Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 10th. You'll be interested
to know, 113 years ago, today in 1912, the RMS
Titanic embarked on its maiden voyage, which
tragically ended several days later when the
luxury liner struck an iceberg and sank. leading
to the loss of over 1 ,500 lives. This disaster
highlighted significant flaws in maritime safety
regulations and profoundly impacted public perception
of ocean travel. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the Surf Report. Thursday in Encinitas
and North County. It's looking clean this morning
with knee -high sets rolling in. Weights hold
around 2 to 3 feet throughout the morning, providing
smooth conditions. Winds remain sideshore at
just 2 mile per hour, keeping the surface nice
and tidy. As the day progresses, expect the winds
to shift onshore, creating some bumps by the
afternoon. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with
a forefoot incoming high tide when the west -northwest
swell. is 1 .5 feet at 14 seconds, and the side
-shore wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high
tide Thursday will be 4 .5 foot just after 8
.30 a .m., with a zero -foot low tide at 2 .45.
The near -shore buoy at Beacons reads 61 degrees
for the water temperature. Friday through Sunday
features consistent surf, starting with clean
need -to -waste high waves on Friday. transitioning
to fair conditions by afternoon. Saturday sees
similar heights but shifts to choppy in the afternoon.
Sunday brings clean chest -to -shoulder high
sets with occasional overhead waves, especially
in the afternoon. Expect breezy, semi -choppy
conditions later as winds shift from northeast
to west -southwest. This morning it's areas of
fog. and it feels like 60 degrees with no wind.
The sunset will take place at 7 .17, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .25. It looks like we're
in for some foggy conditions early, clearing
out by mid -morning, leading to mostly sunny
skies with a high around 62 and a light breeze.
Tonight. Expect patchy fog after 11, mostly cloudy,
with a low of 56 and light winds. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect patchy fog in the mornings
on Friday and Saturday, with partly sunny skies
and highs around 63 to 66. Nights will be mostly
cloudy, with lows in the mid 50s. Sunday brings
partly sunny skies and a high near 61. followed
by mostly cloudy nights. Finally, Monday will
be mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Bonjour,
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny Morning sent you. In local
news, residents and business leaders in San Diego
are expressing concern over proposed changes
that could eliminate free parking in some of
the city's most popular areas. The Hillcrest
Business Association has urged council member
Steph Whitburn to reconsider, citing that construction
on the new Pride Promenade relied on funds from
parking meter revenue. Executive Director Benjamin
Nichols warns that future projects could be jeopardized
if the city's proposal reduces parking district
revenue from 45 % to 15%. Balboa Park may also
see parking changes, which could deter visitors.
The city aims to address a budget shortfall exceeding
$250 million through these adjustments. Now on
to sports. The Masters begins today, marking
the start of golf's major season at Augusta National.
Will Scottie Scheffler defend his title, or will
Rory McIlroy finally win another major? Scheffler
is currently the top player, but he has not won
this season. McIlroy is in excellent form, yet
struggles to close out majors. Colin Morikoa
ranks high statistically, but has more runner
-up finishes than wins. Other contenders include
Bryson DeChambeau, Ludwig Eberg, Justin Thomas,
Xander Schoffel, Joachim Nieman, Brooks Koepka,
and Hideki Matsuyama, each with strengths and
weaknesses. Who will wear the coveted green jacket?
In local sports. Yesterday afternoon, the Lakers
defeated the Mavericks 112 -97 at the American
Airlines Center. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with
45 points, including seven three -pointers. The
Lakers shot an impressive 69 .6 % from the field,
improving their record to 48 -31, placing them
in first place. Tonight, the Lakers face off
against the Houston Rockets, who are 52 -27 at
the Crypto .com Arena. Tip -off is at 7 .30.
The Rockets are on a three -game winning streak,
making this matchup crucial for the Lakers. Meanwhile,
tonight, the Kings at 44 -24 -9 clash with the
faltering Ducks in the City of Angels. Adrian
Kemp, with 29 goals and 31 assists, leads L .A.,
who are favored by 1 .5. In top news... Concerns
arising after President Donald Trump stated,
this is a great time to buy, just before announcing
a pause on tariffs for 90 days. Following his
morning posts on Truth Social, which suggested
market optimism, stocks surged dramatically.
The Nasdaq index experienced its largest one
-day gain since 2008, climbing nearly 12%. Critics,
including Senator Richard Blumenthal and Richard
Painter, question whether this could lead to
accusations of market manipulation. A White House
spokesperson emphasized the president's role
in reassuring Americans about economic security.
In business news, California's largest insurance
company, State Farm, is facing a critical rate
hearing in Oakland. The question at hand is whether
State Farm should raise prices for consumers
to ensure its financial viability. Consumer advocacy
group Consumer Watchdog opposes the rate increase,
while State Farm and the California Department
of Insurance support it. State Farm is now seeking
a 17 % increase for homeowners, reduced from
30%. Nikki McKennedy from the Department of Insurance.
liken the situation to being on the Titanic,
emphasizing the urgency of the matter. The hearing
continues Wednesday with further testimony expected.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 8 % to $82
,000. Ethereum is up 13 % to just over $1 ,600.
And Goatsies Maximus is up 7 % 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
tech. North Korea has amassed more than $6 billion
through sophisticated cyber operations, funding
its nuclear program. On July 18th, hackers targeted
WazirX, India's largest cryptocurrency exchange,
and stole over $200 million in just one hour.
Investigators reveal that these hackers are incredibly
skilled. using social engineering and deception
to gain access to sensitive systems. With state
-sponsored resources, they can wait patiently
to exploit vulnerabilities, making them the world's
most dangerous crypto thieves. Their criminal
activities serve as a means to support a sanctioned
strapped economy and further the regime's ambitions.
James Cameron recently joined the Boz to the
Future podcast, where he discussed the future
of blockbuster filmmaking, emphasizing the need
to cut the cost of visual effects in half. He
is exploring how artificial intelligence can
help reduce expenses without displacing staff.
Cameron, who joined the board of directors for
Stability AI, aims to integrate AI into visual
effects workflows to enhance efficiency. He expressed
skepticism about AI's ability to write compelling
stories, asserting that true storytelling requires
human experience. Cameron is currently in post
-production on the upcoming Avatar sequel, Fire
and Ash, set to be released on December 19th.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and speaker, Alan Klein. And
he said, Your attitude is like a box of crayons
that color your world. Constantly color your
picture gray, and your picture will always be
bleak. Try adding some bright colors to the picture
by including humor, and your picture begins to
lighten up. 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.