Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, April 4th.
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, science
and entertainment.
But first, you'll be interested to know.
Today is National Burrito Day.
The burrito is a dish with murky origins, which some historians argue isn't originally
Mexican.
The burrito's journey to American fame is a tale of adaptation, starting with the Spanish
introducing wheat to Mexico, leading to the creation of flour tortillas.
The burrito, as we know it, likely began in northern Mexico, evolving into a beloved staple
of Mexican-American cuisine, despite its late popularity in the U.S.
This culinary chameleon has embraced influences far beyond its traditional fillings, embodying
the spirit of innovation and diversity.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the surf report.
Expect morning conditions to remain clean, with waves reaching thigh-to-waist high.
By afternoon, onshore wind introduced sloppier conditions.
Friday brings a blend of chast to head-high waves from the North Pacific swell, with a
day likely to be windy, big and less favorable, to say the least.
Conditions are set to improve gradually into the weekend.
Thursday a tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking fair at 2 feet until noon.
After that, it's not looking good.
Get out there Thursday because it's going to be a big, big mess until Saturday morning.
Best time to ride is at 10 a.m. with a 2-foot outgoing tide, when the west swell is 1 foot
at 12 seconds and the onshore wind is 5 mile per hour.
The first high tide Thursday will be 5 feet at 6 p.m. with a minus 1 foot low tide at
1.30.
The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 61 degrees for the water temperature.
Checking out the weather in the San Diego area.
This morning it's cloudy and feels like 56 degrees with 3 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7-11 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6-30.
It looks like we're in for mostly clouds today with a high near 61 and wind of 5 to
10 mile per hour with gusts as high as 20.
Tonight mostly cloudy with a low of 50 and more wind.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Friday begins with a 40% chance of rain before 11 a.m. shifting to showers and thunderstorms
afterwards, partly sunny with a high near 57 and a west wind at 10 to 20 mile per hour
gusting to 30.
Friday night sees a continued 40% chance of precipitation with showers and possible thunderstorms
before 11 p.m. and a low around 47.
Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high of 61, cooling to 46 at night.
Sunday remains mostly sunny, reaching 63, with a night low of 50 under mostly cloudy
skies.
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, San Diego's freeways are blooming with colors thanks to above-average
rainfall this winter, highlighting a deliberate beautification effort that began decades
ago.
Initiated by Lady Bird Johnson in 1985, the program aimed to enhance U.S. highways by
allocating a portion of federal funds to seed wildflowers, focusing initially on drought-tolerant
varieties.
Since 1995, California's focus has shifted to native species, including California poppies
and San Diego sunflowers, to combat erosion and enrich the landscape.
While these efforts offer aesthetic pleasure to drivers, Caltrans warns against stopping
on freeways to admire the flora.
Now on to sports.
The Houston Texans have made a strategic move by acquiring wide receiver Stefan Diggs from
the Buffalo Bills, aiming to provide quarterback C.J. Stroud with an enhanced supporting cast.
Diggs, celebrated for his consistent performance, joins a dynamic Texans offense, potentially
elevating the team's prospects for the upcoming season.
This acquisition aligns with the principle of building a robust team around a young quarterback
to foster development and avoid the pitfalls that have hindered other NFL teams.
Diggs' experience and versatility are expected to play a pivotal role in Houston's offensive
strategy, further solidifying their position as contenders in the A.S.C. South.
Last night in local sports, the Padres at home beat the Cardinals 3-2, and the Lakers
on the road beat the Wizards 125-120.
In national hockey, the Kings at home beat the Kraken 5-2.
Tonight, the Clippers are at home to take on the Nuggets, and the Kings head on the
road to San Jose to skate with the Sharks.
In top news, the White House has instructed NASA to develop a new time standard for the
moon, known as Coordinated Lunar Time, or LTC, by 2026.
This initiative aims to facilitate future lunar missions amid a burgeoning space race
among global powers.
LTC is designed to ensure precision in navigation, communication, and interoperability for space
activities, accommodating the unique temporal dynamics of the moon's environment.
This effort underscores the importance of international cooperation, especially among
the Artemis Accord signatories, to advance space exploration and establish a permanent
human presence on the moon and beyond.
In business news, Paramount Global Stock surged by 15% amid progressing deal discussions with
Skydance Media, hinting at a potential significant shift in the media landscape.
This spike occurred after reports of a 30-day exclusive negotiation window agreed upon by
Paramount.
These discussions could lead to Skydance acquiring national amusements, which holds considerable
control over Paramount.
Paramount, known for its vast media holdings, including Paramount Pictures and CBS, has
faced financial pressures, including a recent downgrade of its debt, to junk status.
The potential deal could reshape Paramount, a conglomerate built into a media giant by
the late Sunner Redstone, as it navigates the evolving entertainment industry and its
challenges.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now just over $65,000.
Ethereum is at $3,200.
Solana is $182.
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 more science.
NASA has awarded contracts to Venturi Astrolab, Intuitive Machines, and Lunar Outpost for
the development of autonomous moon rovers.
These rovers are intended to support both cargo and manned missions on the moon's
surface, particularly focusing on the lunar South Pole's exploration.
This initiative is part of NASA's Artemis program, aiming to establish a long-term presence
on the moon.
The contracts, valued at a maximum of nearly $5 billion over 15 years, signify NASA's
commitment to fostering a lunar economy by partnering with commercial entities that can
also pursue independent commercial opportunities.
The rovers will enable extensive scientific exploration and support for astronauts, enhancing
the capacity for discovery and the potential for sustainable lunar operations.
And in entertainment news, a fifth installment of the Matrix franchise is officially in development,
with Lana Wachowski returning as executive producer.
Drew Goddard, known for his work on The Cabin in the Woods and The Martian, will take the
helm as writer and director.
Turner Brothers Motion Pictures expressed excitement over Goddard's fresh idea to extend
the iconic series, promising to honor the original vision of Lana and Lilly Wachowski
while introducing a new perspective.
Details on the plot, and whether Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as Neo, remain under
wraps.
The Matrix series, which debuted in 1999, has grossed nearly $2 billion globally across
its four existing films.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the original Matrix.
Do not try and bend the spoon.
That's impossible.
Instead, only try to realize the truth.
What truth?
There is no spoon.
There is no spoon?
Then you'll see that it is not the spoon that bends, it is only yourself.
The Oracle will see you now.
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 San Diego.