Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, February 11th. You'll be
interested to know. 56 years ago, today, in 1970,
Japan successfully launched its first satellite,
sending a domestically built launch vehicle aloft
and placing a new national space capability into
orbit. This achievement marked a major milestone
for Japanese science and engineering, inspiring
future space programs and national pride in technological
independence. So now you know. And now it's time
for the Surf Report. Wednesday at Tourmaline.
This morning it's looking choppy with waves around
two to four feet. Conditions improve to fair
as the day goes on, peaking at 3 to 4 feet by
late morning. Winds are currently sideshore at
9 miles per hour, dropping to 5 miles per hour
by 7 a .m., then shifting to offshore at 8 miles
per hour by 8 a .m. Best time to ride is at 1
p .m. with a zero -foot low tide when the west
swell is 5 feet at 12 seconds. and the side -shore
wind is 2 mile per hour. The first low tide on
Wednesday will be zero -foot just after 1230
p .m., followed by a three -foot high tide at
eight. The near -shore GUI at Mission Bay West
reads 64 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday
offers clean conditions with waves around three
to four feet, though choppy conditions develop
later in the day as winds increase. Friday sees
a slight decrease to two to three feet, but remains
clean and fair throughout, providing a nice window
for surfers. Saturday builds back up to four
to six feet with fair conditions, making it the
standout day of the period. This morning, rain
showers are likely, and it feels like 60 degrees,
with 10 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 532. and it will rise again tomorrow
at 635. It looks like we're in for some rain
showers today, with cloudy skies and a high near
64, alongside a gentle south wind at 10 miles
per hour, gusting up to 20. Tonight, expect a
slight chance of rain before 10 p .m., mostly
cloudy skies, and a low around 53, with light
north winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday
will be mostly sunny with a high near 65 and
a north wind of 5 to 15 miles per hour, gusting
as high as 25. Friday and Saturday stay mostly
to fully sunny with highs near 67 to 68 and mild
nights near 50. A chance of rain arrives Sunday
after 10 a .m., with showers likely Sunday night
and a low around 53. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, George's
at the Cove has reopened its iconic ocean terrace
rooftop dining area and bar after a three -month
closure for remodeling. The newly renovated ocean
terrace now features new flooring, glass walls,
umbrellas, and permanent heaters, making it an
ideal outdoor paradise. Founded by George Hauer
in 1984, the Ocean Terrace originally opened
in 1991 and has undergone one remodel prior.
To celebrate the reopening, a special offer of
50 % off select Hill family wine bottles will
be available throughout February. Guests are
encouraged to make reservations to ensure rooftop
seating. Now on to sports. Future Hall of Famer
Justin Verlander is returning to where it all
began. The Detroit Tigers announced that they
signed Verlander to a one -year deal worth $13
million, deferring $11 million to payments beginning
in 2030. At 43 years old by opening day, Verlander
joins a Tigers rotation led by two -time Cy Young
Award winner Tarek Scubal. He has a career total
of 266 wins, and his 34 wins shy of 300. Ferlander
expressed hope about reaching this milestone,
stating, if I can make 29, 30 -plus starts, then
it's possible. In local sports, the 2026 Winter
Games are underway in Italy, showcasing several
athletes from California, including four with
ties to San Diego County. Olympic speed skater
Eunice Lee, born in San Diego, was the youngest
speed skater named to the U .S. team for the
2022 Beijing Games at age 17. Alana Myers -Taylor,
born on Camp Pendleton, is a bobsledder who became
the most decorated black athlete in Winter Olympic
history with two medals in Beijing. Kaylee Humphries,
a Carlsbad resident, switched to represent Team
USA in 2019 and is a two -time gold medalist
in bobsled. Finally, Oceanside native Misty Crow
is making her Olympic debut in skeleton after
achieving significant success on the international
stage. In top news, SafeMoon CDO Brayden John
Caroni was sentenced to 100 months in prison
for defrauding investors in the SafeMoon token.
Caroney faced up to 45 years. but received a
sentence of eight years and four months. He was
also ordered to forfeit $7 .5 million. United
States Attorney Joseph Novesela stated that Caroni
deceived investors, including military veterans,
to fund his lavish lifestyle. Caroni misappropriated
funds meant for liquidity pools, acquiring over
$9 million in crypto assets. His co -conspirator,
Thomas Smith, pleaded guilty and is awaiting
sentencing, while another alleged co -conspirator
remains at large. In business news, a Bitcoin
blunder for the ages has led to $40 billion accidentally
given away. A botched prize giveaway at Bithum,
a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has sparked
controversy. Instead of distributing 620 ,000
Korean won, An employee mistakenly issued 620
,000 bitcoins. The error caused a winner to momentarily
hold more than $120 million in bitcoins. Bithumb
halted transactions after 30 minutes, as the
market sank by 17%. Lawmakers are now calling
for stricter regulations, while Bithumb has proposed
a customer protection fund of $70 million. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 .5 % to about
$69 ,000. Ethereum is down 5 % to $2 ,000. And
XRP is down 3 % to $1 .41. 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. A study has revealed that Pompeii's
oldest baths show how dirty Roman hygiene could
be. Mineral crusts preserved in these baths recorded
contaminated metal -laced water alongside chemical
cycles linked to volcanic activity. Geoscientist
Dr. Gul Sermalihindi documented that early bathwater
came from mineral -rich wells that accumulated
contaminants over time. The findings challenge
the stereotype of clean Rome, showing that stagnant
water conditions did not meet ideal hygienic
standards. This study published in the Proceedings
of the National Academy of Sciences, emphasizes
the importance of understanding ancient water
systems. The entertainment news. Britney Spears
has sold the rights to her extensive music catalog,
which includes hits like Baby One More Time and
Toxic. The pop superstar sold her stake to Primary
Wave, the same publisher that owns the catalogs
of legends like Prince and Whitney Houston. While
the exact amount Spears received is not confirmed,
it is believed to be around $200 million. This
trend of artists selling music rights is becoming
common, with recent sales by other stars as well.
Spears has not released a full album since Glory
in 2016, but her influence remains significant
in the industry. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American science fiction writer
Isaac Asimov. 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.