Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, March 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 100 years ago, today, in 1926, Robert
H. Goddard launched the first liquid fuel rocket
using liquid oxygen and gasoline from a small
test stand, proving liquid propulsion works.
That achievement demonstrated controlled thrust
and practical fueling methods, laying the groundwork
for modern spaceflight and inspiring generations
of engineers. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the Surf Report. Monday in Encinitas.
This morning it's looking clean with 4 to 5 feet
waves rolling in from the south southwest. Conditions
shift to fair by 9 a .m. as winds turn onshore
at 3 miles per hour. Expect choppy conditions
after 10 a .m. as winds increase to 4 miles per
hour and continue to rise throughout the day.
Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 4 -foot
incoming high tide when the south -southwest
swell is 2 feet at 18 seconds and the offshore
wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide
on Monday will be 5 feet just before 8 a .m.,
followed by a minus -half foot low tide at 2
.45. The near shore buoy at Beacons reads 64
degrees for the water temperature. Perfect clean
conditions with 4 to 5 foot waves on Tuesday
with light north -northwest winds. Wednesday
sees a slight decrease to 3 to 4 feet. remaining
clean in the morning before becoming choppy in
the afternoon. Thursday drops further to 2 to
3 plus feet with choppy conditions prevailing,
but cleaner faces return in the evening. This
morning, there's patchy fog and it feels like
62 degrees with no wind. The sunset will take
place at 6 .59 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .57. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog early today, clearing up by mid -morning
with mostly sunny skies and a high near 70 with
a calm breeze. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies
with a low around 59 and light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Tuesday through Friday
will be sunny with highs near 73 to 74. and calm
northwest winds generally around 0 to 5 miles
per hour. Nights stay mostly clear or partly
cloudy with lows near 60. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
Café & Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino
Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard,
this café 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, San Diego
State University will host the first and second
rounds of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
at Viejas Arena from March 19th to 22nd. This
exciting event will feature several of the nation's
top college teams during the opening weekend
of March Madness. Practice sessions will take
place on Thursday, March 19th from 11 in the
morning to 5 in the evening and will be free
and open to the public. First round games are
scheduled for Friday, March 20th. with four games
throughout the day, leading to the second round
on Sunday, March 22nd. Tickets are available
through Ticketmaster via the NCEED AA's official
website, and fans are encouraged to use public
transportation for convenience. Now on to sports.
Dominican shortstop Geraldo Perdomo threw his
hands up in the air in disgust. while United
States closer Mason Miller lifted his in celebration.
Miller's full count slider sailed below the strike
zone, but was called a strike, giving Team USA
a 2 -1 victory in a tense World Baseball Classic
semifinal. Trailing by one, Julio Rodriguez worked
a walk, but Perdomo was ruled out, sending Team
USA to the finals against either Italy or Venezuela.
The game featured 25 players ranked within ESPN's
Top 100, showcasing extraordinary talent and
thrilling moments throughout. In local sports,
the Aztecs were notably snubbed from the men's
NCAA tournament field, leaving fans frustrated
after a solid season. Despite beating Colorado
State in New Mexico in the Mountain West tournament,
the committee only selected Utah State from the
league. denying the Aztecs a chance to dance
this year. With six top 75 teams in the Mountain
West, it's hard to believe only one will compete
in March Madness. The Aztecs faced challenges
in their non -conference schedule, and a tough
loss to Troy ultimately haunted their tournament
hopes. Fans are left wondering what more the
Aztecs could have done to earn a spot. In top
news, Experts say this activity rebuilds mitochondria
and may slow aging. The mitochondria, known as
the powerhouses of cells, are emerging as a possible
factor in the pains of aging. Some scientists
believe that poor mitochondrial health can lead
to diseases related to aging, such as Alzheimer's
and cancer. Pinchas Cohen, Dean of USC's Leonard
Davis School of Gerontology, stated the mitochondria
just give up earlier than other parts of the
cell because of the wear and tear that they are
subjected to. Daria Mochli -Rosen, a professor
at Stanford University, noted that exercise helps
heal mitochondria by prompting the body to replenish
them. In business news, Yamaha is leaving California
after nearly 50 years, relocating its United
States headquarters to Kettasaw, Georgia, by
the end of 2028. The company cites tax pressures
and the need to improve profitability as key
factors in this decision. Yamaha joins major
corporations like Tesla and Chevron in fleeing
California due to costly regulations. The company
plans to sell its 25 -acre Cypress property and
utilize a sale and leaseback arrangement for
a smooth transition. Yamaha has been based in
Cypress since 1979, and its marine and motorsports
facilities moved to Catasau in 1999 and 2019
respectively. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 2 % over the weekend to just under $73 ,000.
Ethereum is up 3 % to just over $2 ,000. And
SRP is up 3%. to $1 .45. 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. New investigations reveal that smart glasses
may be recording your most private moments. At
the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, held in Las
Vegas, approximately 60 companies showcased innovative
eyewear products. Essler Luxotica reported selling
over 7 million artificial intelligence glasses
in 2025, up from 2 million in 2023 and 2024.
However, a joint investigation by two Swedish
newspapers revealed concerning practices regarding
recorded footage. Some recordings are reviewed
by human contractors for data annotation, which
raises significant privacy concerns. The investigation
highlights that users may unknowingly capture
sensitive content, emphasizing the need for caution
when using these devices. and in entertainment
news. Amazon is raising the price of its ad -free
tear of Prime Video from $3 to $5 per month,
starting in April. The service will now be called
Prime Video Ultra, and it will introduce new
features like 4K video. Subscribers to Prime
Video Ultra will enjoy exclusive access to 4K
streaming, 5 concurrent streams, and up to 100
downloads. Additionally, the standard Prime Video
plan will increase its downloads to 50 and concurrent
streams to 4. These changes take effect on April
10th, and Prime Video remains part of an Amazon
Prime membership or available as a standalone
subscription for $14 monthly. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and futurist, Halvin Toffler. And he said, 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.