Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, May 30th. You'll be interested
to know, 103 years ago today, in 1922, the Lincoln
Memorial was officially dedicated in Washington,
D .C. This majestic monument honors President
Abraham Lincoln. who led the nation through the
Civil War and worked tirelessly to preserve the
Union. The dedication ceremony was attended by
President Warren G. Harding, Chief Justice William
Howard Taft, and Robert Todd Lincoln, the President's
son. Since its unveiling, the Lincoln Memorial
has stood as a powerful symbol of unity and freedom,
inspiring countless visitors and serving as the
backdrop for pivotal moments in American history.
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. Weights hold around 2 to 3 plus
feet throughout the morning, providing great
conditions. However, expect the winds to remain
onshore at 2 to 3 mile per hour, which may create
some bumps as the day progresses. Enjoy the early
glassy conditions while they last. Best time
to ride is at 6 a .m. with a zero -foot low tide
when the southwest swell is 1 .5 feet at 16 seconds
and the onshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The
first low tide Friday will be minus one foot
just before 7 a .m. with a three and a half foot
high tide at two. The near shore buoy at Mission
Bay West reads 66 degrees for the water temperature.
Saturday through Monday presents varying surf
conditions. Saturday starts with clean two to
three feet waves transitioning to fair by midday.
Sunday features clean 3 to 4 plus feet waves
with a solid afternoon swell. Monday delivers
clean 4 to 7 feet surf in the morning, shifting
to fair by late morning before becoming choppy
in the afternoon. Overall, expect good surf with
some variability. This morning there's patchy
fog and it feels like 62 degrees with 8 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
7 .54 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .41.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog early
this morning, clearing up by mid -morning with
partly sunny skies and a high near 75, along
with a light southwest breeze. Tonight, expect
mostly cloudy skies with a low of 62. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly cloudy skies
Saturday with a high near 75 and light southwest
winds. A slight chance of rain showers is possible
Saturday night and again Sunday with highs near
74. Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows in
the low 60s. Monday and Tuesday will be partly
sunny with highs near 69 and 67, respectively.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought
to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, families in South Bay, San Diego, are gearing
up to voice their concerns at a school board
meeting on Wednesday, opposing the superintendent's
proposal to close three schools. Superintendent
Jose Espinoza aims to shut down Central Elementary.
Berry Elementary and Sunny Slope Elementary in
phases due to a budget deficit and declining
enrollment. The closures are set to begin next
summer with Central Elementary, followed by Berry
Elementary and Sunny Slope in 2028. Parents expressed
extreme disappointment and are hopeful that their
presence will sway the board's decision, determining
the future of these schools and the district's
budget strategies. Now on to sports. In a thrilling
game five, the New York Knicks overcame the Indiana
Pacers, winning 1 -11 to 94 and extending the
Eastern Conference Finals. Carl Anthony Towns
led with 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Jalen
Brunson shone brightly with 32 points, shaking
off previous performances. Despite this loss,
the Pacers maintain a series lead of three games
to two, with game six set for Saturday evening
in Indianapolis. Indiana star Tyrese Halliburton
struggled, scoring just eight points. Knicks
coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized the importance
of taking it game by game as they strive for
an unlikely comeback. In local sports... In top
news, the Trump administration has identified
counties and cities across more than 30 states,
including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago,
and Seattle, as sanctuary jurisdictions that
may face funding cuts for not complying with
federal immigration laws. President Trump has
threatened to withdraw federal funding and pursue
lawsuits against these areas. Sanctuary cities
limit inquiries into residents' immigration status,
complicating federal enforcement efforts. The
Department of Homeland Security has stated that
it will notify each jurisdiction of its noncompliance.
More than 50 leaders from these areas have vowed
to oppose the administration's immigration policies,
citing constitutional concerns. In business news…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has officially
dismissed its lawsuit against Binance and its
founder, Changpeng Zhao, signaling a shift in
regulatory actions towards the crypto industry.
This decision comes as part of a broader effort
by the Trump administration to create a more
friendly environment for digital assets. A Binance
spokesperson expressed gratitude to Chairman
Paul Atkins. for recognizing that innovation
cannot thrive under regulation by enforcement.
The dismissal follows the SEC's previous claims
against Binance for operating unregistered securities
exchanges. Meanwhile, the crypto market thrives,
with Bitcoin's price soaring over 50 % since
the election. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 0 .5 % for the week to just over $106 ,000.
Ethereum is up 10 % to about $2 ,600. And Goatsies
Maximus is down 16 % to $0 .13. 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 secret to unlimited energy may lie
beneath our feet, with geothermal power offering
immense potential. Tapping into just 2 % of the
geothermal energy beneath Earth's crust could
meet over 2 ,000 times the total annual energy
consumption of the United States. In the Nevada
desert, a new geothermal power plant has begun
operating, using advanced drilling techniques
to access heat deep underground. This innovative
system utilizes high -pressure water to create
a closed loop, producing electricity efficiently.
With continued advancements, geothermal energy
could play a vital role in achieving a carbon
-free electricity grid by 2050. Entertainment
news. The live -action remake of Lilo & Stitch
from Disney has shattered numerous domestic and
international box office records since its release.
Grossing over $421 million worldwide, it surpassed
the original film's total gross of $273 million
in less than two weeks. The film achieves the
biggest four -day Memorial Day weekend box office
ever. totaling $182 million, surpassing Top Gun
Maverick. Critically, it holds a 69 % critic
score and a 93 % audience score on Rotten Tomatoes,
despite some fans expressing dissatisfaction
with changes from the original film. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today... Our quote comes from the American novelist
and Nobel laureate, William Faulkner. And he
said, you cannot swim for new horizons until
you have courage to lose sight of the shore.
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.