Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, July 24th. You'll be interested
to know, 56 years ago today, in 1969, the Apollo
11 astronauts safely returned to Earth, concluding
humanity's first successful mission to the moon.
After their historic lunar landing, Neil Armstrong,
Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins splashed down
in the Pacific Ocean, marking a monumental achievement
in space exploration and inspiring generations
to reach for the stars. 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 -high sets rolling
in. Waves hold around 2 to 4 feet throughout
the morning, offering decent conditions. The
winds are currently sideshore at 5 mph, which
should keep things manageable as the day unfolds.
Expect a shift to onshore winds later, making
for choppy conditions in the afternoon. Best
time to ride is at 8 a .m., with a 2 -foot incoming
mid -tide. when the south -southwest swell is
2 feet at 14 seconds and the offshore wind is
4 mile per hour. The first high tide Thursday
will be 4 foot at 10 .30 a .m. with a 2 foot
low tide at 3 .15. The nearshore GUI at Mission
Bay West reads 69 degrees for the water temperature.
Friday through Sunday presents mostly fair conditions
with wave heights ranging from 1 to 3 feet. Morning
sessions offer semi -glassy conditions, particularly
on Saturday, while afternoons shift to choppy
as winds increase. Expect manageable surf for
beginners, especially early Saturday. Sunday
maintains similar fair conditions but with slightly
smaller waves. Overall, a mellow weekend for
those looking to paddle out. This morning, it's
mostly cloudy and it feels like 66 degrees with
8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 7 .56 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5
.58. It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny
Thursday with a high near 75 and a gentle northwest
breeze gusting up to 25. Tonight, expect mostly
cloudy skies with a low around 63 and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect partly sunny
skies Friday through Sunday with highs around
72 to 75. Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows
in the low 60s. Enjoy the weekend. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, the La Mesa City Council has unanimously
approved renovations for Grossman Center, marking
the first phase of a three -part community development
project. Opened in 1961, this outdoor shopping
center spans 925 ,000 square feet, located about
five miles east of San Diego State University.
The renovation includes enhancements in site
design, landscape design, and safety measures,
with storefronts between Target and Walmart set
to receive improved lighting and security features.
Councilmember Lauren Cazares expressed excitement
for transforming Grossmont Center into a jewel
for the community. Completion of Phase 1 is hoped
for by next summer. Now on to sports. In Los
Angeles, Shohei Ohtani continues to shine, tying
the Dodgers franchise record by homering in his
fifth straight game with a solo shot against
twins starter Chris Paddock. Ohtani joins an
elite group of Dodgers, including Max Muncy and
Jock Peterson. Despite his power surge, the Dodgers
have only won two of their last five games. On
Wednesday, they walked off the Twins with a dramatic
two -run single from Freddie Freeman. Botani
now leads the National League with 37 home runs,
reclaiming the top spot from Eugenio Suarez.
His impressive performance showcases his elite
two -way player capabilities. Yesterday afternoon
in Miami, the Padres fell to the Marlins 3 -2.
Despite a single from Machado bringing a raise
home in the fourth, the Padres couldn't overcome
the Marlins. Cease took the loss, allowing three
runs over six innings. Sanchez's two -run homer
in the fifth secured Miami's win. Alcantara pitched
seven strong innings for the victory. The Padres
now stand at 55 -47. The game wrapped up after
two hours and 29 minutes at Lone Depot Park.
Tonight, they take on the Cardinals in St. Bodie.
Darvish faces Gray with a first pitch at 445.
In top news, meme stock Mania has made a comeback,
with Reddit traders boasting significant gains
in a flurry of activity reminiscent of early
2021. Stocks like Krispy Kreme, GoPro, and Kohl's
have surged as traders share their successes
on Wall Street Bets. One trader expressed excitement
after making a profit of $45 ,000 in just an
hour with his investment in Krispy Kreme. However,
the volatile market saw many gains evaporate
by the end of the trading day, highlighting the
unpredictable nature of these meme stocks and
the rapid pace at which traders must act. In
business news, Google is facing challenges as
Medat intensifies its recruitment efforts, offering
multimillion -dollar packages to attract talent.
However, CEO Sundar Pichai described Google's
talent retention as healthy, emphasizing that
top researchers are motivated by the company's
mission and access to advanced technology rather
than solely by salary. During a recent earnings
call, Kitkay addressed concerns about the competitive
landscape for artificial intelligence talent,
noting that Google has successfully navigated
similar challenges before. He reassured investors
that both retention metrics and the influx of
new talent remain strong, despite the intense
competition from companies like Meta, OpenAI,
and Anthropic. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
down 1%, to about $119 ,000. Ethereum is down
2 % to about $3 ,600. And XRP is down 9 % to
$3 .19. 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, Salina 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. A new report from the
Brookings Institution reveals that California
is leading in artificial intelligence development.
The areas around San Francisco, San Jose, and
Los Angeles are top -ranked for AI readiness.
with the Brookings Institution labeling them
as superstars for their resources and innovation.
Notably, California has three of the top 10 regions
prepared for AI, while no other state ranks in
the top 10. With significant tech companies like
Google and Meta based in the Bay Area, the region
continues to dominate the AI economy, although
other cities nationwide are catching up. Entertainment
news. In a thrilling turn of events, East Bay
director Kyle Newacek is collaborating with star
Adam Sandler on Happy Gilmore 2, a Netflix sequel
to the beloved 1996 comedy. This project has
attracted an impressive lineup of talent, including
actors Margaret Qualley, Ben Stiller, and Rob
Schneider, as well as music icons Bad Bunny and
Eminem. Nocheck expressed initial nerves about
directing such a legendary cast, but soon realized
their athletic backgrounds helped them perform.
The film's storyline follows an alcoholic Gilmore,
played by Sandler, attempting a comeback, alongside
his nemesis Shooter McGavin, portrayed by Christopher
McDonald. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today... Our quote
comes from the American inventor and visionary,
Buckminster Fuller. And he said, there is nothing
in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to
be a butterfly. 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.