Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, May 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 96 years ago today, in 1929, the inaugural
Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California. This
historic event marked the beginning of an annual
tradition that celebrates excellence in the film
industry. The first Best Picture award was presented
to the silent film Wings, and Emil Jannings received
the Best Actor award for his performances in
The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. This
momentous occasion laid the foundation for what
would become the most prestigious awards ceremony
in the world of cinema. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the surf report. Friday at
Tourmaline and South San Diego. It's looking
clean this morning with waist -high sets rolling
in. Waves hold around 2 to 3 plus feet throughout
the morning, providing nice conditions. Expect
the winds to remain onshore at 2 to 3 mph. keeping
the surface smooth as the day progresses. As
we move into the afternoon, conditions may shift
slightly with some bumps. Best time to ride is
at 6 a .m. with a zero -foot low tide when the
southwest swell is one feet at 18 seconds and
the onshore wind is two mile per hour. The first
low tide Friday will be a half foot just after
6 .30 a .m. with a 3 -foot high tide at 145.
The near -shore buoy at Mission Bay West reads
65 degrees for the water temperature. Saturday
through Monday presents predominantly choppy
surf conditions with wave heights ranging from
2 to 4 feet. Morning sessions on Saturday and
Sunday feature south -southwest winds, but deteriorate
with stronger southwest winds by afternoon. Monday
offers slightly improved, fair conditions in
the morning, but choppy waves return later. Expect
a mix of waves to shoulder -high waves throughout
the period, with variable wind impact. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 62 degrees, with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 744, and
it will rise again tomorrow at 548. It looks
like we're in for some partly sunny skies today
with a high near 68 and a light southwest breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions, a low
of 57 and a slight chance of rain with light
winds. Looking ahead in the weather, expect cloudy
skies Saturday with a high near 65 and light
winds from the southwest. A slight chance of
rain is possible Saturday night with a low around
57. Sunday remains mostly cloudy with a high
near 66. Monday brings mostly sunny skies and
a high near 71, followed by a partly cloudy night
with a low around 58. Tuesday will be sunny with
a high near 77 and a partly cloudy night with
a low around 60. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
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Sunny Morning sends you. In local news, U .S.
Customs and Border Protection's San Diego sector
is undergoing a significant shift in its immigration
enforcement mission due to a notable decrease
in asylum seekers and undocumented migrant crossings.
Catch and Release is now over. emphasizing serious
consequences for illegal border crossings. Arrests
have plummeted from an average of 1 ,500 to 2
,000 per day to fewer than 30. As maritime crossings
become increasingly perilous, with recent incidents
near Torrey Pines State Beach resulting in fatalities,
both Castrejon and immigration advocate Pedro
Rios stress the heightened dangers and risks
posed by smugglers. Now on to sports. In a pivotal
Game 6, the Denver Nuggets triumphed over the
Oklahoma City Thunder, thanks in part to unexpected
contributions from Julian Strother and other
young players. With star Nikola Jokic resting
in the fourth quarter, Strother scored eight
points in a crucial stretch, allowing Jokic to
catch his breath. Ultimately, Strother finished
with 15 points, while teammate Christian Braun
added 23 points and made key plays. This performance
underscored the importance of Denver's supporting
cast, which has often struggled. If they continue
to support Jokic, the Nuggets could make a deep
playoff run. In local sports. Tonight at Petco
Park, the Padres face the Mariners for Game 1
of a three -game series. Steph Kolek, who is
2 -0 faces Logan Evans. First pitch is at 640
under partly cloudy skies and 63 degrees. The
game can be watched exclusively on Apple TV+.
In top news, Michael Saylor, the executive chairman
of Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy,
has shared a unique piece of advice for Bitcoin
investors, stating, Sell a tooth if you must,
but keep the Bitcoin. This lighthearted quote
follows his earlier dramatic suggestion in February
to sell a kidney if you must. Saylor has consistently
encouraged aggressive investment in Bitcoin,
even urging followers to mortgage homes. Under
his leadership, Strategy has acquired over 568
,840 Bitcoin. valued at nearly $59 billion. He
believes the company's potential could soar to
$1 trillion and beyond as Bitcoin continues to
rise. In business news, GD Culture Group, a small
technology firm linked to China, has announced
a funding deal worth $300 million to build a
cryptocurrency treasury, which includes acquiring
President Trump's meme coin. Nasdaq -listed GD
Culture Group has a market value of approximately
$26 million and utilizes artificial intelligence
to create digital human models for selling products
on TikTok. The company plans to raise funds through
stock sales, mirroring strategies used by firms
like MicroStrategy. Following the announcement,
GDC's stock price initially surged but has since
retreated. The meme coin Trump currently holds
a market value of nearly $3 billion. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is unchanged for the week at
$104 ,000. Ethereum is up 0 .5 % to just under
$2 ,600. And Goetze's Maximus is down 36 % to
$0 .15. 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. Apple's next generation
of CarPlay called CarPlay Ultra. is officially
here for new Aston Martin vehicle orders in the
United States and Canada. This exciting update
will soon be available for existing models with
compatible infotainment systems. Other automakers,
including Hyundai Kea and Genesis, are also working
on integrating CarPlay Ultra. This system allows
users to manage their car's radio and climate
through on -screen controls, physical buttons
or Siri. CarPlay Ultra supports the iPhone 12
or newer, running iOS 18 .5 or later, offering
real -time information across all driver screens.
Entertainment news. The AMC A -List program has
become a passionate topic among its nearly 1
million members, who discuss it as if they are
part of an exclusive club. Membership costs between
$20 and $28 per month, and anyone older than
13 can join. Members enjoy benefits like attending
up to four movies a week and using a special
VIP line for concessions. Many proudly share
their experiences on social media. AMC's CEO,
Adam Aron, acknowledges the program's success,
stating that these members are their single best
customers. It's clear that the AMC A -List is
more than just a service. It's a lifestyle. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
inventor and visionary, Buckminster Fuller. And
he said, There is nothing in a caterpillar that
tells you it's going to be a butterfly. 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.