Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, April 7th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Beer Day, and it marks
the 1933 signing of the Cullen -Harrison Act,
which ended the beer prohibition in the United
States. Celebrated since 2009, it honors beer's
rich history from ancient Mesopotamia to medieval
Europe. Today, beer ranks third in global consumption
after water and tea, boosting countless varieties.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Monday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking clean this morning with 6 to 9 foot
sets rolling in. Waves hold around 6 to 9 feet
throughout the morning, providing excellent conditions.
Expect the winds to be onshore at just 3 mile
per hour, keeping the surface smooth for some
great rides. As the day progresses, watch for
a shift in the wind. Best time to ride is at
7 a .m. with a 4 foot high tide. when the west
swell is 4 feet at 18 seconds and the offshore
wind is 1 mile per hour. The first high tide
Monday will be 4 .5 foot just before 6 .30 a
.m., with a half -foot low tide at 1 .15. The
nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West reads 59 degrees
for the water temperature. From Tuesday to Thursday,
surfers can expect predominantly clean conditions
in the mornings with light winds under five mile
per hour, ideal for catching waves. Wave heights
range from chest to head high, tapering to waist
to chest high in the afternoons, which become
fair to choppy. Best surf times are early mornings
before winds pick up, ensuring smooth rides.
This morning, there's patchy fog. and it feels
like 56 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 7 .15, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .28. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog this morning, clearing up by late morning,
leading to mostly sunny skies and a high near
70. Expect a light northwest breeze. Tonight.
Look for patchy fog returning with mostly cloudy
skies and a low around 52 Looking ahead in the
weather Expect patchy fog in the mornings on
Tuesday and Wednesday Giving way to mostly sunny
skies with highs in the upper 60s and low 70s
Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows in the
50s Bonjour food enthusiasts This podcast is
brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
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They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop
on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings
send you. In local news, a sea lion was rescued
in Carlsbad after being found near a bike lane
on Carlsbad Boulevard on Friday night. Officers
from the Carlsbad Police Department kept the
sick animal safe from traffic while waiting for
the SeaWorld rescue team. Upon arrival, the team
suspected the sea lion was suffering from domoic
acid poisoning and took it for professional care.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns as
many marine animals have been affected by a bloom
of toxic algae along the Southern California
coastline. PROSPAD police urge anyone who sees
a distressed marine mammal to call the SeaWorld
Rescue Team. Now on to sports. In a stunning
turn of events, Kelvin Sampson orchestrated a
remarkable comeback for the Houston Cougars,
defeating the Duke Blue Devils 70 -67 in the
2025 men's Final Four. Duke, leading by 14 points
late in the second half, seemed destined for
the national championship game. However, Houston's
fierce defense held Duke to just one field goal
in the final 10 minutes. Despite Duke's talent,
including standout Cooper flag, Houston's resilience
shined through. With a 9 -0 run in the last 33
seconds, Houston now advances to face Florida,
aiming for its first national title. This unforgettable
collapse will linger in Duke's legacy. Tonight.
Florida takes on Houston for the Men's National
Championship. Florida is favored by 1 .5. The
over -under is 140 .5. Tip -off is at 8 .50 Eastern
Time on CBS. In local sports. Yesterday afternoon
at Wrigley Field, the Friars edged out the Cubs
8 -7. as Fernando Tatis Jr. capitalized on a
ninth -inning error to score the decisive run.
Manny Machado's towering 404 -foot homer and
Luis Cereza's RBI single -fueled San Diego's
offense, with Adam taking the win and Suarez
securing the save, while Presley suffered the
loss. With this victory, the Friars now stand
at 8 -2, maintaining a strong start to the season.
Tonight, the Friars take on the Athletics in
Oakland at 7 .05. Michael King brings his 3 .52
ERA against Luis Severino's 3 .75. In basketball,
yesterday afternoon, the Lakers defeated the
Thunder 126 -99 at the Paycom Center. Luka Doncic
led the charge with 30 points, making five three
-pointers. The Lakers shut 75 % from the field,
extending their record to 48 wins and 30 losses.
They remain in first place in the Pacific Division.
Tonight, the Lakers face the Thunder again, who
are 64 -14 at the Paycom Center. Tip -off is
at 5 o 'clock. Also tonight, in the City of Angels,
the Kings at 44 -23 -9 host the Kraken. Ans Kopitar's
43 assists and Adrian Kemp's 33 goals fuel the
Kings, who are favored by one and a half. In
top news, Scott Galloway, a professor at New
York University and prominent talking head on
the internet, urges a fresh perspective on Social
Security and retirement. He believes that individuals
earning significant wealth including himself,
should not receive Social Security benefits.
Galloway advocates for means testing to ensure
that these payments support those in genuine
need. He highlights that most recipients withdraw
much more than they contribute and argues that
wealthy individuals are not taxed sufficiently
to fund the program. Galloway envisions economic
security as a priority before retirement. promoting
the idea of generating passive income to achieve
financial stability and reduce work -related
stress. In business news, homebuilders are facing
a challenging market with the highest number
of unsold homes since the Great Recession. As
of February, about 119 ,000 homes remain unsold.
prompting builders to offer enticing incentives
like mortgage rate buy -downs and closing cost
credits. In Killeen, Texas, new homes are selling
for $50 ,000 less than in 2022. However, while
inventory is rising in states like Texas and
Florida, competition for homes remains fierce
in coastal areas. Builders are adapting to economic
uncertainties, but many are left with significant
inventory. lacking pricing power in this shifting
market. In crypto movement, it's a bloodbath.
Bitcoin is down 6 % over the weekend to about
$78 ,000. Ethereum is down 13 % to just under
$1 ,600. And Goatseys Maximus is unchanged at
$0 .03. 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 trend of smart homes
is shifting as the ultra -rich in Los Angeles
are increasingly drawn to dumb houses. Once highly
sought after, homes filled with Wi -Fi enabled
appliances are falling out of favor due to frustrations
with complicated technology. Interior designer
Jamie Bush notes that people desire more manual,
less complicated living spaces. High -end buyers
now prefer homes that emphasize self -sufficiency
and natural features. As digital overload becomes
a concern, properties without excessive technology
are becoming more appealing, showcasing a return
to simpler, tactile living where traditional
fixtures are regaining their charm. Entertainment
news. The upcoming reboot of The Naked Gun is
generating excitement. with Liam Neeson starring
as the son of Leslie Nielsen's original character,
Lieutenant Frank Drebin. Directed by Akeva Shaffer
from The Lonely Island, the film is a direct
sequel to the beloved franchise. A teaser trailer
debuted at CinemaCon, showcasing Neeson's character
in a humorous hostage situation. The cast includes
Paul Walter Hauser, who plays Ed Hocken Jr.,
along with Pamela Anderson, Lisa Koshy, Danny
Houston, and Busta Rhymes. The Naked Gun is set
to hit theaters on August 1st, courtesy of Paramount
Pictures. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the English poet and painter, William Blake.
And he said, No bird soars too high if he soars
with his own wings. 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.