Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, May 1st. You'll be interested
to know, 94 years ago today in 1931, the Empire
State Building was dedicated in New York City.
This architectural marvel, standing at 102 stories.
held the title of the world's tallest building
for four decades. Its completion during the Great
Depression symbolized human resilience and ingenuity,
inspiring generations with its grandeur and the
spirit of progress it embodies. 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 knee -to -waist high sets rolling
in. Weights hold around 3 plus feet throughout
the morning, providing nice conditions. However,
expect the winds to remain onshore at just 1
mile per hour, keeping the surface smooth for
a while. As the day goes on, conditions may become
more choppy with increasing wind speeds. Best
time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a 0 -foot outgoing
low tide when the south -southwest swell is 2
feet at 14 seconds and the onshore wind is 1
mile per hour. The first low tide Thursday will
be minus 1 foot just before 7 a .m. with a 3
-foot high tide at 2 .15. The nearshore buoy
at Beacons reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
Friday through Sunday presents a challenging
surf outlook. Friday starts with clean 2 plus
feet waves, transitioning to choppy conditions
by midday. Saturday sees waves to stomach -high
waves, remaining choppy throughout with increasing
southwest winds. Sunday escalates to 4 to 6 feet
choppy surf, peaking in the afternoon with strong
winds. Overall, expect difficult conditions and
a bumpy paddle out across the weekend. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 62 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 733 and
it will rise again tomorrow at 6. It looks like
we're in for some partly sunny skies today with
a high near 61 and a light southwest breeze.
Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy conditions with
a low of 56 and gentle winds. Looking ahead in
the weather. Expect partly sunny skies on Friday
with a high around 61 and light northwest winds.
Cloudy conditions continue Saturday with a chance
of rain and thunderstorms and highs near 60.
Nighttime lows will be in the mid -50s. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for
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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, San Diego is facing a projected shortfall
of $258 million for the next fiscal year, prompting
plans to close bathrooms at several iconic beaches
and parks. The city expects to save $1 .7 million.
by shutting facilities from November through
March, impacting locations like La Jolla Shores
and Mission Beach. Mayor Todd Gloria's draft
budget proposes significant cuts, including reducing
the Parks and Recreation Department by over 170
positions. This decision raises concerns about
public health and safety, especially following
a previous hepatitis A outbreak. Now on to sports.
CBS is disputing Bill Belichick's claim that
a recent interview was supposed to focus solely
on his new book. The segment on CBS Sunday Morning
straightened Belichick's relationship with 24
-year -old Jordan Hudson. Belichick stated he
had communicated that promotional interviews
would only cover the book's contents, but CBS
asserted there were no preconditions. The segment
included moments where Hudson interjected during
discussions about their relationship. Dachek
acknowledged the relationship was mentioned several
times, noting they had met on a flight to Palm
Beach in 2021. The book releases on May 6. In
local sports. Yesterday afternoon in San Diego,
the Friars clinched a 5 -3 victory over the Giants.
Diaz homered in the second, while Tatis raked
with three hits. Machado's timely single in the
fifth pushed the Friars further ahead. King secured
the win, improving to 4 -1, while Suarez earned
the save. Despite a late homer from Yaz Jr.,
the Giants fell short. San Diego now stands at
19 -11, maintaining momentum. Tomorrow afternoon,
the Padres take on the Pirates in Pittsburgh
for Game 1 of a three -game series. Dillon sees,
with an ERA of 5 .76, faces Mitch Keller, boasting
a 3 .97 ERA. First pitch is at 340. Expect sunny
skies and a warm 77 degrees at PNC Park. Last
night, the Lakers fell to the Timberwolves. 103
-96 at Crypto .com Arena. Rudy Gobert was unstoppable,
notching 27 points and 24 rebounds, while Julius
Randle added a solid 23 points. Luka Doncic led
the Lakers with 28 points. The Timberwolves advance,
closing the series 4 -1. The Lakers end their
season with a lot to look forward to next year.
Tonight, the Kings, trailing the series three
games to two, are back in Edmonton for game six.
Puck drop is at seven on ESPN, with the Oilers
favored by one and a half. In top news, a central
Florida man, Philip Seif, is suing Toyota, Progressive
Insurance, and Connected Analytics Services over
alleged data collection from his new car. The
Federal Class Action Lawsuit, filed in Texas,
claims that Seek's driving was monitored and
his data sold to his insurance company without
his consent. Attorney John Yanchunas stated,
the problem with the premise is the consumer
is unaware it is happening. In 2022, Toyota claimed
that its monitoring system would help drivers
save money on insurance. Cybersecurity expert
Alan Kroetz emphasized that data is money, urging
drivers to review their vehicle's user agreements
for data collection details. In business news,
Slate Auto has confirmed that it will build its
$20 ,000 electric truck at a retrofitted printing
shop in Warsaw, Indiana. The factory, which spans
1 .4 million square feet, will eventually produce
150 ,000 trucks annually. This ultra -bare -bones
vehicle features a range of 150 miles, lacking
amenities like a touchscreen and paint to keep
costs low. Slate aims to employ 2 ,000 people
at the facility, which previously closed in September
2023. Production is scheduled to begin in the
fourth quarter of 2026, with a focus on using
domestic suppliers. In crypto movement. Bitcoin
is unchanged at $95 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged
at just over $1 ,800. And Goatsy's Maximus is
up half a percent to $0 .08. 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,
Salina 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. Recent research reveals the extraordinary
event of a 5 .3 million -year -old flood that
shaped the Mediterranean Sea. Six million years
ago, tectonic activity isolated the Mediterranean
from the Atlantic, leading to a significant evaporation
period. The flood known as the Zanclean Mega
Flood occurred when mountains sank, allowing
water to surge into the basin at astonishing
speeds of 72 miles per hour. This flood transformed
the region, triggering earthquakes and creating
massive waterfalls 30 times taller than Niagara.
While marine life struggled to adapt, the Mediterranean
eventually evolved into a biodiversity hotspot.
Teaching us vital lessons about environmental
change. Entertainment news. In the first trailer
for The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson undergoes
a dramatic transformation, portraying USC legend
Mark Kerr. This biopic, directed by Benny Safdie,
marks his solo directorial debut. The cast also
features Emily Blunt as Care's wife, along with
Baz Rutten, Lindsay Gavin, and Oleksandr Yusyk.
Johnson previously expressed his desire to work
with Safdie, emphasizing the importance of authentic
and raw storytelling. Care, a mixed martial artist
from 1997 to 2009, won four world championships.
and was the focus of a 2002 HBO documentary.
The Smashing Machine hits theaters on October
3rd. 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 day, my good
friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.