Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 24th. You'll be interested
to know, 127 years ago, today, in 1898, Spain
declared war on the United States during the
Spanish -American War, which marked a significant
escalation in hostilities. following the explosion
of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. 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 waist -to -chest
-high sets rolling in. Weights hold around 2
to 4 feet throughout the morning, providing excellent
conditions. Winds remain onshore at 1 to 3 mile
per hour, keeping the surface nice and smooth
for your early sessions. Expect a shift in the
afternoon as winds pick up to 5 to 10 mile per
hour. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a
4 -foot incoming high tide when the southwest
swell is 2 feet at 16 seconds and the onshore
wind is 1 mile per hour. The first high tide
Thursday will be 4 .5 foot at 7 .15 a .m., with
a 0 foot low tide at 1 .30. The near -shore buoy
at Mission Bay West reads 62 degrees for the
water temperature. Friday through Sunday features
inconsistent surf, starting with clean 3 plus
feet waves on Friday morning, transitioning to
fair conditions. By the afternoon, conditions
become choppy as winds increase to 12 mph. Saturday
maintains similar wave heights, but shifts to
choppy by midday. Sunday brings persistent, choppy
surf, with winds up to 13 mph, making for a challenging
paddle out. This morning, it's patchy drizzle
and feels like 60 degrees with no wind. The sunset
will take place at 728, and it will rise again
tomorrow at 606. It looks like we're in for some
patchy drizzle and fog early today, clearing
by mid -morning, with partly sunny skies and
a high near 66, along with a light west wind.
Tonight, expect more patchy drizzle and fog,
mostly cloudy, with a low of 53. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect partly sunny skies Friday
through Sunday with highs around 65 to 66 and
light southwest winds. Nights will be mostly
cloudy with lows in the low 50s. A slight chance
of rain showers appears Saturday afternoon and
again Saturday night. Patchy fog may develop
Monday night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
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Sunny Morning sent you. In local news, sick and
dead sea lions are being reported along the coast
of Mexico, particularly in Rosarito. Officials
suspect these pinnipeds are suffering from domoic
acid poisoning due to a toxic algae bloom. Head
of the Civil Protection and Fire Department confirmed
four sea lions have died. while seven have been
rescued. This issue also affects marine mammals
in San Diego, where dolphins are similarly impacted.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
reported that hundreds of California sea lions
and dolphins have been affected. If you encounter
a stranded marine mammal, please contact the
appropriate rescue hotline. Now on to sports.
In a concerning turn of events, the Golden State
Warriors may have lost their significant trade
deadline acquisition, Jimmy Butler. During the
first quarter of Wednesday's playoff game against
the Houston Rockets, Butler was undercut by Amon
Thompson while jumping for a rebound, resulting
in a nasty fall that left him riding on the floor.
He eventually limped to the locker room due to
obvious pain and was later ruled out for the
remainder of the game with a pelvic contusion.
The Warriors, who have a record of 23 wins and
7 losses since acquiring Butler, face challenges
ahead if he misses significant time. Yesterday
morning in Detroit, the Padres were blanked by
the Tigers' 6 -to -zip at Comerica. Despite a
solid start from Hart, who allowed three runs
over four innings, the Padres struggled offensively.
Maholy led the charge for Detroit with two homers,
while Green and Dingler also contributed with
runs. Olsen was dominant, earning the win with
seven scoreless innings. The Friars, now 17 -8,
hope to bounce back at home tomorrow night for
the series start against the Rays, with King
getting the start. Last night in hockey, the
Kings dominated the Oilers with a resounding
6 -2 win in Los Angeles, taking a 2 -0 series
lead. Adrian Kemp had two goals and two assists,
while Hans Kopitar added a goal and three assists.
Tomorrow night, the Kings try to close out the
series in Edmonton. In basketball tomorrow night,
the Lakers face the Timberwolves at the Target
Center. The series is tied 1 -1, with Minnesota
favored by 1 .5 points. In top news, geoscientists
have made a groundbreaking discovery at Yellowstone
National Park, revealing a volatile -rich magma
cap approximately 2 .5 miles below the Earth's
surface. This cap acts as a lid, trapping pressure
and heat. thus potentially preventing a catastrophic
eruption in this significant volcanic system.
Researchers employed a 53 ,000 -pound Vibros
ice truck to generate tiny earthquakes, which
unveiled a sharp boundary indicating the magma
cap's location. Although there is considerable
magma beneath Yellowstone, the researchers assert
that an eruption is not imminent as the system
remains stable and is efficiently venting gas
through cracks. In business news, Airbnb has
made a significant change, now showing the full
price of your stay by default, eliminating the
need for a toggle to see total costs, including
fees. This update, rolling out globally, ensures
you view the complete cost of a reservation,
excluding taxes, right from the start of your
search. Initially introduced in 2019 due to scrutiny
from the European Union, The feature gained traction
with nearly 17 million users since its toggle
launch in 2022. Now a banner stating, prices
include all fees, will greet you at the top of
your search results, enhancing transparency for
travelers. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged
at about $93 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to just
under $1 ,800. and Goat Seas Maximus is down
12 % to $0 .06. 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. Some ChatGPT users are
expressing frustration over what they describe
as the bot's relentlessly positive tone. Many
feel that ChatGPT, particularly the GPT for a
model, has veered into sycophancy, showering
praise on users for even the simplest questions.
One software engineer noted, ChatGPT is suddenly
the biggest suck -up I've ever met. This behavior
stems from OpenAI's training methods, which encourage
responses that flatter users, often sacrificing
accuracy for positive feedback. While OpenAI
acknowledges this issue, they have yet to address
it publicly. Users can adjust settings for a
more neutral tone or explore alternative AI models.
Next week, Marvel's Thunderbolts will hit theaters,
marking the debut of a sea team of reluctant
heroes. Early reactions are pouring in, and they
are overwhelmingly positive, with critics calling
it one of the best Marvel movies in years. Following
the mixed reception of Captain America, Brave
New World, this second Marvel Cinematic Universe
release of 2025 seems poised for success. particularly
for its thoughtful representation of mental health
and a standout performance from Florence Pugh.
Thunderbolts opens on May 2nd, 2025, leaving
fans excited for what's next in the Marvel Universe.
Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American comic book writer, Len Wayne. And he
said, a true friend is someone who is there for
you when he'd rather be anywhere else. 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.