Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, March 6th. You'll be interested
to know. 157 years ago, today, in 1869, Nitri
Mendeleev arranged the chemical elements into
a coherent, periodic table that revealed patterns
in atomic weights and properties. leaving GATS
for undiscovered elements. This organization
provided a predictive order for chemistry, guiding
future discoveries and establishing a foundational
framework for understanding matter and teaching
generations of scientists. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the Surf Report. Friday at
Tourmaline. This morning it's looking clean with
waves at 2 to 4 feet. Conditions will become
choppy as the wind shifts onshore around 10 a
.m. at 6 miles per hour. Expect the wind to stay
onshore through the afternoon, reaching up to
9 miles per hour by 1 p .m. Best time to ride
is at 8 a .m. with a 2 -foot incoming mid -tide
when the west -northwest swell. is three and
a half feet at ten seconds, and the offshore
wind is three mile per hour. The first high tide
on Friday will be four feet at 1030 a .m., followed
by a one -foot low tide at 415. The nearshore
buoy at Mission Bay West reads 62 degrees for
the water temperature. Saturday offers clean
conditions with waves in the range of two to
three feet early on. But choppy conditions develop
as winds shift to the north by midday. Sunday
sees a drop to 1 to 2 feet with clean conditions
in the morning, turning choppy later as winds
increase. Monday continues the trend with fair
conditions and waves around 1 to 2 feet, remaining
rideable throughout the day. This morning it's
sunny and feels like 51 degrees with 5 mile per
hour wind. The sunset will take place at 5 .51
and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .10. It
looks like we're in for a sunny Friday with a
high near 73 and a light northwest wind reaching
gusts up to 20 mile per hour. Tonight, expect
mostly clear skies with a low around 52 and a
north wind gusting up to 25 mile per hour. Looking
ahead in the weather. Saturday will be sunny
with a high near 76 and a north wind of 5 to
10 miles per hour with mostly clear skies and
a low around 53 Saturday night. Sunday warms
to near 80 with a slight chance of rain showers
late Sunday night into the early morning. Then
it turns mostly sunny Monday with highs near
72 and lows in the mid -50s into Tuesday. Bonjour,
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, some school boards in San Diego County
are voting to give themselves raises of 300 to
400 percent, despite budget gaps and layoffs
affecting their districts. This comes after decades
without an increase, following a new law that
allows for higher stipends, based on average
daily attendance. Assemblymember Jose Luis Solach
Jr. explained that the law aims to address inflation
and attract new candidates for board positions.
However, some local union leaders are expressing
concerns, stating that it is inappropriate to
increase stipends while laying off staff and
cutting budgets. The South Bay Union School District
is also considering a significant raise during
their upcoming vote. Now on to sports. Robert
Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots,
has agreed to help cover World Cup security costs,
but Foxboro leaders remain unsatisfied. Any suggestion
that Boston Soccer 2026 or the Kraft Group have
adequately addressed the town's concerns is false,
Foxboro Select Board Chair Bill Yonah stated.
World Cup organizers provided further details
on how they plan to fund $7 .8 million in security
for Gillette Stadium. A spokesperson for Gillette
Stadium confirmed their commitment to meet the
town's needs for security -related costs. Foxboro
officials set a March 17th deadline to secure
these funds for public safety during the event.
included a commitment letter to support Boston
Soccer 2026's expenditures in local sports. On
Tuesday night, March 4, NCAA tournament hopefuls
faced high -pressure moments, with three bubble
teams securing upsets over ranked opponents.
As UCLA defeated Nebraska, TCU took down Texas
Tech, and Georgia dispatched Alabama. Among the
teams vying for at -large bids, The Aztecs are
in a tight spot, needing key victories to solidify
their position after recent conference losses.
Meanwhile, with the regular season winding down,
teams like Ohio State and TCU are boosting their
chances, while traditional mid -major powers
such as VCU and New Mexico are also in contention
for a spot in March Madness. In top news, climate
change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions
more people than previously thought, according
to a new study. Researchers found that about
90 % of studies underestimated baseline coastal
water heights by an average of one foot. This
issue is more common in the global south and
southeast Asia, and less so in Europe. The study
co -author, Philip Minderhout, attributes this
to a methodological blind spot in measuring sea
and land altitudes. Adjusting the baseline height
means seas rising by just over three feet could
threaten 77 million to 132 million more people.
In business news, the U .S. stock market rebounded
on Wednesday from two days of punishing swings
as oil prices stabilized in reports provided
encouraging economic updates. The S &P 500 rose
0 .8%. while the Dow Jones Industrial Average
climbed 238 points. The NASDAQ composite increased
1 .3%. Despite a scary start when South Korea's
KOSPI index plunged 12 .1%, the market responded
positively. Oil prices moderated, with Brent
crude settling at $81. Strength in the U .S.
economy, including a rise in hiring, has provided
a hopeful outlook amidst ongoing uncertainties.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 6 .5 % for
the week to $71 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to $2
,000. And XRP is up 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
tech. In southeastern China, a glimpse into the
future of flying taxis is emerging with the Matrix,
an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle
developed by Autoflight. This impressive aircraft
can carry up to 10 passengers and has a wingspan
of 20 meters. Recently, AutoFlight conducted
a flying demonstration showcasing the Matrix's
ability to rise and land smoothly. The company
hopes to receive regulatory approval by 2027,
though flying taxis still face challenges such
as safety and infrastructure. Experts suggest
it may take at least another three years for
viable solutions to surface. And in entertainment
news. The film, Project Hail Mary, has been unveiled
to members of the film press ahead of its March
20th release. And First Reactions are calling
it a must -see space odyssey that may prove to
be a major awards player come Oscar time next
year. Film critic Eric Marchin shared a glowing
review, stating that Project Hail Mary is the
first great blockbuster of 2026. Other critics
praised the film, noting it delivers a pulse
-counting space epic that brings true humanity
to the forefront. Entertainment journalist Scott
Menzel called it a masterpiece and an epic cinematic
achievement. Ryan Gosling stars as Rel and Grace,
a schoolteacher who awakens alone on a spaceship,
piecing together an outlandish plot to save the
sun. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American philosopher and psychologist,
William James. 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.