Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, March 5th. You'll be interested
to know. 80 years ago, today, in 1946, Winston
Churchill delivered his famous Iron Curtain speech
in Fulton, Missouri, calling for Anglo -American
leadership to defend democratic values and to
recognize a shifting post -war order. His clear
appeal for unity helped shape public understanding
of a new geopolitical divide and inspired cooperative
strategies that guided Western policy in the
decades that followed. So now you know. And now
it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday at Tourmaline.
This morning it's looking clean with waves around
three plus feet. Conditions will shift to fair
by 9 a .m. before becoming choppy as the day
goes on. Expect the wind to be onshore at 4 miles
per hour by 9 a .m., increasing to 11 miles per
hour by noon. Best time to ride is at 6 a .m.
with a 2 -foot incoming low tide when the west
swell is 3 feet at 10 seconds and the sideshore
wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide
on Thursday will be four and a half feet at 10
a .m., followed by a half -foot low tide at four.
The near shore GUI at Mission Day West reads
63 degrees for the water temperature. Friday
offers clean conditions with waves around two
to four feet, ideal for most surfers. Saturday
sees a slight drop in size to two to three plus
feet. with choppy conditions developing by afternoon.
Sunday brings a steady increase in swell, with
waves reaching 1 to 2 feet, providing the most
consistent surf of the period. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 59 degrees, with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 5 .50,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .11. It
looks like we're in for some mostly sunny skies
today. with a high near 71 and a breezy north
wind gusting up to 30 miles per hour. Tonight,
expect mostly clear conditions with a low around
49 and a northeast wind gusting as high as 35
miles per hour. Looking ahead in the weather.
Friday will be sunny with a high near 73 and
northwest winds of 5 to 15 miles per hour. gusting
as high as 25. Saturday and Sunday stay mostly
dry with highs near 75 and 76, though Sunday
has a slight chance of rain showers after 11
a .m. into the night. Monday turns a bit cooler
with a high near 70 and a slight chance of afternoon
showers and lows each night in the low to mid
50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries
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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, Girl Scout San Diego
has filed a lawsuit against its former cookie
baking partner, Ferrero USA, and its subsidiary,
Little Brownie Bakers, alleging a breach of contract
in 2024. According to the organization, the agreement
was intended to last through 2025. but Ferrero
USA abruptly canceled it, causing significant
financial harm. Carol Dedrich, CEO of Girl Scout
San Diego, stated that the actions taken by the
company diminished trust and took away critical
funding for girl programs. The fallout led to
an emergency transition to a new baker, resulting
in lost revenue and the elimination of 25 positions.
The lawsuit claims that Operation Thin Mint also
suffered with a decline of more than 21 ,000
donated packages. Now onto sports. This season,
a narrative has taken hold in the National Basketball
Association. The Eastern Conference is stronger
than expected, while the Western Conference remains
dominant. Through Monday's games, Western teams
hold a slight edge, with a 50 .6 % win rate against
the East. Four teams from the East are projected
to win over 50 games, suggesting parity in the
league. However, despite the competition, the
West vows more star power and depth, leading
to intriguing playoff matchups ahead. The Eastern
Conference champion will need to earn their final's
berth, overcoming formidable opponents along
the way. In local sports, Joe Musgrove is making
strides in his recovery from Tony John surgery,
with Padres manager Craig Stammen expressing
confidence in his potential to be the best pitcher
in the National League. Musgrove recently pitched
in a televised game for the first time since
October 2, 2024, showing positive signs despite
needing patience during the recovery process.
He completed 60 pitches against Great Britain,
demonstrating a slight increase in velocity compared
to previous outings. As the likely number three
starter, Musgrove could play a crucial role in
stabilizing the Padres' rotation as this season
approaches. In top news, Apple Chief Executive
Officer Tim Cook promised a big week of product
announcements, which included a new budget -friendly
iPhone model. An entry -level MacBook, updated
iPad Air versions, refreshed monitors and advanced
chipsets. These products were showcased during
media events held on Wednesday in New York, London
and Shanghai. The latest iPhone, the iPhone 17e,
starts at $599 and features enhanced storage
and camera capabilities. The refreshed iPad Air
begins at $599. Additionally, Apple introduced
the MacBook Neo, priced at $599, targeting budget
-conscious buyers. The new monitors start at
$1 ,600 for the Studio Display, and $3 ,300 for
the Studio Display XDR. In business news, in
a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal
judge in New York ruled that companies that paid
tariffs are due refunds. Judge Richard Eaton
of the U .S. Court of International Trade stated
that all importers of record were entitled to
benefit from the Supreme Court ruling that struck
down these tariffs. The federal government could
ultimately be liable for refunds worth $175 billion.
Barry Appleton commented that this ruling is
a great decision for importers and consumers
who paid tariffs. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 7%, to about $73 ,000. Ethereum is up 7
% to just over $2 ,000. XRP is up 4 .5 % to $1
.42. 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's Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman
spoke at the Artificial Intelligence Summit in
New Delhi, India on Thursday, February 19th,
2026. And now artificial intelligence has inspired
two documentaries that explore its potential
dangers and benefits. The films De -Faking Sam
Altman and The AI Doc investigate the technology's
implications amid rising concerns about job loss
and human intelligence erosion. Adam Beliloff,
director of De -Faking Sam Altman, highlights
the importance of confronting anxieties surrounding
artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the AI doc
examines the divide between pessimists and optimists
regarding artificial intelligence's future. As
the debate intensifies, the documentaries offer
unique perspectives on this evolving technology.
And in entertainment news, Apple succeeded when
it brought Formula One to the big screen last
year. It hopes many of those viewers will watch
on their televisions and mobile devices when
the season begins this weekend with the Australian
Grand Prix, as Apple TV begins its stint as Formula
One's United States broadcast partner. Apple
reached a five -year deal with the global motorsport
series last fall, averaging $150 million per
year. At EQ, Apple's senior vice president of
services, stated that there is a great opportunity
for Formula One and Apple TV to grow the sport
significantly. Apple will show races in 4K Dolby
Vision, with immersive 5 .1 surround sound, available
to Apple TV subscribers, with some races for
non -subscribers. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American journalist and
author, Walter Lipman. 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.