --> 00:10:52,040 The traditional primetime broadcast will be revamped into a dynamic variety show featuring 131 00:10:52,040 --> 00:10:58,200 stars like Peyton Manning, Snoop Dogg, and Kelly Clarkson, alongside live streaming of 132 00:10:58,200 --> 00:11:00,880 every event on Peacock. 133 00:11:00,880 --> 00:11:06,520 This strategic shift is designed to enhance viewer engagement and capitalize on the cultural 134 00:11:06,520 --> 00:11:12,760 appeal of Paris, aiming to reinvigorate interest in the Olympics and maximize their substantial 135 00:11:12,760 --> 00:11:13,760 investment. 136 00:11:13,760 --> 00:11:20,040 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 137 00:11:20,040 --> 00:11:24,560 And today, our quote comes from Angela Bassett. 138 00:11:24,560 --> 00:11:27,120 And the Golden Globe-winning actress said, 139 00:11:27,120 --> 00:11:32,920 It's important to surround yourself with good people, interesting people, young people, 140 00:11:32,920 --> 00:11:35,280 and young ideas. 141 00:11:35,280 --> 00:11:38,400 Go places, learn new stuff. 142 00:11:38,400 --> 00:11:40,400 Look at the world with wonder. 143 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:43,680 Don't be tired about it. 144 00:11:43,680 --> 00:11:46,200 And that's a wrap for this morning. 145 00:11:46,200 --> 00:11:52,120 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 146 00:11:52,120 --> 00:11:54,720 with local news and the surf reports. 147 00:11:54,720 --> 00:11:58,000 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 148 00:11:58,000 --> 00:12:14,600 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.