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 Friday, May 24th. 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 --> 00:00:23,960 and entertainment. 6 00:00:23,960 --> 00:00:32,320 But first, you'll be interested to know 141 years ago, today, in 1883. 7 00:00:32,320 --> 00:00:34,720 The Brooklyn Bridge opened. 8 00:00:34,720 --> 00:00:40,280 A brilliant feat of 19th century engineering, it spans the East River, connecting Brooklyn 9 00:00:40,280 --> 00:00:42,220 to Manhattan. 10 00:00:42,220 --> 00:00:47,000 The bridge was designed by civil engineer John Augustus Roebling. 11 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:48,880 So now you know. 12 00:00:48,880 --> 00:00:51,720 And now you know what time it is. 13 00:00:51,720 --> 00:00:56,760 It's time for the surf report. 14 00:00:56,760 --> 00:01:02,560 Expect smaller surf on Friday, with most spots waist-high and below. 15 00:01:02,560 --> 00:01:09,040 Top spots in South County, San Diego, should still have a few lingering shoulder-high sets. 16 00:01:09,040 --> 00:01:14,600 Northwest winds swell continues around waist-high at the best breaks. 17 00:01:14,600 --> 00:01:18,520 South wind will continue in South County, San Diego. 18 00:01:18,520 --> 00:01:24,080 Wind swell bumps up some on Saturday, with exposed breaks around waist-high and South 19 00:01:24,080 --> 00:01:28,480 County standouts into the chest-high range. 20 00:01:28,480 --> 00:01:33,540 Expect onshore southwest to west winds Saturday morning, with south-southwest flow building 21 00:01:33,540 --> 00:01:35,800 in the afternoon. 22 00:01:35,800 --> 00:01:39,080 Friday in Encinitas and North County. 23 00:01:39,080 --> 00:01:44,640 It's looking pretty ugly out there at 2 to 3 feet, with some fair conditions for dawn 24 00:01:44,640 --> 00:01:45,640 patrol only. 25 00:01:45,640 --> 00:01:52,160 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this weekend isn't looking great either. 26 00:01:52,160 --> 00:01:55,200 At least the water is warming up. 27 00:01:55,200 --> 00:02:02,720 Best time to ride is at 7 p.m., with a 4-and-a-half foot incoming tide, when the southwest swell 28 00:02:02,720 --> 00:02:08,720 is 2 feet at 15 seconds and the onshore wind is 9 mile per hour. 29 00:02:08,720 --> 00:02:15,000 The first high tide Friday will be 3 feet just before 1130, with a 2-foot low tide at 30 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:16,000 330. 31 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:25,360 The new shore gooey at Scripps in La Jolla reads 65 degrees for the water temperature. 32 00:02:25,360 --> 00:02:29,200 Checking out the weather in the Encinitas area. 33 00:02:29,200 --> 00:02:35,400 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 60 degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind. 34 00:02:35,400 --> 00:02:42,520 The sunset will take place at 747, and it will rise again tomorrow at 543. 35 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:47,000 It looks like we're in for a cloudy morning, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with 36 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:51,960 a high near 63, wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour. 37 00:02:51,960 --> 00:02:57,920 Tonight, cloudy with a low around 60. 38 00:02:57,920 --> 00:03:00,340 Looking ahead in the weather. 39 00:03:00,340 --> 00:03:05,160 This weekend will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of drizzle Saturday morning in highs 40 00:03:05,160 --> 00:03:07,960 near 63 degrees. 41 00:03:07,960 --> 00:03:12,800 Sunday and Memorial Day will gradually become mostly sunny. 42 00:03:12,800 --> 00:03:17,560 Next week will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid-60s, with Tuesday and Wednesday 43 00:03:17,560 --> 00:03:20,040 gradually becoming sunny. 44 00:03:20,040 --> 00:03:22,840 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 45 00:03:22,840 --> 00:03:27,800 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 46 00:03:27,800 --> 00:03:34,960 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 47 00:03:34,960 --> 00:03:37,760 for culinary delights. 48 00:03:37,760 --> 00:03:43,280 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 49 00:03:43,280 --> 00:03:48,040 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 50 00:03:48,040 --> 00:03:52,040 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 51 00:03:52,040 --> 00:03:55,480 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 52 00:03:55,480 --> 00:03:58,860 Sunny mornings send you! 53 00:03:58,860 --> 00:04:07,560 In local news, Fashion Valley Mall is transforming a J.C. Penney store into 850 luxury apartments. 54 00:04:07,560 --> 00:04:13,840 100,000 square feet of shops and eateries, and an open-air plaza. 55 00:04:13,840 --> 00:04:20,640 Simon Property Group, the mall's owner, will start construction in early 2026. 56 00:04:20,640 --> 00:04:26,100 The project includes 5-story buildings with high-end amenities and aims to blend seamlessly 57 00:04:26,100 --> 00:04:29,120 with the mall's current layout. 58 00:04:29,120 --> 00:04:34,440 This development aligns with a trend of integrating residential units into shopping centers to 59 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:42,280 meet market demands for more housing. 60 00:04:42,280 --> 00:04:44,320 Now on to sports. 61 00:04:44,320 --> 00:04:52,080 Jalen Brown scored 40 points to lead the Celtics to a 126-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers 62 00:04:52,080 --> 00:04:57,680 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, giving them a two-game series lead. 63 00:04:57,680 --> 00:05:04,140 Brown's performance, along with key contributions from Jason Tatum and Derek White, secured 64 00:05:04,140 --> 00:05:05,880 the win. 65 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:12,380 The Celtics, still without Kristaps Porzingis, could potentially sweep the series. 66 00:05:12,380 --> 00:05:17,800 For the Pacers, Stargard Tyrese Halliburton exited with a hamstring injury, leaving Pascal 67 00:05:17,800 --> 00:05:21,680 Siakam to lead with 28 points. 68 00:05:21,680 --> 00:05:26,880 Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at 8.30 Eastern. 69 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:29,820 Last night in local sports. 70 00:05:29,820 --> 00:05:35,000 The Padres on the road beat the Reds 6-4. 71 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:36,660 And tonight. 72 00:05:36,660 --> 00:05:44,400 The Padres are at home to take on the Yankees in Game 1, or a three-game series. 73 00:05:44,400 --> 00:05:52,200 In top news, when it comes to exceptional air travel, some airlines truly stand out. 74 00:05:52,200 --> 00:05:58,520 Delta Airlines tops the list for overall excellence, known for stellar customer service and reduced 75 00:05:58,520 --> 00:06:00,800 passenger complaints. 76 00:06:00,800 --> 00:06:05,880 American Airlines Flagship First offers the best domestic business class experience, with 77 00:06:05,880 --> 00:06:08,140 exclusive perks. 78 00:06:08,140 --> 00:06:14,680 For international business class, Qatar Airways' suit delivers unmatched luxury. 79 00:06:14,680 --> 00:06:21,400 United Airlines leads in diversity and sustainability, showcasing commitment to equity and environmental 80 00:06:21,400 --> 00:06:23,080 goals. 81 00:06:23,080 --> 00:06:29,440 Turkish Airlines impresses with lavish amenity kits and top-tier in-flight food, while Southwest 82 00:06:29,440 --> 00:06:33,080 Airlines provides reliable budget travel. 83 00:06:33,080 --> 00:06:38,320 Delta also excels in main cabin comfort with its modern fleet. 84 00:06:38,320 --> 00:06:45,120 In business news, the SEC has approved the first U.S. exchange-traded funds for Ether, 85 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:52,160 allowing mainstream investors to trade this cryptocurrency like stocks or mutual funds. 86 00:06:52,160 --> 00:06:57,880 This surprising move enables the trading of spot Ether ETS, boosting accessibility for 87 00:06:57,880 --> 00:06:59,560 investors. 88 00:06:59,560 --> 00:07:05,280 Major asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity are set to launch these funds, pending further 89 00:07:05,280 --> 00:07:07,080 approvals. 90 00:07:07,080 --> 00:07:13,520 The decision marks a shift from SEC Chair Gary Jensler's previous stance on crypto regulation 91 00:07:13,520 --> 00:07:18,660 and suggests the potential openness to other cryptocurrency-backed funds, despite some 92 00:07:18,660 --> 00:07:24,600 opposition citing Ether's volatility and susceptibility to fraud. 93 00:07:24,600 --> 00:07:29,680 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $68,000. 94 00:07:29,680 --> 00:07:32,680 Ethereum is $3,800. 95 00:07:32,680 --> 00:07:38,640 And Solana is $171. 96 00:07:38,640 --> 00:07:42,040 Moving on to a more local vibe. 97 00:07:42,040 --> 00:07:48,000 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 98 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:52,320 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 99 00:07:52,320 --> 00:07:57,640 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 100 00:07:57,640 --> 00:08:03,380 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 101 00:08:03,380 --> 00:08:06,320 and elevating mental well-being. 102 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:10,180 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 103 00:08:10,180 --> 00:08:17,120 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class with locations in Encinitas, Solana 104 00:08:17,120 --> 00:08:21,720 Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 105 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:25,840 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 106 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:29,560 And now back to the show. 107 00:08:29,560 --> 00:08:31,560 Let's talk tech. 108 00:08:31,560 --> 00:08:37,760 Spotify's decision to break its Carthing devices on December 9 has left owners frustrated, 109 00:08:37,760 --> 00:08:42,320 as the company offers no refunds or trade-in options. 110 00:08:42,320 --> 00:08:48,440 Carthing, initially launched in 2021, was designed to enhance in-car Spotify use, but 111 00:08:48,440 --> 00:08:55,080 required a Spotify Premium subscription and a connected phone, making it seem redundant. 112 00:08:55,080 --> 00:09:01,760 Despite halting production in 2022, Spotify continued to sell the device. 113 00:09:01,760 --> 00:09:06,540 Users are now pleading for the company to open-source the device to avoid e-waste, but 114 00:09:06,540 --> 00:09:11,820 Spotify has not responded to these requests, citing their initial goal of understanding 115 00:09:11,820 --> 00:09:14,560 in-car listening habits. 116 00:09:14,560 --> 00:09:19,360 And in entertainment news. 117 00:09:19,360 --> 00:09:25,640 Scarlett Johansson's dispute with OpenAI highlights Hollywood's concerns over AI's impact on 118 00:09:25,640 --> 00:09:28,200 intellectual property. 119 00:09:28,200 --> 00:09:33,680 After declining to voice an AI assistant, Johansson was shocked to hear a voice eerily similar 120 00:09:33,680 --> 00:09:37,440 to hers in OpenAI's demo. 121 00:09:37,440 --> 00:09:42,200 This prompted legal action and demands for transparency. 122 00:09:42,200 --> 00:09:48,960 OpenAI denies mimicking Johansson's voice, yet halted using the voice amidst the controversy. 123 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:53,600 The incident underscores the need for clear regulations and consent regarding the use 124 00:09:53,600 --> 00:10:00,560 of artist likenesses in AI, as Hollywood grapples with a rapid advancement of generative AI 125 00:10:00,560 --> 00:10:01,560 technologies. 126 00:10:01,560 --> 00:10:07,400 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 127 00:10:07,400 --> 00:10:13,120 And today, our quote comes from the engineer who designed the Brooklyn Bridge, John Augustus 128 00:10:13,120 --> 00:10:14,120 Roebling. 129 00:10:14,120 --> 00:10:15,120 He said, 130 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:23,560 It will no longer suit the spirit of the present age to pronounce an undertaking impracticable. 131 00:10:23,560 --> 00:10:29,640 Nothing is impracticable which is within the scope of natural laws. 132 00:10:29,640 --> 00:10:32,240 And that's a wrap for this morning. 133 00:10:32,240 --> 00:10:38,280 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 134 00:10:38,280 --> 00:10:41,000 with local news and the surf reports. 135 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:44,120 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 136 00:10:44,120 --> 00:11:02,520 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.