Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 17th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is Maundy Thursday, marking the
Last Supper on the Thursday before Easter. Also
known as Holy Thursday, it commemorates Jesus
washing the apostles' feet. The term mandi originates
from Latin mandatum, meaning commandment. Catholics
celebrate with a special mass and prayers. 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 need of
thigh -high sets rolling in. Waves hold around
2 feet throughout the morning, providing nice
conditions. However, expect the winds to remain
onshore at 1 to 3 mph, keeping things smooth
early on, but shifting to sideshore as the day
progresses, leading to some sunny, choppy conditions
later. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m., with
a 1 -foot low tide, when the south -southwest
swell is 1 .5 feet at 13 seconds. and the onshore
wind is 1 mile per hour. The first low tide Thursday
will be 0 foot at 6 .45 a .m., with a 2 .5 foot
high tide just after 1 .30. The nearshore buoy
at Beacons reads 59 degrees for the water temperature.
Friday through Sunday presents a mix of surf
conditions. Friday starts with fair 2 to 3 feet
waves and light west -northwest winds. deteriorating
to choppy by afternoon saturday shines with clean
morning conditions tapering to choppy surf later
sunday maintains clean early conditions shifting
to fair and choppy in the afternoon overall expect
manageable waves but increasing chop as the day's
progress this morning there's a chance of rain
showers and it feels like 57 degrees with 8 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
7 .23, and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .14.
It looks like we're in for some heartily sunny
skies today, with a high near 60 and a light
southwest breeze. There's a chance of rain showers,
but it should be pretty minimal. Tonight. Expect
cloudy conditions with a low of 57 and light
winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect cloudy
skies on Friday with a high near 59 and light
west winds. Saturday brings mostly sunny weather
with a high near 60 and patchy fog at night.
Sunday continues with mostly sunny skies, a high
near 61. and more patchy fog overnight. Monday
remains mostly sunny, with a high near 61, and
partly cloudy skies at night, with lows around
54. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast is
brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café
is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in
their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free
crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just
breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop
on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings
send you. In local news. State officials have
approved nearly $10 million for essential improvements
to the coastal rail system, which has faced significant
erosion, disrupting train traffic along the coast.
During an emergency meeting, the California Transportation
Commission sanctioned the funds for the Los Angeles
-San Diego -San Luis Obispo rail corridor. This
investment will support the Orange County Transportation
Authority's Coastal Rail Infrastructure Resiliency
Project, enhancing seven miles of rail service.
Darnell Grisby, the Commission's chairman, emphasized
the corridor's importance, stating that it facilitates
over $1 billion in freight and serves millions
of daily passengers. Now on to sports. In a thrilling
conclusion to the Golden State Warriors' 1 -21
to 1 -16 play in victory over the Memphis Grizzlies,
the NBA revealed that officials missed four crucial
calls in the final moments. With just under 90
seconds left, Draymond Green should have been
called for a foul against Scottie Pippen Jr.,
potentially leading to his exit from the game.
Additionally, a tip dunk by Zach Aidey was incorrectly
allowed. and a clean block by Brandon Podziemski
was ruled a foul. Finally, a critical possession
error awarded the ball to the Warriors instead
of the Grizzlies, impacting the game's outcome
significantly. Meanwhile, in the mass game, Klay
Thompson overcame his previous play -in -game
struggles to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a commanding
120 to 106 victory over the Sacramento Kings,
keeping their playoff hopes alive. A year after
his scoreless performance in the 2024 play -in,
Thompson scored 23 points, with 16 coming in
the pivotal second quarter. Coach Jason Kidd
praised the team's resilience. With this win,
the Mavericks advanced to face the Hobbled Grizzlies
on Friday, aiming to become the first 10th seed
to reach the playoffs. In local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at Petco, the Friars bested the Cubs
4 -2. Tatis and Manny each drove in two runs,
while Pavetta earned the win with six solid innings,
striking out one. Suarez secured the save. The
two -run single's in the third, and insurance
runs in the seventh from Machado or Key. Chicago's
Boyd took the loss. despite Crow Armstrong's
solo shot in the eighth. San Diego now stands
15 -4, leading the West. Tomorrow night, the
Padres take on the Astros in Houston for game
one of a three -game series. Keitelhardt, boasting
a 5 .4 ERA, faces Ryan Gusto with a 3 .0 ERA.
First pitch is at 5 '10". with clear skies and
a temperature around 80 degrees. Tonight in hockey,
it's the last day of the regular season. The
Kings at 47 -24 -9 host the Calgary Flames in
L .A. In top news, the Internal Revenue Service
is planning to rescind the tax -exempt status
of Harvard University, according to sources familiar
with the matter. This extraordinary measure comes
as the Trump administration increases pressure
on the university to comply with its demands.
Over $2 billion in funding has already been blocked.
President Donald Trump suggested on Truth Social
that Harvard should lose its tax -exempt status
for not acting in the public interest. Education
Secretary Linda McMahon stated that it is worth
looking into. while experts warn that this revocation
process is complex and rare. In business news,
trade tensions with China are paving the way
for sodium ion batteries, which are gaining traction
as lithium tariffs create uncertainty. Historically,
sodium for battery production has been a pipe
dream, but Natron Energy Incorporated, based
in Holland, Michigan, is now producing these
batteries at scale. The company's plant opened
in April 2024 with plans for significant expansion.
Sodium -ion batteries are cheaper and safer than
lithium -ion options, appealing to data centers
and other industries requiring rapid power discharge.
While sodium may not dominate the market, it
is emerging as a viable alternative in specific
applications, particularly as demand for energy
storage surges. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1 % to about $84 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged
at just under $1 ,600. And Goatseys Maximus is
down 8 % 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. OpenAI is reportedly developing
its own social network, reminiscent of X, according
to various sources. The project is still in its
early stages. featuring an internal prototype
that integrates ChatGPT's image generation with
a social feed. CEO Sam Altman has been seeking
feedback from outsiders, though it remains uncertain
whether this will be a standalone app or integrated
into ChatGPT, which was the most downloaded app
globally last month. This move could heighten
Altman's rivalry with Elon Musk and create competition
with Meta. which is also planning a social feed
for its AI assistant. Teenagers are causing a
stir at screenings of the new Minecraft movie,
thanks to a scene featuring a chicken jockey
that has ignited chaos. Audiences are reportedly
throwing popcorn, squirting lotion, and even
releasing live poultry in theaters. In response,
police had to intervene at a multiplex in Alaska,
while a theater in New Jersey is now requiring
adult supervision for teens at these screenings.
Despite the uproar, the film had a strong opening,
grossing $163 million. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the Italian religious leader.
Francis of Assisi. And he said, Start by doing
what's necessary, then do what's possible, and
suddenly you are doing the impossible. 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.