WEBVTT 00:00:01.100 --> 00:00:03.819 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:03.980 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.060 --> 00:00:13.580 and it's Tuesday, May 27th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.580 --> 00:00:18.980 to know, 88 years ago today, in 1937, the magnificent 00:00:18.980 --> 00:00:22.120 Golden Gate Bridge opened to pedestrian traffic 00:00:22.120 --> 00:00:25.699 in San Francisco, California. This engineering 00:00:25.699 --> 00:00:28.940 marvel, spanning the Golden Gate Strait, connected 00:00:28.940 --> 00:00:32.299 the city to Moran County and stood as the longest 00:00:32.299 --> 00:00:35.899 and tallest suspension bridge of its time. Its 00:00:35.899 --> 00:00:38.799 completion symbolized human ingenuity and determination, 00:00:39.299 --> 00:00:42.600 overcoming numerous challenges to create an iconic 00:00:42.600 --> 00:00:46.240 structure that continues to inspire and awe people 00:00:46.240 --> 00:00:52.340 worldwide. So now you know. And now, it's time 00:00:52.340 --> 00:00:58.380 for the Surf Report. Tuesday at Tourmaline and 00:00:58.380 --> 00:01:02.200 South San Diego. It's looking clean this morning 00:01:02.200 --> 00:01:04.640 with waist -to -chest -high sets rolling in. 00:01:05.540 --> 00:01:08.219 Weights hold around 3 to 4 feet throughout the 00:01:08.219 --> 00:01:11.719 morning, providing great conditions. However, 00:01:11.939 --> 00:01:15.359 expect the winds to remain onshore at 4 mph, 00:01:15.760 --> 00:01:20.200 keeping things smooth for now. As the day progresses, 00:01:20.480 --> 00:01:23.439 watch for a slight increase in wind speed, adding 00:01:23.439 --> 00:01:26.989 some texture to the surface. Best time to ride 00:01:26.989 --> 00:01:31.030 is at 7 a .m. with a zero -foot incoming mid 00:01:31.030 --> 00:01:34.530 -tide when the southwest swell is two feet at 00:01:34.530 --> 00:01:38.209 16 seconds and the onshore wind is four mile 00:01:38.209 --> 00:01:41.950 per hour. The first high tide Tuesday will be 00:01:41.950 --> 00:01:45.109 three and a half foot just before 11 a .m. with 00:01:45.109 --> 00:01:49.689 a two -foot low tide just before 3 .30. The near 00:01:49.689 --> 00:01:53.900 -shore buoy at Mission Bay West. reads 65 degrees 00:01:53.900 --> 00:01:57.560 for the water temperature. Wednesday through 00:01:57.560 --> 00:02:01.459 Friday presents a mix of surf conditions. Wednesday 00:02:01.459 --> 00:02:04.700 starts with clean 3 to 4 feet waves, shifting 00:02:04.700 --> 00:02:08.159 to fair by midday as winds increase to 8 mph. 00:02:09.300 --> 00:02:12.419 Thursday remains fair, with knee -to -waist high 00:02:12.419 --> 00:02:16.259 waves and a slight chop in the afternoon. Friday 00:02:16.259 --> 00:02:19.740 offers consistent 2 to 3 plus feet waves, mostly 00:02:19.740 --> 00:02:23.099 fair, but expect choppy conditions later in the 00:02:23.099 --> 00:02:28.139 day as winds pick up. This morning it's cloudy 00:02:28.139 --> 00:02:33.240 and it feels like 64 degrees with no wind. The 00:02:33.240 --> 00:02:36.620 sunset will take place at 7 .52 and it will rise 00:02:36.620 --> 00:02:40.919 again tomorrow at 5 .42. It looks like we're 00:02:40.919 --> 00:02:44.120 in for some mostly cloudy skies today with a 00:02:44.120 --> 00:02:49.319 high near 69 and a light southwest breeze. Tonight, 00:02:49.319 --> 00:02:53.000 expect cloudy conditions with a low of 59 and 00:02:53.000 --> 00:02:58.000 the winds staying gentle. Looking ahead in the 00:02:58.000 --> 00:03:02.120 weather, expect cloudy skies on Wednesday with 00:03:02.120 --> 00:03:06.639 a high near 69 and late west winds. Thursday 00:03:06.639 --> 00:03:10.120 brings partly sunny skies and a high near 72. 00:03:11.120 --> 00:03:14.319 Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 00:03:14.319 --> 00:03:19.240 76. Nights will remain mostly cloudy, with lows 00:03:19.240 --> 00:03:25.000 around 59 to 62. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This 00:03:25.000 --> 00:03:28.020 podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café 00:03:28.020 --> 00:03:31.840 and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino 00:03:31.840 --> 00:03:35.000 Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:35.199 --> 00:03:40.219 this café is a haven for culinary delights. 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San Diego Tourism Authority 00:04:15.530 --> 00:04:18.910 Chief Operating Officer Carrie Capich expressed 00:04:18.910 --> 00:04:22.550 concern, stating, We are starting to see a slowdown. 00:04:23.069 --> 00:04:26.370 This comes after a successful fiscal year in 00:04:26.370 --> 00:04:30.310 2024, when 32 million visitors contributed a 00:04:30.310 --> 00:04:36.189 significant economic impact of $22 billion. As 00:04:36.189 --> 00:04:39.370 Memorial Day passes, many tourists are already 00:04:39.370 --> 00:04:43.279 flocking to the area. Local leaders are vigorously 00:04:43.279 --> 00:04:46.240 working to attract visitors and stimulate demand, 00:04:46.560 --> 00:04:49.000 with hopes for upcoming events like the World 00:04:49.000 --> 00:04:58.399 Cup and the 2028 Olympics boosting tourism. Now 00:04:58.399 --> 00:05:02.379 on to sports. Aaron Rodgers has hinted strongly 00:05:02.379 --> 00:05:05.300 that he may soon sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. 00:05:06.319 --> 00:05:09.540 During a recent Q &A event, when asked about 00:05:09.540 --> 00:05:12.220 playing for the Chicago Bears, Rodgers quickly 00:05:12.220 --> 00:05:15.500 responded, no, and mentioned an upcoming game 00:05:15.500 --> 00:05:19.360 involving a team that plays in Chicago. Fans 00:05:19.360 --> 00:05:22.100 noted that the Steelers faced the Bears at Soldier 00:05:22.100 --> 00:05:26.000 Field in Week 12. While some speculated about 00:05:26.000 --> 00:05:28.879 the New Orleans Saints, Rodgers ruled that out, 00:05:29.019 --> 00:05:31.459 stating he did not want to live in Louisiana. 00:05:32.459 --> 00:05:35.040 With the Steelers aggressively pursuing him, 00:05:35.199 --> 00:05:38.579 it seems Rodgers' decision may be imminent, potentially 00:05:38.579 --> 00:05:42.839 marking a new chapter in his career. in local 00:05:42.839 --> 00:05:47.240 sports. Last night at Petco, the Padres edged 00:05:47.240 --> 00:05:52.019 the Marlins 4 -3 in an 11 -inning thriller. Machado's 00:05:52.019 --> 00:05:54.560 eighth -inning homer tied it, setting the stage 00:05:54.560 --> 00:05:57.180 for Wade's game -winning run on a wild pitch 00:05:57.180 --> 00:06:01.660 by Gibson. Morejon earned the win, improving 00:06:01.660 --> 00:06:06.300 to 2 -2. San Diego showed resilience with five 00:06:06.300 --> 00:06:08.899 hits and one error, and the Padres now boast 00:06:08.899 --> 00:06:12.920 a record of 30 -22. sitting strong in the standings. 00:06:13.959 --> 00:06:16.920 Tonight, the Friars host the Marlins at Petco 00:06:16.920 --> 00:06:21.160 for game two of the three -game series. Steph 00:06:21.160 --> 00:06:25.079 Kolek takes the mound for SD with a 2 .86 ERA, 00:06:25.240 --> 00:06:30.819 facing Max Meyer and his 3 .44 ERA. First pitch 00:06:30.819 --> 00:06:36.980 at 640 under clear skies, 66 degrees. In top 00:06:36.980 --> 00:06:41.180 news. Congressman Joe Neguse recently joined 00:06:41.180 --> 00:06:43.980 The Weeknd to address the breeze and corruption 00:06:43.980 --> 00:06:47.300 surrounding former President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency 00:06:47.300 --> 00:06:51.439 dinner held last week. He highlighted the issues 00:06:51.439 --> 00:06:54.360 within the event and emphasized how Democrats 00:06:54.360 --> 00:06:57.100 are actively pushing back against the Republican 00:06:57.100 --> 00:06:59.920 Party's proposed bill, which includes significant 00:06:59.920 --> 00:07:02.939 budget cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 00:07:02.939 --> 00:07:07.670 Program and Medicaid. As the political landscape 00:07:07.670 --> 00:07:11.329 evolves, Negus's comments shed light on the ongoing 00:07:11.329 --> 00:07:14.470 conflicts between parties aiming to protect essential 00:07:14.470 --> 00:07:18.689 social programs for those in need. In business 00:07:18.689 --> 00:07:23.629 news, the struggling rooftop solar industry faces 00:07:23.629 --> 00:07:27.329 a potentially fatal blow after the House of Representatives 00:07:27.329 --> 00:07:30.350 passed a tougher version of President Trump's 00:07:30.350 --> 00:07:34.139 expansive tax and spending package. This bill 00:07:34.139 --> 00:07:37.319 ends rich renewable energy credits, with credits 00:07:37.319 --> 00:07:40.540 for rooftop solar and battery storage terminating 00:07:40.540 --> 00:07:44.060 this year. Analysts warn this marks the end of 00:07:44.060 --> 00:07:47.019 residential solar as it exists today, leading 00:07:47.019 --> 00:07:49.680 to significant stock drops in companies like 00:07:49.680 --> 00:07:54.699 Sunrun, which fell 37%. Industry leaders urge 00:07:54.699 --> 00:07:57.699 the Senate to reconsider, emphasizing that home 00:07:57.699 --> 00:08:00.660 solar benefits the electric grid and contributes 00:08:00.660 --> 00:08:04.420 to energy independence. The fight over clean 00:08:04.420 --> 00:08:07.620 energy continues amidst rising electricity demand. 00:08:08.279 --> 00:08:14.339 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 4 % to $109 00:08:14.339 --> 00:08:20.000 ,000. Ethereum is up 0 .5 % to about $2 ,600. 00:08:20.800 --> 00:08:27.860 And Goatsies Maximus is down 2 % to $0 .15. Moving 00:08:27.860 --> 00:08:32.409 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:32.409 --> 00:08:35.450 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:35.450 --> 00:08:38.269 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:38.269 --> 00:08:42.710 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates, 00:08:42.830 --> 00:08:45.710 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:46.149 --> 00:08:49.149 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:49.429 --> 00:08:53.269 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:53.269 --> 00:08:57.149 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:08:57.149 --> 00:09:01.600 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:01.600 --> 00:09:05.299 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:05.580 --> 00:09:09.480 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:10.320 --> 00:09:13.220 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:13.220 --> 00:09:19.039 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:19.039 --> 00:09:23.740 science. During a severe heat wave in 2023, Scientists 00:09:23.740 --> 00:09:26.879 off the coast of Papua New Guinea made a surprising 00:09:26.879 --> 00:09:30.460 discovery about clownfish. Researchers measured 00:09:30.460 --> 00:09:34.980 the sizes of 134 of these iconic orange and white 00:09:34.980 --> 00:09:37.559 fish over several months and found that most 00:09:37.559 --> 00:09:41.620 shrank, in some cases by a few millimeters. Lead 00:09:41.620 --> 00:09:44.799 researcher Melissa Versteeg noted, we were so 00:09:44.799 --> 00:09:48.120 surprised to see shrinking. Although the exact 00:09:48.120 --> 00:09:51.529 mechanism is unclear, This adaptation may help 00:09:51.529 --> 00:09:54.350 clownfish survive rising ocean temperatures. 00:09:55.090 --> 00:09:58.669 The study adds complexity to the ongoing challenges 00:09:58.669 --> 00:10:02.110 faced by marine ecosystems, highlighting the 00:10:02.110 --> 00:10:04.730 resilience of these creatures amid climate change. 00:10:08.129 --> 00:10:12.190 Entertainment news. Jon Hamm is stepping back 00:10:12.190 --> 00:10:14.789 into the spotlight with his lead role in Apple 00:10:14.789 --> 00:10:18.879 TV +, your friends and neighbors. marking his 00:10:18.879 --> 00:10:23.059 first television series lead in a decade. Known 00:10:23.059 --> 00:10:26.299 for his iconic character, Don Draper, Ham has 00:10:26.299 --> 00:10:29.340 explored various roles since, including comedic 00:10:29.340 --> 00:10:33.000 parts and dramatic performances. He expresses 00:10:33.000 --> 00:10:36.159 contentment with his career path, stating, I 00:10:36.159 --> 00:10:38.980 just wanted to work, emphasizing the importance 00:10:38.980 --> 00:10:41.620 of surrounding himself with talented collaborators. 00:10:42.659 --> 00:10:44.940 As your friends and neighbors gains cultural 00:10:44.940 --> 00:10:48.019 interest, Ham reflects on his growth. saying, 00:10:48.139 --> 00:10:51.279 I love being 50, and appreciates the opportunity 00:10:51.279 --> 00:10:54.080 to tell stories that resonate with audiences. 00:10:55.480 --> 00:10:58.840 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote 00:10:58.840 --> 00:11:02.700 of the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:11:02.700 --> 00:11:05.659 American author and philosopher, Ralph Waldo 00:11:05.659 --> 00:11:10.639 Emerson. And he said, What lies behind us and 00:11:10.639 --> 00:11:13.240 what lies before us are tiny matters compared 00:11:13.240 --> 00:11:17.669 to what lies within us. And that's a wrap for 00:11:17.669 --> 00:11:20.470 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:20.769 --> 00:11:24.490 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:24.490 --> 00:11:27.509 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:28.289 --> 00:11:31.470 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:31.470 --> 00:11:34.590 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:34.590 --> 00:11:35.269 in San Diego.