Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, March 12th. You'll be interested
to know. 37 years ago, today, in 1989, a British
computer scientist named Tim Berners -Lee proposed
an information system called the World Wide Web
to link documents using hypertext and make sharing
research seamless. This proposal launched a revolutionary
framework for global information access, creating
a universal, open platform that would transform
communication, publishing, and collaboration.
So now you know. And now it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday in Encinitas. This morning it's
looking clean with waves around three to four
plus feet. Conditions will hold steady until
around noon when they shift to 3 to 5 feet. The
wind is currently sideshore at 2 miles per hour,
but will turn onshore and pick up to 9 miles
per hour by early afternoon. Best time to ride
is at 7 a .m. with a 3 -foot outgoing high tide
when the south -southwest swell is 2 feet at
18 seconds and the sideshore wind is 2 mile per
hour. The first low tide on Thursday will be
a half foot at 1 p .m., followed by a three foot
high tide at 830. The near shore buoy at Beacons
reads 62 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
offers clean conditions with waves at three to
four feet throughout the day, providing great
opportunities for surfers. Saturday sees a slight
drop in size to two to three plus feet. with
fair conditions early but choppy surf developing
later due to increased southwest winds. Sunday
rebounds with cleaner waves at 3 to 4 plus feet,
making it the standout day of the period. This
morning it's sunny and it feels like 59 degrees
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 6 .56 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 7 .02. It looks like we're in for a sunny
day with a high near 72 and a light northwest
breeze at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight, expect
mostly clear skies with a low around 60 and light
winds. Looking ahead in the weather, Friday is
mostly sunny with a high near 74 and a light
west wind of zero to five miles per hour. Saturday
is partly sunny, with a high near 70. Then Sunday
returns to mostly sunny near 69, and Monday stays
sunny near 71, with lows in the mid to upper
50s each 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
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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. Authorities responded
Wednesday morning after a bluff collapse was
reported near a popular beach area in Del Mar.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office,
deputies were notified by California State Parks
officials about the collapse shortly after 6
a .m. A deputy arrived at the scene around 6
-17 a .m. to assess the situation. By 6 -38 a
.m. the incident was marked code for. indicating
the scene was under control. Fortunately, authorities
did not report any injuries, and caution tape
was put up around the impacted area. No further
details were immediately released. Now onto sports.
Team USA has officially advanced to the quarterfinals
of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a tense
scare. Thanks to Italy's convincing 9 -1 victory
over Mexico, the U .S. will face Canada in the
next round. Despite losing to Italy 8 -6, Team
USA's fate was secured without needing complex
calculations. Manager Mark DeRosa faced scrutiny
after miscommunicating the tiebreaker rules,
but ultimately the team is among the eight remaining
contenders. With a roster of stars, including
Aaron Judge, Team USA is determined to pursue
its second title in this prestigious tournament.
In local sports, the Aztecs are heading to Las
Vegas with a clear mission. Win the Mountain
West Tournament or Miss March Madness for the
first time in six seasons. After a tough late
-season slump, their chances for an at -large
bid stand at just 17%, according to ESPN's Joe
Lunardi. The Aztecs earned the number two seed
and will face the winner of the Colorado State
and Fresno State matchup on Thursday. Coach Brian
Dutcher emphasizes the need for better rebounding
in depth as they prepare for potentially three
games in three days. In top news, multinational
agriculture technology company Syngenta. announced
last Tuesday that it will cease global production
of the herbicide Paraqued by the end of June.
Banned in more than 70 countries, Paraqued is
distributed in the United States from Syngenta's
manufacturing site in St. Gabriel, Louisiana.
While the decision comes amid thousands of lawsuits
regarding Paraqued's health risks, a Syngenta
representative cited entirely a commercial reason
for the move. Local residents and environmental
activists welcome this step toward protecting
health and reducing pollution. Sancenta's facility
emitted over 52 ,000 metric tons of greenhouse
gases in 2023, highlighting ongoing environmental
issues in the community. In business news, Volkswagen
dealers are revolting over plans to sell a new
brand of sport utility vehicle directly to consumers.
The latest of several lawsuits seeks to stop
the carmaker from bypassing dealerships. Volkswagen
revealed it would create a brand called Scout
Motors, featuring rugged electric and hybrid
trucks and SUVs. Freddy Polito, a Volkswagen
dealer, is now in court alongside others. Scout
plans to sell its trucks directly, citing efficiency
and customer experience. However, dealers argue
that only independent franchises should sell
vehicles in the United States. The legal battle
centers on who has the right to sell new cars
in this country. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 1 % to about $69 ,000. Ethereum is down
1 % to $2 ,000. And XRP is down 1 .5%. to $1
.37. 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. They were blinded in accidents. Now
they can see again. Scientists are making progress
on curing blindness with experimental stem cell
therapies. Phil Durst was injured by commercial
detergent, losing sight in his left eye. Every
year, thousands suffer similar injuries, often
facing despair when told they will never see
again. However, recent stem cell treatments have
shown remarkable success. With 10 out of 14 patients
regaining vision in a trial at Massachusetts
Eye and Ear, Durst expressed amazement at the
results, calling it a work of art. Researchers
are hopeful this could expand to treat other
forms of blindness. And in entertainment news,
the best TV shows of 2026 so far features a range
of exciting titles. From the return of The Pit
and Paradise to the new hit comedy The Fall and
Rise of Reggie Dinkins, viewers have plenty to
enjoy. No Awhile returns for another heartfelt
season of The Pit while Sterling pay Brown Ventures
outside of Paradise. In A Night of the Seven
Kingdoms, fans find a likable hero in Sir Duncan
the Tall restoring faith in the Game of Thrones
franchise. Jason Bateman stars in DTS St. Louis,
a dark dramedy, and Steve Carell shines in Rooster,
a coming -of -age comedy. Well, all righty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American science fiction
writer Ray Bradbury. And he said, we are an impossibility
in an impossible universe. reminding us that
innovation, like the World Wide Web, transforms
the improbable into reality. 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.