Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, April 11th. You'll be interested
to know, 55 years ago, today in 1970, Apollo
13 was launched from Cape Kennedy in Florida,
and although it was scheduled to be the third
lunar landing, The mission was aborted after
an oxygen tank exploded en route to the moon.
This incident highlighted the dangers of space
exploration and showcased the remarkable resilience
of the crew and mission control. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the SURF Report. Friday
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 nice conditions. The winds
are currently sideshore at 2 mile per hour, but
expect a shift to onshore later in the day as
they pick up to around 5 to 10 mile per hour,
creating some bumps this 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 Friday
will be 4 .5 foot just before 9 a .m., with a
half -foot low tide at 3. The near -shore buoy
at Beacons reads 62 degrees for the water temperature.
Saturday through Monday features generally clean
conditions with waves ranging from 2 to 6 feet.
Saturday starts off glassy, ideal for beginners,
while Sunday sees a slight increase to 3 plus
feet with fair conditions in the afternoon. Monday
brings a chest -to -shoulder high swell, peaking
at times, though afternoon winds create choppy
conditions. Overall, expect a mix of fun, rideable
surf. This morning, it's areas of fog, and it
feels like 61 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
areas of fog before 11 a .m., followed by partly
sunny skies and a high near 65 with a light west
wind. Tonight. Expect patchy fog after 11 p .m.,
mostly cloudy skies, and a low around 56 with
a gentle breeze. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect patchy fog in the mornings, followed by
partly sunny to mostly sunny skies with highs
in the low 60s. Nights will be mostly cloudy
with lows in the mid 50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the city
of San Diego has taken significant steps to safeguard
a group of towering Mexican fan ponds along Sunset
Boulevard in Mission Hills. On Wednesday, the
city designated 33 of these iconic trees under
conservatory status, following recommendations
from local historians. and the San Diego Community
Forest Advisory Board. City spokesman Anthony
Santacross noted that this designation aims to
deter damage and highlight the tree's community
importance. Local advocates expressed relief
that the trees, planted nearly 100 years ago,
are finally recognized, emphasizing the need
for ongoing care and monitoring to ensure their
preservation. Now on to sports. An exciting first
round at Augusta National saw many stars positioning
themselves well. Justin Rose shares the lead
for a record fifth time after round one, becoming
the oldest player to do so since Fred Couples
in 2010. Rose has experienced major heartbreak
with 14 top 10 finishes since 2014, yet remains
without a win. Defending champion Scotty Scheffler
started strong with a bogey -free 68, aiming
for a third green jacket. Rory McIlroy faced
challenges, ending with a double bogey and trailing
the lead. Remarkably, Nick Dunlap scored 90,
the highest by a player under 50 since 1956.
In local sports. The Kings dominated the Ducks
6 -1 in Los Angeles last night. Kevin Fiala shone
with two power play goals, while Ans Kopitar
and Quinton Byfield each added a goal and an
assist. The Kings cruised to victory, improving
their record to 45 -24 -9 as Anaheim struggled
to keep pace. Tomorrow afternoon, the Kings take
on the Avalanche in the City of Angels. In basketball,
the Lakers were off last night, but tonight,
holding a record of 49 -31, the Lakers face the
Houston Rockets at Crypto .com Arena. The Rockets
come in with a record of 52 -28 and are in first
place in the Southwest Division. King James is
available after a left groin strain. Tip -off
is at 7 .30. Moving on to baseball tonight. The
Friars host the Rockies at Petco Park. Nick Pivetta,
holding a 2 .70 ERA, takes the mound. The Padres,
with a 10 -3 record, are riding high at the top
of the standings. El Nino is expected back in
action. First pitch is at 6 .40. In top news,
DoorDash has teamed up with Coco Robotics to
introduce food delivery robots to sidewalks in
Los Angeles and Chicago. Starting Thursday, eligible
customers can order meals delivered by eco -friendly,
box -shaped robots. Cocoa Robotics, founded by
two UCLA graduates, operates a fleet of over
1 ,000 robots that are remotely controlled by
human operators and have completed more than
400 ,000 deliveries. While some cities have raised
concerns about congestion and job displacement,
DoorDash believes that this partnership will
reshape urban delivery in the United States,
expanding to nearly 600 merchants in Los Angeles.
In business news, Sony has introduced significant
price increases for its new Braviat 8, two OLED
television in the United States, while Canadian
prices have remained consistent for the past
two years. The 65 -inch model is now priced at
$3999, which is $500 more than the earlier model.
In Canada, the price stands at $4999, equivalent
to approximately $3 ,500 in the United States.
This pricing strategy may reflect the impact
of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Sony has not confirmed if tariffs influence these
prices. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 3 %
for the week to about $81 ,000. Ethereum is down
1 % to about $1 ,500. And Goetze's Maximus is
up 10 % 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 science. Purple isn't a color
that exists on the visual spectrum, but rather
a pigment of our imagination. The human eye perceives
purple as a combination of wavelengths from opposite
ends of the spectrum. When red and blue wavelengths
are detected, our brain creatively bends the
visual spectrum into a circle, allowing us to
see purple. Unlike violet, which has its own
wavelength, purple arises from our brain's effort
to resolve confusion. This phenomenon illustrates
how our perception can create non -spectral colors.
Making purple a captivating illusion grounded
in physics and neuroscience. Entertainment news.
China's film administration announced on Thursday
that it will moderately reduce the number of
American films imported amid escalating trade
tensions. This shift comes as President Trump
raised tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%. Although
not a complete ban, the agency did not specify
how many U .S. films would be allowed. Hollywood's
box office performance in China dropped significantly,
still about 75 % below its peak in 2017. Analysts
note that while local films dominate, American
blockbusters remain crucial for drawing audiences
to theaters and boosting consumer spending in
China. Well, alrighty, folks. It's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the Lebanese -American poet and philosopher,
Khalil Gibran. And he said, Trust in dreams,
for in them is hidden the gate to eternity. 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 weekend, my
good friends. We'll see you Monday with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.