Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday April 8th.
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.
At first, you'll be interested to know, 50 years ago, today in 1974, American baseball
player Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record, which
had stood since 1935.
Aaron's record was then broken by Barry Bonds in 2007.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the surf report.
Expect surf in the thigh to waste high range early Monday, building slightly with a north-northwest
wind rebuild.
We should have clean conditions Tuesday, but smaller with a north-northwest and small south-southwest
swell mix.
Monday at Tourmaline and South San Diego, it's looking good and clean at 3 to 4 feet until
noon.
After that, it's looking pretty choppy.
Best time to ride is at 9 a.m. with a 4 and a half foot high tide when the east swell
is 4 feet at 10 seconds and the offshore wind is 4 mile per hour.
The first high tide Monday will be 5 feet just before 930 a.m. with a zero foot low
tide at 330.
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 mostly cloudy and feels like 52 degrees with 4 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 714 and it will rise again tomorrow at 625.
It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 65 and west wind of 10
to 15 mile per hour with gusts as high as 20.
Tonight mostly clear with a low around 51 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Tuesday will be sunny and pleasant with a high near 73 and wind of 5 to 15 mile per
hour.
Wednesday remains sunny with a high near 74 followed by patchy fog overnight.
Thursday starts with fog then turns sunny with a high near 72.
Friday brings partly sunny skies and cooler temperatures with a high near 66.
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In local news.
This week, Oceanside will start testing for its beach replenishment project, aiming to
combat erosion by finding suitable sand offshore.
Core samples from 30 sites will be analyzed for potential dredging.
The initiative follows a study recommending sand sourcing to protect the beaches.
Despite concerns over regional sand distribution, the city pursued innovative solutions, leading
to the selection of the Living Speed Bumps Plan from International Coastal Management.
This plan involves constructing headlands and an artificial reef to slow erosion, supplemented
by high quality sand dredging.
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, Oceanside seeks to prepare the project by 2026 for further
grant opportunities, despite facing significant construction costs.
Now on to sports.
In our March Madness update, the NCAA Men's National Championship game is set to be a
clash of titans, with number one Seeds Purdue and Yukon facing off.
Yukon enters as 6-point favorites.
Purdue reaches its first championship game since 1969, after defeating NC State, while
Yukon overcame Alabama to vie for the title.
The game's pivotal figure is Purdue's, Sak Ede, whose performance could significantly
influence the outcome.
On Yukon's side, Donovan Klingon's defense against Ede will be critical.
Both teams have showcased strong offensive capabilities throughout the season, and the
game is predicted to be a high-scoring affair, with Yukon narrowly edging out Purdue.
Last night in local sports, the Padres on the road lost to the Giants 3-2, and in the
NBA, the Lakers at home lost to the Timberwolves 127-117, and the Clivers on the road beat
the Cavs 120-118.
Tonight, the Padres return home to take on the Cubs.
In top news, in honor of Monday morning, let's debunk some coffee myths, because it's not
the villain it's often made out to be.
Contrary to common beliefs, caffeine addiction poses minimal health and social risks, making
the term the addiction perhaps too severe for coffee enthusiasts.
Coffee isn't dehydrating as previously thought.
Moderate consumption balances out its diuretic effects.
It won't sober you up if you're drunk, though, nor does darker roast mean more caffeine.
Actually, lighter roasts might have slightly more, due to bean density changes during roasting.
Most compellingly, coffee isn't harmful in moderation.
In fact, it's associated with reduced risks of several diseases, making it a beneficial
part of many diets, provided intake is moderate and mindful of added sugars.
In business news, Bitcoin's forth-having is imminent, set to reduce the mining reward
from 6.25 to 3.125 Bitcoins, slashing the inflation rate from 1.8% to just under 1%.
This having impacts the supply-demand balance, potentially influencing Bitcoin's market
value.
The process integral to Bitcoin's design ensures a predictable, fixed supply, contrasting
with national currencies controlled by political forces.
While it may pressure miners, especially smaller ones, by reducing revenue, it also offers
an opportunity for efficiency improvements and market share gains among those prepared
with newer machinery.
Historically, halvings have been followed by price increases, though predicting short-term
movements remain speculative.
With growing institutional adoption and an increase in non-trading Bitcoin, the market
dynamics are evolving.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now just over $69,000, Ethereum is at $3,400, and Solana
is $177.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
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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.
Avnos, a Los Angeles-based startup, is pioneering a new technology in Bakersfield, California
that could revolutionize environmental efforts by extracting carbon dioxide and water from
the air.
This hybrid direct-air capture system not only aims to reduce atmospheric CO2, but
also produces water, offering a solution to drought conditions.
Funded by both the Department of Energy and private investments, Avnos's innovation
seeks to lower the energy requirements of carbon capture while creating a sustainable
water source.
As the climate crisis intensifies, technologies like Avnos's offer a glimpse into the potential
for significant impact through carbon capture and water production, addressing two critical
environmental challenges simultaneously.
And in entertainment news, Danny McBride, known for his role as Red in Penapple Express,
noted his enthusiasm for a sequel during GQ's most iconic characters series.
Despite the original becoming a cult classic, McBride mentioned that the possibility of
a sequel feels unlikely due to timing.
The film, which premiered in 2008, was a hit, grossing over $100 million.
However, Seth Rogen revealed that a sequel pitch was rejected by Sony, possibly due to
budget concerns.
Rogen speculated they might have requested too much money for Sony's comfort.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from Hank Aaron.
And Hammerin, Hank said,
My motto was always to keep swinging.
Whether I was in a slump, or feeling badly, or having trouble off the field, the only
thing to do was keep swinging.
Wise words, Hammer.
Wise words.
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.