Encinitas Surf Report, Uconn & Purdue, Bitcoin Halving, Hank Aaron, Pineapple Express

Sunny Mornings | Encinitas

April 08, 2024

SE02:EP073

In today's episode: We kick things off with the Encinitas surf report, anticipating thigh-to-waist high waves on Monday with a potential swell increase next weekend. We provide detailed conditions for Encinitas and North County, including optimal tide times and wind speeds. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting Oceanside's innovative beach replenishment project aimed at combating erosion through strategic sand dredging and the construction of headlands and an artificial reef. Sports enthusiasts can catch our preview of the NCAA men's basketball championship game between Purdue and UConn, where we analyze key players and predict a high scoring affair. We also recap last night's local sports results, including the Padres' loss to the Giants and the Clippers' victory over the Cavaliers, and provide a look at tonight's Padres game against the Cubs. For our coffee lovers, we debunk common myths surrounding caffeine addiction, dehydration, and roast darkness. In the business world, we explore the implications of Bitcoin's upcoming "halving" event and its potential impact on the cryptocurrency's value and mining industry. Finally, we shift our focus to science with a look at Avnos, a Los Angeles based startup pioneering technology to extract carbon dioxide and water from the air, offering promising solutions for climate change and drought. In entertainment news, we discuss Danny McBride's enthusiasm for a potential "Pineapple Express" sequel and the challenges it faces. And to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hank Aaron's record breaking 715th home run, we share an inspiring quote from the baseball legend.