Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, March 12th. You'll be interested
to know. 37 years ago, today, in 1989, a British
computer scientist named Tim Berners -Lee proposed
an information system called the World Wide Web
to link documents using hypertext. and make sharing
research seamless. This proposal launched a revolutionary
framework for global information access, creating
a universal, open platform that would transform
communication, publishing, and collaboration.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Thursday at Tourmaline. This morning,
it's looking fair with waves around 3 to 5 feet.
Conditions are clean until about 10 a .m. when
the wind shifts onshore at 4 miles per hour.
By noon, expect choppy conditions as winds increase
to 6 miles per hour. The swell remains consistent
through the day, holding around 3 to 5 feet.
Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. with a 2 -foot
outgoing mid -tide. when the southwest swell
is 2 feet at 18 seconds and the offshore wind
is 3 mile per hour. The first low tide on Thursday
will be a half foot at 1 p .m., followed by a
3 -foot high tide at 830. The nearshore gooey
at Mission Bay West reads 62 degrees for the
water temperature. Friday offers clean conditions
with waves at 2 to 4 feet, ideal for catching
some fun rides. Saturday sees a slight decrease
to 2 to 3 plus feet, but sure winds create choppy
conditions by afternoon. Sunday brings a steady
increase, with waves reaching 3 to 4 feet in
clean faces, making it the standout day of the
period. This morning, it's sunny, and it feels
like 59 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 6 .56. and it will rise again tomorrow
at 7 .02. It looks like we're in for a sunny
Thursday with a high near 86 and a gentle north
wind, gusting up to 25. Tonight, expect mostly
clear skies with a low around 60 and light winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. Friday will be
mostly sunny with a high near 85 and a southeast
breeze up to 10 miles per hour. becoming mostly
cloudy overnight with a low around 59. Saturday
and Sunday stay pleasant with highs in the low
80s to upper 70s and nights in the mid to upper
50s. Monday turns sunny again with a high near
80 and a mostly clear night near 58. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, Authorities responded Wednesday morning
after a bluff collapse was reported near a popular
beach area in Del Mar. According to the San Diego
County Sheriff's Office, deputies were notified
by California State Parks officials about the
collapse shortly after 6 a .m. A deputy arrived
at the scene around 6 17 a .m. to assess the
situation. By 6 38 a .m. the incident was marked
code for. indicating the scene was under control.
Fortunately, authorities did not report any injuries,
and caution tape was put up around the impacted
area. No further details were immediately released.
Now onto sports. Team USA has officially advanced
to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball
Classic after a tense scare. Thanks to Italy's
convincing 9 -1 victory over Mexico, the U .S.
will face Canada in the next round. Despite losing
to Italy 8 -6, Team USA's fate was secured without
needing complex calculations. Manager Mark DeRosa
faced scrutiny after miscommunicating the tiebreaker
rules, but ultimately, the team is among the
eight remaining contenders. With a roster of
stars, including Aaron Judge, Team USA is determined
to pursue its second title in this prestigious
tournament. In local sports, the Aztecs are heading
to Las Vegas with a clear mission. Win the Mountain
West Tournament, or Miss March Madness, for the
first time in six seasons. After a tough late
-season slump, their chances for an at -large
bid stand at just 17%, according to ESPN's Joe
Lunardi. The Aztecs earned the number two seed
and will face the winner of the Colorado State
and Fresno State matchup on Thursday. Coach Brian
Dutcher emphasizes the need for better rebounding
in depth as they prepare for potentially three
games in three days. In top news, multinational
agriculture technology company Syngenta. announced
last Tuesday that it will cease global production
of the herbicide Paraqued by the end of June.
Banned in more than 70 countries, Paraqued is
distributed in the United States from Syngenta's
manufacturing site in St. Gabriel, Louisiana.
While the decision comes amid thousands of lawsuits
regarding Paraqued's health risks, a Syngenta
representative cited entirely a commercial reason
for the move. Local residents and environmental
activists welcome this step toward protecting
health and reducing pollution. Sancenta's facility
emitted over 52 ,000 metric tons of greenhouse
gases in 2023, highlighting ongoing environmental
issues in the community. In business news, Volkswagen
dealers are revolting over plans to sell a new
brand of sport utility vehicle directly to consumers.
The latest of several lawsuits seeks to stop
the carmaker from bypassing dealerships. Volkswagen
revealed it would create a brand called Scout
Motors, featuring rugged electric and hybrid
trucks and SUVs. Fred DiPolito, a Volkswagen
dealer, is now in court alongside others. Scout
plans to sell its trucks directly, citing efficiency
and customer experience. However, dealers argue
that only independent franchises should sell
vehicles in the United States. The legal battle
centers on who has the right to sell new cars
in this country. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 1 % to about $69 ,000. Ethereum is down
1 % to $2 ,000. And XRP is down 1 .5%. to $1
.37. 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
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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. They were blinded in accidents. Now
they can see again. Scientists are making progress
on curing blindness with experimental stem cell
therapies. Phil Durst was injured by commercial
detergent, losing sight in his left eye. Every
year, thousands suffer similar injuries, often
facing despair when told they will never see
again. However, recent stem cell treatments have
shown remarkable success. With 10 out of 14 patients
regaining vision in a trial at Massachusetts
Eye and Ear, Durst expressed amazement at the
results, calling it a work of art. Researchers
are hopeful this could expand to treat other
forms of blindness. And in entertainment news,
the best TV shows of 2026 so far features a range
of exciting titles. From the return of The Pit
and Paradise to the new hit comedy The Fall and
Rise of Reggie Dinkins, viewers have plenty to
enjoy. No Awhile returns for another heartfelt
season of The Pit, while Sterling pay Brown Ventures
outside of Paradise. In A Night of the Seven
Kingdoms, fans find a likable hero in Sir Duncan
the Tall restoring faith in the Game of Thrones
franchise. Jason Bateman stars in DTS St. Louis,
a dark dramedy, and Steve Carell shines in Rooster,
a coming -of -age comedy. Well, all righty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American science fiction
writer Ray Bradbury. And he said, We are an impossibility
in an impossible universe, reminding us that
innovation, like the World Wide Web, transforms
the improbable into reality. 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.