WEBVTT 00:00:01.290 --> 00:00:04.150 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.610 --> 00:00:08.509 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:08.550 --> 00:00:12.769 and it's Thursday, March 12th. You'll be interested 00:00:12.769 --> 00:00:19.210 to know. 37 years ago, today, in 1989, a British 00:00:19.210 --> 00:00:22.649 computer scientist named Tim Berners -Lee proposed 00:00:22.649 --> 00:00:25.550 an information system called the World Wide Web 00:00:25.550 --> 00:00:29.250 to link documents using hypertext and make sharing 00:00:29.250 --> 00:00:33.320 research seamless. This proposal launched a revolutionary 00:00:33.320 --> 00:00:36.619 framework for global information access, creating 00:00:36.619 --> 00:00:39.880 a universal, open platform that would transform 00:00:39.880 --> 00:00:42.920 communication, publishing, and collaboration. 00:00:44.060 --> 00:00:48.780 So now you know. And now it's time for the Surf 00:00:48.780 --> 00:00:55.799 Report. Thursday in Encinitas. This morning it's 00:00:55.799 --> 00:00:58.200 looking clean with waves around three to four 00:00:58.200 --> 00:01:01.479 plus feet. Conditions will hold steady until 00:01:01.479 --> 00:01:05.939 around noon when they shift to 3 to 5 feet. The 00:01:05.939 --> 00:01:09.040 wind is currently sideshore at 2 miles per hour, 00:01:09.379 --> 00:01:12.540 but will turn onshore and pick up to 9 miles 00:01:12.540 --> 00:01:16.299 per hour by early afternoon. Best time to ride 00:01:16.299 --> 00:01:20.579 is at 7 a .m. with a 3 -foot outgoing high tide 00:01:20.579 --> 00:01:23.939 when the south -southwest swell is 2 feet at 00:01:23.939 --> 00:01:27.939 18 seconds and the sideshore wind is 2 mile per 00:01:27.939 --> 00:01:31.620 hour. The first low tide on Thursday will be 00:01:31.620 --> 00:01:35.340 a half foot at 1 p .m., followed by a three foot 00:01:35.340 --> 00:01:39.959 high tide at 830. The near shore buoy at Beacons 00:01:39.959 --> 00:01:44.400 reads 62 degrees for the water temperature. Friday 00:01:44.400 --> 00:01:47.120 offers clean conditions with waves at three to 00:01:47.120 --> 00:01:49.560 four feet throughout the day, providing great 00:01:49.560 --> 00:01:53.620 opportunities for surfers. Saturday sees a slight 00:01:53.620 --> 00:01:56.799 drop in size to two to three plus feet. with 00:01:56.799 --> 00:01:59.379 fair conditions early but choppy surf developing 00:01:59.379 --> 00:02:03.739 later due to increased southwest winds. Sunday 00:02:03.739 --> 00:02:06.939 rebounds with cleaner waves at 3 to 4 plus feet, 00:02:07.459 --> 00:02:11.400 making it the standout day of the period. This 00:02:11.400 --> 00:02:14.500 morning it's sunny and it feels like 59 degrees 00:02:14.500 --> 00:02:18.740 with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:02:18.740 --> 00:02:22.020 place at 6 .56 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:22.020 --> 00:02:25.629 at 7 .02. It looks like we're in for a sunny 00:02:25.629 --> 00:02:29.250 day with a high near 72 and a light northwest 00:02:29.250 --> 00:02:34.550 breeze at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight, expect 00:02:34.550 --> 00:02:38.409 mostly clear skies with a low around 60 and light 00:02:38.409 --> 00:02:44.370 winds. Looking ahead in the weather, Friday is 00:02:44.370 --> 00:02:47.629 mostly sunny with a high near 74 and a light 00:02:47.629 --> 00:02:51.620 west wind of zero to five miles per hour. Saturday 00:02:51.620 --> 00:02:55.300 is partly sunny, with a high near 70. Then Sunday 00:02:55.300 --> 00:02:59.159 returns to mostly sunny near 69, and Monday stays 00:02:59.159 --> 00:03:02.699 sunny near 71, with lows in the mid to upper 00:03:02.699 --> 00:03:07.099 50s each night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This 00:03:07.099 --> 00:03:10.039 podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café 00:03:10.039 --> 00:03:13.960 and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino 00:03:13.960 --> 00:03:17.159 Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:17.389 --> 00:03:22.250 This cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:03:22.250 --> 00:03:25.469 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:03:25.469 --> 00:03:28.909 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:28.909 --> 00:03:31.710 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:31.710 --> 00:03:35.509 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:36.050 --> 00:03:39.090 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:39.569 --> 00:03:45.710 Sunny mornings send you. Authorities responded 00:03:45.710 --> 00:03:48.469 Wednesday morning after a bluff collapse was 00:03:48.469 --> 00:03:51.550 reported near a popular beach area in Del Mar. 00:03:52.689 --> 00:03:55.689 According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, 00:03:56.150 --> 00:03:58.689 deputies were notified by California State Parks 00:03:58.689 --> 00:04:01.969 officials about the collapse shortly after 6 00:04:01.969 --> 00:04:05.389 a .m. A deputy arrived at the scene around 6 00:04:05.389 --> 00:04:10.150 -17 a .m. to assess the situation. By 6 -38 a 00:04:10.150 --> 00:04:13.229 .m. the incident was marked code for. indicating 00:04:13.229 --> 00:04:17.350 the scene was under control. Fortunately, authorities 00:04:17.350 --> 00:04:20.310 did not report any injuries, and caution tape 00:04:20.310 --> 00:04:23.990 was put up around the impacted area. No further 00:04:23.990 --> 00:04:32.370 details were immediately released. Now onto sports. 00:04:33.750 --> 00:04:36.889 Team USA has officially advanced to the quarterfinals 00:04:36.889 --> 00:04:40.889 of the 2026 World Baseball Classic after a tense 00:04:40.889 --> 00:04:44.870 scare. Thanks to Italy's convincing 9 -1 victory 00:04:44.870 --> 00:04:47.949 over Mexico, the U .S. will face Canada in the 00:04:47.949 --> 00:04:52.430 next round. Despite losing to Italy 8 -6, Team 00:04:52.430 --> 00:04:55.370 USA's fate was secured without needing complex 00:04:55.370 --> 00:04:59.350 calculations. Manager Mark DeRosa faced scrutiny 00:04:59.350 --> 00:05:01.910 after miscommunicating the tiebreaker rules, 00:05:02.430 --> 00:05:05.550 but ultimately the team is among the eight remaining 00:05:05.550 --> 00:05:09.060 contenders. With a roster of stars, including 00:05:09.060 --> 00:05:12.100 Aaron Judge, Team USA is determined to pursue 00:05:12.100 --> 00:05:14.980 its second title in this prestigious tournament. 00:05:15.939 --> 00:05:19.379 In local sports, the Aztecs are heading to Las 00:05:19.379 --> 00:05:22.279 Vegas with a clear mission. Win the Mountain 00:05:22.279 --> 00:05:25.180 West Tournament or Miss March Madness for the 00:05:25.180 --> 00:05:28.699 first time in six seasons. After a tough late 00:05:28.699 --> 00:05:31.259 -season slump, their chances for an at -large 00:05:31.259 --> 00:05:35.839 bid stand at just 17%, according to ESPN's Joe 00:05:35.839 --> 00:05:39.670 Lunardi. The Aztecs earned the number two seed 00:05:39.670 --> 00:05:42.290 and will face the winner of the Colorado State 00:05:42.290 --> 00:05:46.189 and Fresno State matchup on Thursday. Coach Brian 00:05:46.189 --> 00:05:49.170 Dutcher emphasizes the need for better rebounding 00:05:49.170 --> 00:05:52.029 in depth as they prepare for potentially three 00:05:52.029 --> 00:05:58.410 games in three days. In top news, multinational 00:05:58.410 --> 00:06:02.029 agriculture technology company Syngenta. announced 00:06:02.029 --> 00:06:04.790 last Tuesday that it will cease global production 00:06:04.790 --> 00:06:07.889 of the herbicide Paraqued by the end of June. 00:06:08.910 --> 00:06:11.529 Banned in more than 70 countries, Paraqued is 00:06:11.529 --> 00:06:14.370 distributed in the United States from Syngenta's 00:06:14.370 --> 00:06:17.569 manufacturing site in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. 00:06:18.470 --> 00:06:21.170 While the decision comes amid thousands of lawsuits 00:06:21.170 --> 00:06:24.350 regarding Paraqued's health risks, a Syngenta 00:06:24.350 --> 00:06:27.689 representative cited entirely a commercial reason 00:06:27.689 --> 00:06:31.120 for the move. Local residents and environmental 00:06:31.120 --> 00:06:33.699 activists welcome this step toward protecting 00:06:33.699 --> 00:06:38.160 health and reducing pollution. Sancenta's facility 00:06:38.160 --> 00:06:41.540 emitted over 52 ,000 metric tons of greenhouse 00:06:41.540 --> 00:06:45.699 gases in 2023, highlighting ongoing environmental 00:06:45.699 --> 00:06:51.600 issues in the community. In business news, Volkswagen 00:06:51.600 --> 00:06:54.620 dealers are revolting over plans to sell a new 00:06:54.620 --> 00:06:58.220 brand of sport utility vehicle directly to consumers. 00:06:58.730 --> 00:07:01.709 The latest of several lawsuits seeks to stop 00:07:01.709 --> 00:07:05.670 the carmaker from bypassing dealerships. Volkswagen 00:07:05.670 --> 00:07:08.189 revealed it would create a brand called Scout 00:07:08.189 --> 00:07:11.050 Motors, featuring rugged electric and hybrid 00:07:11.050 --> 00:07:15.930 trucks and SUVs. Freddy Polito, a Volkswagen 00:07:15.930 --> 00:07:20.230 dealer, is now in court alongside others. Scout 00:07:20.230 --> 00:07:23.350 plans to sell its trucks directly, citing efficiency 00:07:23.350 --> 00:07:27.379 and customer experience. However, dealers argue 00:07:27.379 --> 00:07:30.339 that only independent franchises should sell 00:07:30.339 --> 00:07:33.620 vehicles in the United States. The legal battle 00:07:33.620 --> 00:07:36.300 centers on who has the right to sell new cars 00:07:36.300 --> 00:07:40.699 in this country. In crypto movement, Bitcoin 00:07:40.699 --> 00:07:46.459 is down 1 % to about $69 ,000. Ethereum is down 00:07:46.459 --> 00:07:54.019 1 % to $2 ,000. And XRP is down 1 .5%. to $1 00:07:54.019 --> 00:08:01.899 .37. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:08:01.899 --> 00:08:04.899 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:08:04.899 --> 00:08:07.879 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:08:07.879 --> 00:08:12.519 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:12.519 --> 00:08:15.740 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:16.259 --> 00:08:19.259 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:19.699 --> 00:08:23.180 cultivating strength. reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:23.180 --> 00:08:26.920 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:08:26.920 --> 00:08:31.439 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:31.439 --> 00:08:35.220 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:35.779 --> 00:08:39.539 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:08:40.440 --> 00:08:43.080 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:08:43.080 --> 00:08:49.100 you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk 00:08:49.100 --> 00:08:52.799 science. They were blinded in accidents. Now 00:08:52.799 --> 00:08:56.379 they can see again. Scientists are making progress 00:08:56.379 --> 00:08:59.539 on curing blindness with experimental stem cell 00:08:59.539 --> 00:09:03.440 therapies. Phil Durst was injured by commercial 00:09:03.440 --> 00:09:07.700 detergent, losing sight in his left eye. Every 00:09:07.700 --> 00:09:10.779 year, thousands suffer similar injuries, often 00:09:10.779 --> 00:09:13.259 facing despair when told they will never see 00:09:13.259 --> 00:09:16.919 again. However, recent stem cell treatments have 00:09:16.919 --> 00:09:20.450 shown remarkable success. With 10 out of 14 patients 00:09:20.450 --> 00:09:23.350 regaining vision in a trial at Massachusetts 00:09:23.350 --> 00:09:27.090 Eye and Ear, Durst expressed amazement at the 00:09:27.090 --> 00:09:31.049 results, calling it a work of art. Researchers 00:09:31.049 --> 00:09:33.649 are hopeful this could expand to treat other 00:09:33.649 --> 00:09:39.549 forms of blindness. And in entertainment news, 00:09:40.669 --> 00:09:45.169 the best TV shows of 2026 so far features a range 00:09:45.169 --> 00:09:48.710 of exciting titles. From the return of The Pit 00:09:48.710 --> 00:09:52.470 and Paradise to the new hit comedy The Fall and 00:09:52.470 --> 00:09:55.470 Rise of Reggie Dinkins, viewers have plenty to 00:09:55.470 --> 00:09:58.909 enjoy. No Awhile returns for another heartfelt 00:09:58.909 --> 00:10:02.570 season of The Pit while Sterling pay Brown Ventures 00:10:02.570 --> 00:10:06.350 outside of Paradise. In A Night of the Seven 00:10:06.350 --> 00:10:09.730 Kingdoms, fans find a likable hero in Sir Duncan 00:10:09.730 --> 00:10:12.889 the Tall restoring faith in the Game of Thrones 00:10:12.889 --> 00:10:17.610 franchise. Jason Bateman stars in DTS St. Louis, 00:10:18.090 --> 00:10:21.529 a dark dramedy, and Steve Carell shines in Rooster, 00:10:22.029 --> 00:10:26.169 a coming -of -age comedy. Well, all righty, folks. 00:10:26.490 --> 00:10:30.309 It's time for the quote of the day. And today, 00:10:30.610 --> 00:10:33.049 our quote comes from the American science fiction 00:10:33.049 --> 00:10:38.909 writer Ray Bradbury. And he said, we are an impossibility 00:10:38.909 --> 00:10:42.200 in an impossible universe. reminding us that 00:10:42.200 --> 00:10:45.659 innovation, like the World Wide Web, transforms 00:10:45.659 --> 00:10:50.080 the improbable into reality. And that's a wrap 00:10:50.080 --> 00:10:53.259 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:53.720 --> 00:10:57.000 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:10:57.000 --> 00:11:00.240 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:01.419 --> 00:11:04.039 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:04.039 --> 00:11:07.179 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:07.179 --> 00:11:07.940 in Encinitas.