Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, February 3rd. You'll be interested
to know. It's 67 years ago, today, in 1959. Buddy
Holly recorded several chart -topping hit singles
that blended rock and roll with melodic songwriting,
showcasing his clear voice and inventive guitar
work. That creative success helped define a new
sound for popular music and inspired countless
musicians, cementing his influence on modern
songwriting and performance. So now you know.
And now it's time for the Surf Report. Tuesday
in Encinitas. This morning it's looking clean
with waves at four to five plus feet. Conditions
remain clean until around 9 a .m. when the wind
shifts to onshore at 2 miles per hour. Expect
fair conditions through noon, but it will get
choppy as the wind picks up to 8 miles per hour.
Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with the 4 -foot
incoming mid -tide when the west swell is 3 feet
at 14 seconds and the offshore wind is 2 mile
per hour. The first high tide on Tuesday will
be 6 feet at 930 a .m., followed by a minus 1
foot low tide at 415. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 63 degrees for the water temperature. Wednesday
offers clean conditions with waves ranging from
2 to 4 feet, ideal for all skill levels. Thursday
sees a slight increase, with sets reaching 3
to 5 feet. though fair conditions persist as
the day progresses. Friday peaks with clean surf
at 6 to 9 feet, presenting the best opportunity
for experienced surfers to enjoy powerful waves.
This morning, there's patchy fog and it feels
like 57 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 524 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 643. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog before 10 a .m., then mostly sunny skies
with a high near 66 and a low light breeze. Tonight,
expect mostly clear skies with a low around 55
and calm winds. Looking ahead in the weather,
Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 73 and
a west breeze up to 10 miles per hour. Temperatures
slip through the week with highs falling to around
69 on Thursday and into the mid -60s by Friday
and Saturday, with nights mainly in the mid to
high 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 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 mornings
send you. The discussion around a proposed wealth
tax in California has sparked fears among some
billionaires about relocating, but history suggests
otherwise. While Massachusetts implemented a
similar tax, the number of high net worth individuals
actually increased, bringing in an additional
$2 .5 billion in tax revenue for 2023. Burpin
policy analyst Peter Dreier argues that claims
of mass exodus are often exaggerated and historically
unfounded. In fact, many billionaires express
a commitment to stay, focusing on their responsibilities
rather than fleeing. As California's billionaire
tax proposal moves forward, it faces scrutiny
and potential legal challenges, but the narrative
of wealthy individuals leaving remains a familiar
refrain. Now on to sports. New England Patriots
quarterback Drake May, who injured his right
throwing shoulder in the AFC Championship game,
stated he took his normal number of throws at
practice on Monday and that his recovery has
turned a corner, leading into Super Bowl 60 against
the Seattle Seahawks. He expressed, I'm feeling
good. I'll be just fine before winking. May was
limited in practice on Thursday and did not practice
on Friday due to illness. At the opening night
festivities at the San Jose Convention Center,
he noted Sunday as a turning point, perhaps aided
by the 60 -degree temperatures in California.
May mentioned he threw a good bit during a 90
-minute practice at Stanford University on Monday,
and he is looking forward to a normal week of
prep. In local sports, Mason Miller is set to
make a big impact for the Friars this season
after a standout performance last year. Traded
to the Friars at the deadline, he established
himself as a top closer, setting a playoff record
with a 104 .5 mile per hour fastball. In September
and October, hitters struggled against him, going
one for 37 with 26 strikeouts. Miller will also
represent Team USA as their closer in the upcoming
World Baseball Classic, an opportunity he couldn't
pass up. With his competitive spirit and team
-first attitude, fans are excited to see what
he brings to the mound this season. In top news,
robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16
billion. to help fuel its ambition for its fleet
of self -driving cars to provide rides throughout
the world, while other deep -pocketed rival services
backed by Tesla and Amazon try to catch up. The
fundraising announced Monday Value's Waymo at
$126 billion. This appraisal underscores investors'
desire to own a piece of the rapidly expanding
robotaxi market. Waymo plans to use the funds
to extend its reach beyond six metropolitan areas,
gearing up to enter over 20 other cities, including
London and Tokyo. Waymo's robotaxis already provide
more than 400 ,000 weekly rides. In business
news, Apple's AI chief, John Gianandrea, is stepping
down from his position remaining an advisor until
he retires in the spring of 2026. He will be
replaced by Amar Supermania, who previously worked
at Google and Microsoft making a name for himself
as a prominent AI researcher. Supermania was
instrumental in developing Gemini and Imagine
3 at Google, and now he will lead Apple's efforts
in foundation models and AI safety. Most of June
Andrea's team will now report to Eddy Q. as Apple
prepares for the next -generation Siri release
for over a billion users. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $78 ,000. Ethereum
is up 1 % to about $2 ,000. And XRP is unchanged
at $1 .60. 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. Jupiter is not as huge
as we thought it was. The solar system's largest
planet is slightly less of a giant than scientists
once believed. Jupiter is 8 kilometers narrower
at its equator, and 24 kilometers flatter at
its poles than previously estimated, according
to a new study. These new measurements overturn
almost 50 years of consensus about the size and
shape of Jupiter. Yochai Caspi, a professor at
the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot,
Israel, stated, textbooks will need to be updated.
NASA's Juno mission has allowed for clearer observations
of Jupiter's size. This research will have significant
implications for studying Jupiter's features
and understanding how gas giants formed. Entertainment
news. Kelly Clarkson is ending her talk show
after seven seasons. NBC confirms that Clarkson
made a personal decision to step away from hosting
this year. Season 7 will run through Fall 2026
with a few special guest hosts in between, but
Clarkson will be present for most of the season.
Clarkson shared, Stepping away from the daily
schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids,
which feels necessary and right for this next
chapter of our lives. She added, Clarkson will
begin her Las Vegas residency this summer. Well,
alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the British
philosopher and mathematician Alfred North Whitehead.
And he said, And that's a wrap for this morning.
You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and
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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.