Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, March 28th.
Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then
we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and
entertainment.
But first, you'll be interested to know 94 years ago, today in 1930.
Constantinople was renamed as Istanbul.
The ancient city in modern-day Turkey was first settled in the 7th century BC and Constantinople
developed into a thriving port thanks to its prime geographic location between Europe and
Asia and its natural harbor.
In AD 330, it became a site of Roman Emperor Constantine's New Rome, a Christian city
of immense wealth and magnificent architecture.
Constantinople stood as the seat of the Byzantine Empire for the next 1,100 years, enduring
periods of great fortune and horrific sieges, until being overrun by the Ottoman Empire
in 1453.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the surf report.
Expect waves to reach chest to shoulder high with early light wind, turning moderate and
onshore by afternoon.
Friday brings waste to chest-high waves, with potential for head-high sets at standout spots.
The weekend forecast includes increasing west-northwest swell and deteriorating conditions with a
notable southerly wind swell on Saturday.
Surf decreases into Monday, improving slightly by Tuesday.
Wednesday at Tormelin and South San Diego, it's looking fair at 4 to 5 feet, then tapering
off a bit.
After 12 is looking unrideable, so get out there early.
Best time to ride is at 8 a.m. with a 1.5 foot incoming tide when the north swell is
3 feet at 16 seconds and the variable wind is 5 mile per hour.
The first high tide Thursday will be 4 feet at 11.30 a.m. with a 2 foot low tide at 5.
The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 59 degrees for the water temperature.
Checking out the weather in the San Diego area.
This morning it's cloudy and feels like 55 degrees with 2 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7.06 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.39.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before noon.
Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 65 and wind of 5 to 15 mile per hour with gusts
as high as 25.
Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 53.
Looking ahead in the weather.
On Friday expect partly sunny conditions with a high near 63 degrees and wind gusts up to
20 mile per hour.
The night might bring a slight chance of rain with a low around 51 degrees.
Saturday is set for heavy rain with a high near 61.
The evening will continue with showers and a low near 50.
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In local news.
Tonight at Petco Park, the iconic home of the San Diego Padres is offering Aztec fans
a unique opportunity to cheer on the SDSU men's basketball team during the Sweet 16
game of the NCAA tournament.
After the Padres' home opener today, the park will broadcast the San Diego State vs.
Yucan game on their big screens, allowing fans to experience the excitement right after
the baseball game.
We've got some sun, we've got some baseball, and we've got the tourney.
What else could you ask for?
What a great day to be in sunny San Diego.
Now on to sports.
Its opening day in Major League Baseball, the day that brings unparalleled excitement
with nearly every team stepping onto the field.
This year, despite rain pushing back two games to Friday, the lineup of matchups remains
highly anticipated.
From the Braves taking on the Phillies, featuring an exciting pitching duel between Spencer
Strider and Zach Wheeler, to the Giants facing the Padres, with Logan Webb facing You Darvish,
each game is packed with potential.
It's a day filled with promise for fans, offering a glimpse into what this season could
bring.
Let's play, too.
Last night in local sports.
The Lakers on the road beat the Grizzlies 136-124.
And the Clippers, also on the road, beat the 76ers 108-107.
Tonight the Padres are at home to take on the Giants.
And in national hockey, the Kings are on the road in Edmonton to take on the Oilers.
And the Ducks are on the road in Seattle to take on the Kraken.
In talk news, Amazon.com is significantly boosting its commitment to Anthropic, an artificial
intelligence startup with an additional $3 billion investment.
This investment increases Amazon's total stake in the company to $4 billion.
Anthropic, recognized for developing advanced AI tools for text generation and analysis,
was established by X OpenAI employees, including siblings Daniela and Dario Amadei.
This collaboration not only strengthens Amazon's ties with Anthropic, but also integrates Amazon's
technological infrastructure, including Amazon Web Services and custom computer chips, into
Anthropic's operations.
Anthropic, which also collaborates with Google, has emerged as a major player in the AI sector,
focusing on creating chatbots like Claude, with an emphasis on safe and responsible AI
development.
In business news, crypto stocks like MicroStrategy and Coinbase are poised for a potential short
squeeze, according to analysts.
With $11 billion in total short interest focused heavily on these companies, they represent
84% of bearish bets in the sector.
The crowded nature of these short positions sets the stage for a short squeeze, where
a price rally could force short sellers to cover their positions, driving prices even
higher.
Despite bearish sentiment, MicroStrategy and Coinbase have seen significant gains this
year challenging short sellers.
Analysts highlight the risk of crowded short trades, especially as these stocks continue
to rally, possibly leading to substantial losses for those betting against them.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $70,000.
Ethereum is at $3,500.
And Solana is $183.
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,
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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.
Japan's smart lander Moon Probe has once again astounded scientists by surviving a
second harsh lunar night, transmitting new images back to Earth.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency celebrated this achievement, highlighting the lander's
resilience, despite its challenging landing angle, which misaligned its solar panels.
Unlike the American lander Odysseus, which failed to wake after the lunar night, the
Japanese lander, nicknamed the Moon Sniper for its precision landing technology, aims
to explore parts of the moon's mantle exposed in a crater.
This success marks a positive turn for Japan's space endeavors following previous setbacks.
And in entertainment news, Ryan Gosling, riding high from a successful 2024, has launched
a new production banner called General Admission in partnership with Jess Henderson, a veteran
of Apple and Faco.
They secured a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon and GM Studios, focusing
on narrative features for both theatrical and streaming releases, some starring Gosling.
This collaboration aims to create memorable stories, leveraging Henderson's diverse
experience and Gosling's unique perspective as a producer.
This venture marks a reunion with Courtney Valenti, now at Amazon, with whom Gosling
worked on the blockbuster Barbie.
Gosling's current projects include the Oscar-nominated Barbie and the upcoming Fall Guy, showcasing
his continued impact in the film industry.
Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, in honor of opening day, our quote comes from Yogi Berra.
And the great Hall of Fame catcher said, love is the most important thing in the world,
but baseball is pretty good too.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.
Have an amazing day, my good friends.