Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, June 6th. You'll be interested
to know, 81 years ago today in 1944, the Allied
forces launched Operation Overlord, famously
known as D -Day, marking a pivotal moment in
World War II. On this historic day, approximately
160 ,000 troops courageously landed on the beaches
of Normandy, France, initiating the liberation
of Western Europe from Nazi occupation. This
monumental operation showcased unparalleled bravery
and strategic coordination, symbolizing the resilience
and unity of nations striding for freedom and
peace. So now you know. And now... It's time
for the surf report. Friday at Tourmaline and
South San Diego. It's looking fair this morning
with waist -high sets rolling in. Weights hold
around 2 to 3 feet throughout the morning, providing
decent conditions. However, expect the winds
to remain onshore at 6 mph, creating some bumps
as the day progresses. As the day goes on, the
winds will shift slightly, adding to the choppy
texture. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m. with
the 3 -foot incoming high tide, when the south
-southwest swell is 2 feet at 13 seconds and
the onshore wind is 6 mph. The first high tide
Friday will be 3 foot at 7 .30 a .m. with a 1
.5 foot low tide at 12 .30. The near -shore GUI
at Mission Bay West reads 67 degrees for the
water temperature. Saturday through Monday presents
mostly choppy conditions with inconsistent 2
to 3 waves. Saturday sees northwest winds increasing
from 7 to 12 mile per hour, making for a rough
paddle out. Sunday improves slightly with air
conditions in the morning, but choppy afternoons
persist. By Monday, conditions turn clean in
the morning, offering waist -high waves before
shifting back to fair as the day progresses.
This morning, it's patchy drizzle and it feels
like 64 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 7 .58 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 5 .40. It looks like we're
in for some patchy drizzle before 11 a .m. giving
way to cloudy skies and a high near 70. Expect
a light northwest breeze at 5 to 10. Tonight,
we'll have more clouds with a low around 62 and
the wind should stay light. Looking ahead in
the weather, expect mostly cloudy conditions
Saturday with a high near 72 and light northwest
winds. Sunday and Monday will bring partly sunny
skies with highs around 74. Nights will be mostly
cloudy with lows near 62. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, a California
appeals court ruled this week that holding a
cell phone while driving, even to view a map,
is illegal. The court clarified that simply looking
at a navigation application with a phone in hand
is enough to justify a traffic stop and ticket.
The ruling emphasized that the law, intended
to reduce distracted driving, prohibits any use
of a cell phone while driving. While mounted
phones remain exempt, the court stated that allowing
drivers to hold and view maps contradicts legislative
intent. This decision reversed a previous ruling
where merely observing directions was not seen
as active use. Now on to sports. In a thrilling
start to the NBA Finals, Tyrese Halliburton delivered
a clutch jumper with just .3 seconds left, leading
the Indiana Pacers to a stunning 111 -110 victory
over the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks Halliverton's
third game -winning shot in the playoffs, showcasing
his remarkable ability to perform under pressure.
Despite trailing by 14 points early in the fourth
quarter, the Pacers rally back with significant
contributions from Andrew Nempart and Pascal
Siakam. Coach Rick Carlisle praised their teamwork,
emphasizing their effectiveness in high -stakes
situations. Game two is set for Sunday evening
at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center in local sports.
Yesterday afternoon in San Francisco, the Padres
were edged out by the Giants 3 -2. Manny Machito's
third -inning homer wasn't enough to secure the
win at Oracle Park. Cease took the loss despite
a solid seven innings, while Ray's impressive
nine strikeouts helped the Giants triumph. with
Doval earning the save. The Friars managed seven
hits, but left five runners stranded, and San
Diego now stands at 36 -26, trailing the Giants
closely in the standings. Tonight, the Friars
take on the Brewers in Milwaukee for game one
of a three -game series. Randy Vasquez, with
a 3 .99 earned run average, faces Chad Patrick.
who carries a 2 .97. First pitch is at 510 under
clear skies with a cool 64 degrees at American
Family Field. In top news, the ongoing feud between
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump is proving
to be stunning and potentially damaging. With
a multi -trillion dollar tax bill at stake, Along
with the fate of one of the world's largest companies
and even the livelihood of US astronauts, the
implications are significant. Recently, Musk
criticized Trump's tax bill, calling it a disgusting
abomination, prompting Trump to lash out, claiming
their once great relationship was over. Shareholders
are already feeling the impact with Trump media
stock plummeting and Tesla losing significant
market value. The fallout might disrupt government
services and international negotiations, leaving
many concerned about the broader consequences.
In business news, GameStop has made headlines
by purchasing 4 ,710 Bitcoins, marking its first
step towards establishing a Bitcoin treasury.
This move follows the example set by MicroStrategy,
now known as Strategy. which has become the largest
corporate holder of Bitcoin. GameStop's Bitcoin
acquisition is valued at over $5 million, although
the details remain sparse. Despite this, the
company's aspirations signal a shift towards
becoming an investment holding entity. However,
shares fell 10 % to $31 following the announcement.
as Bitcoin's price also dipped to $107 ,577.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % for the
week to just under $103 ,000. Ethereum is down
0 .5 % to just under $2 ,500. And Goatseys Maximus
is down 5 % to 11 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
tech. Walmart is set to expand its drone delivery
service to three more states. launching the option
at 100 stores in Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte,
North Carolina, Houston, Texas, Orlando, Florida,
and Tampa, Florida within the coming year. Currently,
drone deliveries are available in parts of northwest
Arkansas and Dallas -Fort Worth. Customers will
use the Wing app to request deliveries, which
can reach locations up to six miles away. Walmart
has conducted over 150 ,000 drone deliveries
since 2021 as it aims to enhance convenience
and compete with rivals like Amazon. Entertainment
news. Tom Cruise has set a new Guinness World
Record for the most burning parachute jumps by
an individual, successfully leaping from a helicopter
with a flaming parachute 16 times while filming
Mission Impossible. The Final Reckoning. In a
recently released promo clip, Cruise demonstrates
the intense stunt, explaining he has about 10
seconds to pull it off in order to survive. Filmed
in Drakensberg, South Africa, he jumped from
a height of at least 7 ,500 feet. Craig Klende,
Guinness World Records editor -in -chief, praised
Cruise for his dedication to authenticity and
fearlessness. Well, all righty, folks. It's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the British Prime Minister during
World War II, Winston Churchill. And he said,
Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It
is the courage to continue that counts. 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.