Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, April 4th. You'll be interested
to know, 50 years ago, today in 1975, Bill Gates
and Paul Allen founded Microsoft, which grew
to be the world's largest personal computer software
company. Revolutionizing the technology industry
and shaping the future of computing. Their innovative
approach and commitment to software development
established Microsoft as a leading force in the
global market. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the SURF Report. Friday in Encinitas
and North County. It's looking clean this morning
with knee -high sets rolling in. Weights hold
around 2 plus feet throughout the morning, providing
ideal conditions for beginners. Expect the winds
to be offshore at 2 mile per hour, keeping the
surface smooth and glassy for a great start to
the day. Enjoy the early session before conditions
shift later on. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m.
with a 2 -foot outgoing mid -tide when the south
-southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at 15 seconds and
the offshore wind is 1 mile per hour. The first
low tide Friday will be 0 foot at 10 .15 a .m.
with a 3 -foot high tide at 6 .15. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 56 degrees for the water
temperature. Saturday through Monday will experience
choppy conditions, especially in the afternoons
with 8 to 10 mph winds shifting from offshore
to onshore. Morning sessions remain clean with
lighter winds under 5 mph. Wave heights will
be steady at knee -to -waist -high Saturday,
rising to waist -to -chest high by Monday, but
the persistent chop will significantly impact
surf quality throughout. This morning, it's mostly
sunny and it feels like 46 degrees with 8 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
714 and it will rise again tomorrow at 630. It
looks like we're in for a sunny Friday with temperatures
reaching a high near 58, accompanied by a light
southwest breeze. Tonight, expect mostly clear
skies with a low around 49 and gentle winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect sunny skies
Saturday with a high near 61 and a light south
wind. Clear nights will follow with lows around
51. Sunday and Monday stay sunny too with highs
near 64 and 62. Nights will be mostly clear to
partly cloudy with lows in the low 50s to 55.
Tuesday brings more mostly sunny weather. with
a high near 62. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino
Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard,
this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge
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or just breeze on through to get your morning
coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5.
So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you. In local news, California
may soon restrict small -sized middle and high
school students from riding in the front seat
of vehicles. Advocates cite crash statistics
showing that smaller children face higher risks
when not in the backseat or using a booster seat.
A proposed bill would require all children under
the age of 10 to use booster seats and prohibit
those under 13 from the front seat. The bill's
author, Assemblymember Lori Wilson, emphasized
the need for safety, noting the alarming injury
and fatality rates among children in crashes.
Critics expressed concerns about enforcement
and potential profiling. The bill is now headed
to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Now
on to sports. This season, the National Football
League will introduce Sony's Hawkeye cameras
to track ball position, replacing the manual
method used for decades. These 8K cameras will
utilize virtual measurement technology to quickly
determine if the ball has traveled the required
10 yards for a first down. The system comprises
six cameras that create a digital recreation
of the measurement, which will be displayed in
stadiums and on television. While measuring with
the Hawkeye system takes around 30 seconds, significantly
faster than the chain cruise time, The crew will
still be present on the field in a secondary
role. In local sports. Last night, the Lakers
fell to the Warriors, 116 -123, at the Crypto
.com Arena. LeBron James led the team with nine
assists, while Austin Reeves hit nine three -pointers.
The Lakers shot 45 .3 % from the field. but struggled
against the Warriors' 87 % shooting. The Lakers'
record now stands at 46 -29, remaining in first
place. Tonight, the Lakers face the New Orleans
Pelicans, who are 21 -55 at the Crypto .com Arena.
Tip -off is at 7 .30. In hockey last night, the
Kings beat Utah 4 -2 in Salt Lake City. and Trevor
Moore dazzled with quick goals in the third period.
Drew Dottie sealed the win with an empty netter.
The Kings now boast a record of 43 -23 -9, riding
a three -game winning streak. Tomorrow afternoon,
the Kings clash with the Oilers at home in the
City of Angels. Tomorrow morning, the unbeaten
Friars at 7 -0 are set to face the Cubs at Wrigley
Field. Randy Vasquez takes the mound, going against
Shoda Imanogas. First pitch is at 11 .20. In
top news. In Mammoth Lakes, California, three
individuals have tragically died from hantavirus,
the same virus that claimed the life of Gene
Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa. Health officials
reported these unusual cases. as fewer than 100
California residents have been diagnosed since
1980. The recent deaths involving a young adult
occurred despite no evidence of mouse activity
in their homes. Investigators noted a potential
deer mouse population boom could be contributing
to these infections. Public health officials
urged residents to take precautions, such as
trapping rodents and properly storing food, to
prevent further cases. In business news, global
economies are bracing for a potential flood of
cheap Chinese goods as President Donald Trump's
tariffs threaten to reshape trade dynamics. Starting
April 9th, Chinese imports will face tariffs
averaging around 70%. This move could drive up
prices for various products in the United States,
including electronics and toys. Economists warn
that this could worsen the ongoing China shock,
diverting U .S.-bound exports to an already saturated
global market. With retaliatory measures likely,
the situation underscores how quickly trade wars
can escalate, leaving other countries struggling
to absorb the excess manufacturing capacity from
China. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up half
a percent for the week. to just over $83 ,000.
Ethereum is unchanged at just over $1 ,800. And
Goetze's Maximus is down half a percent 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
science. A groundbreaking new superalloy designed
from copper and tantalum with added lithium can
endure temperatures up to 800 degrees Celsius,
which is 1400 degrees Fahrenheit. This innovative
material not only withstands extreme heat, but
also boasts a remarkable yield strength of 1
,120 MPa, surpassing traditional copper alloys.
Researchers from several U .S. universities and
the U .S. Army Research Laboratory developed
this alloy, which mimics the strengthening mechanisms
of nickel -based superalloys. This advancement
may lead to more durable materials for various
sectors. including aerospace and military applications.
Entertainment news. David Fincher is set to direct
a sequel to Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film titled
Twice Upon a Time in Hollywood. This project,
which will debut on Netflix, is based on a script
written by Tarantino. Brad Pitt is expected to
reprise his Oscar -winning role as Cliff Booth.
while Leonardo DiCaprio's return has not yet
been confirmed. Notably, this sequel does not
count toward Tarantino's self -imposed limit
of 10 films. The rights to the original film
belong to Sony, allowing Tarantino to create
a new movie with the same characters. The casting
is anticipated to be as impressive as the original.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American military leader and statesman, Colin
Powell. And he said, perpetual optimism is a
force multiplier. 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 weekend, my good friends. We'll see you
Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Encinitas.