Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, June 17th. You'll be interested
to know, 140 years ago today, in 1885, the Statue
of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor. This monumental
gift from the people of France to the United
States symbolizes freedom and democracy. Designed
by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi,
the statue was shipped in over 200 crates containing
350 individual pieces. Upon its arrival, it was
reassembled on Bedlows Island, now known as Liberty
Island, and was dedicated the following year.
Since then, the Statue of Liberty has stood as
a beacon of hope and opportunity, welcoming millions
of immigrants and visitors to the United States.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the surf
report. Tuesday at Tourmaline and south San Diego.
It's looking fair this morning with waist -high
sets rolling in. Weights hold around 2 to 4 feet
throughout the morning, providing good conditions.
The winds are sideshore at 5 to 6 mph, keeping
things relatively smooth. As the day progresses,
expect those winds to shift and become onshore,
creating some bumps in the afternoon. Best time
to ride is at 7 a .m. with a 1 -foot outgoing
low tide when the west swell is 4 feet at 8 seconds
and the sightshore wind is 5 mph. The first low
tide Tuesday will be 0 foot at 8 .30 a .m. with
a 4 -foot high tide just after 3 .30. The near
-shore buoy at Mission Bay West reads 68 degrees
for the water temperature. Wednesday through
Friday presents mixed surf conditions. Wednesday
starts with choppy 3 to 4 feet waves and south
winds at 7 mph, transitioning to fair by late
morning. Thursday improves with clean conditions
and 2 to 3 plus feet waves early. while Friday
returns to choppy 3 to 4 feet surf. But fair
conditions emerge by afternoon, as winds shift
to west -southwest. Overall, expect variable
quality throughout. This morning, there's patchy
fog, and it feels like 63 degrees, with 8 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
8 .02, and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .40.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog this
morning, clearing by mid -morning, leading to
mostly sunny skies and a high near 77 with a
light southwest breeze. Tonight, expect patchy
fog after 11, mostly cloudy skies, a low of 61
and light winds. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect patchy fog Wednesday morning, then mostly
sunny skies with a high near 76. Nights will
be mostly cloudy with lows around 61. Thursday
brings partly sunny skies with a high near 73.
Friday stays mostly sunny, high near 72, followed
by mostly cloudy nights with lows around 60.
Saturday will be partly sunny, high near 70,
and mostly cloudy nights with lows around 61.
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny Morning sent you. In local
news, SeaWorld San Diego has officially transferred
its emperor penguins to SeaWorld Orlando. which
welcomed the birds on June 14 that its Antarctica
realm habitat. This move ends San Diego's claim
as the only location in the Western Hemisphere
to showcase emperor penguins, the largest of
all penguins. SeaWorld San Diego plans to reimagine
its Penguin Encounter exhibit, stating, Big changes
are on the horizon, and we can't wait to share
what's coming next. Despite the departure, San
Diego retains seven other penguin species for
visitors to enjoy at Penguin Encounter in Penguin
Point. Now on to sports. Shohei Ohtani made his
highly anticipated pitching debut for the Los
Angeles Dodgers against the San Diego Padres
on Monday night. After months of observation,
Otani stepped onto the mound for the first time
since his September 20, 23 Tommy John surgery.
In a brief outing lasting just one inning, he
threw 28 pitches, allowing one run on two bits.
Although he reached 100 miles per hour with his
fastball, his command was shaky, missing the
zone 12 times. Despite this, the moment marked
a significant milestone in his return, showcasing
his resilience and talent. Manager Dave Roberts
called Otani a unicorn for his unique abilities.
In local sports. Last night at Dodger Stadium,
the Padres were outlasted by the Dodgers 6 -3.
Despite Manny Machado's solo homer at a sacrifice
fly bringing Tatis home, The offense couldn't
keep pace. Dodger Muncy's key single in the fourth
ignited a rally. Cease took the loss, allowing
four runs in five innings, while Kasperius secured
the win and Cates closed it out with the save.
San Diego's record is now 39 -32. Tonight, the
Friars face the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium for
Game 2 of this four -game series. Randy Vasquez,
with a 3 .57 earned run average, takes the mound
against an undecided pitcher. First pitch is
at 7 .10. Expect clear skies in Los Angeles with
temperatures around 81 degrees. In top news,
airlines may not want you to know that they have
sold your flight data to the Department of Homeland
Security. A contract obtained by 404 Media reveals
that a data broker owned by major airlines such
as Delta, American Airlines, and United sold
detailed passenger information to Customs and
Border Protection. This data includes passenger
names, flight itineraries, and financial details.
Senator Ron Wyden criticized this practice. stating
that it allows airlines to sell Americans sensitive
information without proper oversight. The contract
runs from June 2024 to 2029, raising alarm among
civil liberties experts. In business news, Justin
Sun is taking his cryptocurrency company public
with reported assistance from Eric Trump. The
company, to be named Tron Incorporated, plans
to go public in the United States through a reverse
merger with SRM Entertainment, a Nasdaq -listed
firm. SRM has raised $100 million from a private
investor for Tron tokens, with the deal potentially
valued at up to $210 million. Eric Trump is expected
to assume a role at the new company, enhancing
ties between Sun and the Trump family. which
have previously collaborated in the crypto space.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to about
$107 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just under $2
,600. And XRP is up 0 .5 % to $2 .24. 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. OpenAI has secured a significant contract
worth $200 million from the Defense Department.
to develop prototype Frontier artificial intelligence
capabilities. This partnership aims to tackle
national security challenges in both warfighting
and enterprise domains, according to a Pentagon
announcement. Most work will take place in the
Washington, D .C. area with a completion target
of July 2026. As technology firms, including
OpenAI, shift towards defense collaborations,
The U .S. government seeks advanced technology
to maintain an edge over competitors like China.
OpenAI has also made strategic hires to bolster
its national security initiatives. Apple fans
at the iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York
experienced an unexpected delight this week.
Following a panel discussion on the hit series
Severance, Apple CEO Tim Cook and actor Brad
Pitt took the stage to promote the upcoming Apple
original film, F1 The Movie. Pitt, who stars
in the film, described it as the most visceral
racing film ever made. The film hitting theaters
and IMAX screens on June 27th. captures thrilling
high -speed action using advanced iPhone camera
technology. Meanwhile, both seasons of Severance
are now streaming on Apple TV +, which is available
for $9 per month. 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... The value of an
idea lies in the using of it. 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.