Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, March 30th. You'll be interested
to know, 184 years ago, today in 1842, a physician
in Massachusetts administered ether to a patient
for the first general surgical procedure, allowing
pain to be abolished during an operation. and
marking a humane breakthrough in medical care.
This achievement transformed surgery by demonstrating
that anesthesia could make complex procedures
tolerable and safe, sparking rapid adoption of
new methods and saving countless lives worldwide.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the SURF
Report. Monday in Encinitas. This morning it's
looking clean, with waves at 2 feet. Conditions
will remain fair as the day goes on, with slight
increases in the wind up to 7 miles per hour.
Expect the wind to shift to onshore later in
the afternoon, adding some texture to the surface.
Best time to ride is at 7 a .m., with a 4 -foot
incoming high tide, when the south -southwest
swell is 1 .5 feet at 12 seconds. and the onshore
wind is 2 mph. The first high tide on Monday
will be 5 feet at 8 .15 a .m., followed by a
minus -half -foot low tide just after 2 .30.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 67 degrees
for the water temperature. Conditions remain
clean with waves around 2 feet on Tuesday, ideal
for beginners. Wednesday sees a slight increase
to 2 feet, but choppy conditions develop by afternoon.
Thursday holds steady at 2 feet, though challenging
choppy surf persists throughout the day, making
it less favorable for a smooth ride. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 64 degrees
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 7
.09, and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .38.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before
11 a .m., then partly sunny with a high near
68 and a light south breeze around 8 miles per
hour. If you're inland, it will hit a high of
72. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with
a low around 61 and light winds around 5 miles
per hour. Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday
is cloudy with a high near 66 and a south wind
of 5 to 10 miles per hour, with a slight chance
of showers late Tuesday night near 11 p .m. Wednesday
is partly sunny with a high near 65 and a slight
chance of morning showers before 11 a .m., then
mostly cloudy Thursday with highs in the mid
-60s before a sunnier Friday. 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, California's
coastal ocean is experiencing a rare trend, and
what happens next could be critical. On the last
day of winter, the ocean off Southern California
reached a remarkable sea surface temperature
of 71 degrees at Scripps Pier in La Jolla, marking
the warmest March reading in history. This temperature
spike is not an isolated incident, as it broke
daily records for several consecutive days. Hart
Miller, a researcher at Scripps Institution of
Oceanography, notes that a strong marine heat
wave is developing, and the upcoming weeks will
determine its ecological impact. The same atmospheric
patterns fueling the heat wave on land are contributing
to this unusual warmth. Now on to sports. In
a weekend steeped in history, the Huskies marched
from 19 points down to create an NCAA tournament
masterpiece. UConn defeated Duke 73 -72 in a
game that defied belief from start to finish.
Huskies coach Dan Hurley praised the team's fortitude,
saying, We fought, we clawed, and put ourselves
in position to take advantage of a mistake. Freshman
guard Braylon Mullins made a legendary shot that
did not even graze the rim, sealing the comeback
with just .4 seconds left. Yukon's victory not
only advanced them to the Final Four, but also
marked a significant achievement in college basketball
history. In local sports, the Friars shut out
the Tigers, securing their first win of the season
with a 3 -0 scoreline on Saturday. Mason Miller's
entrance song, Blind by Corn, energized the crowd
as he struck out two hitters to seal the victory.
Starting pitcher Randy Vasquez was impressive,
showcasing his increased velocity, striking out
eight and allowing just two hits in six SGBHD
out innings. The Padres managed just enough offensive
support on a night when the ball wasn't carrying
in downtown San Diego. Tonight, they start a
three -game series against the Giants with Buehler
facing Roop. First pitch is at 640. In top news,
new research suggests the body may limit how
many calories you burn during a workout, helping
explain why weight loss is often smaller than
expected. The logic feels airtight. Move more,
burn more, weigh less. However, for many people,
the math never quite adds up. In controlled studies,
exercise often results in less weight loss than
calorie models predict. Even with aerobic activities
like walking, jogging, and cycling, most lose
an average of 3 .5 pounds over six months. This
modest return for significant effort has puzzled
researchers for a long time. Part of the answer
may be that working out can increase hunger.
making it easier to consume calories. Experts
are also investigating a more counterintuitive
phenomenon. An analysis suggested that people
only burned about a third of the extra calories
their workouts theoretically required. In other
words, a run that should have burned 500 calories
only added around 165 calories to the daily budget.
The body seems to compensate for increased physical
activity by reducing energy spent elsewhere.
In business news, why the cost of your coffee
has soared is a pressing question for many consumers.
Fans of Reverie Roaster's Bone Shaker Espresso
Blend are experiencing sticker shock as coffee
prices continue to rise. For years, a 12 -ounce
bag cost $15, but as of last spring, it increased
to $17. Next month, Reverie's owner, Andrew Gove,
plans to raise the price again to $18. Factors
like tariffs, crop failures, and rising labor
costs are driving these increases. Despite recent
dips in commodity coffee prices, concerns about
the Iran war are pushing them up again. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 5 .5 % over the weekend
to about $66 ,000. Ethereum is down 7 % to $2
,000. And XRP is down 8 % to $1 .33. 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,
Salina 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. Your body is betraying your right to privacy.
Attachment to smart devices and biometric surveillance
leaves Americans more vulnerable to police searches
than ever. Unchecked, it will only get worse.
The adage, know thyself, resonates in the digital
age. Today, smart devices monitor your heartbeat,
blood pressure, exercise habits, and more. This
internet of bodies offers insights about your
quantified self. Millions of Americans wear smartwatches
reminding them to stand and breathe. These devices
track bodily activity, which can help police
if necessary. The data we produce is increasingly
valuable. And in entertainment news, the Apple
TV psychological thriller Imperfect Women, based
on Araminta Hall's novel of the same name, is
a twisted, sinister tale of friendship and the
facades people build to prevent others from looking
too closely. Utterly compelling, the series places
a microscope on the lives of three longtime friends,
forcing them to reflect on each other and the
deception simmering just below the surface. Set
in Los Angeles and its surroundings, Imperfect
Women begins with a devastating event as Eleanor,
played by Kerry Washington, is summoned by the
police to identify the body of her best friend,
Nancy, portrayed by Kate Mara. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today... Our quote comes from the American author
and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. And he said,
What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us
are tiny matters compared to what lives within
us. 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.