Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, April 23rd. You'll be interested
to know, 40 years ago, today, in 1985, the Coca
-Cola Company introduced New Coke, a reformulated
soft drink intended to replace its flagship beverage.
However, due to significant public outrage, the
previous version of Coca -Cola was reintroduced
as Coca -Cola Classic in less than three months,
marking a notable misstep in marketing strategy.
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
-high sets rolling in. Weights hold around two
to four feet throughout the morning, providing
nice conditions. However, expect the winds to
shift onshore at zero to two mile per hour, keeping
things smooth for now. As the day progresses,
conditions may become choppy with increasing
winds later on. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m.
with a 4 -foot high tide when the southwest swell
is 1 .5 feet at 18 seconds and the sideshore
wind is 1 mile per hour. The first high tide
Wednesday will be 4 .5 foot at 6 .15 a .m. with
a 0 -foot low tide just before 1. The nearshore
GUI at Mission Day West reads 63 degrees for
the water temperature. Thursday through Saturday
presents a mixed bag of surf conditions. Thursday
starts with clean 2 to 4 feet waves, shifting
to choppy by afternoon, with winds increasing
to 12 mph. Friday remains fair in the morning
with 3 plus feet waves, but conditions deteriorate
to choppy by midday. Saturday features choppy
surf throughout with 3 to 5 feet waves and winds
reaching 15 mile per hour, making for a bumpy
experience. This morning it's cloudy and it feels
like 58 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 728 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 607. It looks like we're in for some cloudy
skies today. with a high around 66 and a light
west breeze. Tonight, expect more cloudiness
with a low of 54 and palm winds. Looking ahead
in the weather, expect mostly cloudy skies Thursday
and Friday with highs around 66 and 65. Saturday
and Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs near
64. Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows around
53 to 54. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you. In local news, U .S.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visited San Diego
to address the ongoing sewage crisis from the
Tijuana River. emphasizing the need for extreme
urgency. During his meetings with local leaders,
including San Diego County supervisors and congressional
representatives, Zeldin discussed collaboration
with Mexican officials to end decades of raw
sewage entering the United States. He highlighted
the public health risks and beach closures due
to this pollution. Local leaders are compiling
a project list for solutions. while Zeldin called
for accountability from the Mexican government
to resolve this critical issue. Now on to sports.
In last night's NBA playoff action, the Indiana
Pacers took a commanding 2 -0 series lead over
the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 123 -115. Pascal
Siakam led Indiana with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
while Tyrese Halliverton contributed 21 points
and 12 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored
34 points for Milwaukee, but it was not enough.
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued
to dominate the Memphis Grizzlies, winning 118
-99 and leading the series 2 -0. Despite a strong
performance from Jaron Jackson Jr., Memphis struggled
offensively. failing to score 100 points for
the second consecutive game. In local sports.
Yesterday afternoon in Detroit, the Padres blanked
the Tigers 2 -0. Nick Pivetta secured the win,
tossing seven solid innings with three hits and
six strikeouts. Elias Diaz's two -run homer in
the second, scoring Bogerts, was all the Friars
needed. Flaherty took the loss for Detroit, while
Suarez earned his tenth save with a perfect ninth.
The Padres improved to 17 -5, showcasing their
dominant pitching and extending their lead in
the standings. This morning, the Friars are in
Detroit for the rubber game of this three -game
series. On the mound, Kyle Hart, with a 2 .14
ERA, faces Reece Olsen. First pitch is at 10
-10 with temperatures around 69 degrees at Comerica
Park. Last night, the Lakers beat the Timberwolves
94 -85 at Crypto .com Arena. Luka Doncic delivered
a stellar performance with 31 points and 11 rebounds.
Jackson Hayes added to the Lakers' defense with
41 rebounds. The series is tied one game apiece.
Friday night, the Lakers head to Minnesota for
Game 3 at the Target Center. And tomorrow night,
the Kings battle Edmonton at Crypto .com Arena
for Game 2. In top news, in a shift reminiscent
of the Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy, today's
college students are benefiting from what is
being called the Gen Z Lifestyle Subsidy. Oven
AI is offering students two months of free access
to ChatGPT +, typically priced at $20 a month,
just in time for finals. Other companies like
Anthropic are also providing free or discounted
access to their AI tools. This push to attract
young users reflects a broader trend where AI
companies aim to build a loyal user base among
students. who may rely on these technologies
for various aspects of their lives, from academics
to personal advice. In business news, the largest
credit card companies are bracing for a potential
economic downturn as Americans continue to spend.
However, firms like JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup
are adding to their reserves to cover expected
losses, while Synchrony is tightening lending
standards. Delinquencies are rising, reaching
levels seen before the pandemic. Despite concerns,
consumer spending has remained strong, with Bank
of America's chief indicating that consumers
are still solidly in the game. Yet, banks are
shifting focus towards wealthier customers, as
the top 10 % of earners now account for about
half of all spending in the United States. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 5%. to $93 ,000.
Ethereum is up 11 % to just under $1 ,800. And
Goatseys Maximus is up half a percent to $0 .07.
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. A fascinating study reveals the brain's
remarkable survival mechanism during marathons.
Carlos Matute, a neuroscientist from the University
of the Basque Country, discovered that myelin,
the fatty insulation around nerve fibers, provides
energy when fuel runs low. This research, published
in Nature Metabolism, showed that during a marathon,
myelin levels decreased in areas responsible
for motor coordination and emotion, but recovered
within two months. While some headlines sensationalize
the findings as the brain eating itself, Matute
emphasizes that these adaptations are both nuanced
and promising, highlighting the brain's ability
to change even in adulthood. Entertainment News.
A bankruptcy court has set a minimum price of
$417 .5 million for Village Rojo Entertainment's
library of 108 films, including notable franchises
like The Matrix and Ocean. U .S. bankruptcy judge
Thomas Horan approved an offer from Alkin Media
Group, outbidding content partners. which offered
$365 million. Village Roadshow filed for Chapter
11 bankruptcy due to high costs from in -house
content creation and a strained partnership with
Warner Bros. Discovery. The auction deadline
for bids is May 16th, with concerns about the
studio's profitability looming. Well, alrighty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today... Our quote comes from the American poet
Maya Angelou. And she said, You are the sum total
of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten,
smelled, been told, and forgot. It's all there.
Everything influences each of us, and because
of that I try to make sure that my experiences
are positive. 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.