Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, April 18th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is Good Friday. Commemorating
the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary is
a significant Christian holiday observed during
Holy Week. This solemn day, also known as Great
Friday or Holy Friday, has origins dating back
to the 4th century and is marked by fasting and
somber processions in many countries. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Friday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. It's
looking choppy this morning with need -a -waist
-high sets rolling in. Weights hold around 2
to 3 feet throughout the morning, providing mixed
conditions. Expect the winds to remain onshore
at 8 to 10 mile per hour, which will keep things
bumpy as the day progresses. Best time to ride
is at 6 a .m., with a 1 -foot outgoing low tide
when the southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at 16 seconds
and the onshore wind is 8 mile per hour. The
first low tide Friday will be a half foot just
before 8 a .m., with a half foot low tide at
915. The near -shore buoy at Mission Bay West
reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. Saturday
through Monday features mostly fair surf conditions
with knee -to -waist high waves. Morning sessions
are clean with light north -northwest winds,
ideal for longboarders. However, afternoons bring
increasing choppy conditions as winds shift to
west -northwest, making paddling out less appealing.
A slight improvement in fair conditions returns
in the evenings, providing some rideable options
before sunset. This morning, there's a slight
chance of rain showers, and it feels like 58
degrees, with 8 mph wind. The sunset will take
place at 724. and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .13. It looks like we're in for a slight
chance of rain showers early, clear into partly
sunny skies with a high near 65 and a light west
breeze. Tonight, expect patchy fog after 5 with
a low around 53 and light winds. Looking ahead
in the weather, expect patchy fog in the mornings.
with mostly sunny skies and highs near 69 to
70 degrees. Nights will be partly cloudy, with
lows around 53 to 54. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny Morning sent you. In local news, a new
federal order is now in effect across seven zip
codes in San Diego, California. requiring money
services businesses to file detailed reports
on transactions over $200. This significant reduction
from the previous threshold of $10 ,000 aims
to combat money laundering and cartel activity
along the U .S.-Mexico border. Many expresses
concerns about privacy, thinking it's pretty
ridiculous because it's just $200. The order
has sparked a lawsuit from Esperanza Gomes Escobar,
who argues that the data collection is unconstitutional,
violating the Fourth Amendment. The order is
temporary, lasting for 180 days. Now on to sports.
The 2025 NBA playoffs tip off this weekend, featuring
a mix of emerging stars. and seasoned veterans.
The top seeds are set, with the Boston Celtics
aiming for back -to -back titles, led by Jason
Tatum and Jalen Brown, while LeBron James and
Luka Doncic seek a deep run for the Lakers. In
the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder,
with MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgis -Alexander,
look poised for success. Meanwhile, the Cleveland
Cavaliers, armed with Donovan Mitchell and Evan
Mobley, seek to overcome previous playoff disappointments.
With numerous compelling storylines, this postseason
is sure to deliver. Last night, in the regular
season finale, the Kings fell to the flames 5
-1 at Crypto .com Arena. Despite Taylor Ward's
goal, Calgary's Nazem Kadri netted two, while
Sam Morton and Zane Parek each added one. The
Kings finish the season at 48 -25 -9. On Monday
night, the Kings gear up to face the Oilers in
the City of Angels for Game 1 of the West First
Round playoffs. Puck drop is at 7. In basketball,
the Lakers were off last night, but Saturday
night... The Lakers take on the Timberwolves
at home in the Crypt for game one of the West
first round. Tip -off is at 5 .30 on ABC. Moving
on to baseball, tonight in Houston, the Friars
face the Astros at 5 .10. Cuddleheart, with a
2 -0 record and a 5 .40 ERA, takes on Ryan Gusto,
boasting a 3 .00 ERA. The Padres are on fire
with a 15 -4 record, while the Astros sit at
8 -10. Weather's clear at 80 degrees for Game
1 of this three -game series. In top news, President
Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed
at lowering prescription drug prices for many
Americans, including those on Medicare. The order
revised policies from his first term mandating
community health centers to provide discounted
insulin and injectable epinephrine to uninsured
and low -income patients, a rule rescinded by
the Biden administration in 2021. The order also
instructs the Department of Health and Human
Services to reconsider Medicare drug price negotiations
with pharmaceutical companies, addressing this
so -called pill penalty that affects pricing
based on drug form. Additionally, it aims to
streamline drug importation programs to assist
states. In business news, in a surprising twist,
several finance professionals found themselves
disconnected from the stock market while attending
the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. With
a strict no cell phones policy, they missed the
news of a significant market rally led by President
Trump's announcement of a 90 -day pause on tariffs.
The Nasdaq surged by 12%, marking its largest
gain in 24 years, while the S &P 500 climbed
by 9 .5%, its best day since 2008. For many attendees,
this break from financial anxiety turned out
to be a refreshing experience. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is unchanged for the week at about $85
,000. Ethereum is down 3 % to just under $1 ,600.
And Goatsies Maximus is down half a percent 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 science. Researchers warn that
climate change will make rice increasingly toxic
due to rising temperatures and elevated carbon
dioxide levels, potentially threatening billions
of people with cancers and other diseases. According
to a study published in the Lancet Planetary
Health, rice absorbs high levels of arsenic.
a potent carcinogen. Louis Siska, a plant physiologist,
led a team that found increased carbon dioxide
in temperature led to higher arsenic levels in
rice grains. This poses significant health risks,
especially for infants. The study emphasizes
the urgent need for regulatory action and potential
interventions to mitigate arsenic exposure from
rice. Entertainment news. Alicia Silverstone
is set to return as Cher Horowitz in a new series
sequel to the beloved 1995 film Clueless, currently
in development at Peacock. Silverstone will not
only star, but also executive produce alongside
director Amy Heckerling. This follow -up will
take place 30 years after the original film,
hinting at Cher's future with Paul Rudd's character.
Josh Lucas. The writing team includes Josh Schwartz
and Stephanie Savage, known for hits like Gossip
Girl. Silverstone's journey with Clueless is
marked by unforgettable moments, including her
memories of Brittany Murphy's audition. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American chef and television personality, Julia
Child. And she said, drama is very important
in life. You have to come on with a bang. You
never want to go out with a whimper. Everything
can have drama if it's done right. Even a pancake.
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 weekend, my
good friends. We'll see you Monday with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.