Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, May 9th. You'll be interested
to know. Seventy -five years ago today, in 1950,
French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman presented
the Schuman Declaration, proposing the creation
of a European coal and steel community. This
visionary plan laid the foundation for the European
Union, fostering unprecedented peace and unity
across the continent. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Friday in Encinitas
and North County. It's looking clean this morning
with waist -to -chest -high sets rolling in.
Waves hold around 2 to 4 feet throughout the
morning, providing nice conditions. Wind shifts
sideshore at 3 mile per hour, keeping things
smooth for now. As the day goes on, expect the
waves to drop into the thigh to waist -high zone
with semi -choppy conditions in the afternoon.
Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a 2 -foot
incoming mid -tide when the south -southwest
swell is 2 feet at 15 seconds. and the side -shore
wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide
Friday will be 3 1⁄2 foot just before 8 .30 a
.m., with a 1 foot low tide just before 2. The
near -shore buoy at Beacons reads 65 degrees
for the water temperature. Saturday through Monday
features varying surf conditions, starting with
clean waves around 3 -plus feet on Saturday morning.
ideal for catching some fun rides. However, afternoons
shift to choppy with increasing winds. Sunday
maintains air conditions, while Monday sees persistent,
choppy surf, making it less appealing. Overall,
expect a mix of rideable waves, but quality diminishes
by Monday afternoon. This morning, there's patchy
fog. and it feels like 65 degrees with no wind.
The sunset will take place at 739, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 553. It looks like we're
in for some patchy fog early today, but it should
clear up by mid -morning, leading to mostly sunny
skies, with a high near 67 and a light west breeze.
Tonight. Expect partly cloudy skies with a low
around 64. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect
mostly sunny skies Saturday with patchy fog in
the morning and a high near 71. Saturday night
will be mostly cloudy and mild with a low around
65. Sunday stays mostly cloudy with a high near
68 and a low around 60 at night. Monday brings
partly sunny skies and a high near 64 with a
low around 59 at night. Tuesday will be partly
sunny as well with a high near 61 and a low around
55 Tuesday night. 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 sent you. In local news, a new pizzeria,
Sonny's. has opened in University Heights, paying
tribute to the 1980s Brooklyn punk scene. Located
near Madison -on -Park, Sonny's features crispy
New York -style pies and a menu crafted by chef
Tony Budieras and pizzaiolo Jose Frankie Pereira.
The space, redesigned from an auto repair shop,
incorporates reclaimed materials and vintage
decor, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. Signature
pizzas include the Blitzkrieg Bop, topped with
cup and char pepperoni, and the No Sleep Till
Brooklyn. The Drake menu offers an array of wines
and creative cocktails. Sonny's is open daily
from 4 to 11. Now on to sports. Paul Pierce,
the basketball Hall of Famer, proved he is a
man of his word. After the Boston Celtics lost
Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals to
the New York Knicks, Pierce walked 20 miles to
work at the Fox Sports 1 studios in a bathrobe.
The Celtics blew a 20 -point lead, losing the
game 91 -90. This eight -hour trek was shared
on Instagram, highlighting Pierce's dedication
to his promise. With the Knicks now leading the
series 2 -0, It may be wise for Pierce to avoid
making any further bets during the playoffs.
In local sports. Tonight in Denver, the Friars
face the Rockies at Coors Field for Game 1 of
a three -game series. Randy Vasquez takes the
mound for the Padres with an ERA of 1 .67, while
Colorado counters with Antonio Sensatella, sporting
an ERA of 5 .50. First pitch is 540 under clear
skies and 71 degrees. In top news, bloating can
be an uncomfortable experience for many. Health
experts suggest that dandelion tea made from
the plant's leaves, flowers, or roots may offer
relief. Elizabeth Katzmann, a functional diagnostic
nutrition practitioner, explains that bloating
can be caused by factors like food intolerances
and hormonal fluctuations. Dandelion tea acts
as a diuretic, increasing urine output and helping
to flush excess water from the body, particularly
beneficial for bloating due to high sodium intake.
Additionally, this tea is rich in antioxidants,
vitamins, and may support liver health. Always
consult your healthcare provider before adding
it to your routine. In business news, former
cryptocurrency evangelist Alex Mashinsky has
received a 12 -year prison sentence after pleading
guilty to fraud linked to the multibillion -dollar
collapse of his firm Celsius Network. Once managing
over $20 billion, Celsius promised customers
returns of up to 18 .6 % on crypto deposits.
Prosecutors sought a 20 -year sentence, citing
devastating losses for many victims. Mashinsky
misled investors about the firm's reliability
and falsely propped up the price of his company's
token. He ultimately profited $48 million from
token sales. funding a lavish lifestyle while
his customers faced financial ruin. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 9 % for the week to about
$103 ,000. Ethereum is up 23 % to just over $2
,200. And Goatsies Maximus is up 31 % to $0 .09.
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
tech. Eligible Apple users can now submit claims
for their share of a $95 million settlement.
related to Siri's unintended activation. Customers
who experience this issue between September 17th,
2014 and December 31st, 2024 can apply for up
to $100. The settlement stems from a class action
lawsuit alleging privacy violations as Apple
recorded conversations without consent. Applications
are open until July 2nd, 2025. and users can
claim for up to five Siri -enabled devices, with
payouts capped at $20 per device. Entertainment
news. The highly anticipated Lord of the Rings
movie, titled The Hunt for Gollum, is set to
debut in theaters on December 17, 2027. This
new installment will feature Andy Serkis, both
as the star and director. The original trilogy's
key creators, Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and
Philippa Boyens, will produce the film, with
Walsh and Boyens handling the screenplay. They
are also producing a second Lord of the Rings
film, though a director for that project has
yet to be announced. This movie follows the 2024
anime film, The War of the Rohirrim. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and businessman, Henry Ford. And he said, Obstacles
are those frightful things you see when you take
your eyes off your goal. 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 weekend, my good friends. We'll
see you Monday with another episode of Sunny
Mornings in Encinitas.