Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, April 7th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Beer Day, and it marks
the 1933 signing of the Cullen -Harrison Act,
which ended the beer prohibition in the United
States. Celebrated since 2009, it honors beer's
rich history from ancient Mesopotamia to medieval
Europe. Today, beer ranks third in global consumption
after water and tea, boosting countless varieties.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Monday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking clean this morning with waist to
chest high sets rolling in. Weights hold around
two to four feet throughout the morning, providing
nice conditions. The winds are currently onshore
at just one mile per hour, keeping the surface
smooth for a while. As the day progresses, expect
the winds to shift offshore by 7 a .m., enhancing
the surf experience. Best time to ride is at
7 a .m. with a 4 -foot high tide, when the west
swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds and the offshore
wind is 1 mile per hour. The first high tide
Monday will be 4 .5 foot just before 6 .30 a
.m., with a half -foot low tide at 1 .15. The
nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 56 degrees for
the water temperature. From Tuesday to Thursday,
expect predominantly clean conditions in the
mornings with light winds under 5 mile per hour,
ideal for surfing. Wave heights range from knee
to waist high, peaking at stomach high on Thursday.
Afternoon sessions will be fair, but transition
to choppy as winds shift to 5 to 10 mile per
hour. Best surf times are early mornings before
11 a .m. for optimal rides. This morning, there's
patchy fog and it feels like 57 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .15
and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .28. It
looks like we're in for some patchy fog this
morning, clearing up by mid -morning with partly
sunny skies and a high near 60, accompanied by
a light southwest breeze. Tonight. Expect mostly
cloudy skies with patchy fog returning and a
low of 52, along with very light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies
on Tuesday with a high near 60 and light south
winds. Patchy fog is possible in the morning
and again at night. Wednesday brings similar
conditions with a high near 64. Nights will be
partly cloudy. with lows in the mid -50s. Thursday
stays mostly sunny, reaching a high near 65,
while Thursday night is mostly cloudy. On Friday,
enjoy partly sunny weather, with a high near
65, and another mostly cloudy night ahead. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.
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grab a panini for lunch 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 Morning sent you. In local
news, a sea lion was rescued in Carlsbad after
being found near a bike lane on Carlsbad Boulevard
on Friday night. Officers from the Carlsbad Police
Department kept the sick animal safe from traffic
while waiting for the SeaWorld rescue team. Upon
arrival, the team suspected the sea lion was
suffering from domoic acid poisoning and took
it for professional care. This incident highlights
ongoing concerns as many marine animals have
been affected by a bloom of toxic algae along
the Southern California coastline. PROSPAD police
urge anyone who sees a distressed marine mammal
to call the SeaWorld Rescue Team. Now on to sports.
In a stunning turn of events, Kelvin Sampson
orchestrated a remarkable comeback for the Houston
Cougars, defeating the Duke Blue Devils 70 -67
in the 2025 men's Final Four. Duke, leading by
14 points late in the second half, seemed destined
for the national championship game. However,
Houston's fierce defense held Duke to just one
field goal in the final 10 minutes. Despite Duke's
talent, including standout Cooper flag, Houston's
resilience shines through. With a 9 -0 run in
the last 33 seconds, Houston now advances to
face Florida, aiming for its first national title.
This unforgettable collapse will linger in Duke's
legacy. Tonight, Florida takes on Houston for
the Men's National Championship. Florida is favored
by one and a half. The over -under is 140 .5.
Tip -off is at 8 .50 Eastern time on CBS. In
local sports. Yesterday afternoon at Wrigley
Field, the Friars edged out the Cubs 8 -7 as
Fernando Tatis Jr. capitalized on a ninth -inning
error to score the decisive run. Manny Machado's
towering 404 -foot homer and Luis Cereza's RBI
single -fueled San Diego's offense, with Adam
taking the win and Suarez securing the save,
while Presley suffered the loss. With this victory,
the Friars now stand at 8 -2, maintaining a strong
start to the season. Tonight, the Friars take
on the Athletics in Oakland at 7 -0 -5. Michael
King brings his 3 .52 ERA. against Luis Severino's
3 .75. In basketball, yesterday afternoon, the
Lakers defeated the Thunder 126 -99 at the Paycom
Center. Luka Doncic led the charge with 30 points,
making five three -pointers. The Lakers shot
75 % from the field, extending their record to
48 wins and 30 losses. They remain in first place
in the Pacific Division. Tonight, the Lakers
face the Thunder again, who are 64 -14 at the
Paycombe Center. Tip -off is at 5 o 'clock. Also
tonight, in the City of Angels, the Kings at
44 -23 -9 host the Kraken. Ans Kopitar's 43 assists
and Adrian Kemp's 33 goals fuel the Kings. who
are favored by one and a half. In top news, Scott
Galloway, a professor at New York University
and prominent talking head on the internet, urges
a fresh perspective on social security in retirement.
He believes that individuals earning significant
wealth, including himself, should not receive
social security benefits. Galloway advocates
for means testing. to ensure that these payments
support those in genuine need. He highlights
that most recipients withdraw much more than
they contribute and argues that wealthy individuals
are not taxed sufficiently to fund the program.
Galloway envisions economic security as a priority
before retirement, promoting the idea of generating
passive income to achieve financial stability
and reduce work -related stress. In business
news. Home builders are facing a challenging
market, with the highest number of unsold homes
since the Great Recession. As of February, about
119 ,000 homes remain unsold, prompting builders
to offer enticing incentives like mortgage rate
buy -downs and closing cost credits. In Killeen,
Texas, new homes are selling for $50 ,000 less
than in 2022. However, while inventory is rising
in states like Texas and Florida, competition
for homes remains fierce in coastal areas. Builders
are adapting to economic uncertainties, but many
are left with significant inventory, lacking
pricing power in this shifting market. In crypto
movement, it's a bloodbath. Bitcoin is down 6
% over the weekend to about $78 ,000. Ethereum
is down 13 % to just under $1 ,600. And Goatsies
Maximus is unchanged at $0 .03. 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 trend of smart homes is shifting as
the ultra rich in Los Angeles are increasingly
drawn to dumb houses. Once highly sought after,
homes filled with Wi -Fi enabled appliances are
falling out of favor due to frustrations with
complicated technology. Interior designer Jamie
Bush notes that people desire more manual, less
complicated living spaces. High -end buyers now
prefer homes that emphasize self -sufficiency
and natural features. As digital overload becomes
a concern, properties without excessive technology
are becoming more appealing, showcasing a return
to simpler, tactile living, where traditional
fixtures are regaining their charm. Entertainment
news. The upcoming reboot of The Naked Gun is
generating excitement with Liam Neeson starring
as the son of Leslie Nielsen's original character,
Lieutenant Frank Drebin. Directed by Akeva Shaffer
from The Lonely Island, the film is a direct
sequel to the beloved franchise. A teaser trailer
debuted at CinemaCon, showcasing Neeson's character
in a humorous hostage situation. The cast includes
Paul Walter Hauser, who plays Ed Hocken Jr.,
along with Pamela Anderson, Lisa Koshy, Danny
Houston, and Busta Rhymes. The Naked Gun is set
to hit theaters on August 1st, courtesy of Paramount
Pictures. Well, alrighty, folks. It's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the English poet and painter William Blake.
And he said, no bird soars too high if he soars
with his own wings. 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.