Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, April 2nd. You'll be interested
to know, 160 years ago, today in 1865, Confederate
troops evacuated Richmond, Virginia, the capital
of the Confederate States of America, due to
the advancing Union forces during the American
Civil War. marking a significant turning point
in the conflict and leading to the eventual Union
victory in the war. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Wednesday at Tourmaline
and South San Diego. It's looking choppy this
morning with waist -to -chest -high sets rolling
in. Waves hold around 6 to 9 feet throughout
the morning, providing challenging conditions.
Expect the winds to remain onshore at 25 to 27
mile per hour, creating some bumps as the day
progresses. Conditions may improve slightly later,
but the chop will likely persist. Best time to
ride is at 2 p .m. with a 3 -foot high tide,
when the west swell is 6 feet at 9 seconds and
the onshore wind is 13 mile per hour. The first
low tide Wednesday will be minus a half foot
at 7 .15 a .m. with a three foot high tide at
two. The near shore GUI at Mission Bay West reads
59 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday
through Saturday will experience choppy conditions,
particularly on Thursday with 15 mile per hour
onshore winds, creating a bumpy surf environment.
Wave heights will start at 5 to 7 feet, but gradually
diminish to 2 feet by Saturday. Morning sessions
will be cleaner with lighter winds, transitioning
to more challenging conditions as winds increase
throughout the afternoons, especially on Thursday.
This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels
like 48 degrees, with 24 mile -per -hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7 .12. and it will
rise again tomorrow at 633. It looks like we're
in for a mostly sunny Wednesday, with temperatures
reaching near 60, and a brisk west wind at about
15 miles per hour, gusting up to 30. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance
of rain after 11 p .m., a low of 50, and lighter
winds around 10. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect a slight chance of rain showers on Thursday
with partly sunny skies and a high near 59. Friday
through Sunday will be sunny, warming up to a
high near 72. Nights will be mostly clear to
partly cloudy, with lows in the 40s and 50s.
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny Morning sends you. In local
news, in San Diego, NASA remains unfazed by recent
SpaceX rocket failures, despite two Starship
explosions this year. Astronaut Stanley Love,
along with NASA officials, assured the public
that the upcoming Artemis missions are on track.
Artemis II, set for early 2026, will be the first
manned lunar mission since 1972. Love emphasized
NASA's careful approach to vehicle development,
contrasting it with SpaceX's hardware -rich strategy.
Artemis II Recovery Director Lily Villareal echoed
his sentiments, stating, I am not worried at
all. Meanwhile, astronaut Denise Vernham prepares
for her first mission, showcasing the ongoing
dedication to lunar exploration. Now on to sports.
Rafi Devers is making unfortunate history for
the Boston Red Sox, starting the season with
a grim 0 -for -19 stint at the plate. As the
team faced the Baltimore Orioles, Devers struck
out three more times, surpassing the record for
most strikeouts in the first five games of a
season. Despite previously being a strong hitter,
Devers has struggled since being moved to designated
hitter after the signing of Alex Bregman. Team
manager Alex Cora remains optimistic, emphasizing
that Devers will eventually find his rhythm,
stating, it's just a matter of when. In local
sports. Last night at Petco, the Friars dominated
the Guardians 7 -0. Merrill blasted a fourth
-inning homer. while Tatis Jr.'s sack fly in
the fifth added to the score. Michael King was
brilliant, striking out 11 over five innings
to seal the win, while Allen took the loss for
Cleveland. Bogarts also shone with two runs.
This victory keeps the Padres' record perfect
at 6 -0, and the excitement in San Diego is palpable
as the team continues its strong start. Tomorrow
afternoon, the Friars see the Guardians again
at Petco Park at 1 -10. Dillon sees, with a 1
.38 ERA, faces off against Ben Lively. In hockey,
the Kings dominated the Winnipeg Jets with a
commanding 4 -1 victory in the City of Angels.
Ans Kopitar, Adrian Kemp, and Andrei Kozmenko
each netted a goal. Darcy Comper's impressive
18 saves sealed the win. The Kings now boast
a 42 -23 -9 record. Tomorrow night, the Kings
face the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center.
The Lakers were off last night, but tomorrow
night, they return to action with a record of
46 -29, sitting in first place. They face the
Golden State Warriors. who are in second place
with a record of 43 -31. Both teams are riding
a two -game winning streak. Tip -off is at seven.
In top news, Chinese companies are investing
billions of dollars in Mexican factories to produce
goods for the American market, benefiting from
tariff -free shipping under the U .S.-Mexico
-Canada agreement. Suek Suyong moved to Mexico
to work for Gillian Engineering, which builds
factories quickly. However, the trade deficit
with Mexico has increased significantly, raising
concerns for the Trump administration. Tariffs
on imports could drastically increase costs for
American manufacturers, while analysts warn that
these tariffs may ultimately hurt the U .S. job
market. Despite challenges, the Chinese -Mexican
industrial connection remains strong, creating
jobs and driving economic growth in Mexico. In
business news, in a competitive battle for Apple's
credit card, Visa has proposed a payment of roughly
$100 million to secure the deal. This comes as
Goldman Sachs, the current issuer, plans to exit
the consumer lending market. Other major banks,
including JPMorgan Chase and Synchrony Financial,
are also in contention. The chosen network will
play a crucial role in Apple's payment ecosystem,
which is becoming central to consumer financial
habits. With approximately $20 billion in balances,
the Apple credit card represents a significant
opportunity for whoever wins the bid. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 2%. to about $85 ,000.
Ethereum is up 0 .5 % to just under $1 ,900.
And Goatsies Maximus is down 5 % to $0 .04. 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's item tracking device, AirTag, debuted
nearly four years ago, but has yet to see any
hardware upgrades. Rumors indicate that an AirTag
2 was on the horizon, possibly launching this
year. The current AirTag utilizes Apple's ultra
-wideband U1 chip. allowing for precision finding
within a range of 10 to 15 meters. However, the
new model may incorporate the latest chip from
the iPhone 15, extending this range to 60 meters.
Additionally, Apple aims to enhance anti -stalking
features. The expected release window is around
May or June, potentially in time for the Worldwide
Developers Conference in 2025. entertainment
news april brings a captivating lineup of movies
and television shows showcasing talent from stephen
soderbergh to mark rylance soderbergh's black
bag explores the secretive lives of spies while
wolf hall the mirror and the light features rylance
as the calculating thomas cromwell on netflix
adolescence delves into the chaos of a family
facing unexpected turmoil Mid -century modern
offers a comedic spin on life in Palm Springs,
and Mobland stars Tom Hardy in a gritty tale
of gangland loyalty. The month promises a diverse
array of compelling stories worth watching. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the Roman
philosopher and emperor, Marcus Aurelius. And
he said, Accept the things to which fate binds
you and love the people with whom fate brings
you together, but do so with all your heart.
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.