Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, February 23rd. You'll be interested
to know. 72 years ago, today, in 1954, health
workers launched the first large -scale nationwide
polio vaccination campaign, getting millions
free doses of the polio vaccine. to protect children
and communities. That milestone proved that coordinated
public health effort could drastically reduce
paralysis and save countless lives, establishing
a model for future immunization programs. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Monday at Tourmaline. This morning, it's
looking clean with one -foot waves rolling in.
Conditions are holding steady at one -plus feet
until around 9 a .m. when they shift to fair.
By noon, expect two feet, but it will get choppy
as the wind picks up to onshore at seven miles
per hour. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
the one -foot outgoing low tide when the west
-northwest swell is 1 feet at 11 seconds, and
the offshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The first
low tide on Monday will be a half foot just before
8 a .m., followed by a 2 .5 foot high tide at
2 .30. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West
reads 62 degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
start off with clean wigs around 2 to 3 feet.
Ideal for a morning session. As the day progresses,
choppy conditions emerge with winds picking up
to nine miles per hour. Expect smaller surf on
Wednesday, with one to two foot waves remaining
clean throughout the day. By Thursday, conditions
remain choppy, but size holds steady at two feet,
making for a consistent, if not ideal, surf experience.
This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels
like 54 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 542 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 624. It looks like we're in for some mostly
sunny weather today with a high near 76 and a
light north wind around 10. Tonight, expect partly
cloudy skies with a low around 53 and a gentle
breeze. Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday
will be mostly sunny with a high near 76 and
a northwest breeze around 10 miles per hour.
Patchy fog develops overnight into Wednesday
morning with lows in the mid 50s. Then Wednesday
stays mostly sunny with highs near 74. Patchy
fog returns each night into the weekend while
Thursday and Friday warm to near 77. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can
grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
to get your morning coffee. They are open every
day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, the Rady Shell, one of San Diego's most
scenic concert venues, is set to host an exciting
lineup in 2026. Located at Embarcadero Marina
Park South, this open -air venue can accommodate
between 2 ,000 and 10 ,000 people. Since its
opening in 2021, The Rady Shell has welcomed
major acts like Sting and Olivia Rodrigo. And
this year, fans can look forward to performances
by Paul Simon, Sarah McLaughlin, and Weird Al
Yankovitch. With community events and concerts
scheduled throughout the year, there is something
for everyone at this stunning waterfront location.
Now on to sports. Team USA has rewritten history
with a logic -defying gold medal victory over
Canada on Sunday in Milan. This triumph marks
the end of a 46 -year wait for American men's
hockey gold. The thrilling match concluded with
a 2 -to -1 overtime win, showcasing a team built
to win, not just compete. Jack Hughes scored
the game -winning goal, while Conor Helgwick
delivered an outstanding goaltending performance.
making key saves throughout the game. As Charlie
McEvoy expressed, we did it, marking a proud
moment in American hockey history. In local sports,
San Diego SC thrashed CF Montreal 5 -0 in their
2026 season opener at Snapdragon Stadium Saturday
night. Five different players scored in each
half, marking the largest margin in club history.
Christopher Minxvay opened the scoring in the
14th minute, followed by Omol Pellegrino just
before halftime. Montreal's Knight took a turn
in the 48th minute with a red card for Thomas
Saviles. Ani Valacarri scored in the 54th minute,
and Marcus Ingvartsson connected with Al Palatiro
for the fourth goal. 18 -year -old Brian Zambel
made history by scoring the fifth goal just minutes
after entering the match. In top news, AARP is
sending a strong message about significant changes
to Social Security in 2026. In January 2026,
a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, will increase
monthly paychecks by 2 .8 % for nearly 71 million
beneficiaries. This adjustment translates to
approximately $56 more per month for the average
retiree. although higher Medicare Part B premiums
may offset some of that increase. Additionally,
the earnings limit for individuals claiming Social
Security before full retirement age is rising,
allowing them to earn more before benefits are
withheld. These updates aim to enhance financial
planning for retirees and ensure long -term program
stability. In business news... NVIDIA's earnings
and the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs are
this week's focal points. The ruling, which struck
down President Trump's tariff regime, saw all
three major indexes close higher on Friday. The
S &P 500 rallied, while the Dow Jones Industrial
Average gained 0 .5%, and the Nasdaq Composite
picked up 0 .9%. Oil prices ended the week up
roughly 5 .5 % amid rising geopolitical tensions
in the Middle East. This week, investors will
watch for the producer price index and NVIDIA's
fourth quarter results, which could signal shifts
in the artificial intelligence market. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 3 % over the weekend
to $65 ,000. Ethereum is down 4 % to just under
$1 ,900. And XRP is down 4 % to $1 .35. 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. Google recently revealed how hackers are
turning artificial intelligence into a super
weapon. While artificial intelligence programs
can enhance productivity, malicious actors are
using them to steal sensitive information, including
passwords and bank details. The Google threat
intelligence group published a blog post detailing
these abuses, highlighting that artificial intelligence
is being exploited for intellectual property
theft and creating new types of malware. Hackers
can quickly identify potential victims and generate
convincing phishing messages, making their attacks
more effective. This alarming trend raises significant
concerns about the future of cybersecurity. Entertainment
news. The Scrubs revival is garnering mixed reactions,
as millennials witness their cherished cultural
staples morph into cringe. The sitcom, which
aired on NBC from 2001 to 2008 and continued
on ABC until 2010, is quintessentially millennial.
While the revival attempts to rekindle nostalgia,
it feels off against today's standards. Under
showrunner Aseem Bhattra, new characters are
introduced, yet they fail to match the charm
of the original cast. Despite advancements in
the medical sitcom genre, Scrooge remains stagnant.
The revival premieres on February 25th at 8 p
.m. Eastern Time on ABC, with episodes streaming
on Hulu the following day. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American journalist
and author, Hunter S. Thompson. And he said,
freedom is something that dies unless it is used.
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.