Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, March 13th. You'll be interested
to know. 245 years ago, today, in 1781, William
Herschel spotted a faint planet through a new
reflecting telescope and recognized it as a distinct
world beyond Saturn, opening a broader view of
the solar system. The finding elevated observational
astronomy adding a seventh planet to the catalog
of known worlds and inspiring improved instruments
and systematic sky surveys that advanced planetary
science. So now you know. And now it's time for
the Surf Report. Friday in Encinitas. This morning
it's looking clean with waves at three to five
feet. Conditions stay consistent through noon
before fading to three to four feet in the afternoon.
Winds are offshore at four miles per hour early,
shifting onshore around 10 a .m. at one mile
per hour. Best time to ride is at nine a .m.
with a two -foot outgoing mid -tide when the
South Southwest swell is two feet at 16 seconds
and the offshore wind is two mile per hour. The
first low tide on Friday will be zero -foot at
1 .30 p .m., followed by a three -and -a -half
-foot high tide at 8 .30. The nearshore buoy
at Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water temperature.
Conditions remain fair on Saturday with waves
around two to three feet and light winds from
the south. Expect choppy conditions in the afternoon
as winds increase to 10 miles per hour. Sunday
brings a steady increase in swell, reaching 3
to 4 plus feet with clean conditions early, making
it the best day of the period. Monday holds similar
size, but choppy conditions develop later in
the day. This morning, it's sunny and it feels
like 62 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 6 .56 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 7 .01. It looks like we're
in for a sunny day with a high near 74 and a
light northeast breeze. Tonight. Expect patchy
fog after 11 p .m., mostly cloudy skies with
a low around 59 and a gentle south wind. Looking
ahead in the weather. Saturday morning starts
with patchy fog before 11 a .m., then turns partly
sunny with a high near 71 and a light south wind.
up to 10 miles per hour. Sunday and Monday stay
mostly clear and mild with highs around 70 to
73 and nights in the mid to upper 50s, then Tuesday
warms to near 75 with continued sunshine. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. More than
100 San Diego high schoolers learned about personal
finance at Intuit's San Diego campus on Thursday
as California moves to require a semester of
personal finance for all high schoolers. About
150 students from San Diego Unified, Poway, Grossmont,
and Sandigedo Union participated in the workshop.
Intuit's Financial Literacy Forum aims to bring
complex money concepts to life via interactive
tools and scenarios featuring game -style financial
challenges. In June 2024, Governor Newsom signed
Assembly Bill 2927 into law, adding a standalone
personal finance course to high school graduation
requirements. Now onto sports. The Minnesota
Vikings made a significant move on Thursday,
signing quarterback Kyler Murray to a one -year
contract worth $1 .3 million. This decision comes
after Murray was released by the Arizona Cardinals,
who had guaranteed him $36 .8 million. If Murray
replaces J .J. McCarthy, the implications could
reshape the Vikings' offense. Murray's mixed
tenure with the Cardinals included injuries and
questions about his leadership. With a history
of injuries, McCarthy faces pressure to adapt
his game. If aimed the starter, Murray's dual
threat ability could elevate his fantasy value.
In local sports, the Aztecs picked a great time
to address their rebounding struggles. dominating
Colorado State by 12 boards in a 71 -62 victory
on Thursday night in Las Vegas. This win puts
them just two wins away from an automatic spot
in March Madness, despite a rough night shooting
from long range, hitting only one out of 11 three
-point attempts. Miles Byrd led the team with
12 points, while Reece Dixon Waters and Farrah
Compton each added 11. PSDSU's depth shined,
with all nine players logging at least 15 minutes,
outscoring the Rams bench 24 -6. They now prepare
to face either New Mexico or San Jose State in
the semifinals. In top news, what to know about
the growing potential for a Super El Niño later
this year? A significant shift in the Pacific
Ocean, known as the El Niño climate pattern,
is increasingly likely to develop this summer
and continue through the 2026 Atlantic hurricane
season. Forecasters estimate a 50 to 60 percent
chance of this transition occurring in late summer
and beyond. If El Nino develops during the summer,
it could lead to fewer tropical storms and hurricanes.
The strength of El Nino later in the season could
significantly impact hurricane activity in late
October and November. Increased precipitation
could also occur in parts of the West experiencing
prolonged dry conditions. In business news, lithium
was discovered deep underground in northeast
Texas, sparking a competitive race for access.
The Smuckover Formation, previously known for
its oil, is now recognized for containing some
of the purest lithium brine worldwide. Local
attorney BF Hicks is actively engaged in negotiating
lithium leases as companies flood this rural
area seeking this critical mineral. With U .S.
lithium consumption projected to surge by 74
% annually by 2029, Texas is positioning itself
as a significant player in the lithium sector.
Companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron are already
investing heavily. aiming to capitalize on this
emerging resource. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 6 % for the week to about $71 ,000. Ethereum
is up 7 % to just over $2 ,000. And XRP is up
4 % to $1 .41. 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. Perplexity has launched
a personal computer, an AI agent that operates
on M4 Mac mini servers, integrating local applications
with enhanced security features. According to
Macworld, this development highlights the increasing
significance of Mac Mini for artificial intelligence
applications. The system mandates user approval
for sensitive actions and provides full audit
trails, although specific configurations and
pricing remain undisclosed. Interestingly, while
AI companies lean towards powerful NVIDIA graphics
processing units, Home enthusiasts are turning
to Mac May for their AI needs. Perplexity claims
that personal computer is more powerful than
any AI system ever launched. And in entertainment
news, the Leiford Tower is getting crowded as
social media star, gymnast, and now actress Livy
Dunn has joined the cast of Fox's Baywatch reboot,
the network announced on Thursday. Dunn will
be a recurring star, playing Grace, a highly
enthusiastic junior lifeguard. She joins a talented
cast that includes Stephamelle, Shay Mitchell,
and David Ciocacci among others. Dunn, a former
Louisiana State University gymnast, is the highest
-earning female college athlete, boasting more
than 15 million followers across platforms. The
reboot is set to premiere during the 2026 to
2027 television season with a 12 episode order
from Fox. Well, all righty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American educator and author, John Dewey.
And he said, education is not preparation for
life. Education is life itself. emphasizing the
importance of continuous learning and adaptation
in a rapidly changing world. 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.