Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 9th. You'll be interested
to know, 67 years ago, today, in 1959, the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration announced
its first group of astronauts, choosing seven
test pilots to train for crewed spaceflight missions.
That announcement marked a major milestone, signaling
a national commitment to human space exploration
and inspiring a generation with a tangible space
program and clear goals. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday
in Encinitas. This morning, it's looking fair
with two -plus feet, waves rolling in from the
west. Conditions remain fair through the morning,
but by noon, expect winds to shift onshore at
7 miles per hour, adding some chop to the surface.
Later in the day, the waves will be 2 feet and
choppy by 3 p .m. Best time to ride is at 7 a
.m., with a 2 -foot outgoing mid -tide, when
the west swell is 3 feet at 7 seconds, and the
sideshore wind is... four mile per hour. The
first low tide on Thursday will be a half foot
at 10 .45 a .m., followed by a half foot low
tide at 11 .45. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 67 degrees for the water temperature. Perpeti
brings clean conditions with waves ranging from
two to four feet, providing a great start to
the weekend. Saturday sees similar size at 3
to 4 plus feet, but conditions become choppy
as winds pick up. Sunday continues with 3 plus
feet and choppy surf, yet late evening offers
fair conditions as winds ease. This morning it's
mostly cloudy and it feels like 62 degrees with
5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 7 .16 and will rise again tomorrow at 6 .25.
It looks like we're in for some mostly cloudy
skies today, with a high near 67 and a light
south breeze around 8 mph. If you're inland,
it will hit a high of 71. Tonight, expect mostly
cloudy conditions with a low around 60 and a
calm northwest breeze around 5 mph. Looking ahead
in the weather. Friday will be mostly sunny,
with a high near 66, and a northwest breeze up
to 10 mph. Then a 50 % chance of showers and
thunderstorms overnight, with a low near 59.
Saturday and Sunday bring a chance to likely
rain showers with highs falling from near 63
on Saturday to near 61 on Sunday and overnight
lows in the mid to upper 50s. Monday is mostly
sunny with a high near 61 and a slight chance
of showers before 11 a .m., becoming mostly clear
overnight near 52. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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sunny morning send you in local news your april
sdg and e -bill will see an automatic reduction
and it is not a mistake Residential customers
can expect a $32 natural gas credit on their
bills this month, thanks to the California Climate
Credit. This statewide program, administered
by the California Public Utilities Commission,
aims to address climate change. No application
is needed, as the credit will be applied automatically.
SDG and e -Chief Customer Officer Dana Golan
stated, We recognize the pressure energy costs
can place on household budgets and remain focused
on helping customers access available support
and assistance. Now on to sports. The 2026 Major
League Baseball season is off and running, and
we should all enjoy it. The game we all love
could look much different in a year, if games
are being played at all. There is an overwhelming
sense around the league that this is the final
season of its era, with massive change coming
to the sport. Over the last 20 years, baseball
has transformed into a fully modern game, despite
resistance. Instant replay has become a seamless
staple, embraced by virtually everyone. We have
witnessed unprecedented international growth
and started streaming games. This season could
mark the end of an era in Major League Baseball.
In local sports, the Padres secured an impressive
8 -2 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday, clinching
the three -game series. Nick Castellanos started
the scoring with a two -run double in the seventh,
followed by a two -run homer from Jake Cronenworth.
Michael King earned the win, allowing two runs
on four hits over six innings. while Justin Lawrence
took the loss for Pittsburgh. San Diego pulled
ahead in the ninth with a flurry of runs, including
a steal of home by Fernando Tatis Jr., extending
their lead to eight. The Friars look to keep
the momentum going as they prepare to face the
Rockies. In top news, if you sip on canned sparkling
water or seltzer regularly, listen up. Growing
evidence suggests that products like deli meats,
alcohol and sugar -sweetened beverages may contribute
to colorectal cancer. Recently, concerns have
risen that canned sparkling water could increase
your risk as well. Influencers on social media
claim these beverages contain undisclosed chemicals
and high levels of forever chemicals that cause
cancer. Experts note the concern is not about
the drink itself, but the containers, which may
be coated with harmful substances. Stay informed
about your health choices as new evidence emerges.
In business news, the fragile two -week ceasefire
between the United States, Israel, and Iran is
welcome news for the United States economy, but
do not expect an immediate return to normal.
In recent weeks, soaring gasoline prices and
climbing mortgage rates pinched consumers, already
unhappy about the high cost of living. Rising
energy and transportation costs squeezed businesses,
and household wealth fell, threatening to dent
consumer spending. Now the outlook is brighter,
as Americans woke up Wednesday slightly richer,
with the S &P 500 up 2 .5 % since news of the
ceasefire. Benchmark United States oil prices
fell 16 % on Wednesday to $94 a barrel. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 4 .5 % to $71 ,000. Ethereum
is up 4 % to just over $2 ,000. And XRP is down
1 % 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, 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 science. April 8th, 2026, was
a significant date for astronomy. NASA's Artemis
program is revolutionizing lunar exploration
after decades of planning. As the United States
government reduces its spending on basic science,
funding remains ample for moon missions. NASA's
Artemis II mission is just the beginning, with
numerous additional crewed and robotic missions
being planned. These expeditions could transport
equipment for groundbreaking research. There
is much to discover about the moon's origins,
history, and resources. Some astronomers view
the moon as a stable platform for their ambitious
studies, amid shrinking funding for other projects.
And in entertainment news, the hit series Shrinking
is confirmed to return for a fourth season, despite
the season three finale feeling like a series
end. Co -creator Bill Lawrence explained that
the finale, titled And That's Our Time, was initially
intended to conclude the show. Lawrence stated
that they wanted to adhere to the original three
-season plan, even as they decided to continue
the story. He emphasized that there are still
a bunch of stories to tell, particularly regarding
Jason Segel's character, Jimmy, and his journey
through grief. fans can look forward to more
developments in the upcoming season. Well, all
righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
astronaut and physicist Sally Ride. And she said,
The stars don't look bigger, but they do look
brighter when viewed from space, reminding us
of the vast potential and inspiration that space
exploration brings to humanity. 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.