California's Major State Parks Expansion, Tesla's Self-Driving Setback

Thursday April 23, 2026In this episode from Encinitas, we dive into California's ambitious expansion of its state parks, marking the largest growth in decades. New parks will open along the Feather River, in Bakersfield, and near Fresno, enhancing recreational opportunities for Californians. We also discuss Tesla's recent setback, as Elon Musk announces that millions of vehicles will not receive unsupervised Full Self-Driving capabilities without upgrades. This development affects many Tesla owners who invested in the feature.Encinitas surfers can expect clean waves around two to three feet this morning, with conditions becoming choppier as onshore winds pick up. The weekend forecast suggests a mix of partly sunny skies and potential rain, with temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to high 60s.In sports, the San Diego Padres aim to recover from a recent loss against the Rockies, while San Diego FC continues to build its identity after a narrow defeat to Houston. On the national front, Spirit Airlines is in talks for a government bailout, and the crypto market remains volatile with Bitcoin steady and Ethereum down slightly. We also explore how the moringa tree could revolutionize water purification by removing microplastics.@sunnymorningsmedia