Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, April 8th. You'll be interested
to know, 110 years ago, today in 1913, the 17th
Amendment was ratified, introducing the direct
election of United States Senators by the voters
of the states. This significant change aimed
to enhance Democratic participation, shifting
the power from state legislatures to the people.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Tuesday at Tourmaline and South San Diego.
It's looking clean this morning with waist -to
-chest -high sets rolling in. Waves hold around
4 to 5 plus feet throughout the morning, providing
excellent conditions. Expect the winds to remain
offshore at zero mile per hour, keeping the surface
smooth and inviting for surfers. As the day progresses,
conditions may shift slightly. Best time to ride
is at 6 a .m. with a 4 -foot incoming high tide,
when the west -northwest swell is 4 feet at 15
seconds. and the offshore wind is zero mile per
hour. The first high tide Tuesday will be four
and a half foot at 7 .15 a .m., with a zero foot
low tide just before two. The nearshore buoy
at Mission Bay West reads 60 degrees for the
water temperature. Wednesday through Friday presents
a mix of conditions. Wednesday starts with clean
stomach to shoulder -high waves. transitioning
to fair in the afternoon. Thursday offers smaller,
clean waves in the morning, becoming choppy later.
Friday features fair conditions early, with increasing
size and clean surf by late afternoon. Overall,
expect varied quality, but good opportunities
for all skill levels. This morning, there's patchy
fog, and it feels like 57 degrees with no wind.
The sunset will take place at 717, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 625. It looks like we're
in for some patchy fog this morning, clearing
up by mid -morning, then mostly sunny skies with
a high near 70. Expect a light breeze today.
Tonight, we'll see more patchy fog after 11 p
.m. with a low around 54 and calm winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies
with patchy fog in the mornings and highs around
72 to 75. Nights will be partly cloudy to mostly
cloudy with lows in the mid -50s. Bonjour, food
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to tell them Sunny Morning sent you. In local
news. San Diego is known for its beautiful beaches,
but erosion has taken a toll on the sand. The
San Diego Association of Governments has unveiled
a plan to restore the sand, with Torrey Pines
State Beach among the locations set to benefit.
Dr. Pat Abbott, a professor emeritus of geology
at San Diego State University, emphasized the
importance of beach sand as a natural barrier
during storms and its appeal to tourists. This
project aims to replenish three times the amount
of sand used in the last restoration in 2012,
which cost $26 million. A feasibility study is
expected by July. Now on to sports. In an exhilarating
showdown, Florida rallied from a 12 -point deficit
to defeat Houston. securing the program's third
national championship since 2006. The game took
place in San Antonio, Texas, where All -American
guard Walter Clayton Jr. struggled early, not
scoring until the second half. However, Florida's
supporting players, led by Will Richards' 18
points, kept them competitive. Clayton eventually
contributed 11 points and 7 assists, earning
the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player title.
This victory marked Florida's third championship
and the Southeastern Conference's first since
2012. In local sports. Last night in Sacramento,
the Friars edged out the Athletics 5 -4 at Sutter
Health Park. Machado doubled to center, driving
in two key runs, and Tatis Jr. powered a 406
-foot homer. King secured the win with a solid
outing, while Suarez snagged the save. Despite
Severino's efforts, he took the loss for the
A's. San Diego's record now stands at 9 -2, maintaining
their strong start in the season. Tonight, the
Friars take on the Athletics again in Sacramento.
Dillon sees, with a 3 .38 ERA, faces Jeffrey
Springs. who carries a 4 .00 ERA. Look out for
Jackson Merrill, hitting .378. First pitch is
at .705. The Lakers were off last night, but
tonight, with a record of 48 -30, they face the
Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. The
Thunder hold a strong record of 64 -14, putting
them in first place in the Northwest Division.
King James is available with a left groin strain.
Tip -off is at 5 o 'clock. Tonight, the Kings
fell short against the Kraken, losing 2 -1 in
Los Angeles. Quinton Byfield scored early, but
Seattle's Maddie Beniers and Brandon Montour
quickly responded. Despite valiant efforts, the
Kings couldn't equalize. LA now stands at 44
-24 -9 for the season. Thursday night, the Kings
clash with the Ducks in the City of Angels. In
top news, Shopify chief executive officer Toby
Luck has informed employees that before requesting
additional headcount or resources, teams must
demonstrate why they cannot get what they want
done using AI. In a memo shared on X, Luck emphasized
that exploring autonomous AI agents could enhance
team dynamics, and could spark fun discussions
and projects. He described the integration of
reflexive AI usage as a baseline expectation
at Shopify, noting that effective AI use is now
a fundamental skill for all employees. Luck stated,
what we need to succeed is our collective sum
total skill and ambition at applying our craft,
multiplied by AI. In business news, MicroStrategy
is bracing for a significant loss in the first
quarter, following a sharp decline in Bitcoin
prices. The software company reported $5 .9 billion
in unrealized losses on its digital assets for
the quarter ending on March 31st. Despite a related
income tax benefit of $1 .7 billion, the company
anticipates a net loss. Shares fell by 10 .2
% to $264. With over 528 ,000 Bitcoins valued
at $43 .6 billion, MicroStrategy warns that further
declines could hinder its financial stability.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % to just
over $80 ,000. Ethereum is up 2%. to just under
$1 ,600. And Goatseys Maximus is up half a percent
to four cents. Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness,
we are working with a national Pilates studio
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Check out Club Pilates with several locations
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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 science. The National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration has secured an
extension for its Amazon Web Services contract,
preventing the early cancellation that would
have caused numerous agency websites to go dark.
The contract will now expire on July 31st, providing
additional time to find an alternative cloud
computing solution. A NOAA spokesperson confirmed
there will be no interruption in service. This
decision follows public outcry, including remarks
from NBC Today host Al Roker, who highlighted
the real -world impacts of federal budget cuts.
The Commerce Department is requiring NOAA to
reduce its information technology budget by 50
percent, affecting critical weather data services.
Entertainment news. The trailer for Tron Ares
has Jared Leto racing out of the digital world,
showcasing his character, Ares, as he embarks
on a dangerous mission in a neon -infused visual
spectacle. Leto, along with Jeff Bridges, who
reprises his role as Kevin Flynn, previewed the
film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The sneak peek
features Ares evading the police on his light
cycle. while a giant recognizer looms overhead.
Bridges describes the film as an incredible visual
experience, promising audiences a thrilling return
to the grid. Tron Aries will hit theaters on
October 10th. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American author and motivational
speaker, Ralph Marston. And he said, you've done
it before and you can do it now. See the positive
possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy
of your frustration and turn it into positive,
effective, unstoppable determination. 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.