Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, April 29th.
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, 70 years ago, today, in 1954.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, whose television show Seinfeld was a landmark of American pop
culture in the late 20th century, was born in Brooklyn, New York.
Happy birthday, Jerry.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the surf report.
Expect steep-angled, playful northwest swell mix Monday and Tuesday, with waste-to-stomach-high
waves at decent spots and chest-to-head high waves at focal points.
Mornings offer the best conditions with weak offshore to light, invariable wind.
The northwest swell trends down through the second half of the week.
And modest new southwest, or south-southwest swell moves in later, and into the weekend
with most breaks below waist-high but a few chest-high sets at south county focal points.
Monday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking good and clean at 2 to 4 feet until 10, then mostly fair until sunset.
Things are looking up.
Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a one-foot outgoing tide when the south swell is 4 feet
at 9 seconds, and the onshore wind is just about zero.
The first high tide Monday will be 5 feet just after midnight with a zero-foot low tide
at 8.30 in the morning.
Rare day for tide.
The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 65 degrees for the water temperature.
Checking out the weather in the San Diego area.
This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 58 degrees with 2 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 729 and it will rise again tomorrow at 601.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m.
Otherwise, mostly sunny with a high near 70 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour.
Tonight.
Patchy fog after 11 p.m.
Otherwise, increasing clouds with a low around 55.
Looking ahead in the weather.
This week starts with patchy fog Tuesday morning, then turns mostly sunny with a high near 70
degrees and breezy southerly wind.
Patchy fog is possible again Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, followed by mostly
sunny skies and a high near 69 on Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday will be sunny and warmer with highs in the mid 70s.
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In local news, San Diego's new initiative, known as Far South Border North, features
an interactive map that guides the public to over 70 local art projects.
This tool, searchable by zip code, enhances accessibility to diverse artworks that reflect
community issues and narratives.
Projects like I Am San Diego and Connected Voices highlight local diversity and the impacts
of COVID-19 using student and multimedia artworks.
Pioneering Justice explores the rich stories of senior citizens and historical figures
through art and quilt making.
Funded partly by a significant grant from the California Arts Council, this program
exemplifies how the arts can drive social change and community engagement.
Now on to sports.
In Sunday's NBA playoff action, the New York Knicks tightened their grip on the series
against the Philadelphia 76ers with a 97-92 victory, taking the 3-1 lead.
The Knicks defense shown, particularly in the fourth quarter, were strategic adjustments
and relentless efforts stymied the Sixers.
Meanwhile, the LA Clippers equalized their series with the Dallas Mavericks at 2-2 after
a dramatic 116-111 win.
Despite Dallas nearly overcoming a 31-point deficit, Clippers stars Paul George and James
Harden clutch pivotal points late in the game to secure the victory.
Both series have showcased intense competition and pivotal performances as teams vie for
advancement.
Last night in local sports, the Padres at home lost to the Phillies 8-6, and the Clippers
on the road beat the Mavericks 116-111.
That series is now even at two games apiece.
Tonight, the Padres are staying at home to take on the Reds, and the Lakers are on the
road in Denver trying to avoid elimination from the playoffs.
In top news, Mexico's manufacturing sector is gaining momentum as companies seek alternatives
to Chinese supply chains.
This strategy, known as nearshoring, involves relocating production closer to the United
States to enhance supply chain resilience amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
Notably, Mexico has surpassed China as the top U.S. exporter, a shift driven by factors
such as lower labor costs and geographic proximity.
Additionally, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement enhances trade efficiency across North America.
However, there are complexities, such as potential tariffs circumvention by Chinese companies
using Mexico as a transshipment point to the U.S. despite these challenges.
The move towards Mexican manufacturing is creating significant opportunities for long-term
economic growth in regions like Monterrey, signaling a robust future for the sector.
In business news, the price of Bitcoin saw a decline following a decision by the Depository
Trust and Clearing Corporation, known as the DTCC, to not accept cryptocurrency-linked
ETS as collateral or extend loans against them, starting April 30, 2024.
This ruling impacts the financial stability and credit assessment of these ETS within
the clearing and settlement services provided by the DTCC.
Despite this, the broader impact on the market may be minimal as individual brokerage firms
can still invest as they please, based on their risk preferences.
This decision comes even as the Bitcoin exchange trade funds in the U.S. have seen a surge
in institutional interest, amassing over $12 billion in assets under management in only
a few months.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $63,000.
Ethereum is $3,200.
And Solana is $136.
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 tech.
Apple is reportedly intensifying discussions with OpenAI about integrating chatbot technology
into iOS 18, according to Bloomberg.
This news comes as Apple also explores other potential partnerships, including one with
Google for its Gemini technology.
These talks are part of a broader initiative by Apple to enhance the AI capabilities of
its devices, possibly including upgrades to Siri that would improve its contextual understanding
capabilities.
The outcomes of these discussions might be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference
in June, where AI is expected to be a major theme.
And in entertainment news, Dune, Part 2, and Godzilla vs. Kong, both Warner Brothers collaborations
with Legendary Entertainment, have hit significant box office milestones.
Dune has amassed $700 million globally, with $422 million from overseas, and $278 million
domestically.
Meanwhile, Godzilla vs. Kong has achieved a worldwide total of $504 million, with $324
million from international markets, and $176 million domestically.
These successes contribute to Warner Brothers' strong performance this year, leading the studio
to a total of just under $2 billion in global receipts, at a market-leading position.
Upcoming releases include Furiosa, A Mad Max Saga, and Sequels to Barbie, and Beetlejuice.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, in honor of Jerry's birthday, our quote comes from the great comedian and
creator of one of the best sitcoms of all time.
And Seinfeld said,
Dogs are the leaders of the planet.
He sees two life forms, one of them's making a poop, and the other one's carrying it for
him.
Who would you assume is in charge?
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.