Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, March 9th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Napping Day. This
cozy tradition celebrates short daytime rests
that boost mood and focus, encouraging people
to reclaim a little pause after busy mornings
with playful research and tired but happy fans.
So find a comfy spot, embrace a gentle siesta,
and celebrate with a cheerful nap. So now you
know. And now it's time for the surf report.
Monday in Encinitas. This morning it's looking
fair with one -foot waves. Conditions are choppy
as the wind picks up to sideshore at 9 miles
per hour by 9 a .m. It stays choppy through the
morning before shifting back to fair by noon
as the wind switches to onshore at 7 miles per
hour. Expect the wind to increase slightly to
10 miles per hour by 2 p .m. Best time to ride
is at 7 a .m. with a 2 -foot outgoing low tide
when the south -southwest swell is 1 feet at
11 seconds and the sideshore wind is 3 mile per
hour. The first low tide on Monday will be one
foot at 8 .30 a .m., followed by a two -foot
high tide at three. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 62 degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
start off clean with waves around two feet on
Tuesday, ideal for beginners. Wednesday sees
a steady increase, with clean sets building to
three -plus feet early before choppy conditions
set in later. Thursday continues the trend with
3 to 5 feet, but choppy conditions persist. Expect
cleaner faces in the morning and late evening.
This morning, it's partly sunny and it feels
like 60 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 6 .53 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 7 .06. It looks like grin for
a slight chance of rain showers between 11 a
.m. and 5 p .m., but mostly sunny skies with
a high near 64 and a light southwest breeze.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low
around 54 in light winds. Looking ahead in the
weather. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a
high near 64 and a south wind near 5 to 10 miles
per hour. Wednesday is sunny with a slightly
warmer high near 67 and lows in the mid to upper
50s overnight. Thursday and Friday stay sunny
with highs in the mid 70s and mild nights near
60. 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. In local news, thousands of runners
filled the streets of downtown San Diego early
Sunday morning for the annual Hot Chocolate Run,
a race that blends fitness, community, and a
sweet reward at the finish line. Participants
took part in several race distances, including
a 5 kilometer, 10 kilometer, and 15 kilometer
race, all in support of Special Olympics athletes
who train and compete year -round. Todd Fustit,
announcer for the Hot Chocolate Run San Diego,
emphasized the event's goal of bringing people
together while helping a great organization.
This year, organizers anticipated close to 9
,000 participants, celebrating the event's 15th
year in San Diego with hot chocolate and delightful
treats after crossing the finish line. Now on
to sports. The Los Angeles Rams have secured
a blockbuster acquisition, agreeing to a four
-year, $124 million extension with all -pro cornerback
Trent McDuffie pending his trade from the Kansas
City Chiefs. The deal includes $100 million in
guaranteed money, making McDuffie the highest
paid cornerback in the NFL at an average of $31
million per year. This contract signifies a major
move for the Rams, who were aiming for a Super
Bowl run with McDuffie, playing a key role in
their defense. In local sports, the Aztecs secured
a thrilling victory over UNLV, winning 89 -86
at VAS Arena, keeping their conference championship
hopes alive. VJ Davis had a career night, scoring
a total of 30 points, including a crucial three
-pointer that helped tie the game in the second
half. With a final record of 20 wins and 10 losses,
San Diego State now looks ahead to the Mountain
West Conference Tournament in Las Vegas, where
they will need to perform well to secure a spot
in March Madness. If New Mexico beats Utah State,
the Aztecs will finish in a three -way tie for
the conference title. In top news, scientists
have found that sugary drinks are linked to more
than 330 ,000 deaths each year. According to
a study published in Nature Medicine, sugar -sweetened
beverages may increase the risk of death from
heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Globally,
2 .2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and
1 .2 million heart disease cases in 2020 were
attributed to these drinks. Experts advise reducing
sugary drink consumption to less than one serving
per week. emphasizing the importance of healthier
beverage choices. This study highlights the urgent
need for public health measures to combat this
issue. In business news, in a recent incident,
Chris Kempchinsky, the CEO of McDonald's, faced
backlash after eating a burger on video. The
burger in question was the Big Arch, McDonald's
newest offering. Kamchinsky, looking polished
in a beige sweater, described the burger as a
product, calling the bun unique. However, reactions
online suggested that people felt he did not
genuinely eat McDonald's. Priddicks claimed he
projected the wrong kind of authenticity, seeming
more like a LinkedIn guy than an influencer.
This incident highlights the clash between traditional
corporate roles and modern marketing expectations.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 5 .5 % over
the weekend to $67 ,000. Ethereum is down 5 %
to just under $2 ,000. 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. Boeing built two real
-life X -wing starfighters, a nod to the iconic
vehicles from Star Wars. In 2019, Boeing collaborated
with Walt Disney to celebrate the opening of
Star Wars, Galaxy's Edge in Walt Disney World.
They transformed two CV -2 cargo air vehicles
into X -wings, flying them above attendees. While
these drones had a wingspan of 20 .2 feet, they
could not jump to light speed, and their wings
were non -functional. Currently, one CV -2 CAV
is displayed at the Smithsonian National Air
and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia. Boning's
CV -2 CAV program was ultimately affected by
fatal accidents. and the COVID -19 pandemic,
leading to the closure of its next division.
And in entertainment news, Netflix knows you
want to see Reacher fight a cybertruck. The 2026
Alan Ribson, starring Netflix movie War Machine,
satisfies a public appetite for action. Based
on trailer views, many people want to see Reacher
battle a transformer. Richson's Amazon series
Reacher has made him a star. In War Machine,
he plays a soldier, grappling with trauma from
his brother's death. Action heroes can no longer
be mysterious, and Richson's character reflects
this change. The film features intense gore,
delivering visceral thrills for viewers seeking
excitement. As Richson asserts, thermodynamics,
yo. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American poet and essayist, Walt Whitman.
And he said, And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.