Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, April 9th. You'll be interested
to know, 24 years ago, today, in 2001, American
Airlines officially completed its acquisition
of Transworld Airlines, resulting in the formation
of the world's largest airline. This significant
merger marked a pivotal moment in the aviation
industry, reshaping competition and expanding
service offerings for millions of passengers
across the globe. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the Surf Report. Wednesday at Tourmaline
and South San Diego. It's looking clean this
morning with waist -to -chest -high sets rolling
in. Weights hold around 4 to 5 plus feet throughout
the morning, providing great conditions. Expect
the winds to remain offshore at zero mile per
hour, keeping the surface smooth and ideal for
catching some nice rides before the winds shift
later in the day. 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 tide Wednesday will be zero foot at
midnight a .m., with a zero foot tide at midnight.
The near -shore buoy at Mission Bay West reads
61 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday
through Saturday features a mix of surf conditions,
starting with clean three to five feet waves
on Thursday, transitioning to fair conditions
with increasing winds. Friday maintains smaller,
choppy 2 to 3 feet surf, especially in the afternoon.
By Saturday, expect 4 to 6 feet waves, with morning
clean conditions giving way to fair and choppy
afternoons, as winds shift to west -southwest.
This morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels
like 59 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, getting way to mostly sunny
skies, with a high near 72 and a light west breeze.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies, with a low
around 55 and very light winds. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect patchy fog in the mornings
on Thursday and Friday, with mostly sunny skies
and highs around 75. Saturday brings partly sunny
skies and a high near 69. Nights will be mostly
cloudy, with lows in the 50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny Morning sends you. In local news, Diablo
Canyon, California's only remaining nuclear power
plant, is set to begin decommissioning in 2029,
but it is now integrating artificial intelligence.
Pacific Gas and Electric announced the deployment
of an artificial intelligence tool, Neutron Enterprise,
designed to assist workers with extensive technical
documents. This initiative marks the first on
-site generative AI deployment at a U .S. nuclear
facility. While Neutron Enterprise aims to enhance
efficiency, concerns remain about the potential
risks of AI in this sensitive environment. Lawmakers
are calling for stricter regulations to ensure
safety as AI technologies evolve in the nuclear
sector. Now on to sports. In a shocking move,
the Denver Nuggets have fired head coach Michael
Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just
days before the 2025 NBA playoffs. Malone, who
led the franchise to its first -ever NBA championship
two years ago, was dismissed with three games
remaining in the regular season amid a four -game
losing streak. ESPN's Shams Charania reported
the news, leaving the NBA community in disbelief.
David Adalman has been named the interim head
coach. With superstar Nikola Jokic vying for
his fourth NBA Most Valuable Player award, the
team's direction is uncertain as they battle
for playoff positioning. Stay tuned for updates.
In local sports. Last night in Sacramento, the
Friars stumbled against the Athletics, losing
10 -4. Despite Machado's mammoth homer in the
first, Harers plagued San Diego as Gurriel and
Wilson capitalized for the A's. Springs snagged
the win, while Cease took the loss after allowing
nine earned runs. The Padres' record now sits
at 9 -3. as the Athletics improved to 5 -7. The
Friars look to bounce back in the next matchup.
This afternoon, the Padres take on the Athletics
at 12 -35. Randy Vasquez, sporting a 1 .69 ERA,
faces off against Osvaldo Bledo. In basketball
last night, the Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City
Thunder, 120 -136, at the Paycom Center. Shy
Gilchrist Alexander led the Thunder with 42 points.
The Lakers shot 70 % from the field but struggled
with 19 turnovers. The team's record now stands
at 48 -30, maintaining their position in first
place. Tonight, the Lakers face off against the
Dallas Mavericks, who are 38 -41 at the American
Airlines Center. Tip -off is at 4 .30. Tomorrow
night, the Kings at 44 -24 -9 take on the Ducks
in the City of Angels. Adrian Kemp, leading with
36 goals, looks to dominate against the Ducks,
who are 34 -36 -8. In top news, a groundbreaking
study reveals a hidden component of the human
immune system that could be a goldmine for new
antibiotics. Researchers from the Wiseman Institute
of Science in Israel discovered that proteasomes,
which recycle old proteins, also produce peptides
that combat bacterial infections. When these
peptide -producing abilities were suppressed,
bacterial infections thrived, highlighting their
critical role. The team identified a control
unit called PSME3 that enhances the production
of these bacteria -fighting peptides. suggesting
a new pathway for personalized treatments. While
experts caution that practical applications are
years away, this discovery opens exciting possibilities
for medical advancements. In business news, in
a surprising shift, President Donald Trump has
instructed the Justice Department to disband
its cryptocurrency crime investigation unit,
known as the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement
Unit. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch stated
that the Justice Department is not a digital
assets regulator and criticized the previous
administration's approach to regulation. Established
in 2021, the unit investigated fraudulent cryptocurrency
operations and cybercrimes. Despite Trump's past
opposition to cryptocurrencies, he has recently
embraced the industry. issuing pardons related
to crypto violations and launching his own MemeCon.
Critics argue this move opens the door for exploitation,
while some advocates welcome the focus on genuine
offenders. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down
5 % to $76 ,000. Ethereum is down 10 % to just
over $1 ,400. And Goatseys Maximus is down 4%.
to three cents. Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness,
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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. Elon Musk's Department
of Government Efficiency, also known as Doge,
plans to hold a hackathon next week to create
a mega -API for accessing internal revenue service
data, according to reports from Wired. The goal
is to transfer this data to a cloud platform,
potentially a third -party one, serving as the
agency's red center. The hackathon will involve
dozens of IRS engineers in Washington, D .C.
aiming to complete the API in just 30 days. However,
one IRS employee stated that this timeline is
not technically possible and could cripple the
IRS. Concerns about the project's feasibility
have been raised, highlighting a lack of experience
among its orchestrators. In a surprising turn,
Brad Pitt is set to reprise his role as the colorful
stuntman Cliff Booth in a follow -up to Quentin
Tarantino's acclaimed film Once Upon a Time in
Hollywood. This time, David Fincher will take
the helm as director, utilizing a script penned
by Tarantino himself. The project will be developed
at Netflix, where Fincher has a first -look deal.
While details remain scarce, it is unclear if
Leonardo DiCaprio will return as fading star
Rick Dalton. The original film, released in 2019,
grossed $377 million worldwide, showcasing Booth's
thrilling escapades. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American tennis player and
activist, Arthur Ashe. And he said, start where
you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
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.