WEBVTT 00:00:01.699 --> 00:00:04.320 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.459 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.039 --> 00:00:12.980 and it's Tuesday, April 8th. You'll be interested 00:00:12.980 --> 00:00:19.699 to know, 110 years ago, today in 1913, the 17th 00:00:19.699 --> 00:00:22.679 Amendment was ratified, introducing the direct 00:00:22.679 --> 00:00:25.640 election of United States Senators by the voters 00:00:25.640 --> 00:00:29.160 of the states. This significant change aimed 00:00:29.160 --> 00:00:32.159 to enhance Democratic participation, shifting 00:00:32.159 --> 00:00:34.899 the power from state legislatures to the people. 00:00:36.000 --> 00:00:41.079 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:41.079 --> 00:00:47.539 Report. Tuesday in Encinitas and North County. 00:00:48.219 --> 00:00:51.179 It's looking clean this morning with knee -high 00:00:51.179 --> 00:00:54.799 sets rolling in. Weights hold around two to three 00:00:54.799 --> 00:00:57.579 feet throughout the morning, providing nice conditions. 00:00:58.579 --> 00:01:01.759 Expect the winds to be sideshore at two mile 00:01:01.759 --> 00:01:05.959 per hour, keeping things smooth for now. As the 00:01:05.959 --> 00:01:08.980 day progresses, anticipate a shift to onshore 00:01:08.980 --> 00:01:11.799 winds, which may create some bumps later on. 00:01:12.659 --> 00:01:16.819 Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a four -foot 00:01:16.819 --> 00:01:20.219 incoming high tide when the west -northwest swell. 00:01:20.700 --> 00:01:24.579 is 1 .5 feet at 14 seconds, and the sideshore 00:01:24.579 --> 00:01:28.540 wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide 00:01:28.540 --> 00:01:33.359 Tuesday will be 4 .5 foot at 7 .15 a .m., with 00:01:33.359 --> 00:01:38.000 a zero -foot low tide just before 2. The nearshore 00:01:38.000 --> 00:01:41.939 buoy at Beacons reads 61 degrees for the water 00:01:41.939 --> 00:01:45.599 temperature. Wednesday through Friday presents 00:01:45.599 --> 00:01:49.409 a mix of conditions. Wednesday starts with clean 00:01:49.409 --> 00:01:52.909 2 to 3 feet waves, ideal for beginners, while 00:01:52.909 --> 00:01:57.329 afternoon winds shift to fair. Thursday features 00:01:57.329 --> 00:02:00.329 similar heights but transitions to choppy in 00:02:00.329 --> 00:02:04.530 the afternoon. By Friday, expect fair surf at 00:02:04.530 --> 00:02:07.950 4 to 6 feet, with clean mornings giving way to 00:02:07.950 --> 00:02:11.930 choppy conditions later. Overall, a varied but 00:02:11.930 --> 00:02:17.039 enjoyable surf experience awaits. This morning, 00:02:17.120 --> 00:02:20.539 there's patchy fog, and it feels like 58 degrees 00:02:20.539 --> 00:02:25.719 with no wind. The sunset will take place at 717, 00:02:26.060 --> 00:02:30.500 and it will rise again tomorrow at 625. It looks 00:02:30.500 --> 00:02:32.819 like we're in for some patchy fog this morning, 00:02:32.960 --> 00:02:36.340 clearing up to mostly sunny skies later, with 00:02:36.340 --> 00:02:41.830 a high near 61 and a light breeze. Tonight. Expect 00:02:41.830 --> 00:02:45.569 partly cloudy skies and a low of 54 with more 00:02:45.569 --> 00:02:50.509 patchy fog after 11. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:02:51.289 --> 00:02:55.110 Expect mostly sunny skies with patchy fog in 00:02:55.110 --> 00:02:58.530 the mornings and highs around 64 to 65 degrees. 00:02:59.370 --> 00:03:02.669 Nights will be partly cloudy to mostly cloudy 00:03:02.669 --> 00:03:07.669 with lows in the mid -50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:03:08.400 --> 00:03:11.159 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:03:11.159 --> 00:03:15.060 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:03:15.060 --> 00:03:18.719 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:18.919 --> 00:03:23.900 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:03:23.900 --> 00:03:27.000 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:03:27.000 --> 00:03:30.500 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:30.500 --> 00:03:33.319 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:33.319 --> 00:03:37.000 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:37.689 --> 00:03:40.509 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:40.669 --> 00:03:47.210 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, San Diego 00:03:47.210 --> 00:03:50.069 is known for its beautiful beaches, but erosion 00:03:50.069 --> 00:03:54.229 has taken a toll on the sand. The San Diego Association 00:03:54.229 --> 00:03:57.110 of Governments has unveiled a plan to restore 00:03:57.110 --> 00:03:59.990 the sand, with Torrey Pines State Beach among 00:03:59.990 --> 00:04:03.789 the locations set to benefit. Dr. Pat Abbott. 00:04:04.139 --> 00:04:07.060 A professor emeritus of geology at San Diego 00:04:07.060 --> 00:04:10.259 State University emphasized the importance of 00:04:10.259 --> 00:04:13.139 beach sand as a natural barrier during storms 00:04:13.139 --> 00:04:16.980 and its appeal to tourists. This project aims 00:04:16.980 --> 00:04:19.560 to replenish three times the amount of sand used 00:04:19.560 --> 00:04:23.439 in the last restoration in 2012, which cost $26 00:04:23.439 --> 00:04:28.240 million. A feasibility study is expected by July. 00:04:33.579 --> 00:04:37.860 Now on to sports. In an exhilarating showdown, 00:04:38.060 --> 00:04:41.339 Florida rallied from a 12 -point deficit to defeat 00:04:41.339 --> 00:04:44.420 Houston, securing the program's third national 00:04:44.420 --> 00:04:49.040 championship since 2006. The game took place 00:04:49.040 --> 00:04:52.720 in San Antonio, Texas, where All -American guard 00:04:52.720 --> 00:04:56.060 Walter Clayton Jr. struggled early, not scoring 00:04:56.060 --> 00:05:00.279 until the second half. However, Florida's supporting 00:05:00.279 --> 00:05:04.040 players, led by Will Richards' 18 points, kept 00:05:04.040 --> 00:05:07.860 them competitive. Clayton eventually contributed 00:05:07.860 --> 00:05:11.860 11 points and 7 assists, earning the Final Four's 00:05:11.860 --> 00:05:15.579 Most Outstanding Player title. This victory marked 00:05:15.579 --> 00:05:18.420 Florida's third championship and the Southeastern 00:05:18.420 --> 00:05:25.920 Conference's first since 2012. Last night in 00:05:25.920 --> 00:05:28.839 Sacramento, The Friars edged out the Athletics 00:05:28.839 --> 00:05:33.920 5 -4 at Sutter Health Park. Machado doubled to 00:05:33.920 --> 00:05:37.500 center, driving in two key runs, and Tatis Jr. 00:05:37.660 --> 00:05:42.199 powered a 406 -foot homer. King secured the win 00:05:42.199 --> 00:05:45.519 with a solid outing, while Suarez snagged the 00:05:45.519 --> 00:05:49.379 save. Despite Severino's efforts, he took the 00:05:49.379 --> 00:05:53.519 loss for the A's. San Diego's record now stands 00:05:53.519 --> 00:05:57.120 at 9 -2. maintaining their strong start in the 00:05:57.120 --> 00:06:00.839 season. Tonight, the Friars take on the Athletics 00:06:00.839 --> 00:06:05.779 again in Sacramento. Dillon sees, with a 3 .38 00:06:05.779 --> 00:06:10.240 ERA, faces Jeffrey Springs, who carries a 4 .00 00:06:10.240 --> 00:06:15.420 ERA. Look out for Jackson Merrill, hitting .378. 00:06:16.740 --> 00:06:21.420 First pitch is at .705. The Lakers were off last 00:06:21.420 --> 00:06:24.550 night. But tonight, with a record of 48 -30, 00:06:24.910 --> 00:06:28.649 they face the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom 00:06:28.649 --> 00:06:32.709 Center. The Thunder hold a strong record of 64 00:06:32.709 --> 00:06:35.850 -14, putting them in first place in the Northwest 00:06:35.850 --> 00:06:39.589 Division. King James is available with a left 00:06:39.589 --> 00:06:44.509 groin strain. Tip -off is at 5 o 'clock. Tonight, 00:06:44.730 --> 00:06:47.129 the Kings fell short against the Kraken, losing 00:06:47.129 --> 00:06:52.079 2 -1 in Los Angeles. Quinton Byfield scored early, 00:06:52.199 --> 00:06:55.540 but Seattle's Matty Beniers and Brandon Montour 00:06:55.540 --> 00:06:59.459 quickly responded. Despite valiant efforts, the 00:06:59.459 --> 00:07:04.279 Kings couldn't equalize. LA now stands at 44 00:07:04.279 --> 00:07:08.939 -24 -9 for the season. Thursday night, the Kings 00:07:08.939 --> 00:07:13.779 clash with the Ducks in the City of Angels. In 00:07:13.779 --> 00:07:18.100 top news. Shopify Chief Executive Officer Toby 00:07:18.100 --> 00:07:21.199 Luck has informed employees that before requesting 00:07:21.199 --> 00:07:24.220 additional headcount or resources, teams must 00:07:24.220 --> 00:07:27.199 demonstrate why they cannot get what they want 00:07:27.199 --> 00:07:32.600 done using AI. In a memo shared on X, Luck emphasized 00:07:32.600 --> 00:07:36.579 that exploring autonomous AI agents could enhance 00:07:36.579 --> 00:07:39.860 team dynamics and could spark fun discussions 00:07:39.860 --> 00:07:43.329 and projects. He described the integration of 00:07:43.329 --> 00:07:46.970 reflexive AI usage as a baseline expectation 00:07:46.970 --> 00:07:51.170 at Shopify, noting that effective AI use is now 00:07:51.170 --> 00:07:55.750 a fundamental skill for all employees. Luck stated, 00:07:56.029 --> 00:07:58.829 what we need to succeed is our collective sum 00:07:58.829 --> 00:08:01.569 total skill and ambition at applying our craft, 00:08:01.870 --> 00:08:07.959 multiplied by AI. In business news. MicroStrategy 00:08:07.959 --> 00:08:10.639 is bracing for a significant loss in the first 00:08:10.639 --> 00:08:13.459 quarter, following a sharp decline in Bitcoin 00:08:13.459 --> 00:08:18.240 prices. The software company reported $5 .9 billion 00:08:18.240 --> 00:08:22.180 in unrealized losses on its digital assets for 00:08:22.180 --> 00:08:26.399 the quarter ending on March 31st. Despite a related 00:08:26.399 --> 00:08:31.079 income tax benefit of $1 .7 billion, the company 00:08:31.079 --> 00:08:41.620 anticipates a net loss. to $264. With over 528 00:08:41.620 --> 00:08:47.500 ,000 Bitcoins valued at $43 .6 billion, MicroStrategy 00:08:47.500 --> 00:08:50.220 warns that further declines could hinder its 00:08:50.220 --> 00:08:55.240 financial stability. In crypto movement, Bitcoin 00:08:55.240 --> 00:09:00.639 is up 0 .5 % to just over $80 ,000. Ethereum 00:09:00.639 --> 00:09:06.200 is up 2 % to just under $1 ,600. And Goatseys 00:09:06.200 --> 00:09:11.440 Maximus is up half a percent to four cents. Moving 00:09:11.440 --> 00:09:15.940 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:09:15.940 --> 00:09:19.000 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:09:19.000 --> 00:09:21.840 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:09:21.840 --> 00:09:26.259 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:09:26.259 --> 00:09:29.220 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:09:29.679 --> 00:09:32.700 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:09:32.980 --> 00:09:36.799 cultivating strength. Reducing tension and elevating 00:09:36.799 --> 00:09:40.700 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:40.700 --> 00:09:45.139 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:45.139 --> 00:09:48.860 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:49.139 --> 00:09:53.039 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:53.820 --> 00:09:56.759 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:56.759 --> 00:10:02.620 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:10:02.620 --> 00:10:06.230 science. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric 00:10:06.230 --> 00:10:09.309 Administration has secured an extension for its 00:10:09.309 --> 00:10:12.490 Amazon Web Services contract, preventing the 00:10:12.490 --> 00:10:14.990 early cancellation that would have caused numerous 00:10:14.990 --> 00:10:18.669 agency websites to go dark. The contract will 00:10:18.669 --> 00:10:22.029 now expire on July 31st, providing additional 00:10:22.029 --> 00:10:25.429 time to find an alternative cloud computing solution. 00:10:26.330 --> 00:10:29.549 A NOAA spokesperson confirmed there will be no 00:10:29.549 --> 00:10:33.000 interruption in service. This decision follows 00:10:33.000 --> 00:10:36.320 public outcry, including remarks from NBC Today 00:10:36.320 --> 00:10:39.639 host Al Roker, who highlighted the real -world 00:10:39.639 --> 00:10:43.259 impacts of federal budget cuts. The Commerce 00:10:43.259 --> 00:10:46.519 Department is requiring NOAA to reduce its information 00:10:46.519 --> 00:10:50.240 technology budget by 50%, affecting critical 00:10:50.240 --> 00:10:58.980 weather data services. The trailer for Tron Ares 00:10:58.980 --> 00:11:02.139 has Jared Leto racing out of the digital world, 00:11:02.320 --> 00:11:06.039 showcasing his character Ares as he embarks on 00:11:06.039 --> 00:11:09.059 a dangerous mission in a neon -infused visual 00:11:09.059 --> 00:11:13.480 spectacle. Leto, along with Jeff Bridges, who 00:11:13.480 --> 00:11:16.799 reprises his role as Kevin Flynn, previewed the 00:11:16.799 --> 00:11:21.139 film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The sneak peek 00:11:21.139 --> 00:11:23.620 features Ares evading the police on his light 00:11:23.620 --> 00:11:27.039 cycle. while a giant recognizer looms overhead. 00:11:28.440 --> 00:11:31.919 Bridges described the film as an incredible visual 00:11:31.919 --> 00:11:35.320 experience, promising audiences a thrilling return 00:11:35.320 --> 00:11:38.940 to the grid. Tron Aries will hit theaters on 00:11:38.940 --> 00:11:43.559 October 10th. Well, alrighty folks, it's time 00:11:43.559 --> 00:11:47.519 for the quote of the day. And today, our quote 00:11:47.519 --> 00:11:49.840 comes from the American author and motivational 00:11:49.840 --> 00:11:55.330 speaker, Ralph Marston. And he said, You've done 00:11:55.330 --> 00:11:58.809 it before and you can do it now. See the positive 00:11:58.809 --> 00:12:02.789 possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy 00:12:02.789 --> 00:12:05.590 of your frustration and turn it into positive, 00:12:05.830 --> 00:12:10.789 effective, unstoppable determination. And that's 00:12:10.789 --> 00:12:13.789 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:12:13.789 --> 00:12:17.649 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:12:17.649 --> 00:12:21.210 aerial videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:12:22.350 --> 00:12:25.149 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:12:25.149 --> 00:12:28.309 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:12:28.309 --> 00:12:28.990 in Encinitas.