Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 24th. You'll be interested
to know, 127 years ago, today, in 1898, Spain
declared war on the United States during the
Spanish -American War, which marked a significant
escalation in hostilities. following the explosion
of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. 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 waist to chest
high sets rolling in. Weights hold around three
to five feet throughout the morning, providing
great conditions. However, expect the winds to
be onshore at one mile per hour, shifting to
sideshore by 7 a .m., which may create some bumps
as the day progresses. Best time to ride is at
6 a .m., with the four -foot incoming high tide,
when the south -southwest swell is two feet at
16 seconds, and the onshore wind is one mile
per hour. The first high tide Thursday will be
four and a half foot. at 7 .15 a .m., with a
zero -foot low tide at 1 .30. The near -shore
buoy at Beacons reads 61 degrees for the water
temperature. Friday through Sunday features a
mix of conditions, starting with clean, waist
-to -chest high waves on Friday morning, transitioning
to choppy conditions by midday. Saturday offers
morning glass with 3 to 4 -plus feet waves. but
choppy afternoons follow. Sunday sees a rise
to 4 to 5 feet, but remains choppy, with fair
conditions early giving way to rougher surf later.
Winds shift from light to moderate throughout.
This morning, it's patchy drizzle, and it feels
like 60 degrees, with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 728, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 606. It looks like we're in for some patchy
drizzle and fog early, clearing up by mid -morning
with partly sunny skies and a high near 60, along
with a light breeze. Tonight, expect more patchy
drizzle and fog, mostly cloudy with a low of
54 and light winds. Looking ahead in the weather,
expect partly sunny skies Friday with a high
near 59, and light southwest winds. Nights will
be mostly cloudy with lows around 54. Saturday
and Sunday remain mostly sunny with highs near
59 and 60 respectively. Nights stay mostly cloudy
with lows around 54. Monday continues the trend
with mostly sunny skies and a high near 61, followed
by patchy fog late and a low around 55. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, sick and dead sea lions are being reported
along the coast of Mexico, particularly in Rosarito.
Officials suspect these pinnipeds are suffering
from domoic acid poisoning due to a toxic algae
bloom. Head of the Civil Protection and Fire
Department confirmed four sea lions have died,
while seven have been rescued. This issue also
affects marine mammals in San Diego, where dolphins
are similarly impacted. The National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration reported that
hundreds of California sea lions and dolphins
have been affected. If you encounter a stranded
marine mammal, please contact the appropriate
rescue hotline. Now on to sports. In a concerning
turn of events, the Golden State Warriors may
have lost their significant trade deadline acquisition,
Jimmy Butler. During the first quarter of Wednesday's
playoff game against the Houston Rockets, Butler
was undercut by Amon Thompson while jumping for
a rebound, resulting in a nasty fall that left
him riding on the floor. He eventually limped
to the locker room due to obvious pain and was
later ruled out for the remainder of the game
with a pelvic contusion. The Warriors, who have
a record of 23 wins and 7 losses since acquiring
Butler, face challenges ahead if he misses significant
time. Yesterday morning in Detroit, the Padres
were blanked by the Tigers' 6 -to -zip at Comerica.
Despite a solid start from Hart, who allowed
three runs over four innings, the Padres struggled
offensively. Mahoy led the charge for Detroit
with two homers, while Green and Dingler also
contributed with runs. Olsen was dominant, earning
the win with seven scoreless innings. The Friars,
now 17 -8, hope to bounce back at home tomorrow
night for the series start against the Rays,
with King getting the start. Last night in hockey,
the Kings dominated the Oilers with a resounding
6 -2 win in Los Angeles, taking a 2 -0 series
lead. Adrian Kemp had two goals and two assists,
while Hans Kopitar added a goal and three assists.
Tomorrow night, the Kings try to close out the
series in Edmonton. In basketball tomorrow night,
the Lakers face the Timberwolves at the Target
Center. The series is tied 1 -1 with Minnesota
favored by 1 .5 points. In top news, geoscientists
have made a groundbreaking discovery at Yellowstone
National Park, revealing a volatile -rich magma
cap approximately 2 .5 miles below the Earth's
surface. This cap acts as a lid, trapping pressure
and heat. thus potentially preventing a catastrophic
eruption in this significant volcanic system.
Researchers employed a 53 ,000 -pound Vibros
ice truck to generate tiny earthquakes, which
unveiled a sharp boundary indicating the magma
cap's location. Although there is considerable
magma beneath Yellowstone, the researchers assert
that an eruption is not imminent as the system
remains stable and is efficiently venting gas
through cracks. In business news, Airbnb has
made a significant change, now showing the full
price of your stay by default, eliminating the
need for a toggle to see total costs, including
fees. This update, rolling out globally, ensures
you view the complete cost of a reservation,
excluding taxes, right from the start of your
search. Initially introduced in 2019 due to scrutiny
from the European Union, The feature gained traction
with nearly 17 million users since its toggle
launch in 2022. Now a banner stating, prices
include all fees, will greet you at the top of
your search results, enhancing transparency for
travelers. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged
at about $93 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to just
under $1 ,800. And Goatsy's Maximus is down 12
% to $0 .06. 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
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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. Some ChatGPT users are
expressing frustration over what they describe
as the bot's relentlessly positive tone. Many
feel that ChatGPT, particularly the GPT for a
model, has veered into sycophancy, showering
praise on users for even the simplest questions.
One software engineer noted, ChatGPT is suddenly
the biggest suck -up I've ever met. This behavior
stems from OpenAI's training methods, which encourage
responses that flatter users, often sacrificing
accuracy for positive feedback. While OpenAI
acknowledges this issue, they have yet to address
it publicly. Users can adjust settings for a
more neutral tone or explore alternative AI models.
Next week, Marvel's Thunderbolts will hit theaters,
marking the debut of a sea team of reluctant
heroes. Early reactions are pouring in, and they
are overwhelmingly positive, with critics calling
it one of the best Marvel movies in years. Following
the mixed reception of Captain America, Brave
New World, this second Marvel Cinematic Universe
release of 2025 seems poised for success. particularly
for its thoughtful representation of mental health
and a standout performance from Florence Pugh.
Thunderbolts opens on May 2nd, 2025, leaving
fans excited for what's next in the Marvel Universe.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American comic book writer, Len Wayne. And he
said, a true friend is someone who is there for
you when he'd rather be anywhere else. 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.