Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, April 2nd. You'll be interested
to know, 160 years ago, today, in 1865, Confederate
troops evacuated Richmond, Virginia, the capital
of the Confederate States of America, due to
the advancing Union forces during the American
Civil War. marking a significant turning point
in the conflict and leading to the eventual Union
victory in the war. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Wednesday in Encinitas
and North County. It's looking choppy this morning
with 6 to 9 foot sets rolling in. Waves hold
around 6 to 8 feet throughout the morning, providing
challenging conditions. Expect the winds to remain
onshore at 24 mph, creating a bit of a mess on
the surface as the day progresses. Best time
to ride is at 2 p .m. with the 3 -foot high tide
when the west swell is 7 feet at 8 seconds and
the onshore wind is 12 mph. The first low tide
Wednesday will be minus a half foot at 7 .15
a .m. with a 3 -foot high tide at 2. The near
-shore buoy at Beacons reads 59 degrees for the
water temperature. Thursday through Saturday
will feature choppy conditions with persistent
10 to 15 mile per hour onshore winds, especially
noticeable during afternoons. Morning sessions
offer brief periods of cleaner surf, but the
waves will remain knee -to -waist high, occasionally
reaching thigh -high on Saturday. Expect winds
to shift slightly, maintaining choppiness and
impacting overall surf quality as the day's progress.
This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels
like 47 degrees, with 32 mph wind. The sunset
will take place at 7 .12 and it will rise again
tomorrow at 6 .33. It looks like we're in for
a mostly sunny Wednesday, with temperatures reaching
up to 58. and a brisk west wind blowing at 15
to 20 miles per hour, gusting higher. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance
of rain after 5 in the morning, a low around
52, and lighter winds. Looking ahead in the weather,
expect a chance of rain showers Thursday before
5 p .m., then mostly sunny skies with a high
near 57. The following days will be sunny, with
highs reaching 64. Nights will be mostly clear,
with lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, in San Diego, NASA remains unfazed by recent
SpaceX rocket failures. despite two Starship
explosions this year. Astronaut Stanley Love,
along with NASA officials, assured the public
that the upcoming Artemis missions are on track.
Artemis II, set for early 2026, will be the first
manned lunar mission since 1972. Love emphasized
NASA's careful approach to vehicle development,
contrasting it with SpaceX's hardware -rich strategy.
Artemis II Recovery Director Lily Villareal echoed
his sentiments, stating, I am not worried at
all. Meanwhile, astronaut Denise Vernham prepares
for her first mission, showcasing the ongoing
dedication to lunar exploration. Now on to sports.
Rafi Devers is making unfortunate history for
the Boston Red Sox. starting the season with
a grim 0 -for -19 stint at the plate. As the
team faced the Baltimore Orioles, Devers struck
out three more times, surpassing the record for
most strikeouts in the first five games of a
season. Despite previously being a strong hitter,
Devers has struggled since being moved to designated
hitter after the signing of Alex Bregman. Team
manager Alex Cora remains optimistic. emphasizing
that Devers will eventually find his rhythm,
stating, it's just a matter of when. Last night
at Petco, the Friars dominated the Guardians
7 -0. Merrill blasted a fourth -inning homer,
while Tatis Jr.'s sack fly in the fifth added
to the score. Michael King was brilliant, striking
out 11 over five innings to seal the win. while
Allen took the loss for Cleveland. Bogarts also
shone with two runs. This victory keeps the Padres'
record perfect at 6 -0, and the excitement in
San Diego is palpable as the team continues its
strong start. Tomorrow afternoon, the Friars
see the Guardians again at Petco Park at 1 -10.
Dillon sees, with a 1 .38 ERA, faces off against
Ben Lively. In hockey, the Kings dominated the
Winnipeg Jets with a commanding 4 -1 victory
in the City of Angels. Ans Kopitar, Adrian Kemp,
and Andre Kosmenko each netted a goal. Darcy
Kemper's impressive 18 saves sealed the win.
The Kings now boast a 42 -23 -9 record. Tomorrow
night, the Kings face the Utah Hockey Club at
the Delta Center. The Lakers were off last night,
but tomorrow night they return to action with
a record of 46 -29, sitting in first place. They
face the Golden State Warriors, who are in second
place with a record of 43 -31. Both teams are
riding a two -game winning streak. Tip -off is
at 7. In top news. Chinese companies are investing
billions of dollars in Mexican factories to produce
goods for the American market, benefiting from
tariff -free shipping under the U .S.-Mexico
-Canada agreement. Su Xiyang moved to Mexico
to work for Gillian Engineering, which builds
factories quickly. However, the trade deficit
with Mexico has increased significantly, raising
concerns for the Trump administration. Tariffs
on imports could drastically increase costs for
American manufacturers, while analysts warn that
these tariffs may ultimately hurt the U .S. job
market. Despite challenges, the Chinese -Mexican
industrial connection remains strong, creating
jobs and driving economic growth in Mexico. In
business news, in a competitive battle for Apple's
credit card, Visa has proposed a payment of roughly
$100 million to secure the deal. This comes as
Goldman Sachs, the current issuer, plans to exit
the consumer lending market. Other major banks,
including JPMorgan Chase and Synchrony Financial,
are also in contention. The chosen network will
play a crucial role in Apple's payment ecosystem,
which is becoming central to consumer financial
habits. With approximately $20 billion in balances,
the Apple credit card represents a significant
opportunity for whoever wins the bid. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 2 % to about $85 ,000.
Ethereum is up 0 .5 % to just under $1 ,900.
And Goetze's Maximus is down 5 % to $0 .04. 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. Apple's item tracking device, AirTag, debuted
nearly four years ago, but has yet to see any
hardware upgrades. Rumors indicate that an AirTag
2 was on the horizon, possibly launching this
year. The current AirTag utilizes Apple's ultra
-wideband U1 chip, allowing for precision finding
within a range of 10 to 15 meters. However, the
new model may incorporate the latest chip from
the iPhone 15, extending this range to 60 meters.
Additionally, Apple aims to enhance anti -stalking
features. The expected release window is around
May or June, potentially in time for the Worldwide
Developers Conference in 2025. Entertainment
news. April brings a captivating lineup of movies
and television shows, showcasing talent from
Steven Soderbergh to Mark Rylance. Soderbergh's
Black Bag. explores the secretive lives of spies,
while Wolf Hall The Mirror and the Light features
Rylance as the calculating Thomas Cromwell. On
Netflix, adolescence delves into the chaos of
a family facing unexpected turmoil. Mid -century
modern offers a comedic spin on life in Palm
Springs, and Mobland stars Tom Hardy in a gritty
tale of gangland loyalty. The month promises
a diverse array of compelling stories worth watching.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
Roman philosopher and emperor, Marcus Aurelius.
And he said, Accept the things to which fate
binds you, and love the people with whom fate
brings you together, but do so with all your
heart. 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.