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, May 9th. 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 --> 00:00:23,800 and entertainment. 6 00:00:23,800 --> 00:00:31,480 At first, you'll be interested to know, 64 years ago, today in 1960, the US Food and 7 00:00:31,480 --> 00:00:36,200 Drug Administration approved the first birth control pill. 8 00:00:36,200 --> 00:00:38,760 And that's all I have to say about that. 9 00:00:38,760 --> 00:00:40,640 So now you know. 10 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:43,480 And now you know what time it is. 11 00:00:43,480 --> 00:00:48,560 It's time for the surf report. 12 00:00:48,560 --> 00:00:54,640 Expect peaking south southwest swell Thursday with waist to chest and shoulder-high surf 13 00:00:54,640 --> 00:01:02,160 at decent summer exposures and head-high with 1 to 2 feet overhead at South County San Diego 14 00:01:02,160 --> 00:01:03,160 Magnets. 15 00:01:03,160 --> 00:01:10,640 We'll see south-southeast or south-eddy wind early shifting to manageable south or southwest 16 00:01:10,640 --> 00:01:14,240 trending west wind in the afternoon. 17 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:20,240 Thursday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking clean to fare at 2 to 3 feet most 18 00:01:20,240 --> 00:01:24,400 of the day with a rough patch from noon to 4. 19 00:01:24,400 --> 00:01:26,560 Get out there for a sunset session though. 20 00:01:26,560 --> 00:01:29,560 Could be real nice. 21 00:01:29,560 --> 00:01:35,560 Best time to ride is at 9 a.m. with a 1 and a half foot incoming tide when the southwest 22 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:42,420 swell is 2 feet at 15 seconds and the onshore wind is 3 miles per hour. 23 00:01:42,420 --> 00:01:48,300 The first high tide Thursday will be 3 and a half feet at 1130 a.m. with a 2 foot low 24 00:01:48,300 --> 00:01:50,540 tide at 4. 25 00:01:50,540 --> 00:01:58,720 The near shore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 63 degrees for the water temperature. 26 00:01:58,720 --> 00:02:02,760 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 27 00:02:02,760 --> 00:02:10,240 This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 57 degrees with 3 mile per hour wind. 28 00:02:10,240 --> 00:02:17,200 The sunset will take place at 736 and it will rise again tomorrow at 553. 29 00:02:17,200 --> 00:02:21,800 It looks like we're in for a mostly cloudy morning then gradually becoming sunny with 30 00:02:21,800 --> 00:02:28,600 a high near 63 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour tonight. 31 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:33,160 Mostly cloudy with a low around 58. 32 00:02:33,160 --> 00:02:35,560 Looking ahead in the weather. 33 00:02:35,560 --> 00:02:40,240 This weekend will be partly sunny with highs in the mid 60s. 34 00:02:40,240 --> 00:02:46,600 Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 64 degrees and westerly wind increasing throughout 35 00:02:46,600 --> 00:02:48,320 the morning. 36 00:02:48,320 --> 00:02:53,600 Next week starts partly sunny on Monday with a high near 64 and increasing clouds Monday 37 00:02:53,600 --> 00:02:54,600 night. 38 00:02:54,600 --> 00:02:57,760 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 39 00:02:57,760 --> 00:03:02,800 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 40 00:03:02,800 --> 00:03:09,880 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 41 00:03:09,880 --> 00:03:12,640 for culinary delights. 42 00:03:12,640 --> 00:03:18,200 Indulge in their amazing eggs betadict or their gluten free crepes. 43 00:03:18,200 --> 00:03:22,960 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 44 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:26,960 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 45 00:03:26,960 --> 00:03:30,400 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 46 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:33,760 Any morning send you. 47 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:40,760 In local news, San Diego County wineries hit a record high in sales last year with revenue 48 00:03:40,760 --> 00:03:47,600 reaching $55 million, an 11% increase from the previous year. 49 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:54,240 The 2024 economic impact of wineries report also highlighted job growth with an estimated 50 00:03:54,240 --> 00:04:01,360 802 industry jobs created in 2023, up 13%. 51 00:04:01,360 --> 00:04:07,800 Challenges remain, however, including staffing issues and rising costs related to inflation, 52 00:04:07,800 --> 00:04:11,160 wages and wildfire insurance. 53 00:04:11,160 --> 00:04:16,440 The local wine industry is gearing up for San Diego Wine Week, which will feature extended 54 00:04:16,440 --> 00:04:27,040 hours and special events, culminating in the wine festival at Bernardo Winery. 55 00:04:27,040 --> 00:04:29,080 Now on to sports. 56 00:04:29,080 --> 00:04:36,280 Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has secured his third NBA MVP title in four years, an 57 00:04:36,280 --> 00:04:41,400 accolade that places him among the ranks of basketball legends like Magic Johnson, Larry 58 00:04:41,400 --> 00:04:44,400 Bird and Moses Malone. 59 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:50,840 At 29 years old, the Serbian Center is celebrated for his versatile play, highlighted by averages 60 00:04:50,840 --> 00:04:56,800 of 26 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists for a game this season. 61 00:04:56,800 --> 00:05:02,360 Known as the Joker, Jocic is praised for his impactful play, which has significantly shaped 62 00:05:02,360 --> 00:05:08,560 the Nuggets' strategies and successes, including last year's NBA championship. 63 00:05:08,560 --> 00:05:13,640 His unique ability to influence games not only reflects in his statistics, but also 64 00:05:13,640 --> 00:05:18,760 in the high regard from peers such as LeBron James, who acknowledges Jokic as one of the 65 00:05:18,760 --> 00:05:21,960 greatest in the game. 66 00:05:21,960 --> 00:05:30,080 Last night in local sports, the Padres on the road beat the Cubs 3-0. 67 00:05:30,080 --> 00:05:35,280 And tonight, no pro sports. 68 00:05:35,280 --> 00:05:42,240 In top news, NASA is developing a new propulsion system that could significantly reduce travel 69 00:05:42,240 --> 00:05:47,920 time to Mars, cutting the journey from nine months to just two. 70 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:53,000 This innovation is part of NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program, which has advanced 71 00:05:53,000 --> 00:05:57,360 six projects to its second stage of development. 72 00:05:57,360 --> 00:06:04,000 Among them is a pulsed plasma rocket being developed by Howe Industries in Arizona. 73 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:11,000 This rocket, using nuclear fission for propulsion, could generate a thrust of up to 23,000 pounds, 74 00:06:11,000 --> 00:06:17,080 promising high fuel efficiency and the ability to carry heavier spacecraft. 75 00:06:17,080 --> 00:06:22,880 This technology could minimize astronauts' exposure to space radiation and microgravity, 76 00:06:22,880 --> 00:06:27,660 enhancing the safety and feasibility of manned Mars missions. 77 00:06:27,660 --> 00:06:35,920 In business news, the New Matter 1.3 specification enhances smart home technology by introducing 78 00:06:35,920 --> 00:06:42,520 energy management and expanding device compatibility to include major home appliances, like ovens 79 00:06:42,520 --> 00:06:44,640 and cooktops. 80 00:06:44,640 --> 00:06:49,560 Despite these advancements, the rollout has been hindered by major smart home platforms 81 00:06:49,560 --> 00:06:55,880 like Apple, Google, and Amazon, which have yet to support even the previous version, 82 00:06:55,880 --> 00:06:58,620 Matter 1.2. 83 00:06:58,620 --> 00:07:03,920 This bottleneck challenges the adoption and practical utility of Matter, as manufacturers 84 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:08,920 and platforms need to embrace the updates to realize the standard's full potential 85 00:07:08,920 --> 00:07:13,960 in creating a universally interoperable smart home environment. 86 00:07:13,960 --> 00:07:28,720 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is $61,500, Ethereum is just under $3,000, and Solana is $144. 87 00:07:28,720 --> 00:07:32,080 Moving on to a more local vibe. 88 00:07:32,080 --> 00:07:38,040 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 89 00:07:38,040 --> 00:07:42,360 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 90 00:07:42,360 --> 00:07:47,640 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 91 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:53,400 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 92 00:07:53,400 --> 00:07:56,880 and elevating mental well-being. 93 00:07:56,880 --> 00:08:00,220 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 94 00:08:00,220 --> 00:08:06,520 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 95 00:08:06,520 --> 00:08:11,780 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 96 00:08:11,780 --> 00:08:15,900 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 97 00:08:15,900 --> 00:08:19,600 And now back to the show. 98 00:08:19,600 --> 00:08:21,880 Let's talk science. 99 00:08:21,880 --> 00:08:27,000 Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland have developed an innovative material that 100 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:31,600 could significantly reduce humanity's carbon footprint. 101 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:36,800 This new substance, formed in a unique cage of cages structure, is designed to capture 102 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:42,960 carbon dioxide and sulfur hexafluoride more efficiently than natural processes like tree 103 00:08:42,960 --> 00:08:43,960 absorption. 104 00:08:43,960 --> 00:08:50,380 Dubbed a major breakthrough in the fight against climate change, this material utilizes a combination 105 00:08:50,380 --> 00:08:53,320 of oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine. 106 00:08:53,320 --> 00:09:00,560 It has the potential to sequester these harmful gases more rapidly than traditional methods. 107 00:09:00,560 --> 00:09:06,560 As the urgency to address global warming intensifies, such advancements in carbon capture technology 108 00:09:06,560 --> 00:09:11,560 offer a promising avenue for mitigating environmental impact. 109 00:09:11,560 --> 00:09:20,000 And in entertainment news, Sydney Sweeney is set to embody the role of Christy Martin, 110 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:26,520 a notable prize fighter from the 90s known as the female Rocky in an upcoming project. 111 00:09:26,520 --> 00:09:32,520 Martin, the first female signee of promoter Don King, achieved fame as a welterweight 112 00:09:32,520 --> 00:09:38,980 champion but faced severe personal challenges, including an attempted murder by her husband 113 00:09:38,980 --> 00:09:41,360 and manager, Jim Martin. 114 00:09:41,360 --> 00:09:47,160 Sweeney, moving beyond her previous roles, including her notable work in Euphoria, is 115 00:09:47,160 --> 00:09:52,720 eager to undertake a significant physical transformation for the role, embracing a rigorous 116 00:09:52,720 --> 00:09:56,640 training regimen and a high protein diet. 117 00:09:56,640 --> 00:10:01,120 This role offers her a chance to showcase her versatility and strength in a demanding 118 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:03,720 physical and dramatic portrayal. 119 00:10:03,720 --> 00:10:09,800 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 120 00:10:09,800 --> 00:10:15,520 And today, in honor of Sydney Sweeney, the new female Rocky, our quote comes from the 121 00:10:15,520 --> 00:10:17,840 male Rocky. 122 00:10:17,840 --> 00:10:18,840 And he said, 123 00:10:18,840 --> 00:10:24,880 You gotta be willing to take the hits and not pointing fingers saying, you ain't where 124 00:10:24,880 --> 00:10:30,280 you wanna be because of him or her or anybody. 125 00:10:30,280 --> 00:10:32,400 Cowards do that. 126 00:10:32,400 --> 00:10:34,280 And that ain't you. 127 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:37,080 You're better than that. 128 00:10:37,080 --> 00:10:39,620 And that's a wrap for this morning. 129 00:10:39,620 --> 00:10:45,560 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 130 00:10:45,560 --> 00:10:48,240 with local news and the surf reports. 131 00:10:48,240 --> 00:10:51,040 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 132 00:10:51,040 --> 00:11:11,080 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.