Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, May 1st. You'll be interested
to know, 94 years ago today in 1931, the Empire
State Building was dedicated in New York City.
This architectural marvel, standing at 102 stories.
held the title of the world's tallest building
for four decades. Its completion during the Great
Depression symbolized human resilience and ingenuity,
inspiring generations with its grandeur and the
spirit of progress it embodies. 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 -high sets rolling
in. Weights hold around 2 to 3 plus feet throughout
the morning, providing nice conditions. However,
expect the winds to remain onshore at 2 mph,
keeping things smooth for now. As the day progresses,
conditions may shift to a bit bumpy with winds
increasing slightly. Best time to ride is at
6 a .m. with a zero -foot outgoing low tide,
when the south -southwest swell is 2 feet at
14 seconds and the onshore wind is 2 mile per
hour. The first low tide Thursday will be minus
1 foot just before 7 a .m., with a 3 -foot high
tide at 2 .15. The nearshore buoy at Mission
Bay West reads 62 degrees for the water temperature.
Friday through Sunday presents a mix of conditions.
Friday starts with clean surf at 2 plus feet,
shifting to choppy by midday. Saturday remains
fair in the morning, but transitions to choppy
conditions as swell builds to 3 plus feet. Sunday
sees choppy surf at 4 to 7 feet with strong west
winds, making for challenging paddling and rideable
conditions throughout the day. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 60 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .33
and it will rise again tomorrow at 6. It looks
like we're in for some partly sunny skies today
with a high near 66 and a light breeze. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy conditions with a low around
56 and gentle winds. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect partly sunny skies on Friday with a high
near 68 and light west winds. Nights will be
mostly cloudy with lows around the mid 50s. Saturday
stays mostly cloudy with a high near 66. Saturday
night brings a chance of rain showers with lows
around 54. Sunday starts with a slight chance
of rain. turning to a chance of showers and thunderstorms
at a high near 61. Sunday night continues the
chance of rain with lows around 53. Monday remains
mostly cloudy with a high near 62 and partly
cloudy skies at night with a low around 52. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
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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, San Diego is facing a projected shortfall
of $258 million for the next fiscal year, prompting
plans to close bathrooms at several iconic beaches
and parks. The city expects to save $1 .7 million
by shutting facilities from November through
March, impacting locations like La Jolla Shores
and Mission Beach. Mayor Todd Gloria's draft
budget proposes significant cuts, including reducing
the Parks and Recreation Department by over 170
positions. This decision raises concerns about
public health and safety, especially following
a previous hepatitis A outbreak. Now on to sports.
CPS is disputing Bill Belichick's claim. that
a recent interview was supposed to focus solely
on his new book. The segment on CBS Sunday Morning
straightened to Belichick's relationship with
24 -year -old Jordan Hudson. Belichick stated
he had communicated that promotional interviews
would only cover the book's contents, but CBS
asserted there were no preconditions. The segment
included moments where Hudson interjected during
discussions about their relationship. Dacek acknowledged
the relationship was mentioned several times,
noting they had met on a flight to Palm Beach
in 2021. The book releases on May 6th. Yesterday
afternoon in San Diego, the Friars clinched a
5 -3 victory over the Giants. Diaz homered in
the second, while Tatis raked with three hits.
Machado's timely single in the fifth. pushed
the Friars further ahead. Kings secured the win,
improving to 4 -1, while Suarez earned the save.
Despite a late homer from Yaz Jr., the Giants
fell short. San Diego now stands at 19 -11, maintaining
momentum. Tomorrow afternoon, the Padres take
on the Pirates in Pittsburgh for Game 1 of a
three -game series. Dylan sees. with an ERA of
5 .76, faces Mitch Keller, boasting a 3 .97 ERA.
First pitch is at 3 .40. Expect sunny skies and
a warm 77 degrees at PNC Park. Last night, the
Lakers fell to the Timberwolves, 103 -96, at
Crypto .com Arena. Rudy Gobert was unstoppable,
notching 27 points and 24 rebounds, while Julius
Randle added a solid 23 points. Luka Doncic led
the Lakers with 28 points. The Timberwolves advance,
closing the series 4 -1. The Lakers end their
season with a lot to look forward to next year.
Tonight, the Kings, trailing the series three
games to two, are back in Edmonton for Game 6.
Puck drop is at seven on ESPN, with the Oilers
favored by one and a half. In top news, a central
Florida man, Philip Seif, is suing Toyota, Progressive
Insurance, and Connected Analytics Services over
alleged data collection from his new car. The
federal class action lawsuit filed in Texas claims
that Sikh's driving was monitored and his data
sold to his insurance company without his consent.
Attorney John Yanchunas stated, the problem with
the premise is the consumer is unaware it is
happening. In 2022, Toyota claimed that its monitoring
system would help drivers save money on insurance.
Cybersecurity expert Alan Kroetz emphasized that
data is money. purging drivers to review their
vehicle's user agreements for data collection
details. In business news, Slate Auto has confirmed
that it will build its $20 ,000 electric truck
at a retrofitted printing shop in Warsaw, Indiana.
The factory, which spans 1 .4 million square
feet, will eventually produce 150 ,000 trucks
annually. This ultra -bare -bones vehicle features
a range of 150 miles, lacking amenities like
a touchscreen and paint to keep costs low. Slate
aims to employ 2 ,000 people at the facility,
which previously closed in September 2023. Production
is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of
2026, with a focus on using domestic suppliers.
In crypto movement. Bitcoin is unchanged at $95
,000. Ethereum is unchanged at just over $1 ,800.
And Goatsy's Maximus is up half a percent to
$0 .08. 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, Salina 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. Recent research reveals
the extraordinary event of a 5 .3 million -year
-old flood that shaped the Mediterranean Sea.
Six million years ago, tectonic activity isolated
the Mediterranean from the Atlantic, leading
to a significant evaporation period. The flood,
known as the Zankli Mega Flood, occurred when
mountains sank, allowing water to surge into
the basin at astonishing speeds of 72 miles per
hour. This flood transformed the region, triggering
earthquakes and creating massive waterfalls 30
times taller than Niagara. While marine life
struggled to adapt, the Mediterranean eventually
evolved into a biodiversity hotspot. Teaching
us vital lessons about environmental change.
Entertainment News. In the first trailer for
The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson undergoes
a dramatic transformation, portraying USC legend
Mark Kerr. This biopic, directed by Benny Safdie,
marks his solo directorial debut. The cast also
features Emily Blunt as Care's wife, along with
Baz Rutten, Lindsay Gavin, and Oleksandr Yusyk.
Johnson previously expressed his desire to work
with Safdie, emphasizing the importance of authentic
and raw storytelling. Care, a mixed martial artist
from 1997 to 2009, won four world championships.
and was the focus of a 2002 HBO documentary.
The Smashing Machine hits theaters on October
3rd. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the Lebanese -American poet and philosopher,
Khalil Gibran. And he said, Trust in dreams,
for in them is hidden the gate to eternity. 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.