WEBVTT 00:00:01.580 --> 00:00:04.320 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.480 --> 00:00:08.800 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.060 --> 00:00:13.560 and it's Wednesday, March 26th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.560 --> 00:00:20.460 to know, 213 years ago, today in 1812, in opposition 00:00:20.460 --> 00:00:23.500 to the redrawing of districts to favor incumbents 00:00:23.500 --> 00:00:27.079 in an upcoming election, the Boston Gazette published 00:00:27.079 --> 00:00:30.059 a satirical cartoon that graphically transformed 00:00:30.059 --> 00:00:33.679 the districts into a fabulous animal, the gerrymander, 00:00:33.820 --> 00:00:37.280 thereby introducing the term gerrymander into 00:00:37.280 --> 00:00:40.159 the American lexicon and highlighting the manipulation 00:00:40.159 --> 00:00:45.679 of electoral boundaries. So now you know. And 00:00:45.679 --> 00:00:52.039 now, it's time for the Surf Report. Wednesday 00:00:52.039 --> 00:00:56.469 in Encinitas and North County. It's looking clean 00:00:56.469 --> 00:00:59.049 this morning with waist to chest high sets rolling 00:00:59.049 --> 00:01:02.810 in. Weights hold around two to three feet throughout 00:01:02.810 --> 00:01:05.010 the morning, providing excellent conditions. 00:01:06.030 --> 00:01:09.390 Expect the winds to remain sideshore at two mile 00:01:09.390 --> 00:01:12.230 per hour, keeping the surface smooth for most 00:01:12.230 --> 00:01:15.849 of the day. As the afternoon approaches, conditions 00:01:15.849 --> 00:01:19.129 may become choppy with increasing onshore winds. 00:01:20.150 --> 00:01:24.140 Best time to ride is at 9 a .m. with a 4 -foot 00:01:24.140 --> 00:01:27.379 outgoing high tide when the south -southwest 00:01:27.379 --> 00:01:31.760 swell is 1 .5 feet at 16 seconds and the offshore 00:01:31.760 --> 00:01:35.780 wind is 1 mile per hour. The first high tide 00:01:35.780 --> 00:01:40.400 Wednesday will be 5 .5 foot at 7 .30 a .m. with 00:01:40.400 --> 00:01:45.560 a minus 1 foot low tide at 2 .15. The nearshore 00:01:45.560 --> 00:01:49.200 buoy at Beacons reads 59 degrees for the water 00:01:49.200 --> 00:01:53.200 temperature. Thursday through Saturday will experience 00:01:53.200 --> 00:01:56.719 choppy conditions as winds ramp up, peaking at 00:01:56.719 --> 00:02:02.040 14 mph from the west by Saturday afternoon. Morning 00:02:02.040 --> 00:02:04.959 sessions start with clean surf, but transition 00:02:04.959 --> 00:02:08.639 to choppy as winds shift, particularly on Friday 00:02:08.639 --> 00:02:12.180 and Saturday. Wake heights will range from chest 00:02:12.180 --> 00:02:14.780 to shoulder high, with occasional head -high 00:02:14.780 --> 00:02:17.879 sets early gradually fading into the stomach 00:02:17.879 --> 00:02:22.719 -to -shoulder range. This morning, there's patchy 00:02:22.719 --> 00:02:26.379 fog, and it feels like 60 degrees with no wind. 00:02:27.219 --> 00:02:30.939 The sunset will take place at 7 .07, and it will 00:02:30.939 --> 00:02:35.280 rise again tomorrow at 6 .42. It looks like we're 00:02:35.280 --> 00:02:37.800 in for some patchy fog this morning, clearing 00:02:37.800 --> 00:02:41.020 up by mid -morning, followed by partly sunny 00:02:41.020 --> 00:02:44.400 skies and a high near 60 with a light west breeze. 00:02:45.340 --> 00:02:49.439 Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies with some 00:02:49.439 --> 00:02:53.680 patchy fog after 11 and a low around 54 with 00:02:53.680 --> 00:02:59.560 gentle winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect 00:02:59.560 --> 00:03:03.000 patchy fog Thursday morning, then mostly cloudy 00:03:03.000 --> 00:03:06.939 skies with a high near 60. Nights will be mostly 00:03:06.939 --> 00:03:11.300 cloudy with lows around 55. Friday and Saturday 00:03:11.300 --> 00:03:15.020 will be partly sunny to mostly sunny, with highs 00:03:15.020 --> 00:03:20.300 near 59. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:03:20.300 --> 00:03:23.539 is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries 00:03:23.539 --> 00:03:27.439 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:03:27.719 --> 00:03:30.979 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café 00:03:30.979 --> 00:03:35.219 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:03:35.219 --> 00:03:38.599 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:03:38.599 --> 00:03:42.469 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:03:42.469 --> 00:03:44.789 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:03:45.090 --> 00:03:49.509 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:03:49.509 --> 00:03:52.830 on by and don't forget to tell them Sunny Morning 00:03:52.830 --> 00:03:58.909 sent you. In local news, frugal travelers in 00:03:58.909 --> 00:04:02.069 San Diego are in for a treat as Frontier Airlines 00:04:02.069 --> 00:04:05.270 has announced three new nonstop routes from San 00:04:05.270 --> 00:04:09.259 Diego International Airport. This expansion brings 00:04:09.259 --> 00:04:13.740 the total to eight non -stop destinations. Starting 00:04:13.740 --> 00:04:16.839 June 12th, flights to Chicago are available for 00:04:16.839 --> 00:04:21.459 an introductory fare of $69 one way. The next 00:04:21.459 --> 00:04:24.759 day, June 13th, service to Austin, Texas will 00:04:24.759 --> 00:04:27.540 begin four times a week at an introductory fare 00:04:27.540 --> 00:04:31.180 of $59, while flights to Salt Lake City will 00:04:31.180 --> 00:04:35.839 operate three times a week for $39. Frontier 00:04:35.839 --> 00:04:38.839 also introduced its new Frontier program featuring 00:04:38.839 --> 00:04:41.819 upfront plus seating, which avoids selling the 00:04:41.819 --> 00:04:51.519 middle seat. Now on to sports. Welcome, baseball 00:04:51.519 --> 00:04:55.379 fans, to the 2025 Major League Baseball Opening 00:04:55.379 --> 00:04:59.399 Week. As the season kicks off, the reigning World 00:04:59.399 --> 00:05:02.730 Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, lead 00:05:02.730 --> 00:05:04.949 our initial rankings with a projected record 00:05:04.949 --> 00:05:10.209 of 102 wins and 60 losses, boasting nearly 98 00:05:10.209 --> 00:05:14.149 % playoff odds. The Dodgers aim to defend their 00:05:14.149 --> 00:05:17.949 title with a highly talented roster. Meanwhile, 00:05:18.230 --> 00:05:20.449 the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies 00:05:20.449 --> 00:05:24.050 are also in contention with strong playoff odds. 00:05:24.730 --> 00:05:28.490 The season promises intense competition and exciting 00:05:28.490 --> 00:05:33.120 storylines as teams strive for glory. Stay tuned 00:05:33.120 --> 00:05:37.060 for all the thrilling action ahead. In local 00:05:37.060 --> 00:05:40.980 sports. Tonight, the Kings triumphed over the 00:05:40.980 --> 00:05:46.740 Rangers 3 -1 at Crypto .com Arena. Kevin Fiala 00:05:46.740 --> 00:05:50.139 shined with two goals, including an empty netter. 00:05:51.000 --> 00:05:54.100 Philippe Denault added a crucial power play goal. 00:05:54.899 --> 00:05:58.819 Last defense held strong, allowing only 23 shots. 00:05:59.819 --> 00:06:04.560 The Kings are now 40 -21 -9. Tomorrow night, 00:06:04.680 --> 00:06:08.300 the Kings face the Avalanche in Denver. Last 00:06:08.300 --> 00:06:12.139 night, the Lakers were off. Tomorrow afternoon, 00:06:12.379 --> 00:06:15.959 the Lakers face the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge 00:06:15.959 --> 00:06:19.420 Fieldhouse. The Lakers come in with a record 00:06:19.420 --> 00:06:23.600 of 43 wins and 28 losses, sitting in first place, 00:06:23.759 --> 00:06:26.199 but they are on a three -game losing streak. 00:06:26.860 --> 00:06:30.180 The Pacers are hot. riding a five -game winning 00:06:30.180 --> 00:06:34.000 streak with a record of 42 wins and 29 losses, 00:06:34.240 --> 00:06:37.860 placing them in second. LeBron James is probable 00:06:37.860 --> 00:06:41.079 with a left groin strain, and Ruha Chimura is 00:06:41.079 --> 00:06:45.259 probable with left patellar tendinopathy. Tip 00:06:45.259 --> 00:06:51.500 -off is at 4 .30. In top news, in a startling 00:06:51.500 --> 00:06:54.540 revelation, a journalist inadvertently received 00:06:54.540 --> 00:06:57.819 U .S. military plans via a group chat on Signal. 00:06:58.360 --> 00:07:01.079 involving national security officials discussing 00:07:01.079 --> 00:07:04.120 impending strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. 00:07:04.500 --> 00:07:08.379 The incident unfolded on March 15, when the Secretary 00:07:08.379 --> 00:07:12.120 of Defense, Pete Hegseth, texted details about 00:07:12.120 --> 00:07:15.220 the operation, including precise timelines and 00:07:15.220 --> 00:07:18.879 targets. This breach raises significant concerns 00:07:18.879 --> 00:07:22.220 about national security protocols, as the use 00:07:22.220 --> 00:07:25.040 of signal for such sensitive discussions is not 00:07:25.040 --> 00:07:28.500 authorized. The implications of including an 00:07:28.500 --> 00:07:30.839 unverified participant in these conversations 00:07:30.839 --> 00:07:34.759 could lead to serious legal and operational ramifications 00:07:34.759 --> 00:07:39.160 for the Trump administration. In business news, 00:07:39.740 --> 00:07:43.220 Bayer Shares experienced a significant decline 00:07:43.220 --> 00:07:46.519 after a jury in a Georgia state court ordered 00:07:46.519 --> 00:07:50.959 the company to pay $2 .1 billion related to its 00:07:50.959 --> 00:07:54.759 Roundup wheat killer. The jury's verdict included, 00:07:55.160 --> 00:07:59.660 $2 billion in punitive damages and $65 million 00:07:59.660 --> 00:08:04.279 in compensatory damages. Following this ruling, 00:08:04.560 --> 00:08:09.879 Bayer's stock dropped 6 .6 % to 22 .48 euros. 00:08:10.540 --> 00:08:14.220 Bayer disputes the verdict, asserting it contradicts 00:08:14.220 --> 00:08:17.560 scientific evidence. The company has paid around 00:08:17.560 --> 00:08:21.220 $10 billion to settle claims, with approximately 00:08:21.220 --> 00:08:26.600 67 ,000 cases still pending. In crypto movement, 00:08:26.920 --> 00:08:33.820 Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $87 ,000. Ethereum 00:08:33.820 --> 00:08:39.500 is unchanged at about $2 ,100. And Goatsies Maximus 00:08:39.500 --> 00:08:45.960 is up 0 .5 % to $0 .06. Moving on to a more local 00:08:45.960 --> 00:08:50.100 vibe. In our community spotlight on health and 00:08:50.100 --> 00:08:53.039 wellness, we are working with a national Pilates 00:08:53.039 --> 00:08:56.360 studio. to bring you some free classes, so listen 00:08:56.360 --> 00:09:00.740 up. Check out Club Pilates, with several locations 00:09:00.740 --> 00:09:04.700 in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:09:04.700 --> 00:09:08.159 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:09:08.159 --> 00:09:12.480 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:09:12.480 --> 00:09:16.740 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:09:16.740 --> 00:09:20.259 check out Club Pilates for a free class, with 00:09:20.259 --> 00:09:28.289 locations in Encinitas, Just be sure to tell 00:09:28.289 --> 00:09:32.450 them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back 00:09:32.450 --> 00:09:37.649 to the show. Let's talk science. The Colorado 00:09:37.649 --> 00:09:40.389 Psychedelic Mushroom Experiment has officially 00:09:40.389 --> 00:09:45.090 begun. Regulators are issuing licenses for psychedelic 00:09:45.090 --> 00:09:48.049 mushroom providers and plan to authorize state 00:09:48.049 --> 00:09:50.919 -run healing centers. for supervised consumption 00:09:50.919 --> 00:09:54.980 by late spring or early summer. This follows 00:09:54.980 --> 00:09:58.039 Oregon's lead, as both states have decriminalized 00:09:58.039 --> 00:10:00.779 these mushrooms, despite their Schedule I status, 00:10:01.059 --> 00:10:04.799 under federal law. Medical experts highlight 00:10:04.799 --> 00:10:07.480 the potential of psilocybin to treat depression 00:10:07.480 --> 00:10:10.960 and anxiety, particularly in those unresponsive 00:10:10.960 --> 00:10:14.860 to traditional therapies. As Colorado prepares 00:10:14.860 --> 00:10:18.159 for this new chapter, Advocates emphasize the 00:10:18.159 --> 00:10:20.539 importance of ensuring safety and accessibility 00:10:20.539 --> 00:10:27.639 in these emerging therapeutic settings. Entertainment 00:10:27.639 --> 00:10:31.700 news. In a significant shift for the James Bond 00:10:31.700 --> 00:10:35.440 franchise, producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman 00:10:35.440 --> 00:10:38.419 are stepping in, marking a broccoli -free era. 00:10:39.419 --> 00:10:42.620 Pascal, known for her work on Spider -Man and 00:10:42.620 --> 00:10:46.460 Casino Royale. and Heyman, recognized for Harry 00:10:46.460 --> 00:10:49.620 Potter, will collaborate on the next Bond film. 00:10:50.500 --> 00:10:54.000 Courtney Valenti, Amazon's film chief, emphasized 00:10:54.000 --> 00:10:57.580 their greatest sense of responsibility in continuing 00:10:57.580 --> 00:11:00.799 the legacy established by Barbara Broccoli and 00:11:00.799 --> 00:11:05.299 Michael G. Wilson. In a joint statement, Pascal 00:11:05.299 --> 00:11:07.899 and Heyman acknowledged Bond as one of the most 00:11:07.899 --> 00:11:11.039 iconic characters in the history of cinema. and 00:11:11.039 --> 00:11:13.440 expressed excitement for his upcoming adventure. 00:11:14.700 --> 00:11:18.100 Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the quote 00:11:18.100 --> 00:11:22.000 of the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:11:22.000 --> 00:11:26.419 American poet, Emily Dickinson. And she said, 00:11:27.240 --> 00:11:30.279 Hope is the thing with feathers that perches 00:11:30.279 --> 00:11:33.059 in the soul and sings the tunes without the words 00:11:33.059 --> 00:11:37.659 and never stops at all. And that's a wrap for 00:11:37.659 --> 00:11:40.480 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:40.799 --> 00:11:44.240 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:44.240 --> 00:11:47.500 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:48.259 --> 00:11:51.440 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:51.440 --> 00:11:54.600 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:54.600 --> 00:11:55.259 in Encinitas.