Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Wednesday, May 8th.
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 25 years ago, today in 1999, Nancy Mace became
the first woman to graduate from the Citadel, a military college in Charleston, South Carolina.
She is now a U.S. representative for South Carolina's first congressional district.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the surf report.
Expect consistent waist-high surf on Wednesday and Thursday, driven by a south-southwest
swell.
Friday will see a slight decrease in size with thigh-to-waist-high waves, followed by
a bump back to waist-high on Saturday with occasional stomach high sets as the swell
direction shifts to the southwest.
Wind will be generally light in the mornings, creating glassy conditions, with afternoons
becoming bumpier as winds shift and increase slightly.
Wednesday in Encinitas and North County is looking fair at 2 to 4 feet until 10.
After that, it's looking choppy most of the afternoon, with a chance for a few nuggets
around sunset.
Best time to ride is at 8 a.m. with a one-and-a-half-foot incoming tide when the south-southeast
swell is 2 feet at 16 seconds and the offshore wind is 7 mph.
The first high tide Wednesday will be 4 feet at 10.30 a.m. with a 2-foot low tide at 3.30
p.m.
The nearshore GUI at Scripps in La Jolla reads 63 degrees for the water temperature.
Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area.
This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 56 degrees with 5 mph wind.
The sunset will take place at 7.35 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.53.
It looks like we're in for some clouds through mid-morning, then gradual clearing with a
high near 65 and wind of 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 58.
Looking ahead in the weather.
This weekend will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid-60s.
Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 66.
Increasing clouds are expected Sunday night.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny mornings send you!
In local news.
Gator by the Bay, the largest Louisiana-themed music and food festival in San Diego, will
light up Spanish Landing Park from May 9th through 12th.
The event features a rich tapestry of music genres including zydeco, blues, Cajun, and
New Orleans jazz.
With over 100 acts on 7 stages, attendees can also enjoy Creole and Cajun cuisine, highlighted
by 10,000 pounds of live crawfish, direct from Louisiana.
The festival is family-friendly, offers dance lessons, a cooking demo, and a special dance
after-party.
Now on to sports.
Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves has earned his fourth NBA Defensive Player
of the Year award.
Buying the record held by legends Ben Wallace and Dick M. Bay, Mu Tumbo, Gobert received
72 out of 99 possible first-place votes, leading ahead of Victor Wembenyama and Bam Adabayu.
At 31 years old, Gobert has been pivotal in anchoring the Timberwolves defense, which
boasts the league's top spot and a low opponent field goal percentage.
Gobert, a former Utah jazz player, credits his team's mindset and collective effort
for his success in defense.
This accolade comes as the Timberwolves currently lead their playoff series against the Denver
Nuckets.
Last night in local sports, the Padres on the road lost to the Cubs, 3-2.
Tonight, the Padres are on the road for the final game of the series with the Cubs.
In top news, in March, U.S. consumer credit growth slowed significantly, according to
the Federal Reserve.
The total consumer credit increased by just over $6 billion, a stark drop from the previous
month's $15 billion gain, and well below economists' predictions.
This deceleration was marked by a modest 1.5% annual rate increase, a decrease from February's
3.6% rate.
Notably, credit card borrowing barely rose, increasing by only 0.1%, which is the slowest
growth since April 2021.
Meanwhile, non-revolving loans, which include student and auto loans, grew by 2%.
This slowdown in consumer borrowing has prompted concerns about the overall health of consumer
spending.
In business news, cybersecurity startup, Wiz, recently raised a staggering $1 billion, boosting
its valuation to $12 billion.
This funding round, contributing to a total of $2 billion raised by the company, was led
by Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Thrive Capital, with participation
from several prominent investors.
This investment will support Wiz in its planned acquisitions, product enhancement, and talent
development.
The company, which achieved a rapid growth in annual recurring revenue, hitting $350
million in 2023, is strategically preparing for a future public offering.
Co-founder Asaf Rapoport expressed that Wiz is targeting a $1 billion annual recurring
revenue milestone, before going public, focusing currently on innovation and customer value.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is under $63,000.
Ethereum is $3,000.
And Solana is $149.
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 tech.
Apple has unveiled a new iPad Pro featuring a powerful M4 processor, claiming four times
the performance of previous models.
This launch, described by CEO Tim Cook as a significant event for iPad, introduces the
most advanced chip used in Apple's tablets to date.
The iPad Pro is available in two sizes and comes with a redesigned Apple Pencil and Magic
Keyboard.
The iPad Air also sees updates with an M2 processor and improved AI capabilities.
This release is part of Apple's strategy to revitalize its tablet market, following
a downturn in sales.
The company anticipates growth in the iPad sector in the upcoming quarter amidst broader
financial challenges and a significant stock buyback initiative.
And in entertainment news, Worcester's Union Station in Massachusetts will be temporarily
closed from 10 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday to accommodate the filming of The Walking
Dead, Dead City.
During this period, the station will serve as a backdrop for this series' second season.
Commuters are advised to use the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority lot at 45 Shrewsbury
Street for boarding and exiting trains, as announced by city spokesperson Thomas Mathews.
Normal operations at Union Station will resume on Thursday.
The filming has previously affected several downtown areas, transforming them into scenes
reminiscent of Manhattan, complete with actors in zombie makeup and props like a New York-style
taxi and a fake subway entrance.
Well, alrighty, folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from Winnie the Pooh's very best friend, Christopher Robin.
If ever there's a tomorrow, when we're not together, there's something you must remember.
And what might that be, Christopher Robin?
You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
But the most important thing is, even if we are apart, I'll always be with you.
I'll always be with you.
Always be with you.
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.