Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, May 22nd. You'll be interested
to know, 119 years ago today, in the year 1906,
the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were
granted United States Patent Number 821 ,393
for their flying machine. This groundbreaking
invention laid the foundation for modern aviation,
transforming human transportation, and connecting
the world in unprecedented ways. 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 feet throughout
the morning, offering great conditions for a
session. Expect the winds to remain onshore at
1 to 4 mile per hour, keeping the surface smooth
as the day progresses. Enjoy the early glassy
conditions before the winds pick up later. Best
time to ride is at 6 a .m. with a 4 -foot high
tide when the southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at
16 seconds. and the onshore wind is 2 mile per
hour. The first low tide Thursday will be a half
-foot at noon a .m. with a 5 -foot high tide
at 6 .30. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West
reads 66 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
through Sunday features variable surf conditions.
Friday starts choppy with 3 to 5 feet waves and
south winds up to 13 mph, making it less favorable.
Saturday improves to fair conditions, maintaining
3 to 4 feet waves with lighter winds. Sunday
showcases clean 4 to 5 feet waves early, transitioning
to fair conditions later with some chop. Overall,
expect varied quality throughout the weekend.
This morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels
like 62 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 748, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 544. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog before 11 a .m., then mostly sunny skies
with a high near 76 and a light breeze. Tonight,
expect patchy fog. Again, between 11 p .m. and
5 a .m., mostly cloudy skies and a low of 58.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect partly sunny
skies on Friday, Saturday, and Memorial Day,
with highs near 69 to 71. Nights will be mostly
cloudy, with lows in the mid -50s to around 58.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought
to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
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grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
to get your morning coffee. They are open every
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 now facing a lawsuit from
homeowners who argue that the city's proposed
trash and recycling fee violates state law. Five
residents filed the complaint, asking the court
to declare the proposal invalid ahead of a June
9th hearing. Attorney Michael Aguirre stated
the city has made a number of financial mistakes.
The lawsuit claims Mayor Todd Gloria and the
city council are arbitrarily imposing a tax instead
of actual service costs, which could lead to
residential property owners paying up to $48
monthly. Critics warn that failure to pay could
result in foreclosure. Now on to sports. In a
significant shakeup, Team Penske has parted ways
with its top three IndyCar leaders following
a qualifying scandal for the Indianapolis 500.
Team president Tim Sindrick, managing director
Ron Ruzuski, and general manager Kyle Moyer are
no longer with the organization after violations
were discovered during tech inspections. Roger
Penske expressed his commitment to integrity.
apologizing to fans and partners for the organization's
failures. The violations involved illegally altered
parts, leading to penalties that include suspensions
and starting positions for cars in the race.
Industry voices, including rival owner Chip Ganassi,
emphasized the importance of upholding sportsmanship
in racing. Last night in Toronto, the Padres
fell to the Blue Jays 14 -0. Vasquez took the
loss, conceding six runs over four and two -thirds
innings. A pivotal moment came with Varsha's
grand slam in the eighth, capping a seven -run
inning. San Diego now holds a record of 27 -21
and are on a five -game losing streak. Tomorrow
morning, the Friars battle the Blue Jays in Toronto
for the final game of this three -game series.
Steph Kolek takes the mound against Poudin Francis.
First pitch is at 10 .07 under the dome. In top
news, Bitcoin has surged to a new record, exceeding
$109 ,500, driven by bullish momentum and a strengthening
regulatory outlook for cryptocurrencies. As of
around 5 .30 p .m. Eastern Time on Wednesday,
Bitcoin was trading above $108 ,000, even amid
rising bond yields and a declining broader market.
The cryptocurrency has jumped more than 40 %
since early April, following President Trump's
changes to tariff policies. Sean Farrell, head
of digital asset strategy at Fundstrat, noted
the market's shift to buy -the -dip mode. A stablecoin
regulation bill recently advanced in the Senate.
which could further boost Bitcoin's position.
In business news, during a recent Microsoft build
session, the company's head of security for artificial
intelligence accidentally exposed confidential
information about Walmart's use of Microsoft's
AI tools. This occurred after two former employees
disrupted the event to protest against Microsoft's
cloud contracts with the Israeli government.
Despite the session being muted, security inadvertently
switched to Microsoft Teams, revealing internal
communications that highlighted Walmart's enthusiasm
for Microsoft's Entra and AI Gateway services.
The protest reflects ongoing tensions regarding
Microsoft's involvement in the conflict in Palestine
as activists continue to challenge the company's
practices. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up
1 % to about $108 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to
just under 26. And Goatseys Maximus is down 2
% to 16 cents. 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. The exciting possibility
of reversing damage to the lungs and heart is
drawing closer as scientists make remarkable
strides in regenerative medicine. After decades
of challenges, the Scripps Research Institute
in La Jolla, California, is developing techniques
to stimulate the body's own stem cells to repair
crucial organs. Their groundbreaking methods
have shown promise in lab settings, restoring
dead tissue in various species and humans. As
Pete Schultz, CEO of Scripps, states, we have
the potential in the next two to three years
to show we can reverse lung damage and heart
damage. This could fundamentally change disease
treatment and improve countless lives. Mission
Impossible The Final Reckoning is a huge mess,
but it's also a fun mess. The film suffers from
solemnity overload, drowning viewers in heavy
montages and voiceovers about Ethan Hunt's sacrifices.
However, it eventually transitions into thrilling
action, showcasing impressive sequences, including
a remarkable submarine scene and a breathtaking
stunt with Tom Cruise hanging from a plane. While
the movie grapples with its identity and past
callbacks, it manages to entertain. Ultimately,
it appears that Cruise and director Christopher
McQuarrie reclaim their vision, creating a captivating,
if flawed, addition to the franchise. Well, all
righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
inventor and businessman, Thomas Edison. And
he said, 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.