WEBVTT 00:00:01.679 --> 00:00:04.320 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.459 --> 00:00:08.720 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.000 --> 00:00:12.880 and it's Wednesday, May 7th. You'll be interested 00:00:12.880 --> 00:00:17.760 to know. Eighty years ago today, in 1945, General 00:00:17.760 --> 00:00:20.940 Dwight David Eisenhower accepted Germany's unconditional 00:00:20.940 --> 00:00:24.199 surrender in Reims, France, marking a pivotal 00:00:24.199 --> 00:00:27.059 moment in the conclusion of World War II in Europe. 00:00:28.079 --> 00:00:30.980 This historic event paved the way for the celebration 00:00:30.980 --> 00:00:34.799 of victory on Europe Day, symbolizing the triumph 00:00:34.799 --> 00:00:39.399 of unity and peace over conflict. So now you 00:00:39.399 --> 00:00:43.600 know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report. 00:00:46.560 --> 00:00:51.119 Wednesday in Encinitas and North County. It's 00:00:51.119 --> 00:00:53.700 looking clean this morning with waist -high sets 00:00:53.700 --> 00:00:57.780 rolling in. Weights hold around 2 to 3 plus feet 00:00:57.780 --> 00:01:01.479 for now, providing nice conditions. The winds 00:01:01.479 --> 00:01:04.579 are onshore at just 1 mile per hour, keeping 00:01:04.579 --> 00:01:08.219 the surface smooth as the day starts. Expect 00:01:08.219 --> 00:01:10.840 the swell to build slightly as we move into the 00:01:10.840 --> 00:01:15.500 afternoon. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m., with 00:01:15.500 --> 00:01:18.959 the 3 -foot incoming high tide, when the south 00:01:18.959 --> 00:01:22.879 -southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at 19 seconds. 00:01:23.400 --> 00:01:27.540 and the onshore wind is 1 mile per hour. The 00:01:27.540 --> 00:01:30.219 first high tide Wednesday will be 4 foot just 00:01:30.219 --> 00:01:33.939 before 7 a .m., with a half foot low tide at 00:01:33.939 --> 00:01:39.040 1. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees 00:01:39.040 --> 00:01:43.219 for the water temperature. Thursday through Saturday 00:01:43.219 --> 00:01:46.439 presents varying surf conditions, starting with 00:01:46.439 --> 00:01:49.890 fair waves at 2 to 4 feet on Thursday, transitioning 00:01:49.890 --> 00:01:52.950 to clean mornings on Friday with similar heights. 00:01:53.530 --> 00:01:57.129 By Saturday, expect fair conditions early, but 00:01:57.129 --> 00:02:01.290 choppy surf develops in the afternoon. Overall, 00:02:01.569 --> 00:02:04.129 the mornings are best for catching waves, while 00:02:04.129 --> 00:02:07.090 afternoons may bring some unpredictability with 00:02:07.090 --> 00:02:11.969 increasing wind and chop. This morning, it's 00:02:11.969 --> 00:02:15.889 partly sunny, and it feels like 63 degrees with 00:02:15.889 --> 00:02:20.719 no wind. The sunset will take place at 738 and 00:02:20.719 --> 00:02:25.319 it will rise again tomorrow at 555. It looks 00:02:25.319 --> 00:02:28.280 like we're in for a mostly sunny day with temperatures 00:02:28.280 --> 00:02:33.120 reaching around 63 and a late west breeze. Tonight, 00:02:33.340 --> 00:02:38.259 expect partly cloudy skies with a low of 58 and 00:02:38.259 --> 00:02:43.120 gentle winds out of the northwest. Looking ahead 00:02:43.120 --> 00:02:47.009 in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies on 00:02:47.009 --> 00:02:50.750 Thursday with a high near 65 and a light northwest 00:02:50.750 --> 00:02:55.530 wind. Patchy fog may linger into Friday morning. 00:02:56.169 --> 00:02:59.550 Friday will be mostly sunny again, reaching a 00:02:59.550 --> 00:03:03.830 high near 68. Saturday continues the trend with 00:03:03.830 --> 00:03:07.590 mostly sunny skies and a high near 70, while 00:03:07.590 --> 00:03:10.129 nights will be mostly cloudy with lows around 00:03:10.129 --> 00:03:15.069 63. Sunday brings mostly cloudy conditions with 00:03:15.069 --> 00:03:20.669 a high near 67 and lows around 60 at night. Bonjour, 00:03:20.849 --> 00:03:23.969 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:03:23.969 --> 00:03:27.509 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:27.990 --> 00:03:31.530 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:31.530 --> 00:03:35.110 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:03:35.110 --> 00:03:39.310 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:03:39.310 --> 00:03:43.340 Benedict. or their gluten -free crates. You can 00:03:43.340 --> 00:03:46.319 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:46.319 --> 00:03:49.560 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:49.560 --> 00:03:54.000 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:54.000 --> 00:03:59.139 to tell them. Sunny Morning sent you. In local 00:03:59.139 --> 00:04:03.280 news, Los Angeles County has declared a community 00:04:03.280 --> 00:04:07.000 -wide outbreak of hepatitis A. a highly contagious 00:04:07.000 --> 00:04:09.719 viral disease that can lead to lasting liver 00:04:09.719 --> 00:04:13.780 damage or even death. Health officials are alarmed 00:04:13.780 --> 00:04:16.860 by the rising cases, which have already surpassed 00:04:16.860 --> 00:04:21.259 last year's total of 136 confirmed cases, the 00:04:21.259 --> 00:04:24.939 highest in a decade. Seven deaths are linked 00:04:24.939 --> 00:04:28.740 to this outbreak. Dr. Montedavis, the county 00:04:28.740 --> 00:04:31.639 health officer, emphasizes the need for quick 00:04:31.639 --> 00:04:35.790 action and urges vaccinations. The outbreak is 00:04:35.790 --> 00:04:38.430 particularly concerning among individuals who 00:04:38.430 --> 00:04:42.350 are not homeless or recent travelers. Vaccination 00:04:42.350 --> 00:04:45.589 is strongly recommended for all residents, especially 00:04:45.589 --> 00:04:55.810 those at risk. Now on to sports. In an epic showdown, 00:04:56.009 --> 00:04:59.790 Internazionale triumphed over Barcelona, securing 00:04:59.790 --> 00:05:02.620 a place in the Champions League final. after 00:05:02.620 --> 00:05:07.220 a thrilling 7 -6 aggregate victory. After three 00:05:07.220 --> 00:05:10.720 remarkable comebacks by Barcelona, David Fratisi 00:05:10.720 --> 00:05:14.339 scored the decisive goal in extra time, leading 00:05:14.339 --> 00:05:18.220 to a 4 -3 win at the San Siro, as fans erupted 00:05:18.220 --> 00:05:22.040 in celebration. Barcelona, despite the loss, 00:05:22.259 --> 00:05:24.420 showcased their fighting spirit throughout the 00:05:24.420 --> 00:05:27.459 season, winning the Spanish to Supercopa and 00:05:27.459 --> 00:05:32.069 Copa del Rey, while still leading La Liga. Young 00:05:32.069 --> 00:05:35.850 star Lehmann Yemel dazzled with his skills, solidifying 00:05:35.850 --> 00:05:40.170 his status among the world's elite players. In 00:05:40.170 --> 00:05:44.490 local sports. Yesterday afternoon at Yankee Stadium, 00:05:44.850 --> 00:05:49.350 the Friars fell to the Yankees 12 -3. Despite 00:05:49.350 --> 00:05:52.389 Machado scoring on a balk and Tati stumbling 00:05:52.389 --> 00:05:55.550 to drive in sheets, the Padres couldn't match 00:05:55.550 --> 00:05:58.389 New York's explosive 10 -run seventh inning. 00:05:59.470 --> 00:06:02.959 Morajan took the loss. giving up four runs over 00:06:02.959 --> 00:06:05.819 one and a third innings, while Wells shined for 00:06:05.819 --> 00:06:10.360 the Yankees with five barbies. This defeat brings 00:06:10.360 --> 00:06:14.920 the Friars to a record of 23 -13, while the Yankees' 00:06:14.920 --> 00:06:19.699 record now stands at 20 -16. Tonight, the Friars 00:06:19.699 --> 00:06:22.379 face the Yankees in New York for the final game 00:06:22.379 --> 00:06:26.579 of this three -game series. Dylan Seas, with 00:06:26.579 --> 00:06:31.379 a 5 .66 ERA, takes on Max Fried. and his stellar 00:06:31.379 --> 00:06:37.939 1 .01 ERA. First pitch is at 4 .05 under clear 00:06:37.939 --> 00:06:43.439 skies with a temperature around 70 degrees. In 00:06:43.439 --> 00:06:47.100 top news. For the first time, bite marks from 00:06:47.100 --> 00:06:50.459 a large cat, possibly an African lion, have been 00:06:50.459 --> 00:06:53.540 discovered on the bones of an ancient Roman gladiator. 00:06:54.259 --> 00:06:57.300 These remains found in a Roman era graveyard 00:06:57.300 --> 00:07:00.199 in York, England. are the first physical evidence 00:07:00.199 --> 00:07:03.579 indicating that big cats were used in arena games. 00:07:05.300 --> 00:07:08.300 Archaeologist John Pearce states this individual 00:07:08.300 --> 00:07:11.339 is the only known person in the Roman world with 00:07:11.339 --> 00:07:14.879 such marks. The skeleton likely belonged to a 00:07:14.879 --> 00:07:18.540 venator, a beast fighter, as gladiators typically 00:07:18.540 --> 00:07:21.899 fought each other. This discovery sheds light 00:07:21.899 --> 00:07:24.839 on the violent spectacles of ancient Rome and 00:07:24.839 --> 00:07:28.870 the connection to big cats in England. In business 00:07:28.870 --> 00:07:33.329 news, MicroStrategy has completed its recent 00:07:33.329 --> 00:07:36.490 stock offering to buy Bitcoin, but its stock 00:07:36.490 --> 00:07:42.170 is dropping. The company purchased 1 ,895 Bitcoins 00:07:42.170 --> 00:07:46.889 for a total of $180 million, averaging about 00:07:46.889 --> 00:07:52.329 $95 ,000 per Bitcoin between April 28th and May 00:07:52.329 --> 00:07:58.100 4th. This brings its total holdings to 555 ,450 00:07:58.100 --> 00:08:04.759 Bitcoins, valued at $38 .1 billion. Despite these 00:08:04.759 --> 00:08:10.240 moves, shares fell 4 % to $378, while Bitcoin's 00:08:10.240 --> 00:08:15.199 price dropped to 94 ,068. In crypto movement, 00:08:15.540 --> 00:08:22.350 Bitcoin is up 2 % to about $97 ,000. Ethereum 00:08:22.350 --> 00:08:27.350 is up 1 % to just over $1 ,800. And Goatsies 00:08:27.350 --> 00:08:33.269 Maximus is unchanged at $0 .07. Moving on to 00:08:33.269 --> 00:08:37.289 a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:37.289 --> 00:08:40.350 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:40.350 --> 00:08:43.190 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:43.190 --> 00:08:47.590 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates, 00:08:47.629 --> 00:08:50.549 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:51.179 --> 00:08:54.019 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:54.299 --> 00:08:58.139 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:58.139 --> 00:09:02.019 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:02.019 --> 00:09:06.480 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:06.480 --> 00:09:10.200 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:10.460 --> 00:09:14.360 Salana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:15.080 --> 00:09:18.100 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:18.100 --> 00:09:23.950 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:23.950 --> 00:09:27.210 tech. What if the world could break its dependence 00:09:27.210 --> 00:09:31.330 on China's rare earth materials? A promising 00:09:31.330 --> 00:09:34.769 solution comes from Conifer, a startup developing 00:09:34.769 --> 00:09:38.009 low -cost electric motors that use ordinary iron 00:09:38.009 --> 00:09:42.750 instead of rare earth. Led by experts from Lucid 00:09:42.750 --> 00:09:46.090 Motors and Apple, Conifer aims to create an affordable, 00:09:46.269 --> 00:09:48.750 efficient alternative for various applications. 00:09:49.450 --> 00:09:53.169 including scooters and electric vehicles. Their 00:09:53.169 --> 00:09:56.049 innovative axial flux motors are designed to 00:09:56.049 --> 00:09:58.929 deliver greater efficiency while being easier 00:09:58.929 --> 00:10:02.649 to manufacture. With a global market for two 00:10:02.649 --> 00:10:06.350 -wheelers projected to reach $218 billion by 00:10:06.350 --> 00:10:10.470 2029, Conifer's technology could revolutionize 00:10:10.470 --> 00:10:13.710 transportation and reduce reliance on costly 00:10:13.710 --> 00:10:21.059 materials. Entertainment news. Thunderbolts, 00:10:21.080 --> 00:10:24.200 the first Hollywood blockbuster to debut in China 00:10:24.200 --> 00:10:27.059 since former President Donald Trump's tariff 00:10:27.059 --> 00:10:31.240 war, has significantly underperformed. The film 00:10:31.240 --> 00:10:35.340 opened to just 18 million won, or about 1 .9 00:10:35.340 --> 00:10:38.340 million pounds, falling short of local favorites 00:10:38.340 --> 00:10:42.179 like The Dumpling Queen. This marks the lowest 00:10:42.179 --> 00:10:44.879 opening for a Marvel film in China in over a 00:10:44.879 --> 00:10:49.120 decade. Meanwhile, Nasia, too, has become a massive 00:10:49.120 --> 00:10:53.039 success, surpassing $2 billion in ticket sales 00:10:53.039 --> 00:10:55.940 and ranking as the fifth -highest -grossing film 00:10:55.940 --> 00:10:59.960 globally. This shift highlights diverging tastes, 00:11:00.200 --> 00:11:03.919 as Chinese audiences increasingly favor homegrown 00:11:03.919 --> 00:11:08.519 content. Well, alrighty, folks, it's time for 00:11:08.519 --> 00:11:12.539 the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:11:12.539 --> 00:11:15.460 from the American civil rights leader. Martin 00:11:15.460 --> 00:11:20.299 Luther King Jr. And he said, the ultimate measure 00:11:20.299 --> 00:11:23.879 of a man is not where he stands in moments of 00:11:23.879 --> 00:11:26.379 comfort and convenience, but where he stands 00:11:26.379 --> 00:11:31.460 at times of challenge and controversy. And that's 00:11:31.460 --> 00:11:34.460 a wrap for this morning. 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