Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, April 23rd. You'll be interested
to know, 40 years ago, today, in 1985, the Coca
-Cola Company introduced New Coke, a reformulated
soft drink intended to replace its flagship beverage.
However, due to significant public outrage, the
previous version of Coca -Cola was reintroduced
as Coca -Cola Classic in less than three months,
marking a notable misstep in marketing strategy.
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 waist -to
-chest -high sets rolling in. Weights hold around
2 to 4 feet throughout the morning, providing
excellent conditions. The winds are currently
offshore at 0 mph, keeping the surface smooth.
As the day progresses, expect a shift to sideshore
at 1 mph by mid -morning, but overall, it's a
great start. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m.
with a 4 -foot high tide when the south -southwest
swell is 1 .5 feet at 18 seconds and the offshore
wind is 0 mile per hour. The first high tide
Wednesday will be 4 .5 foot at 6 .15 a .m., with
a 0 -foot low tide just before 1. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 61 degrees for the water
temperature. Thursday through Saturday features
waist -to -chest high waves, starting with clean
conditions early Thursday, transitioning to fair
by late morning. Friday sees choppy surf throughout
the day, with winds increasing up to 13 mph.
Saturday begins with clean waves, but conditions
deteriorate to choppy by afternoon. Expect a
mix of rideable and challenging surf as the winds
shift. This morning is cloudy and it feels like
60 degrees with no wind. The sunset will take
place at 728 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 607. It looks like we're in for some cloudy
weather today with a high around 60 and a light
breeze. Tonight, expect more cloudy skies with
a low of 55 and calm winds. Looking ahead in
the weather. Expect mostly cloudy skies on Thursday
with a high near 60 and light southwest winds.
Friday brings partly sunny conditions with a
high near 59. Saturday and Sunday will be mostly
sunny with highs around 60 and nights cooling
down to the mid -50s. 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 cafe 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 Morning sends you. In local news, U .S.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited San Diego
to address the ongoing sewage crisis from the
Tijuana River, emphasizing the need for extreme
urgency. During his meetings with local leaders,
including San Diego County supervisors and congressional
representatives, Zeldin discussed collaboration
with Mexican officials to end decades of raw
sewage entering the United States. He highlighted
the public health risks and beach closures due
to this pollution. Local leaders are compiling
a project list for solutions, while Zeldin called
for accountability from the Mexican government
to resolve this critical issue. Now on to sports.
In last night's NBA playoff action, the Indiana
Pacers took a commanding 2 -0 series lead over
the Milwaukee Bucks. winning 123 -115. Pascal
Siakam led Indiana with 24 points and 11 rebounds,
while Tyrese Halliburton contributed 21 points
and 12 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored
34 points for Milwaukee, but it was not enough.
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued
to dominate the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 118
-99. and leading the series 2 -0. Despite a strong
performance from Jaron Jackson Jr., Memphis struggled
offensively, failing to score 100 points for
the second consecutive game. Yesterday afternoon
in Detroit, the Padres blanked the Tigers 2 -0.
Nick Pivetta secured the win, tossing seven solid
innings with three hits and six strikeouts. Elias
Diaz's two -run homer in the second, scoring
Bogerts, was all the Friars needed. Flaherty
took the loss for Detroit, while Suarez earned
his tenth save with a perfect ninth. The Padres
improved to 17 -5, showcasing their dominant
pitching and extending their lead in the standings.
This morning, the Friars are in Detroit for the
rubber game of this three -game series. On the
mound, Kyle Hart, with a 2 .14 ERA, faces Reece
Olsen. First pitch is at 10 -10 with temperatures
around 69 degrees at Comerica Park. Last night,
the Lakers beat the Timberwolves 94 -85 at Crypto
.com Arena. Luka Doncic delivered a stellar performance
with 31 points and 11 rebounds. Jackson Hayes
added to the Lakers' defense with 41 rebounds.
The series is tied one game apiece. Friday night,
the Lakers head to Minnesota for Game 3 at the
Target Center. And tomorrow night, the Kings
battle Edmonton at Crypto .com Arena for Game
2. In top news, in a shift reminiscent of the
millennial lifestyle subsidy, Today's college
students are benefiting from what is being called
the Gen Z lifestyle subsidy. OvenAI is offering
students two months of free access to ChatGPT
+, typically priced at $20 a month, just in time
for finals. Other companies like Anthropic are
also providing free or discounted access to their
AI tools. This push to attract young users reflects
a broader trend where AI companies aim to build
a loyal user base among students who may rely
on these technologies for various aspects of
their lives, from academics to personal advice.
In business news, the largest credit card companies
are bracing for a potential economic downturn
as Americans continue to spend. However, firms
like JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup are adding
to their reserves to cover expected losses, while
Synchrony is tightening lending standards. Delinquencies
are rising, reaching levels seen before the pandemic.
Despite concerns, consumer spending has remained
strong, with Bank of America's chief indicating
that consumers are still solidly in the game.
Yet, banks are shifting focus towards wealthier
customers. as the top 10 % of earners now account
for about half of all spending in the United
States. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 5 %
to $93 ,000. Ethereum is up 11 % to just under
$1 ,800. And Goetze's Maximus is up half a percent
to $0 .07. 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. A fascinating study
reveals the brain's remarkable survival mechanism
during marathons. Kralismetude. A neuroscientist
from the University of the Basque Country discovered
that myelin, the fatty insulation around nerve
fibers, provides energy when fuel runs low. This
research, published in Nature Metabolism, showed
that during a marathon, myelin levels decreased
in areas responsible for motor coordination and
emotion, but recovered within two months. While
some headlines sensationalized the findings as
the brain eating itself, Matute emphasizes that
these adaptations are both nuanced and promising,
highlighting the brain's ability to change even
in adulthood. Entertainment News. A bankruptcy
court has set a minimum price of $417 .5 million
for Village Rojo Entertainment's library of 108
films. including notable franchises like The
Matrix and Oceans. U .S. bankruptcy judge Thomas
Horan approved an offer from Alkin Media Group,
outbidding content partners, which offered $365
million. Village Roadshow filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy due to high costs from in -house content
creation and a strained partnership with Warner
Bros. Discovery. The auction deadline for bids
is May 16th, with concerns about the studio's
profitability looming. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American poet, Maya
Angelou. And she said, You are the sum total
of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten,
smelled, been told, and forgot. It's all there.
Everything influences each of us, and because
of that, I try to make sure that my experiences
are positive. 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.