Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, April 25th.
Coming 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, science
and entertainment.
But first, you'll be interested to know 65 years ago, today, in 1959.
One of the largest civil engineering feats ever undertaken, the St. Lawrence Seaway,
officially opened, linking the Atlantic Ocean with the Great Lakes.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the surf report.
Faking south, southwest swell is still good for waist-to-stomach-high waves, at well-exposed
spots on Thursday and some occasional larger sets pushing chest-high for standouts in South
County.
Westerly onshore wind or dew all day, mainly light early morning, slowly rising through
midday, then getting moderate for most of the afternoon.
Surf tapers down Friday into the weekend with smaller southwest or south-southwest swell
in the mix.
Thursday in Encinitas and North County it's looking fair at 2 to 3 feet until 1.
After that, it's looking pretty choppy until sunset.
Best time to ride is at 9 a.m. with a 2-foot incoming tide when the west swell is 2 feet
at 14 seconds and the onshore wind is 4 mile per hour.
The first high tide Thursday will be 3 feet just after 11 a.m. with a 2-foot low tide
just before 4.
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 light rain and feels like 57 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 726 and it will rise again tomorrow at 605.
It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers before 11 a.m.
It will be partly sunny with a high near 61 and wind of 10 mile per hour.
Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
Tonight a slight chance of showers after 11 p.m. with a low around 61.
Looking ahead in the weather.
This weekend will be partly sunny with highs in the low to mid 60s.
Friday will be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. and a high
near 61.
Wind could gust as high as 20 mile per hour.
Patchy fog is possible Sunday night followed by sunny skies and a high near 65 on Monday
after the fog clears.
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In local news, British Airways has doubled its daily flights from San Diego to London,
a route that's been in operation since 2011.
Over 2 million passengers have traveled this route with a 50 percent increase in demand
observed from 2019 to 2023.
The additional flight, operational until October 25th, caters to both business and leisure
travelers, enhancing connectivity and providing nonstop travel options across the Atlantic.
This expansion utilizes Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft.
Now on to sports.
Today, prepare for a whirlwind at the NFL Draft as the top 10 picks could usher in unexpected
moves mainly due to the unpredictable quarterback market and other key players.
Insights from coaches and executives suggest a high stakes evening with the Chicago Bears
likely leading off by selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams.
He's seen as a standout talent, suitable for a team in dire need of a franchise leader.
The subsequent picks are expected to be equally dynamic, with potential trades shaking up
the order as teams like the Washington Commanders and New England Patriots make strategic moves
to secure top talents.
The draft night is set to be a spectacle of strategic gambits, and we'll be back tomorrow
with the results.
Last night in local sports, the Padres on the road beat the Rockies 5-2, and the Kings
on the road beat the Oilers 5-4 in game two.
The series is now tied.
Tonight, the Padres remain on the road in Colorado to take on the Rockies, and the Lakers,
down two games to none, are at home to play the Nuggets.
And top news, the U.S. Department of Transportation is implementing new regulations to enhance
consumer protection in air travel.
Announced by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, these rules mandate airlines to
fully disclose the total cost of flights before ticket purchase and ensure prompt cash refunds
for cancellations or significant changes.
This initiative addresses the rising issue of surprise junk fees, aiming to make pricing
more transparent and reduce the hassle for consumers.
The airline industry, however, has expressed concerns that these regulations could lead
to confusion, arguing that passengers generally do not need or want such detailed information
up front.
And at this point, they might be right.
After years and years of unethical price obfuscation, I probably would be confused when seeing an
honest and straightforward price.
In business news, in May, Congress is poised to potentially revolutionize the U.S. cryptocurrency
landscape with a stablecoin bill that aims to establish a new regulatory framework for
digital assets pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar.
This legislation, drafted by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, seeks to ban
algorithmic stablecoins and require stablecoin issuers to be either state-chartered trust
companies or banks.
Notably, it also gives the Federal Reserve significant control, allowing it to block
entities from issuing stablecoins with a two-thirds majority vote from its board of governors.
However, concerns about the bill's lack of anti-money laundering measures could pose
hurdles highlighting the delicate balance policymakers must strike between innovation
and security in the evolving crypto space.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $64,000.
Ethereum is $3,100.
And Solana is $146.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
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Scientific research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas,
Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.
Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
Let's talk science.
New research highlights an intriguing aspect of how our brains perceive time.
According to a study published in Nature Human Behavior, more memorable images seem to make
time appear longer, enhancing their memorability further.
This phenomenon suggests a possible adaptive function of the brain, allowing it to process
and retain more information by manipulating our perception of time.
The study's findings could have significant implications for understanding how memory
and perception are linked, and might lead to more effective ways of enhancing memory
retention.
And in entertainment news, the sequel, 28 years later, is generating significant buzz
with the announcement of its cast, including Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph
Fiennes under the direction of Danny Boyle.
Boyle reunites with screenwriter Alex Garland to continue their seminal work from the 2002
film 28, Days Later.
The upcoming film, which seeks to extend the narrative into a trilogy, promises to delve
deeper into the post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies.
With the original film's star, Killian Murphy, involved as an executive producer and a strong
production team, expectations are high for this sequel to recapture and expand upon the
original's groundbreaking impact on the zombie genre.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the actor, singer, and businessman, Jimmy Dean.
And the successful sausage maker said,
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach
my destination.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
with local news and the surf reports.
Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.