Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, May 3rd.
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.
At first, you'll be interested to know 72 years ago, today, in 1952.
The Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race, was televised nationally in the
United States for the first time.
The winning horse was Hill Gale, ridden by jockey Eddie Arcaro.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the surf report.
A small new southwest, or south-southwest swell, starts to show Friday and into the
weekend, with most breaks under waist-high, but a few chest-high sets at South County
focal points.
Friday in Encinitas and North County is looking fair at 2 to 4 feet until noon.
After that is looking choppy with 10-mile-per-hour wind.
Best time to ride is at 8 a.m. with a 3-foot outgoing tide, when the south-southeast swell
is 2 feet at 15 seconds and the offshore wind is 3 mile-per-hour.
The first high tide Friday will be 5 feet at 6 a.m. with a 0-foot low tide at 1230.
The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area.
This morning it's cloudy and feels like 58 degrees with 5 mile-per-hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 732 and will rise again tomorrow at 558.
It looks a grin for some clouds to start, then gradually becoming mostly sunny with
a high near 65 and wind of 5 to 10 mile-per-hour.
Tonight mostly cloudy with a low around 58.
Looking ahead in the weather.
This weekend will be mostly cloudy with a high near 63 on Saturday and a high near 60
on Sunday.
There is a chance of showers Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Sunday will gradually become partly sunny.
Next week starts mostly sunny on Monday with a high near 63.
Patchy fog is possible Monday night and Tuesday morning followed by mostly sunny skies and
a high near 62.
Wednesday will be cloudy in the morning, then will gradually clear with a high near 63.
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In local news, Live Nation is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Concert Week with
a special ticket sale.
For the first time, the sale will expand globally, including tickets for concerts across Australia,
Asia, Europe, the UK and the Middle East.
From May 8th to May 14th, fans can purchase tickets for just $25 each, encompassing all
fees and taxes.
This year's sale features over 5,000 performances in the US and Canada, significantly up from
last year.
Notably, San Diego will host 117 concerts, including artists like Jaina Jackson, Santana
and Iron Maiden, across various venues like North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre and
House of Blues.
Now on to sports.
In the NBA playoffs, the Indiana Pacers eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks with a decisive 120-98
victory in Game 6, despite Damian Lillard's return and team-high 28 points.
The Pacers showcased a strong performance led by Obie Toppin, with 21 points and TJ McConnell's
vital 20 points.
They now await the winner of the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers series to determine
their next opponent.
The Bucks, on the other hand, struggled with injuries throughout the series, impacting
their performance and ultimately contributing to their early exit from the playoffs.
In local sports, tonight, the Padres are on the road in Arizona to take on the Diamond
Bax, and the Clippers are on the road in Dallas for Game 6, taking on the Mavericks.
In top news, Block, led by CEO Jack Dorsey, has announced a new initiative as part of
its first quarter earnings.
The payments firm is using 10% of its monthly Bitcoin-related gross profit to purchase additional
Bitcoin throughout 2024.
This strategy, which began in April, could potentially add $24 million in Bitcoin to
its balance sheet by year's end, based on first quarter profits.
Already holding a substantial amount of Bitcoin, Block has also released a Bitcoin blueprint
for corporate balance sheets, detailing its acquisition and management strategies for
crypto assets.
This blueprint offers guidance on purchasing large Bitcoin amounts without impacting market
prices, along with information on custody, insurance, and accounting for these assets.
In business news, Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, reported a significant
revenue increase of 72% in the first quarter, reaching over $1.5 billion and surpassing
analysts' expectations.
The surge in revenue, which resulted in a net income of just over $1 billion, was driven
by a rise in transaction volumes linked to a broader market upswing.
Consumer transaction revenue nearly doubled, and institutional trading saw substantial
growth, with volumes more than doubling.
Additionally, the quarter witnessed an all-time high in Bitcoin prices, contributing further
to Coinbase's financial success.
Despite these gains, transaction expenses also rose sharply by 73%, reflecting the costs
associated with increased trading activities.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now $59,000, Ethereum is just under $3,000, and Solana
is $138.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
and elevating mental well-being.
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.
Maze Night Sky promises a splendid display for astronomy enthusiasts.
The Etta Aquarids meteor shower, originating from Halley's Comet, will peak on May 5th,
offering up to 30 meteors per hour in dark sky locations.
This shower is notable for its broad peak, providing excellent viewing opportunities
a week before and after the peak date.
Additionally, the constellation scene shifts as we transition from spring to summer stars.
Key highlights include the Big Dipper, which acts as a navigational guide to other stars
and constellations like Polaris and Regulus.
As the month progresses, the moon phases from its last quarter to a full flower moon on
May 23, illuminating the night with this seasonal bloom.
For planetary sightings, Saturn will be visible in the early morning sky, enhancing the celestial
experience.
The Fall Guy, directed by David Leitch, premiered in March at the 2024 South by Southwest Film
Festival, where it received high praise from critics.
The film, known for its daring stunts, officially opens in U.S. theaters today.
It features a groundbreaking stunt that broke the record for the longest canon role, a record
previously held since the 2009 film Casino Royale.
Ryan Gosling described the day of the stunt as extremely tense.
The film is expected to be a hit, so audiences are advised to get their tickets early, especially
for IMAX showings.
Later it will be available on streaming services, likely Peacock, as it is distributed by Universal
Pictures.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from Michael Saylor.
He's one of Bitcoin's biggest proponents, and he's also the CEO of the publicly traded
company MicroStrategy.
His company has nearly 8 billion dollars invested in Bitcoin.
And he once said this about the world's most valuable cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin is a swarm of cyber hornets serving the goddess of wisdom, feeding on the fire
of truth, exponentially growing ever smarter, faster and stronger behind a wall of encrypted
energy.
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 weekend, my good friends.
We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.