Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 17th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is Maundy Thursday, marking the
Last Supper on the Thursday before Easter. Also
known as Holy Thursday, it commemorates Jesus
washing the apostles' feet. The term mande originates
from Latin mandatum, meaning commandment. Catholics
celebrate with a special mass and prayers. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday at Tourmaline and South San
Diego. It's looking clean this morning with knee
-to -thigh high sets rolling in. Weights hold
around two plus feet throughout the morning,
providing good conditions. However, expect the
winds to remain onshore at three mile per hour,
adding a slight bump as the day progresses. Overall,
it's a decent morning for a paddle out. Best
time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a one -foot low
tide when the southwest swell is one feet at
17 seconds. and the onshore wind is 3 mph. The
first low tide Thursday will be 0 foot at 6 .45
a .m., with a 2 .5 foot high tide just after
1 .30. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West
reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
through Sunday presents a mix of surf conditions.
Friday starts fair with knee -to -waist high
waves, transitioning to choppy by afternoon due
to increasing northwest winds. Saturday offers
clean, glassy mornings with similar wave heights,
but choppy conditions develop later. Sunday remains
fair, featuring consistent 2 to 3 plus beat waves,
but just to choppy in the afternoon as winds
pick up. This morning, there's a slight chance
of rain showers, and it feels like 56 degrees
with 8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 7 .23, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .14. It looks like we're in for some mostly
cloudy skies today, with a slight chance of rain
showers and a high near 65, accompanied by a
light southwest breeze. Tonight. Expect continued
cloudy conditions with a low of 55 and a chance
of showers before 5 a .m., along with light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect cloudy skies
on Friday with a high near 64 and light west
winds. Saturday will be mostly sunny, reaching
a high near 67. Look for patchy fog in the mornings
and partly cloudy nights with lows around 53.
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them Sunny Morning sent you. In local
news, state officials have approved nearly $10
million for essential improvements to the coastal
rail system, which has faced significant erosion,
disrupting train traffic along the coast. During
an emergency meeting, the California Transportation
Commission sanctioned the funds for the Los Angeles
-San Diego -San Luis Obispo rail corridor. This
investment will support the Orange County Transportation
Authority's Coastal Rail Infrastructure Resiliency
Project, enhancing seven miles of rail service.
Darnell Grisby, the Commission's chairman, emphasized
the corridor's importance. stating that it facilitates
over $1 billion in freight and serves millions
of daily passengers. Now on to sports. In a thrilling
conclusion to the Golden State Warriors' 121
to 116 play in victory over the Memphis Grizzlies,
the NBA revealed that officials missed four crucial
calls in the final moments. With just under 90
seconds left, Draymond Green should have been
called for a foul against Scottie Pippen Jr.,
potentially leading to his exit from the game.
Additionally, a tip dunk by Zach Gady was incorrectly
allowed, and a clean block by Brandon Podsiemski
was ruled a foul. Finally, a critical possession
error awarded the ball to the Warriors instead
of the Grizzlies, impacting the game's outcome
significantly. Meanwhile, in the mass game, Klay
Thompson overcame his previous play -in game
struggles to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a commanding
120 to 106 victory over the Sacramento Kings,
keeping their playoff hopes alive. A year after
his scoreless performance in the 2024 play -in,
Thompson scored 23 points, with 16 coming in
the pivotal second quarter. Coach Jason Kidd.
praised the team's resilience. With this win,
the Mavericks advanced to face the Hobbled Grizzlies
on Friday, aiming to become the first 10th seed
to reach the playoffs. In local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at Petco, the Friars bested the Cubs
4 -2. Tatis and Manny each drove in two runs,
while Pavetta earned the win with six solid innings,
striking out one. Suarez secured the save. The
two -run singles in the third, and insurance
runs in the seventh from Machado or Key. Chicago's
Boyd took the loss, despite Crow Armstrong's
solo shot in the eighth. San Diego now stands
15 -4, leading the West. Tomorrow night, the
Padres take on the Astros in Houston for game
one of a three -game series. Keitelhardt. Boasting
a 5 .4 ERA, faces Ryan Gusto with a 3 .0 ERA.
First pitch is at 5 .10, with clear skies and
a temperature around 80 degrees. Tonight in hockey,
it's the last day of the regular season. The
Kings at 47 -24 -9 host the Calgary Flames in
L .A. In top news. The Internal Revenue Service
is planning to rescind the tax -exempt status
of Harvard University, according to sources familiar
with the matter. This extraordinary measure comes
as the Trump administration increases pressure
on the university to comply with its demands.
Over $2 billion in funding has already been blocked.
President Donald Trump suggested on Truth Social
that Harvard should lose its tax -exempt status
for not acting in the public interest. Education
Secretary Linda McMahon stated that it is worth
looking into, while experts warn that this revocation
process is complex and rare. In business news,
trade tensions with China are paving the way
for sodium ion batteries. which are gaining traction
as lithium tariffs create uncertainty. Historically,
sodium for battery production has been a pipe
dream, but Natron Energy Incorporated, based
in Holland, Michigan, is now producing these
batteries at scale. The company's plant opened
in April 2024 with plans for significant expansion.
Sodium -ion batteries are cheaper and safer than
lithium -ion options. appealing to data centers
and other industries requiring rapid power discharge.
While sodium may not dominate the market, it
is emerging as a viable alternative in specific
applications, particularly as demand for energy
storage surges. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1 % to about $84 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged
at just under $1 ,600. And Goatsy's Maximus is
down 8 % to 4 cents. 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. OpenAI is reportedly developing
its own social network, reminiscent of X, according
to various sources. The project is still in its
early stages, featuring an internal prototype
that integrates ChatGPT's image generation with
a social feed. CEO Sam Altman has been seeking
feedback from outsiders, though it remains uncertain
whether this will be a standalone app or integrated
into ChatGPT. which was the most downloaded app
globally last month. This move could heighten
Altman's rivalry with Elon Musk and create competition
with Meta, which is also planning a social feed
for its AI assistant. Teenagers are causing a
stir at screenings of the new Minecraft movie,
thanks to a scene featuring a chicken jockey
that has ignited chaos. Audiences are reportedly
throwing popcorn, squirting lotion, and even
releasing live poultry in theaters. In response,
police had to intervene at a multiplex in Alaska,
while a theater in New Jersey is now requiring
adult supervision for teens at these screenings.
Despite the uproar, the film had a strong opening,
grossing $163 million. Well, alrighty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the Italian religious leader,
Francis of Assisi. And he said, Start by doing
what's necessary, then do what's possible, and
suddenly you are doing the impossible. 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.