Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, April 18th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is Good Friday. Commemorating
the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary is
a significant Christian holiday observed during
Holy Week. This solemn day, also known as Great
Friday or Holy Friday, has origins dating back
to the 4th century and is marked by fasting and
somber processions in many countries. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Friday in Encinitas and North County. It's looking
choppy this morning with need -a -waist -high
sets rolling in. Waves hold around 2 to 3 feet
throughout the morning, providing choppy conditions.
Expect the winds to remain onshore at 6 mph,
increasing to 10 mph as the day progresses, adding
some bumps to the surf. Best time to ride is
at 6 a .m., with the 1 -foot outgoing low tide,
when the southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at 16 seconds,
and the onshore wind is 6 mph. The first low
tide Friday will be a half -foot just before
8 a .m., with a half -foot low tide at 915. The
near -shore buoy at Beacons reads 61 degrees
for the water temperature. Saturday through Monday
features need a waist -high waves with predominantly
clean morning conditions, especially on Saturday
and Sunday with light winds. However, expect
fair to choppy conditions in the afternoons,
as winds increase to 10 mph or more. Monday maintains
rideable waves but shifts to more choppy conditions
by midday, making mornings the best time to paddle
out. This morning, there's a slight chance of
rain showers, and it feels like 57 degrees, with
16 mph wind. The sunset will take place at 7
.24. and it will rise again tomorrow at 613.
It looks like we're in for a slight chance of
rain showers early, clearing up to partly sunny
skies with a high near 60 and a gentle west wind.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy conditions with
a low of 53 and light winds. Looking ahead in
the weather, expect mostly sunny skies Saturday
and Monday. with highs near 61 and 62. Patchy
fog is likely in the mornings and nights, with
lows in the mid -50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny Morning sent you. In local news, a new
federal order is now in effect across seven zip
codes in San Diego, California. requiring money
services businesses to file detailed reports
on transactions over $200. This significant reduction
from the previous threshold of $10 ,000 aims
to combat money laundering and cartel activity
along the U .S.-Mexico border. Many expresses
concerns about privacy, thinking it's pretty
ridiculous because it's just $200. The order
has sparked a lawsuit from Esperanza Gomes Escobar,
who argues that the data collection is unconstitutional,
violating the Fourth Amendment. The order is
temporary, lasting for 180 days. Now on to sports.
The 2025 NBA playoffs tip off this weekend, featuring
a mix of emerging stars. and seasoned veterans.
The top seeds are set, with the Boston Celtics
aiming for back -to -back titles, led by Jason
Tatum and Jalen Brown, while LeBron James and
Luka Doncic seek a deep run for the Lakers. In
the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder,
with MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgis -Alexander,
look poised for success. Meanwhile, the Cleveland
Cavaliers, armed with Donovan Mitchell and Evan
Mobley, seek to overcome previous playoff disappointments.
With numerous compelling storylines, this postseason
is sure to deliver. Last night, in the regular
season finale, the Kings fell to the flames 5
-1 at Crypto .com Arena. Despite Taylor Ward's
goal, Calgary's Nazem Kadri netted two, while
Sam Morton and Zane Perec each added one. The
Kings finish the season at 48 -25 -9. On Monday
night, the Kings gear up to face the Oilers in
the City of Angels for Game 1 of the West First
Round playoffs. Puck drop is at 7. In basketball,
the Lakers were off last night, but Saturday
night... The Lakers take on the Timberwolves
at home in the Crypt for Game 1 of the West first
round. Tip -off is at 5 .30 on ABC. Moving on
to baseball, tonight in Houston, the Friars face
the Astros at 5 .10. Cuddleheart, with a 2 -0
record and a 5 .40 ERA, takes on Ryan Gusto,
boasting a 3 .00 ERA. The Padres are on fire
with a 15 -4 record, while the Astros sit at
8 -10. Weather's clear at 80 degrees for Game
1 of this three -game series. In top news, President
Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed
at lowering prescription drug prices for many
Americans, including those on Medicare. The order
revised policies from his first term mandating
community health centers to provide discounted
insulin and injectable epinephrine to uninsured
and low -income patients, a rule rescinded by
the Biden administration in 2021. The order also
instructs the Department of Health and Human
Services to reconsider Medicare drug price negotiations
with pharmaceutical companies, addressing this
so -called pill penalty that affects pricing
based on drug form. Additionally, it aims to
streamline drug importation programs to assist
states. In business news, in a surprising twist,
several finance professionals found themselves
disconnected from the stock market while attending
the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. With
a strict no cell phones policy, they missed the
news of a significant market rally led by President
Trump's announcement of a 90 -day pause on tariffs.
The Nasdaq surged by 12%, marking its largest
gain in 24 years, while the S &P 500 climbed
by 9 .5%, its best day since 2008. For many attendees,
this break from financial anxiety turned out
to be a refreshing experience. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is unchanged for the week at about $85
,000. Ethereum is down 3 % to just under $1 ,600.
And Goatsies Maximus is down half a percent 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. Researchers warn that
climate change will make rice increasingly toxic
due to rising temperatures and elevated carbon
dioxide levels, potentially threatening billions
of people with cancers and other diseases. According
to a study published in the Lancet Planetary
Health, rice absorbs high levels of arsenic.
a potent carcinogen. Louis Siska, a plant physiologist,
led a team that found increased carbon dioxide
in temperature led to higher arsenic levels in
rice grains. This poses significant health risks,
especially for infants. The study emphasizes
the urgent need for regulatory action and potential
interventions to mitigate arsenic exposure from
rice. Entertainment news. Alicia Silverstone
is set to return as Cher Horowitz in a new series
sequel to the beloved 1995 film Clueless, currently
in development at Peacock. Silverstone will not
only star, but also executive produce alongside
director Amy Heckerling. This follow -up will
take place 30 years after the original film,
hinting at Cher's future with Paul Rudd's character.
Josh Lucas. The writing team includes Josh Schwartz
and Stephanie Savage, known for hits like Gossip
Girl. Silverstone's journey with Clueless is
marked by unforgettable moments, including her
memories of Brittany Murphy's audition. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American chef and television personality, Julia
Child. And she said, drama is very important
in life. You have to come on with a bang. You
never want to go out with a whimper. Everything
can have drama if it's done right. Even a pancake.
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 report. Have an amazing weekend my good
friends. We'll see you Monday with another episode
of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.