Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Tuesday, May 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, science
and entertainment.
But first, you'll be interested to know.
Brisket, a cut from the breast area of beef, is more versatile than many realize.
And if you didn't already stuff yourself with beef over Memorial Day weekend, you'll
be happy to know today's National Brisket Day.
It's a great day to explore its potential beyond barbecue and corned beef.
Divided into point and flat cuts, brisket offers diverse cooking options.
The point cut, rich in fat and connective tissue, excels in braising or smoking, delivering
robust flavor.
The leaner flat cut requires different preparation, but remains flavorful.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the surf report.
Expect minor northwest windswale on Tuesday, with most breaks below waist-high and top
spots potentially hitting thigh-to-waist-high on the better tides.
The windswale should come up slightly on Wednesday, but still looks quite small.
New southwest swell trickling in may give a very slight boost, with the best spots in
South County potentially reaching waist-high.
Tuesday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking fair at 2 plus feet until 11 a.m.
Then a rough patch, but might see some rideable waves again around sunset.
Best time to ride is at 9 a.m. with a zero-foot low tide when the northwest swell is 1 foot
at 16 seconds and the onshore wind is 6 mile per hour.
The first low tide Tuesday will be minus a half foot at 8, with a 4-foot high tide at
3.30.
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 cloudy and feels like 60 degrees, with 2 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7.49 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.42.
It looks like we're in for some clouds through mid-morning, then gradual clearing with a
high near 68 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour.
Tonight cloudy with a low around 57.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Wednesday will start cloudy, then gradually become mostly sunny with a high near 65 degrees.
Thursday and Friday will be partly sunny, with highs in the mid-60s.
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In local news, Simon and AMLI Residential plan to develop 850 luxury apartments at Fashion
Valley, replacing the closing J.C. Penny store.
The project will also include 100,000 square feet of new retail and dining space, with
construction beginning in 2025 and completion by 2026.
This development is part of Fashion Valley's ongoing revitalization, enhancing its appeal
with unique luxury brands and creating a sophisticated, walkable community in San Diego.
Now on to sports.
Controversial Umpire
Angel Hernandez is retiring immediately, after a career marked by criticism for inconsistent
calls and quick ejections.
Hernandez, who debuted in 1991, hasn't officiated since May 9th, as he and MLB negotiated his
exit.
Despite being a lightning rod for complaints from players and not being promoted to crew
chief, Hernandez stated his departure was voluntary and aimed at spending more time
with family.
His lawyer emphasized he wasn't forced out.
Hernandez's career has been a source of debate, culminating in his decision to step down.
And the baseball world rejoices.
Can't say he'll be missed.
Last night in local sports, the Padres at home beat the Marlins 2-1 and tonight.
But they're back at it with starters, Heysa's Luzardo facing Matt Waldron.
In top news, Elon Musk's AI startup, XAI, secured $6 billion in Series B funding, raising
its valuation to $24 billion.
Notable investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Saudi Prince, Alvalid
Bin Talal.
This investment follows Amazon's recent $2.75 billion boost to AI startup Anthropic.
Despite Amazon's significant AI investments, it lags behind leaders like OpenAI, Google,
and other large-language models.
XAI's integration with Elon's social platform, X, offers a vast data pool for training its
chatbot, known as Grooke.
However, quality and ethical considerations in AI training data remain critical challenges.
In business news, Bitcoin has surged past $70,000, while Ethereum is nearing $4,000.
This price jump coincides with Argentina exploring Bitcoin as legal tender, following discussions
with El Salvador's Digital Assets Commission.
Argentina's new leader, Javier Milley, is considering this move, inspired by El Salvador's
pioneering adoption of Bitcoin in 2021.
This development has led to $28 million in liquidations, mostly short positions, and
coincides with the SEC's approval of Spot Ethereum, ETS, boosting Ethereum's market
performance.
In other crypto movement, Tether is just under $1.
Binance Coin is $600.
And Solana is $165.
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.
Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda have jointly committed to developing new engines optimized for electrification,
focusing on compact designs to save space under the hood.
This initiative aims to enhance vehicle design and integrate motors, batteries, and other
electric drive units.
Additionally, the engines will support alternative fuels like e-fuels and biofuels, aiding in
decarbonizing internal combustion engines.
This move aligns with stricter emission standards such as the EU's Euro 7, set to take effect
in 2030.
Toyota's multi-pathway approach includes hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell, and traditional
fuel burning vehicles.
And in entertainment news, this year's Memorial Day weekend box office is on track to be the
worst since 1995, with estimated ticket sales of $128 million, down from last year's $205.
Furiosa, a Mad Max saga, topped the weekend with $32 million in sales.
The box office is still feeling the effects of last year's Hollywood strikes and production
delays.
Upcoming releases like Deadpool and Wolverine, and Inside Out 2, are expected to help the
summer box office recover, but overall 2024 earnings are projected to be 10% lower than
last year.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American philosopher and Bostonian, Ralph Waldo Emerson.
He said,
For each thorn, there's a rosebud.
For each twilight, a dawn.
For each trial, the strength to carry on.
For each storm cloud, a rainbow.
For each shadow, the sun.
For each parting, sweet memories when sorrow is done.
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.