Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, March 19th. You'll be interested
to know. 73 years ago, today, in 1953. The Academy
Awards ceremony was broadcast on television for
the first time, bringing Hollywood glamour and
award announcements into living rooms across
the nation. That milestone expanded the awards
reach, turning film excellence into a shared
national spectacle, and shaping how audiences
celebrated cinematic achievement. 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 2 to 3 plus feet. Conditions
will shift to fair by late morning as the wind
picks up to onshore at 5 miles per hour. By the
afternoon, expect choppy conditions with winds
increasing to onshore at 7 miles per hour. The
swell remains consistent throughout the day.
Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. with a 3 -foot
incoming high tide when the south -southwest
swell is 2 feet at 13 seconds. and the side -shore
wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide
on Thursday will be 5 feet at 10 a .m., followed
by a zero -foot low tide just before 4. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 70 degrees for the water
temperature. Conditions remain clean on Friday
with waves around 2 to 3 feet and light winds
from the northwest. Saturday sees similar heights,
but transitions to choppy conditions in the afternoon,
with onshore winds picking up. By Sunday, expect
a steady increase in swell, with consistent 2
to 3 feet, offering the best surf of the period
with improved conditions. This morning, it's
sunny and it feels like 65 degrees, with no wind.
If you're inland, it will feel more like 63.
The sunset will take place at 7 .01 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .53. It looks a grin
for some sunny weather today with a high near
73 and a calm northwest breeze around 5 miles
per hour. If you're inland, it will hit a high
of 81. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with
a low around 61 and light winds around 4 miles
per hour. Looking ahead in the weather. Friday
will be sunny with a high near 74 and a light
west wind up to five miles per hour. Saturday
and Sunday remain mostly sunny with highs around
70 to 71 and nights in the upper 50s to around
60. Monday is sunny with a high near 70 and patchy
fog developing late Monday night into Tuesday
morning with lows 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 Once a
year, the aviary at the San Diego Zoo Safari
Park comes alive with hundreds of butterflies.
On Saturday, visitors can walk through lush foliage
and flowers as butterflies flutter, displaying
their vivid colors. The 20 -minute Butterfly
Jungle immersive experience is guided by a wildlife
care specialist who shares insights about these
beautiful pollinators. Guests can offer the butterflies
nectar and capture photos during the tour, observing
their fascinating life cycle. Butterfly Jungle
is open until April 12th, with tickets priced
at $18 for anyone over the age of one. Proceeds
support the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's
conservation efforts. Now onto sports. The first
round of the NCAA Tournament is upon us, with
thrilling matchups set to tip off tonight. No.
13 Troy is predicted to upset No. 4 Nebraska,
as Nebraska seeks its first tournament win ever.
While Nebraska boasts strong defensive stats,
it struggles offensively, ranking low in rebounding.
Troy's veteran lineup, led by star forward Thomas
Dowd, could capitalize on Nebraska's weaknesses.
Additionally, number four Alabama faces challenges
without key player Aiden Holloway after his recent
arrest. Expect high tensions in these matchups
as March Madness unfolds with excitement. In
local sports, the Padres are one week from opening
day with the rotations still unsettled. German
Marquez made his case Tuesday, striking out 9
over 5 innings in a 9 -6 spring win over Seattle,
a strong bounce back after a rough outing earlier
this month. The club also trimmed the roster,
sending Jackson Wolf, Sam Ed Taylor, and Ty Adcock
out of big league camp. Tonight, San Diego faces
the White Sox in Peoria at 6 -10, and tomorrow
they get the Dodgers, Yoshinobi Yamamoto on the
hill, Shohei Otani in the lineup. With Joe Musgrove
already heading to the IL, the competition for
the final rotation spots is as real as it gets.
On the pitch, San Diego FC is heading to the
CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. A scoreless
draw in Toluca Wednesday night preserved their
3 -2 aggregate lead from Leguan, and the Expansion
Club advances, doing it without suspended forwards
Marcus Ingvartsson and Manu Dua. They host real
Salt Lake at Snapdragon on Sunday at 4 o 'clock.
On the ice, the Gulls host Bakersfield tomorrow
night at 7. Writing a thrilling, come -from -behind
shootout win over Colorado on Tuesday. In top
news, Ben Affleck just sold his stealth artificial
intelligence startup to Netflix for $600 million.
The acquisition of Interpositive, co -founded
by Ben Affleck, signifies Netflix's major push
to integrate advanced technology into film and
television production. Interpositive develops
artificial intelligence tools to help filmmakers
enhance post -production efficiency. Affleck
noted that the filmmaking process has always
sought realism, and he hopes Interpositive contributes
to that legacy. As Netflix invests in artificial
intelligence, concerns about its impact on employment
in Hollywood grow, with some fearing it could
replace human actors. In business news, The Federal
Reserve held interest rates steady at the conclusion
of its March meeting. This decision is influenced
by the ongoing war in Iran, inflation pressures,
and a weakening job market. The federal funds
rate remains in a target range of 3 .5 % to 3
.75%. Consumers may feel budgetary pressures
due to rising fuel costs and overall affordability
challenges. While mortgage rates are affected
by treasury yields, the average rate for a 30
-year fixed mortgage has risen to 6 .29%. Savers'
benefit as deposit rates are still above the
annual rate of inflation. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 5 % to $71 ,000. Ethereum is
down 6 % to just over $2 ,000. And XRP is down
4 .5%. to $1 .46. 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. Gemini's task automation
is now available, and it is wild. The Galaxy
S26 Ultra is among the first devices to offer
this feature. Recently, Google and Samsung announced
the development of task automation for their
newest devices, starting with food delivery and
ride -share applications. Gemini can use these
apps on your behalf to manage tasks like ordering
dinner or requesting a ride to the airport based
on simple prompts. During testing, Gemini successfully
ordered in Uber after confirming the airport.
It took some time to order a coffee in Crescent,
but it found the right items and made decisions
accurately. This feature shows promise and further
testing is underway. And in entertainment news,
a La Boogoo movie is on its way as Pop Mart expands
the iconic toy franchise. The wildly popular
La Boo Boo doll, made by Chinese company Pop
Mart, is part of the Monsters toy series. A live
-action and computer -generated imagery La Boo
Boo movie is in early development with Sony Pictures,
featuring Paddington filmmaker Paul King. Pop
Mart aims to use storytelling to deepen connections
with its intellectual properties. The collaboration
marks a major step in expanding the Monsters.
from collectibles into a big -screen story. Chief
Operating Officer Saide emphasized the importance
of storytelling in connecting with audiences.
Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American filmmaker and actor Orson Welles. And
he said, The enemy of art is the absence of limitations,
reminding us that creativity often thrives within
constraints, pushing the boundaries of innovation
and expression. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.