Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, March 9th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Napping Day. This
cozy tradition celebrates short daytime rests
that boost mood and focus, encouraging people
to reclaim a little pause after busy mornings.
with playful research and tired but happy fans.
So find a comfy spot, embrace a gentle siesta,
and celebrate with a cheerful nap. So now you
know. And now it's time for the Surf Report.
Monday at Tourmaline. This morning it's looking
choppy with waves around one to two feet. Conditions
stay pretty consistent through the morning, with
side -shore winds at about 10 to 11 miles per
hour. By noon, we shift to onshore winds at 7
miles per hour, but the wave height remains about
1 to 2 feet. Best time to ride is at 5 p .m.
with a 2 -foot low tide when the west -northwest
swell is 1 feet at 12 seconds and the onshore
wind is 9 miles per hour. The first low tide
on Monday will be one foot at 830 a .m., followed
by a two -foot high tide at three. The nearshore
buoy at Mission Bay West reads 62 degrees for
the water temperature. Expect clean conditions
with two -plus feetways on Tuesday, ideal for
a relaxed session. Wednesday sees a slight increase
with three -plus feet sets and fair conditions
early. but wind picks up, creating choppy surf
later. Thirsting maintains three - to four -foot
waves, but choppy conditions persist, though
fair winds return in the evening, offering a
better chance for a smooth ride. This morning,
it's mostly cloudy and it feels like 60 degrees,
with five -mile -per -hour wind. The sunset will
take place at 6 .53, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 7 .06. It looks like we're in for a slight
chance of rain showers this afternoon, with partly
sunny skies and a high near 69, along with a
light south wind at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around
53 and light winds. Looking ahead in the weather.
Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near
68 and a southwest breeze up to 10 miles per
hour. Wednesday warms to around 76 and stays
sunny with lows near 56. Then Thursday heats
up to near 90 before cooling slightly to the
high 80s on Friday. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you. In local news, thousands
of runners filled the streets of downtown San
Diego early Sunday morning for the annual Hot
Chocolate Run, a race that blends fitness, community,
and a sweet reward at the finish line. Participants
took part in several race distances, including
a 5 -kilometer, 10 -kilometer, and 15 -kilometer
race, all in support of Special Olympics athletes
who train and compete year round. Todd Fastid,
announcer for the Hot Chocolate Run San Diego,
emphasized the event's goal of bringing people
together while helping a great organization.
This year, organizers anticipated close to 9
,000 participants, celebrating the event's 15th
year in San Diego with hot chocolate and delightful
treats after crossing the finish line. Now on
to sports. The Los Angeles Rams have secured
a blockbuster acquisition, agreeing to a four
-year, $124 million extension with all -pro cornerback
Trent McDuffie pending his trade from the Kansas
City Chiefs. The deal includes $100 million in
guaranteed money, making McDuffie the highest
paid cornerback in the NFL at an average of $31
million per year. This contract signifies a major
move for the Rams, who were aiming for a Super
Bowl run with McDuffie, playing a key role in
their defense. In local sports, the Aztecs secured
a thrilling victory over UNLV, winning 89 -86
at VAS Arena, keeping their conference championship
hopes alive. VJ Davis had a career night, scoring
a total of 30 points, including a crucial three
-pointer that helped tie the game in the second
half. With a final record of 20 wins and 10 losses,
San Diego State now looks ahead to the Mountain
West Conference Tournament in Las Vegas, where
they will need to perform well to secure a spot
in March Madness. If New Mexico beats Utah State,
the Aztecs will finish in a three -way tie for
the conference title. In top news, scientists
have found that sugary drinks are linked to more
than 330 ,000 deaths each year. According to
a study published in Nature Medicine, sugar -sweetened
beverages may increase the risk of death from
heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Globally,
2 .2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and
1 .2 million heart disease cases in 2020 were
attributed to these drinks. Experts advise reducing
sugary drink consumption to less than one serving
per week. emphasizing the importance of healthier
beverage choices. This study highlights the urgent
need for public health measures to combat this
issue. In business news, in a recent incident,
Chris Kempchinsky, the CEO of McDonald's, faced
backlash after eating a burger on video. The
burger in question was the Big Arch, McDonald's
newest offering. Kamchinsky, looking polished
in a beige sweater, described the burger as a
product, calling the bun unique. However, reactions
online suggested that people felt he did not
genuinely eat McDonald's. Priddicks claimed he
projected the wrong kind of authenticity, seeming
more like a LinkedIn guy than an influencer.
This incident highlights the clash between traditional
corporate roles and modern marketing expectations.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 5 .5 % over
the weekend to $67 ,000. Ethereum is down 5 %
to just under $2 ,000. 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. Boeing built two real
-life X -wing starfighters, a nod to the iconic
vehicles from Star Wars. In 2019, Boeing collaborated
with Walt Disney to celebrate the opening of
Star Wars, Galaxy's Edge in Walt Disney World.
They transformed two CV2 cargo air vehicles into
X -wings, flying them above attendees. While
these drones had a wingspan of 20 .2 feet, they
could not jump to light speed, and their wings
were non -functional. Currently, one CV2CAV is
displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and
Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia. Boning's
CV2CAV program was ultimately affected by fatal
accidents. and the COVID -19 pandemic, leading
to the closure of its next division. And in entertainment
news, Netflix knows you want to see Reacher fight
a cybertruck. The 2026 Alan Ribson, starring
Netflix movie War Machine, satisfies a public
appetite for action. Based on trailer views,
many people want to see Reacher battle a transformer.
Richson's Amazon series Reacher has made him
a star. In War Machine, he plays a soldier, grappling
with trauma from his brother's death. Action
heroes can no longer be mysterious, and Richson's
character reflects this change. The film features
intense gore, delivering visceral thrills for
viewers seeking excitement. As Richson asserts,
thermodynamics, yo. Well, all righty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American poet and essayist,
Walt Whitman. And he said, happiness not in another
place, but this place, not for another hour,
but this hour. 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.