Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, May 24th.
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 141 years ago, today, in 1883.
The Brooklyn Bridge opened.
A brilliant feat of 19th century engineering, it spans the East River, connecting Brooklyn
to Manhattan.
The bridge was designed by civil engineer John Augustus Roebling.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the surf report.
Expect smaller surf on Friday, with most spots waist high and below.
Top spots in South County San Diego should still have a few lingering shoulder high sets.
Northwest winds well continues around waist high at the best breaks.
Soft wind will continue in South County San Diego.
Wind swell bumps up some on Saturday, with exposed breaks around waist high and South
County standouts into the chest high range.
Expect onshore southwest to west winds Saturday morning, with south-southwest flow building
in the afternoon.
Friday at Tormline and South San Diego.
It's looking pretty ugly out there at 2-3 feet with some fair conditions for Dawn Patrol
only.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this weekend isn't looking great either.
At least the water is warming up.
Best time to ride is at 6 a.m. with a zero foot incoming tide, when the south swell is
2 feet at 14 seconds and the onshore wind is 5 mile per hour.
The first high tide Friday will be 3 feet just before 1130, with a 2 foot low tide at
330.
The near shore 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 cloudy and feels like 60 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 747 and it will rise again tomorrow at 543.
It looks like we're in for a cloudy morning, then gradually becoming mostly sunny with
a high near 66 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour.
Tonight cloudy with patchy drizzle after 11 p.m. and a low around 58.
Looking ahead in the weather.
This weekend will be cloudy with a chance of drizzle Saturday morning and a high near
66 degrees.
Monday will gradually become mostly sunny with a high near 66.
Memorial Day will be cloudy in the morning, then gradually clear with a high near 69.
Next week will be mostly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s to near 70.
Tuesday and Wednesday will gradually become sunny.
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In local news, Fashion Valley Mall is transforming a J.C. Penny store into 850 luxury apartments,
100,000 square feet of shops and eateries, and an open-air plaza.
Simon Property Group, the mall's owner, will start construction in early 2026.
The project includes five-story buildings with high-end amenities and aims to blend
seamlessly with the mall's current layout.
This development aligns with a trend of integrating residential units into shopping centers to
meet market demands for more housing.
Now on to sports.
Jalen Brown scored 40 points to lead the Celtics to a 126-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers
in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, giving them a two-game series lead.
Brown's performance, along with key contributions from Jason Tatum and Derek White, secured
the win.
The Celtics, still without Christophe's porzingis, could potentially sweep the series.
For the Pacers, Stargard Tyrese Halliburton exited with a hamstring injury, leaving Pascal
Siakam to lead with 28 points.
Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday at 8.30 Eastern.
Last night in local sports, the Padres on the road beat the Reds 6-4.
And tonight, the Padres are at home to take on the Yankees in Game 1, or a three-game
series.
In top news, when it comes to exceptional air travel, some airlines truly stand out.
Delta Airlines tops the list for overall excellence, known for stellar customer service and reduced
passenger complaints.
American Airlines Flagship First offers the best domestic business class experience with
exclusive perks.
For international business class, Qatar Airways' suit delivers unmatched luxury.
United Airlines leads in diversity and sustainability, showcasing commitment to equity and environmental
goals.
Turkish Airlines impresses with lavish amenity kits and top-tier in-flight food, while Southwest
Airlines provides reliable budget travel.
Delta also excels in main cabin comfort with its modern fleet.
In business news, the SEC has approved the first U.S. exchange-traded funds for Ether,
allowing mainstream investors to trade this cryptocurrency like stocks or mutual funds.
This surprising move enables the trading of spot Ether ETS, boosting accessibility for
investors.
Other asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity are set to launch these funds pending further
approvals.
The decision marks a shift from SEC Chair Gary Jensler's previous stance on crypto
regulation and suggests the potential openness to other cryptocurrency-backed funds, despite
some opposition citing Ether's volatility and susceptibility to fraud.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $68,000.
Ethereum is $3,800.
And Solana is $171.
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,
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Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
Spotify's decision to break its Carthing devices on December 9 has left owners frustrated,
as the company offers no refunds or trade-in options.
Carthing, initially launched in 2021, was designed to enhance in-car Spotify use, but
required a Spotify Premium subscription and a connected phone, making it seem redundant.
Despite halting production in 2022, Spotify continued to sell the device.
Users are now pleading for the company to open-source the device to avoid e-waste, but
Spotify has not responded to these requests, citing their initial goal of understanding
in-car listening habits.
And in entertainment news, Scarlett Johansson's dispute with OpenAI highlights Hollywood's
concerns over AI's impact on intellectual property.
After declining to voice an AI assistant, Johansson was shocked to hear a voice, eerily
similar to hers, in OpenAI's demo.
This prompted legal action and demands for transparency.
OpenAI denies mimicking Johansson's voice, yet halted using the voice amidst the controversy.
The incident underscores the need for clear regulations and consent regarding the use
of artist likenesses in AI, as Hollywood grapples with a rapid advancement of generative AI
technologies.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the engineer who designed the Brooklyn Bridge, John Augustus
Roebling.
He said,
They will no longer suit the spirit of the present age to pronounce an undertaking impracticable.
Nothing is impracticable which is within the scope of natural law.
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 weekend, my good friends.
We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.