Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, May 5th. You'll be interested
to know, 64 years ago today, in 1961, astronaut
Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American
to travel into space. Abort the Mercury capsule,
Freedom 7. Shepard's suborbital flight lasted
approximately 15 minutes, reaching an altitude
of 160 miles above Earth. This monumental achievement
not only marked a significant milestone in the
United States' space exploration efforts, but
also inspired a nation to look toward the stars
with renewed ambition and pride. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report. Monday
at Tourmaline and South San Diego. It's looking
fair this morning with waist to chest high sets
rolling in. Waves hold around 4 to 7 feet throughout
the morning, providing decent conditions. However,
expect the winds to remain onshore at 6 to 7
mph, creating some bumps as the day progresses.
The swell is medium period, offering a mix of
fun rides. Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. with
a 2 -foot outgoing mid -tide when the west swell
is 5 .5 feet at 12 seconds and the side -shore
wind is 6 mph. The first low tide Monday will
be 0 foot at 11 .45 a .m. with a 4 -foot high
tide just after 6 .30. The near -shore buoy at
Mission Bay West reads 61 degrees for the water
temperature. Tuesday through Thursday features
inconsistent surf, starting with choppy 2 to
4 feet waves on Tuesday, improving to fair conditions
with occasional shoulder -high sets by Wednesday
morning. Winds shift to onshore, creating bumpy
surf in the afternoons. Thursday maintains fair
conditions with 3 plus feet waves, but shifts
back to choppy later. Overall, expect variable
quality with some rideable moments. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 58 degrees, with
8 mph wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .36,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .56. It
looks like we're in for a partly sunny Monday,
with a high near 65 and a light southwest breeze,
dusting up to 20. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy
skies with patchy fog developing after 11. and
a low of 55. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect
mostly sunny skies with patchy fog in the mornings
Tuesday through Friday, highs reaching the low
to mid -70s, and partly cloudy nights with lows
in the upper 50s to low 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny Morning sends you. In local news, as summer
approaches, San Diego leaders are considering
significant cuts to access at city lakes to address
a staggering budget deficit of $258 million.
Many local residents who rely on Miramar Reservoir
for families' exercise expressed concern. Proposed
changes may restrict access to only two days
a week, affecting several lakes. The budget report
reveals a decrease of $891 ,000 in funding for
recreational programs. Residents worry about
the impact on tourism and urge city leaders to
seek alternative savings. City council hearings
begin May 5th. Now on to sports. Scotty Scheffler
celebrated a remarkable victory at the CJ Cup,
winning by an impressive eight shots in McKinney,
Texas. This marked his first triumph of the year
2025, and he finished at 31 under par after a
final round of 63. Scheffler, the top -ranked
golfer, became the first from a Dallas -area
high school to win this tournament since 2007.
and he achieved the largest margin of victory
in its history. Notably, Scheffler's performance
included a 10 -under 61 in the opening round
and earned him a prize of $1 .8 million. In local
sports. Yesterday morning, the Friars blanked
the Pirates 4 -0 at PNC Park. Kolek shone on
the mound, earning the win with 5 -2 scoreless
innings. while Bogerts kicked off the scoring
with a single to bring in Manny. Diaz doubled
the lead with a homer in the second, and the
Friars capitalized on the Pirates' errors to
extend their advantage. Heaney took the loss
for Pittsburgh, leaving San Diego with 22 wins
and 11 losses. Tonight, the Friars take on the
Yankees in New York for game one of a three -game
series. Nick Pivetta. with a 1 .78 ERA, faces
Carlos Rodon. First pitch is at 4 .05 in 59 -degree
weather at Yankee Stadium. In top news. In today's
discussion about parenting, we focus on the concerning
link between cannabis and psychosis in teenagers.
A case study reveals a 17 -year -old named Sam
who began using cannabis casually in ninth grade.
leading to serious mental health issues. Modern
cannabis strains are significantly more potent
than those used decades ago, increasing addiction
risks and potential for psychosis. Research shows
that cannabis users face an elevenfold increase
in risk for psychotic disorders. Experts urge
parents to educate themselves about cannabis,
maintain open communication with their children,
and seek immediate help if concerning symptoms
arise. In business news, LinkedIn and Google
are facing a proposed class -action lawsuit alleging
improper access to confidential health data from
California's Health Insurance Exchange website.
Following an investigation by CalMatters and
The Markup, a California congressman has called
for the Federal Health and Human Services Department.
to look into the data sharing practices. Trackers
on CoveredCal .com reportedly sent sensitive
information about visitors, including health
details, to LinkedIn. The lawsuit claims these
actions violated California's Invasion of Privacy
Act and the Federal Electronic Communications
Privacy Act. Both companies have not provided
immediate comments, while Covered California
has removed the trackers. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 3 % over the weekend to about
$94 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 % to just under
$1 ,800. And Goetze's Maximus is down 12 % 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 tech. Amazon is stepping into
the space race, launching its Project Cooper
satellites, now totaling 27 in orbit. This venture
aims to compete with SpaceX's Starlink. amidst
growing concerns about orbital overcrowding.
With numerous companies planning to deploy over
1 ,000 satellites each, the potential for catastrophic
collisions is increasing. A recent report from
the European Space Agency indicates that over
2 ,500 objects were launched into low Earth orbit
this year alone, creating a significant risk.
Experts warn that without comprehensive regulations,
the situation could escalate into a dangerous
cascade of collisions, jeopardizing access to
space for future missions. Entertainment news.
The upcoming reboot of Miami Vice is generating
excitement, especially with Top Gun Maverick
director Joseph Kosinski at the helm. The series
originally introduced Don Johnson's James Crockett
and Philip Michael Thomas' Ricardo Tubbs over
40 years ago. While Kosinski's ability to balance
action and character development is impressive,
it is screenwriter Dan Gilroy's involvement that
truly elevates anticipation. Known for Nightcrawler,
Gilroy is expected to explore the darker, seedier
side of South Florida. With this dynamic duo,
fans can expect a fresh take that honors the
original while delivering a thrilling cinematic
experience. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American science fiction writer Ray
Bradbury. And he said, We are an impossibility
in an impossible universe. 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.