Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, April 1st. You'll be interested
to know, today is April Fool's, so don't get
caught off guard. This tradition may have its
origins in the medieval Feast of Fools, once
held on January 1st. Enjoy the fun as this day
encourages humor and creativity, fostering laughter
and camaraderie among friends and family. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking choppy this morning with waist -to
-chest -high sets rolling in. Waves hold around
4 to 5 feet throughout the morning. providing
challenging conditions. Expect the winds to remain
onshore at 16 to 22 mile per hour, creating some
bumps as the day progresses. As the afternoon
approaches, conditions may shift slightly with
a potential for larger sets. Best time to ride
is at 7 a .m. with a zero -foot low tide when
the west -northwest swell is six and a half feet
at seven seconds. and the onshore wind is 17
mph. The first low tide Tuesday will be minus
1 foot at 6 .15 a .m., with a 3 .5 foot high
tide at 12 .30. The nearshore buoy at Mission
Bay West reads 61 degrees for the water temperature.
Wednesday through Friday will experience choppy
conditions, primarily driven by strong winds.
Wednesday sees 27 mile per hour onshore winds,
significantly impacting surf quality. By Thursday,
winds decrease to 10 to 15 mile per hour, but
remain choppy throughout. Friday starts off clean
with light winds under 5 mile per hour, but conditions
turn choppy again in the afternoon with west
-northwest winds at 10 to 15 mile per hour, maintaining
lower wave heights. This morning, it's mostly
cloudy and it feels like 52 degrees with 24 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
7 .11 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .35.
It looks like we're in for a partly sunny day
with a high near 61 and a brisk northwest wind
blowing at 15 to 20 miles per hour, gusting up
to 30. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies. A
slight chance of rain and a low around 51 with
winds continuing at 15 to 20 miles per hour,
gusting up to 35. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly sunny skies on Wednesday with a
high near 60. A slight chance of rain showers
develops Wednesday night. Thursday brings mostly
cloudy skies and a chance of rain before 5 p
.m. Friday is looking mostly sunny again, warming
up to 64. Saturday should be sunny with a high
near 67. Nights will be partly cloudy with lows
around 50. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast
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sent you. In local news. Drivers for Uber and
Lyft rallied at three California city halls,
highlighting a significant lawsuit over wage
theft claims potentially worth billions of dollars.
As negotiations for a settlement are underway,
the lawsuit seeks back pay and damages for drivers
who worked from 2016 to 2020 prior to a ballot
initiative that classified them as independent
contractors. Nicole Moore, president of Rideshare
Drivers United, emphasizes the need for accountability,
stating that the companies have not complied
with Assembly Bill 5. The lawsuit could affect
approximately 250 ,000 drivers, with estimates
of owed wages reaching at least $1 .3 billion.
Now on to sports. In a significant blow for the
Atlanta Braves, outfielder Jurickson Profar has
received an 80 -game suspension from Major League
Baseball after testing positive for a performance
-enhancing drug. The 32 -year -old left fielder
had only played four games this season before
the announcement. Profar's suspension comes after
an impressive 2024 season where he hit 24 home
runs and earned a Silver Slugger Award. The Braves,
already struggling without their star player
Ronald Acuna Jr., will likely turn to Alex Verdugo
to fill the gap in left field as they face a
tough start to the season. In local sports. Last
night at Petco Park, the Padres dominated the
Guardians 7 -2. Key moments included Sheets doubling
in the second with Merrill and Cronenworth scoring.
and Hayward's sacrifice fly bringing home Bogarts.
Junis sealed the win, pitching five innings with
seven strikeouts. Ortiz took the loss for Cleveland.
The Friars, now unbeaten at 5 -0, showcase their
strong offense and solid pitching, continuing
their perfect start in America's finest city.
Tonight, the Friars, unbeaten at 5 -0. Take on
the Guardians at Petco at 640. Michael King faces
Logan Allen. Last night, the Lakers defeated
the Rockets 104 -98 at the Crypto .com Arena.
Luka Doncic led the team with 20 points and 9
assists. The Lakers shot 39 .3 % from the field,
while Houston struggled with 44%. The Lakers'
record now stands at 45 -29, maintaining their
position in first place. Tonight, the Lakers
face the Golden State Warriors, who are 43 -31,
at the Crypto .com Arena. Tip -off is at 7. Tonight,
the Kings at 41 -23 -9 face the formidable Jets
in the City of Angels. Adrian Kemp, shining with
31 goals and 39 points, leads L .A., who are
slight underdogs, by one and a half. In top news.
Yesterday, SpaceX successfully launched its sixth
private astronaut flight, called Fram 2, led
by crypto -entrepreneur Chan Wang. The mission
aims to orbit Earth from pole to pole, a path
previously untraveled by humans. The crew, including
a virtual reality director, a robotics researcher,
and an adventurer, embarked from NASA's Kennedy
Space Center in Florida. They will conduct 22
research experiments on the effects of spaceflight
on the human body during their three - to five
-day journey. This mission underscores SpaceX's
dominance in private spaceflight, with growing
interest from wealthy tourists and government
entities alike. In business news... TikTok Shop,
despite being a latecomer, is quickly gaining
ground in the social shopping arena. Launched
in the United States in 2023, it has attracted
47 million shoppers who spend an average of $32
million daily, according to Capital One Shopping.
This platform combines low prices like Temu with
in -app shopping, keeping users engaged without
redirecting them. Experts highlight the innovative
shoppertainment concept, where influencers like
Lexi Rosenstein thrive. However, Tech Talk Shop
faces uncertainty due to a recent law requiring
its parent company to sell U .S. operations by
April 5, 2024, or face a ban. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % to just over $83 ,000. Ethereum
is up 2 % to just over $1 ,800. And Goatsies
Maximus is up half a percent to $0 .05. 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. The Zelle app will disappear on Tuesday,
but there are still plenty of ways to send money
digitally. This change only affects the standalone
app. You can continue to use Zelle through your
bank's mobile app or website. Zelle has seen
a decline in standalone usage, with over 2 ,200
financial institutions now offering the service.
Other options for digital payments include Venmo,
PayPal, Apple Wallet, Revolet, and Cash App.
Always take precautions, as these services can
attract scammers. Only send money to those you
know and trust, and be wary of urgent messages
or too -good -to -be -true offers. While A Coyote
is heading to court as Coyote vs. Acme finally
reaches theaters. The film, which explores the
cartoon character's legal battle against the
Acme Corporation, was initially shelved by Warner
Brothers in 2023. However, backlash led to its
acquisition for global distribution by Ketchup
Entertainment for around $50 million. Ketchup
CEO, Gareth West. expressed excitement about
bringing this perfect blend of nostalgia and
modern storytelling to audiences. Starring John
Cena and Lena Condor, the film is set for a long
-awaited release in 2026, following significant
production efforts and passionate dedication
from its cast and crew. Well, all righty, folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today...
Our quote comes from the American entrepreneur
and business magnate, Elon Musk. And he said,
some people don't like change, but you need to
embrace change if the alternative is disaster.
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.