Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, April 9th. You'll be interested
to know, 24 years ago, today, in 2001, American
Airlines officially completed its acquisition
of Transworld Airlines, resulting in the formation
of the world's largest airline. This significant
merger marked a pivotal moment in the aviation
industry, reshaping competition and expanding
service offerings for millions of passengers
across the globe. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the Surf Report. Wednesday in Encinitas
and North County. It's looking clean this morning
with knee -high sets rolling in. Weaves hold
around 2 to 3 feet throughout the morning, providing
excellent conditions. Expect the winds to remain
sideshore at just 2 mile per hour, keeping the
surface nice and smooth. As the day progresses,
watch for the winds to shift onshore later, creating
some bumps in the afternoon. Best time to ride
is at 6 a .m., with a 4 -foot incoming high tide,
when the west -northwest swell. is one and a
half feet at 14 seconds, and the sideshore wind
is two mile per hour. The first tide Wednesday
will be zero foot at midnight a .m., with a zero
foot tide at midnight. The nearshore buoy at
Beacons reads 62 degrees for the water temperature.
Thursday through Saturday presents a mix of conditions.
Thursday starts with clean two to three feet
waves. ideal for beginners. Friday sees a slight
increase to 3 to 4 feet, with fair to choppy
conditions by afternoon. Saturday peaks at 4
to 6 feet, featuring clean mornings but shifting
to fair and choppy later. Overall, a solid period
for varying skill levels, especially early sessions.
This morning, there's patchy fog. and it feels
like 59 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 early this morning, clearing up by mid -morning,
leading to mostly sunny skies and a high near
63 with a light breeze. Tonight. Expect partly
cloudy conditions with a low around 54 and calm
winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect mostly
sunny skies Thursday and Friday with highs near
65 and 66, respectively. Nights will be partly
cloudy with lows around 55. Saturday will be
partly sunny, high near 62. And Sunday brings
mostly sunny skies, high near 61. Patchy fog
will occur at night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Morning sent you. In local news, Diablo Canyon,
California's only remaining nuclear power plant,
is set to begin decommissioning in 2029. but
it is now integrating artificial intelligence.
Pacific Gas and Electric announced the deployment
of an artificial intelligence tool, Neutron Enterprise,
designed to assist workers with extensive technical
documents. This initiative marks the first on
-site generative AI deployment at a U .S. nuclear
facility. While Neutron Enterprise aims to enhance
efficiency, concerns remain about the potential
risks of AI in this sensitive environment. Lawmakers
are calling for stricter regulations to ensure
safety as AI technologies evolve in the nuclear
sector. Now on to sports. In a shocking move,
the Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael
Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. just
days before the 2025 NBA playoffs. Malone, who
led the franchise to its first -ever NBA championship
two years ago, was dismissed with three games
remaining in the regular season amid a four -game
losing streak. ESPN's Shams Charania reported
the news, leaving the NBA community in disbelief.
David Adalman has been named the interim head
coach. With superstar Nikola Jokic vying for
his fourth NBA Most Valuable Player award, the
team's direction is uncertain as they battle
for playoff positioning. Stay tuned for updates.
In local sports. Last night in Sacramento, the
Friars stumbled against the Athletics, losing
10 -4. Despite Machado's mammoth homer in the
first, Harers plagued San Diego as Gurriel and
Wilson capitalized for the A's. Springs snagged
the win, while Cease took the loss after allowing
nine earned runs. The Padres' record now sits
at 9 -3, as the Athletics improved to 5 -7. The
Friars look to bounce back in the next matchup.
This afternoon, the Padres take on the Athletics
at 12 -35. Randy Vasquez, sporting a 1 .69 ERA,
faces off against Osvaldo Bledo. In basketball
last night, the Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City
Thunder, 120 -136, at the Paycom Center. Shy
Gilchrist Alexander led the Thunder with 42 points.
The Lakers shot 70 % from the field but struggled
with 19 turnovers. The team's record now stands
at 48 -30, maintaining their position in first
place. Tonight, the Lakers face off against the
Dallas Mavericks, who are 38 -41 at the American
Airlines Center. Tip -off is at 4 -30. Tomorrow
night, the Kings at 44 -24 -9 take on the Ducks
in the City of Angels. Adrian Kemp, leading with
36 goals, looks to dominate against the Ducks.
who are 34, 36, and 8. In top news, a groundbreaking
study reveals a hidden component of the human
immune system that could be a goldmine for new
antibiotics. Researchers from the Wiseman Institute
of Science in Israel discovered that proteasomes,
which recycle old proteins, also produce peptides
that combat bacterial infections. When these
peptide -producing abilities were suppressed,
bacterial infections thrived, highlighting their
critical role. The team identified a control
unit called PSME3 that enhances the production
of these bacteria -fighting peptides, suggesting
a new pathway for personalized treatments. While
experts caution that practical applications are
years away, this discovery opens exciting possibilities
for medical advancements. In business news, in
a surprising shift, President Donald Trump has
instructed the Justice Department to disband
its cryptocurrency crime investigation unit,
known as the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement
Unit. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche stated
that the Justice Department is not a digital
assets regulator and criticized the previous
administration's approach to regulation. Established
in 2021, the unit investigated fraudulent cryptocurrency
operations and cybercrimes. Despite Trump's past
opposition to cryptocurrencies, he has recently
embraced the industry, issuing pardons related
to crypto violations and launching his own meme
con. Critics argue this move opens the door for
exploitation, while some advocates welcome the
focus on genuine offenders. In crypto movement.
Bitcoin is down 5 % to $76 ,000. Ethereum is
down 10 % to just over $1 ,400. And Goatsies
Maximus is down 4 % to $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. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency,
also known as Doge, plans to hold a hackathon
next week to create a mega -API for accessing
internal revenue service data, according to reports
from Wired. The goal is to transfer this data
to a cloud platform. potentially a third -party
one serving as the agency's red center. The hackathon
will involve dozens of IRS engineers in Washington,
D .C., aiming to complete the API in just 30
days. However, one IRS employee stated that this
timeline is not technically possible and could
cripple the IRS. Concerns about the project's
feasibility have been raised. highlighting a
lack of experience among its orchestrators. Entertainment
news. In a surprising turn, Brad Pitt is set
to reprise his role as the colorful stuntman
Cliff Booth in a follow -up to Quentin Tarantino's
acclaimed film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
This time, David Fincher will take the helm as
director, utilizing a script penned by Tarantino
himself. The project will be developed at Netflix,
where Fincher has a first -look deal. While details
remain scarce, it is unclear if Leonardo DiCaprio
will return as fading star Rick Dalton. The original
film, released in 2019, grossed $377 million
worldwide, showcasing Booth's thrilling escapades.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American tennis player and activist, Arthur Ashe.
And he said, Start where you are. Use what you
have. Do what you can. 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.