Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, June 5th. You'll be interested
to know, 58 years ago today, in 1967, the Beatles
released their groundbreaking album, Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band, in the United Kingdom.
This innovative work transforms the landscape
of popular music, introducing a new iara of artistic
expression and creativity. The album's eclectic
mix of musical styles, experimental recording
techniques, and iconic cover art captivated audiences
worldwide, solidifying the Beatles' status as
pioneers in the music industry. Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band remains a timeless masterpiece.
inspiring countless artists and music lovers
across generations. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday at Tourmaline
and South San Diego. It's looking fair this morning
with waist -to -chest -high sets rolling in.
Weights hold around 2 to 4 feet throughout the
morning, providing decent conditions. However,
expect the winds to remain onshore at 4 mile
per hour, creating some bumps as the day progresses.
Keep an eye on the conditions as they may shift
later. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with the
3 -foot high tide, when the south -southwest
swell is 2 feet at 14 seconds and the onshore
wind is 4 mile per hour. The first high tide
Thursday will be 3 foot at 6 .30 a .m. with a
one and a half foot low tide just before noon.
The near -shore buoy at Mission Bay West reads
66 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
through Sunday presents consistent choppy surf
with wave heights between two to three feet.
Morning winds from the northwest at five to ten
mile per hour gradually shift to west -northwest.
at 10 to 15 mile per hour, maintaining rough
conditions throughout. Despite the size, the
bumpy texture makes for a challenging paddle
out. Overall, expect a persistent chop and short
swell period, resulting in an overall blown -out
experience. This morning, it's cloudy and it
feels like 63 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7 .57. and it will
rise again tomorrow at 540. It looks like we're
in for a cloudy Thursday with temperatures reaching
up to 70. Expect a light west wind blowing at
about 5 to 10. Tonight, we'll keep those cloudy
skies with a low around 62 and calm winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly cloudy skies
on Friday with a high near 71. and light northwest
winds. Saturday and Sunday will be mostly sunny,
with highs around 74. Nights will be mostly cloudy,
with lows near 62. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny Morning sent you. In local news. The Trump
administration announced plans to cut federal
funding for California's high -speed rail project,
which has faced significant delays and cost overruns.
Initially authorized with $10 billion in 2008,
the project's estimated cost has soared past
$100 billion, with no tracks laid five years
after the promised completion date. Federal Railroad
Administration Acting Administrator Drew Feeley
described the project as a 119 -mile track to
nowhere. State officials, including Democratic
Governor Gavin Newsom, remain committed to construction,
proposing at least $1 billion annually for 20
years. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff
called the funding cut a devastating blow to
transportation. Now on to sports. ESPN is facing
scrutiny over its recent NBA Finals broadcast
lineup. Previously, play -by -play announcer
Mike Breen teamed with analysts Jeff Van Gundy
and Mark Jackson, creating a comfortable and
informative experience. However, after cutting
Van Gundy and Jackson in 2023, ESPN introduced
Doris Burke. and Richard Jefferson alongside
Breen for this year's finals. Critics note that
Burke's role is uncertain and Jefferson's contract
is expiring, amid interest from Amazon Prime
Video. With Breen lacking chemistry with his
new partners, ESPN's decision -making continues
to raise eyebrows as they enter the finals. Tonight
is Game 1 of the NBA Finals with Pacers at Thunder
on ABC. Tip -off is at 8 .30 Eastern. The Thunder
are favored by 9 .5. Last night at Oracle Park,
the Padres dropped a tight one to the Giants,
6 -5. Despite five hits from Tatis and Sheets
and Merrill's RBI double, it wasn't enough. Adam
took the loss after allowing a decisive run.
while Johnson's sacrifice fly and Chapman's homer
powered the Giants. Gell notched the win and
Rodriguez secured the save, bringing San Diego's
record to 35 -25, while the Giants improved to
34 -28. Tomorrow afternoon, the Friars face the
Giants in San Francisco for the final game of
this four -game series. Dillon sees with a 4
.66 Hearn run average. takes the mound against
Robbie Ray, who's boasting a 2 .43. First pitch
is at 12 .45, with pleasant temperatures around
65 degrees. In top news, in a significant move,
President Trump has signed a travel ban affecting
citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan,
Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia,
Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, travel restrictions
will apply to seven other nations, barring their
citizens from permanent immigration and tourist
or student visas. This policy, reminiscent of
earlier immigration measures, aims to address
high visa overstay rates and passport reliability
issues. While the ban excludes green card holders
and participants in major sporting events, its
implementation is raising concerns among affected
citizens. In business news, a large cargo ship,
the Morning Midas, is adrift in the Pacific Ocean
after a fire broke out on a deck carrying electric
vehicles. The vessel was approximately 300 miles
southwest of Alaska's Attic Island. when the
flames forced the crew to abandon ship. All 22
crew members were safely evacuated and taken
to a nearby merchant vessel. The ship was transporting
around 3 ,000 cars, including 800 electric vehicles,
from Yantai in China to Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation,
with experts noting the risks associated with
lithium -ion batteries. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged at $105 ,000. Ethereum is down 0
.5 % to just over $2 ,600. And Goatseys Maximus
is down 8 % to $0 .11. 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, Just be sure to tell
them, sunny morning sent you by. And now, back
to the show. Let's talk science. Astronomers
have long believed that the Milky Way is on a
collision course with the Andromeda Galaxy, but
a new study suggests otherwise. Researchers found
that the likelihood of a merger between the two
galaxies is now about 50 -50. likening the outcome
to a coin flip. This fresh perspective emerged
from a survey that included other significant
galaxies in the area. While Earth may not be
around in 5 billion years, the possibility of
a near -miss offers comfort for future worlds,
allowing the Milky Way to continue forming new
stars. Ultimately, galactic dynamics will shape
the cosmos, ensuring an exciting future for our
galaxy. and in entertainment news. In an exciting
new project, Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie
star in the romantic fantasy film A Big Bold
Beautiful Journey, directed by Kaganata. Robbie
describes the experience as truly one of the
most magical experiences of my life. After their
major roles in Barbie, and The Penguin, they
embark on a story that explores connection and
love through shared memories. Kalkanada, known
for his visual storytelling, aims to create a
world that is both inviting and surprising. The
film releases in theaters on September 19th,
featuring a talented supporting cast, including
Lily Rabe and Kevin Kline. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American writer and
philosopher Albert Hubbard. 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.