Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, February 23rd. You'll be interested
to know. 72 years ago, today, in 1954, health
workers launched the first large -scale nationwide
polio vaccination campaign, getting millions
free doses of the polio vaccine. to protect children
and communities. That milestone proved that coordinated
public health effort could drastically reduce
paralysis and save countless lives, establishing
a model for future immunization programs. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Monday in Encinitas. This morning, it's
looking clean with one -foot waves rolling in.
Conditions should stay clean until around noon,
when they shift to fair with waves building to
one to two feet. Winds are offshore at four miles
per hour now, but will switch onshore by 9 a
.m. at one mile per hour, gradually increasing
through the day. Best time to ride is at 8 a
.m. with the one -foot low tide when the south
-southwest swell. is 1 feet at 12 seconds, and
the offshore wind is 4 mile per hour. The first
low tide on Monday will be a half foot just before
8 a .m., followed by a 2 .5 foot high tide at
2 .30. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 62
degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
start strong on Tuesday with clean waves at 2
to 3 feet and light offshore winds. Wednesday
sees a drop to one plus foot, remaining clean
but less favorable for most surfers. Thursday
holds steady at one to two feet, with increasing
chop in the afternoon, making it a challenging
day overall. This morning, it's sunny and it
feels like 56 degrees with no wind. The sunset
will take place at 542, and it will rise again
tomorrow at 624. It looks like we're in for a
mostly sunny day with a high near 67 and a light
northwest breeze. Tonight, expect partly cloudy
skies with a low around 54 and calm winds. Looking
ahead in the weather, Tuesday will be mostly
sunny with highs near 66 and light northwest
winds of up to 5 miles per hour. Patchy Fog develops
late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning
with lows in the upper 50s and mostly to partly
cloudy skies in between. 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
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or just breeze on through to get your morning
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the Rady
Shell, one of San Diego's most scenic concert
venues, is set to host an exciting lineup in
2026. Located at Embarcadero Marina Park South,
this open -air venue can accommodate between
2 ,000 and 10 ,000 people. Since its opening
in 2021, the Rady Shell has welcomed major acts
like Sting and Olivia Rodrigo. And this year,
fans can look forward to performances by Paul
Simon, Sarah McLaughlin, and Weird Al Yankovich.
With community events and concerts scheduled
throughout the year, there is something for everyone
at this stunning waterfront location. Now on
to sports. Team USA has rewritten history with
a logic -defying gold medal victory over Canada
on Sunday in Milan. This triumph marks the end
of a 46 -year wait for American men's hockey
gold. The thrilling match concluded with a 2
-1 overtime win. showcasing a team built to win,
not just compete. Jack Hughes scored the game
-winning goal, while Connor Hellebwijk delivered
an outstanding goaltending performance, making
key saves throughout the game. As Charlie McEvoy
expressed, we did it, marking a proud moment
in American hockey history. In local sports,
San Diego SC thrashed CF Montreal 5 -0 in their
2026 season opener at Snapdragon Stadium Saturday
night. Five different players scored in each
half, marking the largest margin in club history.
Christopher Minxvay opened the scoring in the
14th minute, followed by Elmal Pellegrino just
before halftime. Montreal's night took a turn
in the 48th minute with a red card for Thomas
Aviles. Ani Valacarri scored in the 54th minute,
and Marcus Ingvartsson connected with Al Palatiro
for the fourth goal. 18 -year -old Brian Zamble
made history by scoring the fifth goal just minutes
after entering the match. In top news, AARP is
sending a strong message about significant changes
to Social Security in 2026. In January 2026,
A cost of living adjustment, or COLA, will increase
monthly paychecks by 2 .8 % for nearly 71 million
beneficiaries. This adjustment translates to
approximately $56 more per month for the average
retiree, although higher Medicare Part B premiums
may offset some of that increase. Additionally,
the earnings limit for individuals claiming Social
Security before full retirement age is rising.
allowing them to earn more before benefits are
withheld. These updates aim to enhance financial
planning for retirees and ensure long -term program
stability. In business news, NVIDIA's earnings
and the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs are
this week's focal points. The ruling, which struck
down President Trump's tariff regime, saw all
three major indexes close higher on Friday. The
S &P 500 rallied, while the Dow Jones Industrial
Average gained 0 .5%, and the Nasdaq Composite
picked up 0 .9%. Oil prices ended the week up
roughly 5 .5 % amid rising geopolitical tensions
in the Middle East. This week, investors will
watch for the Producer Price Index and NVIDIA's
fourth quarter results, which could signal shifts
in the artificial intelligence market. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 3 % over the weekend
to $65 ,000. Ethereum is down 4 % to just under
$1 ,900. And XRP is down 4 % to $1 .35. 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. Google recently revealed how hackers are
turning artificial intelligence into a super
weapon. While artificial intelligence programs
can enhance productivity, Malicious actors are
using them to steal sensitive information, including
passwords and bank details. The Google Threat
Intelligence Group published a blog post detailing
these abuses, highlighting that artificial intelligence
is being exploited for intellectual property
theft and creating new types of malware. Hackers
can quickly identify potential victims and generate
convincing phishing messages, making their attacks
more effective. This alarming trend raises significant
concerns about the future of cybersecurity Entertainment
news The scrubs revival is garnering mixed reactions
as Millennials witness their cherished cultural
staples morph into cringe The sitcom, which aired
on NBC from 2001 to 2008 and continued on ABC
until 2010, is quintessentially millennial. While
the revival attempts to rekindle nostalgia, it
feels off against today's standards. Under showrunner
Asim Badra, new characters are introduced, yet
they fail to match the charm of the original
cast. Despite advancements in the medical sitcom
genre, scrubs remain stagnant. The revival premieres
on February 25th at 8 p .m. Eastern Time on ABC,
with episodes streaming on Hulu the following
day. Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American journalist and author Hunter
S. Thompson. And he said, freedom is something
that dies unless it is used. 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.