Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, April 8th. You'll be interested
to know, 110 years ago, today in 1913, the 17th
Amendment was ratified, introducing the direct
election of United States Senators by the voters
of the states. This significant change aimed
to enhance Democratic participation, shifting
the power from state legislatures to the people.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday in Encinitas and North County.
It's looking clean this morning with knee -high
sets rolling in. Weights hold around two to three
feet throughout the morning, providing nice conditions.
Expect the winds to be sideshore at two mile
per hour, keeping things smooth for now. As the
day progresses, anticipate a shift to onshore
winds, which may create some bumps later on.
Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a four -foot
incoming high tide when the west -northwest swell.
is 1 .5 feet at 14 seconds, and the sideshore
wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide
Tuesday will be 4 .5 foot at 7 .15 a .m., with
a zero -foot low tide just before 2. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 61 degrees for the water
temperature. Wednesday through Friday presents
a mix of conditions. Wednesday starts with clean
2 to 3 feet waves, ideal for beginners, while
afternoon winds shift to fair. Thursday features
similar heights but transitions to choppy in
the afternoon. By Friday, expect fair surf at
4 to 6 feet, with clean mornings giving way to
choppy conditions later. Overall, a varied but
enjoyable surf experience awaits. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 58 degrees
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 717,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 625. It looks
like we're in for some patchy fog this morning,
clearing up to mostly sunny skies later, with
a high near 61 and a light breeze. Tonight. Expect
partly cloudy skies and a low of 54 with more
patchy fog after 11. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly sunny skies with patchy fog in
the mornings and highs around 64 to 65 degrees.
Nights will be partly cloudy to mostly cloudy
with lows in the mid -50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, San Diego
is known for its beautiful beaches, but erosion
has taken a toll on the sand. The San Diego Association
of Governments has unveiled a plan to restore
the sand, with Torrey Pines State Beach among
the locations set to benefit. Dr. Pat Abbott.
A professor emeritus of geology at San Diego
State University emphasized the importance of
beach sand as a natural barrier during storms
and its appeal to tourists. This project aims
to replenish three times the amount of sand used
in the last restoration in 2012, which cost $26
million. A feasibility study is expected by July.
Now on to sports. In an exhilarating showdown,
Florida rallied from a 12 -point deficit to defeat
Houston, securing the program's third national
championship since 2006. The game took place
in San Antonio, Texas, where All -American guard
Walter Clayton Jr. struggled early, not scoring
until the second half. However, Florida's supporting
players, led by Will Richards' 18 points, kept
them competitive. Clayton eventually contributed
11 points and 7 assists, earning the Final Four's
Most Outstanding Player title. This victory marked
Florida's third championship and the Southeastern
Conference's first since 2012. Last night in
Sacramento, The Friars edged out the Athletics
5 -4 at Sutter Health Park. Machado doubled to
center, driving in two key runs, and Tatis Jr.
powered a 406 -foot homer. King secured the win
with a solid outing, while Suarez snagged the
save. Despite Severino's efforts, he took the
loss for the A's. San Diego's record now stands
at 9 -2. maintaining their strong start in the
season. Tonight, the Friars take on the Athletics
again in Sacramento. Dillon sees, with a 3 .38
ERA, faces Jeffrey Springs, who carries a 4 .00
ERA. Look out for Jackson Merrill, hitting .378.
First pitch is at .705. The Lakers were off last
night. But tonight, with a record of 48 -30,
they face the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom
Center. The Thunder hold a strong record of 64
-14, putting them in first place in the Northwest
Division. King James is available with a left
groin strain. Tip -off is at 5 o 'clock. Tonight,
the Kings fell short against the Kraken, losing
2 -1 in Los Angeles. Quinton Byfield scored early,
but Seattle's Matty Beniers and Brandon Montour
quickly responded. Despite valiant efforts, the
Kings couldn't equalize. LA now stands at 44
-24 -9 for the season. Thursday night, the Kings
clash with the Ducks in the City of Angels. In
top news. Shopify Chief Executive Officer Toby
Luck has informed employees that before requesting
additional headcount or resources, teams must
demonstrate why they cannot get what they want
done using AI. In a memo shared on X, Luck emphasized
that exploring autonomous AI agents could enhance
team dynamics and could spark fun discussions
and projects. He described the integration of
reflexive AI usage as a baseline expectation
at Shopify, noting that effective AI use is now
a fundamental skill for all employees. Luck stated,
what we need to succeed is our collective sum
total skill and ambition at applying our craft,
multiplied by AI. In business news. MicroStrategy
is bracing for a significant loss in the first
quarter, following a sharp decline in Bitcoin
prices. The software company reported $5 .9 billion
in unrealized losses on its digital assets for
the quarter ending on March 31st. Despite a related
income tax benefit of $1 .7 billion, the company
anticipates a net loss. to $264. With over 528
,000 Bitcoins valued at $43 .6 billion, MicroStrategy
warns that further declines could hinder its
financial stability. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 0 .5 % to just over $80 ,000. Ethereum
is up 2 % to just under $1 ,600. And Goatseys
Maximus is up half a percent to four cents. 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. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration has secured an extension for its
Amazon Web Services contract, preventing the
early cancellation that would have caused numerous
agency websites to go dark. The contract will
now expire on July 31st, providing additional
time to find an alternative cloud computing solution.
A NOAA spokesperson confirmed there will be no
interruption in service. This decision follows
public outcry, including remarks from NBC Today
host Al Roker, who highlighted the real -world
impacts of federal budget cuts. The Commerce
Department is requiring NOAA to reduce its information
technology budget by 50%, affecting critical
weather data services. The trailer for Tron Ares
has Jared Leto racing out of the digital world,
showcasing his character Ares as he embarks on
a dangerous mission in a neon -infused visual
spectacle. Leto, along with Jeff Bridges, who
reprises his role as Kevin Flynn, previewed the
film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The sneak peek
features Ares evading the police on his light
cycle. while a giant recognizer looms overhead.
Bridges described the film as an incredible visual
experience, promising audiences a thrilling return
to the grid. Tron Aries will hit theaters on
October 10th. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American author and motivational
speaker, Ralph Marston. And he said, You've done
it before and you can do it now. See the positive
possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy
of your frustration and turn it into positive,
effective, unstoppable determination. 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.