Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, April 1st. You'll be interested
to know, today is April Fool's, so don't get
caught off guard. This tradition may have its
origins in the medieval Feast of Fools, once
held on January 1st. Enjoy the fun as this day
encourages humor and creativity, fostering laughter
and camaraderie among friends and family. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking choppy this morning with waist -high
sets rolling in. Waves hold around 4 to 5 feet
throughout the morning. providing mixed conditions.
Expect the winds to remain onshore at 15 to 21
mile per hour, creating some bumps as the day
progresses. Conditions may improve slightly in
the afternoon as the winds shift to the west.
Best time to ride is at 3 p .m. with a 2 -foot
outgoing mid -tide when the west swell is 7 feet
at 7 seconds and the onshore wind is 15 mile
per hour. The first low tide Tuesday will be
minus one foot at 6 .15 a .m. with a three and
a half foot high tide at 12 .30. The near shore
buoy at Beacons reads 60 degrees for the water
temperature. Wednesday through Friday will experience
consistently choppy conditions, particularly
due to 24 to 26 mile per hour winds from the
west northwest. shifting to onshore by Friday
afternoon at 10 to 15 mph. Wave heights will
start at 6 to 9 feet on Wednesday, gradually
decreasing to 2 to 3 feet by Friday. Morning
sessions may offer brief, clean windows, but
afternoon winds will create challenging surf
throughout. This morning, it's partly sunny,
and it feels like 49 degrees, with 32 mph wind.
The sunset will take place at 7 .11 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .35. It looks like we're
in for some mostly sunny weather today, with
a high near 58 and a brisk west wind around 20
mph gusting up to 25. Tonight, expect partly
cloudy skies with a low around 53 and stronger
northwest winds at 20 to 25 mph. gusting as high
as 30. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect mostly
sunny skies on Wednesday with a high near 57
and a west wind. A slight chance of rain showers
arrives Wednesday night with a low around 52.
Thursday brings a chance of rain before 5 p .m.
with partly sunny skies and a high near 56. Thursday
night will be partly cloudy, with a low around
48. Friday and Saturday are looking sunny, with
highs near 58 and 61, respectively. Nights will
be mostly clear, with lows around 50 and 51.
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny Morning sends you. In local
news, drivers for Uber and Lyft rallied at three
California city halls, highlighting a significant
lawsuit over wage theft claims potentially worth
billions of dollars. As negotiations for a settlement
are underway, the lawsuit seeks back pay and
damages for drivers who worked from 2016 to 2020
prior to a ballot initiative that classified
them as independent contractors. Nicole Moore,
president of Rideshare Drivers United, emphasizes
the need for accountability, stating that the
companies have not complied with Assembly Bill
5. The lawsuit could affect approximately 250
,000 drivers, with estimates of owed wages reaching
at least $1 .3 billion. Now on to sports. In
a significant blow for the Atlanta Braves, outfielder
Jurickson Profar has received an 80 -game suspension
from Major League Baseball after testing positive
for a performance -enhancing drug. The 32 -year
-old left fielder had only played four games
this season before the announcement. Profar's
suspension comes after an impressive 2024 season
where he hit 24 home runs and earned a Silver
Slugger Award. The Braves, already struggling
without their star player Ronald Acuna Jr., will
likely turn to Alex Verdugo to fill the gap in
left field as they face a tough start to the
season. In local sports. Last night at Petco
Park, the Padres dominated the Guardians 7 -2.
Key moments included Sheets doubling in the second
with Merrill and Cronenworth scoring. and Hayward's
sacrifice fly bringing home Bogarts. Junis sealed
the win, pitching five innings with seven strikeouts.
Ortiz took the loss for Cleveland. The Friars,
now unbeaten at 5 -0, showcase their strong offense
and solid pitching, continuing their perfect
start in America's finest city. Tonight, the
Friars, unbeaten at 5 -0. Take on the Guardians
at Petco at 640. Michael King faces Logan Allen.
Last night, the Lakers defeated the Rockets 104
-98 at the Crypto .com Arena. Luka Doncic led
the team with 20 points and 9 assists. The Lakers
shot 39 .3 % from the field, while Houston struggled
with 44%. The Lakers' record now stands at 45
-29, maintaining their position in first place.
Tonight, the Lakers face the Golden State Warriors,
who are 43 -31, at the Crypto .com Arena. Tip
-off is at 7. Tonight, the Kings at 41 -23 -9
face the formidable Jets in the City of Angels.
Adrian Kemp. Shining with 31 goals and 39 points,
leads L .A., who are slight underdogs, by one
and a half. In top news. Yesterday, SpaceX successfully
launched its sixth private astronaut flight,
called FRAM -2, led by crypto entrepreneur Chan
Wang. The mission aims to orbit Earth from pole
to pole, a path previously untraveled by humans.
The crew, including a virtual reality director,
a robotics researcher, and an adventurer, embarked
from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
They will conduct 22 research experiments on
the effects of spaceflight on the human body
during their three - to five -day journey. This
mission underscores SpaceX's dominance in private
spaceflight, with growing interest from wealthy
tourists and government entities alike. In business
news... TikTok Shop, despite being a latecomer,
is quickly gaining ground in the social shopping
arena. Launched in the United States in 2023,
it has attracted 47 million shoppers who spend
an average of $32 million daily, according to
Capital One Shopping. This platform combines
low prices like Temu with in -app shopping, keeping
users engaged without redirecting them. Experts
highlight the innovative shoppertainment concept,
where influencers like Lexi Rosenstein thrive.
However, Tech Talk Shop faces uncertainty due
to a recent law requiring its parent company
to sell U .S. operations by April 5, 2024, or
face a ban. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up
0 .5 % to just over $83 ,000. Ethereum is up
2 % to just over $1 ,800. And Goatsies Maximus
is up half a percent to $0 .05. 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. The Zelle app will disappear on Tuesday,
but there are still plenty of ways to send money
digitally. This change only affects the standalone
app. You can continue to use Zelle through your
bank's mobile app or website. Zelle has seen
a decline in standalone usage, with over 2 ,200
financial institutions now offering the service.
Other options for digital payments include Venmo,
PayPal, Apple Wallet, Revolut, and Cash App.
Always take precautions, as these services can
attract scammers. Only send money to those you
know and trust, and be wary of urgent messages
or too -good -to -be -true offers. while A. Coyote
is heading to court as Coyote vs. Acme finally
reaches theaters. The film, which explores the
cartoon character's legal battle against the
Acme Corporation, was initially shelved by Warner
Bros. in 2023. However, backlash led to its acquisition
for global distribution by Ketchup Entertainment
for around $50 million. Ketchup's CEO... Gareth
West expressed excitement about bringing this
perfect blend of nostalgia and modern storytelling
to audiences. Starring John Cena and Lena Condor,
the film is set for a long -awaited release in
2026, following significant production efforts
and passionate dedication from its cast and crew.
Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today... Our quote comes from
the American entrepreneur and business magnate,
Elon Musk. And he said, some people don't like
change, but you need to embrace change if the
alternative is disaster. 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.