WEBVTT 00:00:01.639 --> 00:00:04.320 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.480 --> 00:00:08.720 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.000 --> 00:00:13.220 and it's Friday, March 28th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.220 --> 00:00:19.500 to know, 95 years ago, today in 1930, the Turkish 00:00:19.500 --> 00:00:22.780 city of Istanbul, originally built as Byzantium 00:00:22.780 --> 00:00:27.420 around 657 before the Common Era. was renamed 00:00:27.420 --> 00:00:30.760 Constantinople in the fourth century after Emperor 00:00:30.760 --> 00:00:34.240 Constantine the Great established it as his capital 00:00:34.240 --> 00:00:38.979 and officially adopted its current name. So now 00:00:38.979 --> 00:00:43.399 you know. And now it's time for the surf report. 00:00:46.299 --> 00:00:51.100 Friday in Encinitas and North County. It's looking 00:00:51.100 --> 00:00:53.799 clean this morning with waist to chest high sets 00:00:53.799 --> 00:00:57.939 rolling in. Weights hold around 4 to 6 feet throughout 00:00:57.939 --> 00:01:00.840 the morning, offering good conditions for surfers. 00:01:01.479 --> 00:01:05.140 Winds remain onshore at 4 to 7 mile per hour, 00:01:05.260 --> 00:01:08.340 creating some minor bumps, but overall maintaining 00:01:08.340 --> 00:01:12.040 decent surf. Expect the conditions to gradually 00:01:12.040 --> 00:01:15.540 shift as the day progresses. Best time to ride 00:01:15.540 --> 00:01:19.579 is at 7 a .m., with the forefoot incoming high 00:01:19.579 --> 00:01:23.000 tide, when the west -northwest swell is 3 feet 00:01:23.000 --> 00:01:26.939 at 15 seconds. and the onshore wind is 4 mph. 00:01:27.780 --> 00:01:31.379 The first high tide Friday will be 5 1⁄2 foot 00:01:31.379 --> 00:01:35.640 at 9 a .m., with a minus 1⁄2 foot low tide at 00:01:35.640 --> 00:01:41.200 315. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 59 degrees 00:01:41.200 --> 00:01:45.260 for the water temperature. Saturday through Monday 00:01:45.260 --> 00:01:48.519 will feature persistent, choppy conditions, with 00:01:48.519 --> 00:01:52.659 9 to 11 mph south to southwest winds creating 00:01:52.659 --> 00:01:56.349 rough surf. Morning sessions offer some relief 00:01:56.349 --> 00:01:59.549 with lighter winds, but by midday the wind increases, 00:01:59.829 --> 00:02:03.310 leading to more challenging conditions. Wave 00:02:03.310 --> 00:02:06.069 heights will hover around 2 to 4 feet throughout, 00:02:06.349 --> 00:02:09.210 gradually fading by Monday evening as the winds 00:02:09.210 --> 00:02:14.050 stabilize later in the day. This morning, it's 00:02:14.050 --> 00:02:16.830 patchy drizzle and it feels like 58 degrees, 00:02:17.169 --> 00:02:21.509 with 8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:02:21.509 --> 00:02:24.599 place at 7 .08. and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:24.599 --> 00:02:29.120 at 639. It looks like we're in for some patchy 00:02:29.120 --> 00:02:32.139 drizzle early this morning, tapering off by late 00:02:32.139 --> 00:02:35.240 morning, then becoming partly sunny with a high 00:02:35.240 --> 00:02:41.500 near 59 and a light breeze. Tonight. Expect mostly 00:02:41.500 --> 00:02:45.139 cloudy skies with lingering drizzle, a low around 00:02:45.139 --> 00:02:50.460 56, and light winds. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:02:51.439 --> 00:02:55.020 Expect partly sunny skies on Saturday with a 00:02:55.020 --> 00:02:59.259 high near 59 and light south winds. Nights will 00:02:59.259 --> 00:03:04.479 be mostly cloudy with lows around 54 to 55. Sunday 00:03:04.479 --> 00:03:07.099 and Monday will stay mostly cloudy with highs 00:03:07.099 --> 00:03:12.060 near 59 and 61. Tuesday brings partly sunny weather 00:03:12.060 --> 00:03:16.919 again with a high near 60. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:03:17.610 --> 00:03:20.370 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:03:20.370 --> 00:03:24.250 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:03:24.250 --> 00:03:27.909 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:28.110 --> 00:03:33.129 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:03:33.129 --> 00:03:36.189 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:03:36.189 --> 00:03:39.710 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:39.710 --> 00:03:42.509 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:42.509 --> 00:03:46.189 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:46.919 --> 00:03:49.719 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:49.900 --> 00:03:55.979 Sunny Morning sends you. In local news, federal 00:03:55.979 --> 00:03:58.580 agents executed a search warrant at a business 00:03:58.580 --> 00:04:02.219 in unincorporated El Cajon on Thursday, suspected 00:04:02.219 --> 00:04:06.379 of employing undocumented immigrants. Law enforcement 00:04:06.379 --> 00:04:09.520 officers were seen in the area near Airport Drive 00:04:09.520 --> 00:04:14.879 and Magnolia Avenue. The operation targeted a 00:04:14.879 --> 00:04:17.980 company called powder and protective coatings. 00:04:18.839 --> 00:04:21.699 Investigators allege the business knowingly hired 00:04:21.699 --> 00:04:24.939 undocumented workers using fraudulent documents. 00:04:25.579 --> 00:04:29.279 During the operation, approximately 20 individuals 00:04:29.279 --> 00:04:32.279 were taken into custody, while others were questioned 00:04:32.279 --> 00:04:36.060 for hours. U .S. Representative Sarah Jacobs 00:04:36.060 --> 00:04:38.680 is seeking information from federal agencies 00:04:38.680 --> 00:04:47.579 to ensure due process is upheld. Now on to sports. 00:04:48.480 --> 00:04:52.459 In a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup, the number three 00:04:52.459 --> 00:04:56.480 Texas Tech Red Raiders staged a remarkable comeback 00:04:56.480 --> 00:05:00.060 against the number 10 Arkansas Razorbacks, winning 00:05:00.060 --> 00:05:06.399 85 to 83 in overtime. After trailing by 16 points 00:05:06.399 --> 00:05:09.699 with 10 minutes remaining, Texas Tech executed 00:05:09.699 --> 00:05:12.879 the second largest comeback in Sweet 16 history. 00:05:14.029 --> 00:05:16.750 Despite struggles from beyond the arc, hitting 00:05:16.750 --> 00:05:20.089 only 3 out of 18 in the first half, they rallied 00:05:20.089 --> 00:05:24.250 with a late surge. Darian Williams hit a crucial 00:05:24.250 --> 00:05:26.930 three -pointer to tie the game and then scored 00:05:26.930 --> 00:05:30.730 the go -ahead bucket in overtime. Texas Tech 00:05:30.730 --> 00:05:34.089 now advances to the Elite Eight, facing number 00:05:34.089 --> 00:05:38.550 one seed Florida on Saturday. In local sports. 00:05:39.910 --> 00:05:43.399 Yesterday afternoon at Petco. The Padres impressed 00:05:43.399 --> 00:05:48.360 with a 7 -4 win over the Braves. Gavin Sheets' 00:05:48.399 --> 00:05:51.319 tying homer sparked the Friars' seventh -inning 00:05:51.319 --> 00:05:54.779 rally, and Jackson Merrill drove in four runs, 00:05:54.980 --> 00:05:59.160 sealing the victory. Tonight, the Friars face 00:05:59.160 --> 00:06:04.019 the Braves again at Petco Park at 640. Dylan 00:06:04.019 --> 00:06:08.060 Cease takes the mound for the Padres. Last night, 00:06:08.220 --> 00:06:12.879 the Lakers fell to the Bulls. 117 -119 at the 00:06:12.879 --> 00:06:16.779 United Center. Austin Reeves led the team with 00:06:16.779 --> 00:06:20.399 30 points, while LeBron James contributed a double 00:06:20.399 --> 00:06:24.860 -double with 17 points and 12 assists. The Lakers 00:06:24.860 --> 00:06:28.920 shot 63 .6 % from the field, but struggled from 00:06:28.920 --> 00:06:32.839 three -point range. The Lakers' record now stands 00:06:32.839 --> 00:06:37.720 at 44 -28, placing them in first place. Tomorrow 00:06:37.720 --> 00:06:40.740 night, the Lakers face the Grizzlies. who are 00:06:40.740 --> 00:06:46.060 also at 44 -28 at the FedExForum. Tip -off is 00:06:46.060 --> 00:06:50.220 at 5. Tonight, the Kings fell to the Avalanche 00:06:50.220 --> 00:06:55.360 4 -0 in Denver. Martin Nicas led Colorado with 00:06:55.360 --> 00:06:59.500 two goals and an assist. Despite valiant efforts, 00:06:59.959 --> 00:07:02.860 Ellie couldn't find the back of the net. The 00:07:02.860 --> 00:07:07.139 Kings are now 40 -22 -9, while the Avalanche 00:07:07.139 --> 00:07:12.529 improved to 45 - 25 and 3. Tomorrow afternoon, 00:07:12.769 --> 00:07:17.610 the Kings at 40, 22, and 6 host the formidable 00:07:17.610 --> 00:07:22.069 Maple Leafs in the City of Angels. Adrian Kemp's 00:07:22.069 --> 00:07:25.449 39 goals power LA, who are ready to bounce back. 00:07:27.029 --> 00:07:32.050 In top news, soda is still a staple in American 00:07:32.050 --> 00:07:36.230 culture, now rebranded with new flavors and slogans. 00:07:37.069 --> 00:07:39.910 A recent Super Bowl advertisement humorously 00:07:39.910 --> 00:07:42.410 depicts various people struggling with the decision 00:07:42.410 --> 00:07:46.029 to drink soda, ironically showcasing poppy as 00:07:46.029 --> 00:07:49.910 the solution. This beverage containing significantly 00:07:49.910 --> 00:07:53.290 less sugar than traditional soda aims to attract 00:07:53.290 --> 00:07:56.990 health -conscious consumers. Despite claims of 00:07:56.990 --> 00:07:59.470 being healthier, experts warn that these drinks 00:07:59.470 --> 00:08:02.670 still fall under the category of sugar -sweetened 00:08:02.670 --> 00:08:06.519 beverages. With sales exceeding half a billion 00:08:06.519 --> 00:08:10.439 dollars in 2024, Poppy's recent acquisition by 00:08:10.439 --> 00:08:13.740 PepsiCo signals that the soda industry is evolving, 00:08:13.959 --> 00:08:18.459 even amidst ongoing health debates. In business 00:08:18.459 --> 00:08:23.339 news, at a recent event in Shenzhen, China, hundreds 00:08:23.339 --> 00:08:26.139 of factory owners explored alternatives to the 00:08:26.139 --> 00:08:29.360 irreplaceable U .S. market amid rising tariffs. 00:08:30.399 --> 00:08:33.100 Presenters shared insights on selling to Russia. 00:08:33.529 --> 00:08:36.070 where demand for affordable goods like nightlights 00:08:36.070 --> 00:08:39.929 and educational toys is growing. However, many 00:08:39.929 --> 00:08:42.889 manufacturers expressed anxiety about their future 00:08:42.889 --> 00:08:46.129 as the U .S. market becomes increasingly difficult 00:08:46.129 --> 00:08:50.210 to access. Some are eyeing Southeast Asia or 00:08:50.210 --> 00:08:53.389 relocating to countries like Cambodia to bypass 00:08:53.389 --> 00:08:57.450 tariffs. Yet, trade dynamics remain uncertain, 00:08:57.690 --> 00:09:01.490 with potential reciprocal tariffs looming. For 00:09:01.490 --> 00:09:04.049 many, losing the U .S. market feels like the 00:09:04.049 --> 00:09:07.169 end of a romantic relationship that fueled their 00:09:07.169 --> 00:09:12.190 growth. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged 00:09:12.190 --> 00:09:17.289 for the week at just over $86 ,000. Ethereum 00:09:17.289 --> 00:09:20.710 is down half a percent to just over $1 ,900. 00:09:21.549 --> 00:09:25.330 And Goetze's Maximus is down half a percent to 00:09:25.330 --> 00:09:31.929 $0 .05. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our 00:09:31.929 --> 00:09:35.149 community spotlight on health and wellness, we 00:09:35.149 --> 00:09:37.830 are working with a national Pilates studio to 00:09:37.830 --> 00:09:42.049 bring you some free classes, so listen up. Check 00:09:42.049 --> 00:09:45.129 out Club Pilates, with several locations in the 00:09:45.129 --> 00:09:48.590 San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:09:48.590 --> 00:09:52.029 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:09:52.029 --> 00:09:56.330 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:09:56.330 --> 00:10:00.629 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:10:00.629 --> 00:10:04.110 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:10:04.110 --> 00:10:08.210 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:10:08.350 --> 00:10:12.389 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:10:12.389 --> 00:10:16.629 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the 00:10:16.629 --> 00:10:23.110 show. Let's talk tech. OpenAI has announced a 00:10:23.110 --> 00:10:27.190 significant enhancement to its AI system, GPT 00:10:27.190 --> 00:10:30.840 -4 .0. which now generates more realistic images 00:10:30.840 --> 00:10:35.100 and comprehensible text. This updated version 00:10:35.100 --> 00:10:38.659 replaces DALI 3 as the default image generator 00:10:38.659 --> 00:10:42.799 for ChatGPT, now accessible to users across various 00:10:42.799 --> 00:10:46.659 tiers. After a year of training with over 100 00:10:46.659 --> 00:10:49.960 human workers, the refined model can create not 00:10:49.960 --> 00:10:53.399 only lifelike images, but also company logos 00:10:53.399 --> 00:10:57.470 and slide decks. Despite its advancements, challenges 00:10:57.470 --> 00:11:01.029 remain, as demonstrated by its occasional inaccuracies. 00:11:02.210 --> 00:11:05.509 OpenAI emphasizes its commitment to respecting 00:11:05.509 --> 00:11:12.230 artists' rights regarding image generation. Entertainment 00:11:12.230 --> 00:11:16.210 news. The cast for the upcoming film Avengers 00:11:16.210 --> 00:11:19.649 Doomsday has been officially announced, featuring 00:11:19.649 --> 00:11:24.309 a remarkable reunion of X -Men stars. Joining 00:11:24.309 --> 00:11:28.149 Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom, also known 00:11:28.149 --> 00:11:32.370 as Dr. Doom, are Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, 00:11:32.370 --> 00:11:35.590 Vanessa Kirby, and many others, all confirmed 00:11:35.590 --> 00:11:39.090 during a livestream event. The biggest news includes 00:11:39.090 --> 00:11:41.950 the return of Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, 00:11:42.029 --> 00:11:45.470 and Alan Cumming from the original X -Men franchise, 00:11:45.830 --> 00:11:48.570 along with Channing Tatum reprising his role 00:11:48.570 --> 00:11:52.409 as Gambit. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. 00:11:52.889 --> 00:11:56.129 Avengers Doomsday is set to premiere on May 1st, 00:11:56.129 --> 00:12:00.389 2026, while Avengers Secret Wars follows on May 00:12:00.389 --> 00:12:06.350 7th, 2027. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for 00:12:06.350 --> 00:12:10.350 the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:12:10.350 --> 00:12:13.049 from the American baseball player and civil rights 00:12:13.049 --> 00:12:18.629 activist, Jackie Robinson. And he said, A life 00:12:18.629 --> 00:12:21.590 is not important, except in the impact it has 00:12:21.590 --> 00:12:26.070 on other lives. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:12:26.690 --> 00:12:29.730 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:12:29.730 --> 00:12:33.370 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:12:33.370 --> 00:12:37.370 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:12:37.370 --> 00:12:39.750 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:12:39.750 --> 00:12:43.149 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.