WEBVTT 00:00:01.290 --> 00:00:04.150 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.730 --> 00:00:09.150 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.570 --> 00:00:13.429 and it's Wednesday, March 18th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.429 --> 00:00:20.190 to know. 61 years ago, today, in 1965, cosmonaut 00:00:20.190 --> 00:00:23.250 Alexei Leonov performed the first spacewalk, 00:00:23.690 --> 00:00:26.309 exiting his spacecraft to float an open vacuum 00:00:26.309 --> 00:00:30.920 and return safely to his crew. This daring milestone 00:00:30.920 --> 00:00:33.700 proved humans could operate outside a vehicle, 00:00:34.359 --> 00:00:36.939 advancing confidence in long -duration exploration 00:00:36.939 --> 00:00:40.719 and inspiring global enthusiasm for spaceflight. 00:00:41.799 --> 00:00:46.439 So now you know. And now it's time for the Surf 00:00:46.439 --> 00:00:52.840 Report. Wednesday at Tourmaline. This morning 00:00:52.840 --> 00:00:56.000 it's looking fair with waves at four to five 00:00:56.000 --> 00:01:00.390 feet. Conditions stay fair until around 9 a .m. 00:01:00.549 --> 00:01:03.350 when the waves drop to three to five feet and 00:01:03.350 --> 00:01:07.750 become clean. By noon, the waves remain three 00:01:07.750 --> 00:01:10.890 to five feet, but the wind shifts on shore at 00:01:10.890 --> 00:01:15.030 five miles per hour, adding some chop. Best time 00:01:15.030 --> 00:01:18.450 to ride is at 8 a .m. with a five -foot high 00:01:18.450 --> 00:01:21.790 tide when the southwest swell is two and a half 00:01:21.790 --> 00:01:25.420 feet at 16 seconds. and the side shore wind is 00:01:25.420 --> 00:01:29.239 3 mile per hour. The first high tide on Tuesday 00:01:29.239 --> 00:01:33.640 will be 5 .5 feet at 8 .45 a .m., followed by 00:01:33.640 --> 00:01:38.680 a minus half foot low tide at 3 .15. The nearshore 00:01:38.680 --> 00:01:42.959 GUI at Mission Bay West reads 65 degrees for 00:01:42.959 --> 00:01:46.280 the water temperature. Wednesday offers clean 00:01:46.280 --> 00:01:49.319 conditions with waves ranging from 2 to 4 feet, 00:01:49.560 --> 00:01:53.299 ideal for early sessions. Thursday sees a slight 00:01:53.299 --> 00:01:56.239 drop in size to two to three feet, with fair 00:01:56.239 --> 00:02:00.180 conditions turning choppy by midday. Friday continues 00:02:00.180 --> 00:02:03.120 the trend with two -foot waves and fair conditions, 00:02:03.439 --> 00:02:06.180 but choppy surf in the afternoon makes for a 00:02:06.180 --> 00:02:10.300 less favorable experience. This morning, it's 00:02:10.300 --> 00:02:14.039 mostly sunny, and it feels like 66 degrees with 00:02:14.039 --> 00:02:18.159 no wind. The sunset will take place at 7, and 00:02:18.159 --> 00:02:22.250 it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .54. It looks 00:02:22.250 --> 00:02:24.930 like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a 00:02:24.930 --> 00:02:28.409 .m., clearing up to sunny skies with a high around 00:02:28.409 --> 00:02:34.069 81 and a calm west wind. Tonight, expect mostly 00:02:34.069 --> 00:02:37.849 clear conditions with a low of 61 and light winds. 00:02:39.389 --> 00:02:42.969 Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday will be 00:02:42.969 --> 00:02:46.349 sunny with a high near 82 and a mild night around 00:02:46.349 --> 00:02:51.360 62. Friday warms to near 85 with sunshine. followed 00:02:51.360 --> 00:02:56.000 by patchy fog late and a low near 61. Saturday 00:02:56.000 --> 00:02:59.080 and Sunday bring morning patchy fog, then mostly 00:02:59.080 --> 00:03:02.180 to partly sunny skies with highs falling to near 00:03:02.180 --> 00:03:06.379 81 on Saturday and near 77 on Sunday and nights 00:03:06.379 --> 00:03:11.500 around 59. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 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The City Council voted unanimously 00:03:54.199 --> 00:03:57.699 to reduce speed limits in specific business district 00:03:57.699 --> 00:04:00.360 school zones and streets with a history of crashes. 00:04:01.580 --> 00:04:04.539 Local cyclist Ian Hembree emphasized that speed 00:04:04.539 --> 00:04:07.620 is the biggest determinant in the severity of 00:04:07.620 --> 00:04:10.979 accidents. Proposals suggest lowering limits 00:04:10.979 --> 00:04:14.300 by five miles per hour with new 15 miles per 00:04:14.300 --> 00:04:16.819 hour zones near schools when children are present. 00:04:17.860 --> 00:04:22.519 In 2025, San Diego experienced 49 fatal crashes 00:04:22.519 --> 00:04:27.000 and 131 severe injury crashes despite ongoing 00:04:27.000 --> 00:04:31.199 efforts to reach zero fatalities. However, some 00:04:31.199 --> 00:04:33.720 residents remain skeptical about the effectiveness 00:04:33.720 --> 00:04:43.819 of these changes. Now onto sports. Team USA faced 00:04:43.819 --> 00:04:47.279 an unexpected upset as Venezuela claimed its 00:04:47.279 --> 00:04:50.199 first World Baseball Classic title last night. 00:04:51.160 --> 00:04:53.759 Despite a star -studded lineup, the Americans 00:04:53.759 --> 00:04:57.420 fell short, losing 3 -2 in a dramatic final. 00:04:58.480 --> 00:05:01.019 Bryce Harper's two -run homer tied the game, 00:05:01.300 --> 00:05:04.779 but Venezuelan designated hitter Eugenio Suarez 00:05:04.779 --> 00:05:07.600 responded with a go -ahead double in the ninth 00:05:07.600 --> 00:05:10.930 inning. This victory marks a historic moment 00:05:10.930 --> 00:05:14.029 for Venezuela, who showcased remarkable talent 00:05:14.029 --> 00:05:17.470 throughout the tournament. Manager Mark DeRosa's 00:05:17.470 --> 00:05:20.149 team struggled with consistency, and the crowd 00:05:20.149 --> 00:05:23.110 was split between American and Venezuelan fans 00:05:23.110 --> 00:05:26.930 during the thrilling matchup. In local sports, 00:05:27.790 --> 00:05:31.089 San Diego SC heads to Mexico tonight holding 00:05:31.089 --> 00:05:35.389 a 3 -2 aggregate lead over Toluca in the CONCACAF 00:05:35.389 --> 00:05:40.550 Champions Cup round of 16. David Vasquez scored 00:05:40.550 --> 00:05:44.149 twice and Anders Dreyer added a golazo in leg 00:05:44.149 --> 00:05:48.250 one, but the victory came at a price. Marcus 00:05:48.250 --> 00:05:51.750 Ingardsen and Manu Dua are both suspended tonight 00:05:51.750 --> 00:05:55.829 after collecting red cards. Kickoff is at seven. 00:05:56.810 --> 00:05:59.769 Over at Peoria, the Padres put on a power show 00:05:59.769 --> 00:06:03.230 yesterday, beating the Mariners nine to six with 00:06:03.230 --> 00:06:06.829 six home runs. Back -to -back shots from Gavin 00:06:06.829 --> 00:06:09.750 Sheets and Zander Bogarts got the party started, 00:06:10.170 --> 00:06:13.310 and German Marquez struck out nine in five innings. 00:06:13.990 --> 00:06:16.829 They host the White Sox tomorrow night, one week 00:06:16.829 --> 00:06:19.910 before opening day, with the back -end rotation 00:06:19.910 --> 00:06:23.769 still unsettled after injuries to Darbysh, Musgrove, 00:06:24.029 --> 00:06:28.149 and Hoeing. On the ice, the Gulls travel to Colorado 00:06:28.149 --> 00:06:31.610 tonight, tied with Henderson for the last playoff 00:06:31.610 --> 00:06:35.860 spot in the Pacific Division. Defenseman Tristan 00:06:35.860 --> 00:06:39.579 Luno brings a seven -game point streak into the 00:06:39.579 --> 00:06:46.220 contest. In top news, Kuri Richens, a Utah real 00:06:46.220 --> 00:06:48.759 estate agent who self -published a children's 00:06:48.759 --> 00:06:51.459 book about coping with grief after her husband's 00:06:51.459 --> 00:06:54.279 death, was found guilty of aggravated murder 00:06:54.279 --> 00:06:57.699 for slipping five times the lethal dose of fentanyl 00:06:57.699 --> 00:07:01.560 into a cocktail he consumed. It took jurors just 00:07:01.560 --> 00:07:03.920 under three hours to convict her of murder and 00:07:03.920 --> 00:07:07.439 other charges related to the March 20, 22 death 00:07:07.439 --> 00:07:11.300 of Eric Richens. Prosecutors revealed she was 00:07:11.300 --> 00:07:15.319 $4 .5 million in debt and had opened life insurance 00:07:15.319 --> 00:07:18.839 policies totaling about $2 million without his 00:07:18.839 --> 00:07:22.759 knowledge. Richens faces a sentence of 25 years 00:07:22.759 --> 00:07:25.839 to life in prison with sentencing scheduled for 00:07:25.839 --> 00:07:31.879 May 13th. In business news, In an unprecedented 00:07:31.879 --> 00:07:35.319 move, Arizona has filed criminal charges against 00:07:35.319 --> 00:07:38.839 the prediction market company Kalshi. Arizona 00:07:38.839 --> 00:07:41.259 Attorney General Chris Mays claims the company 00:07:41.259 --> 00:07:44.339 is operating an illegal gambling business and 00:07:44.339 --> 00:07:47.680 violating state law by allowing betting on elections. 00:07:48.899 --> 00:07:51.740 Mays stated Kalshi may brand itself as a prediction 00:07:51.740 --> 00:07:54.740 market, but what it is actually doing is running 00:07:54.740 --> 00:07:58.500 an illegal gambling operation. The charges include 00:07:58.500 --> 00:08:01.500 20 counts of misdemeanors against Kalshi for 00:08:01.500 --> 00:08:05.560 unlicensed wagering in election bets. Kalshi 00:08:05.560 --> 00:08:08.459 argues these state charges are flawed and believes 00:08:08.459 --> 00:08:12.040 they are regulated by federal law. This case 00:08:12.040 --> 00:08:14.579 highlights a growing conflict between state and 00:08:14.579 --> 00:08:17.339 federal regulations regarding prediction markets. 00:08:18.379 --> 00:08:22.860 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about 00:08:22.860 --> 00:08:29.129 $75 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about $2 ,000. 00:08:29.870 --> 00:08:36.929 And XRP is unchanged at $1 .53. Moving on to 00:08:36.929 --> 00:08:41.090 a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:41.090 --> 00:08:44.129 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:44.129 --> 00:08:46.830 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:46.830 --> 00:08:51.230 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:51.230 --> 00:08:54.429 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:54.639 --> 00:08:57.899 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:58.299 --> 00:09:01.919 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:09:01.919 --> 00:09:05.639 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:05.639 --> 00:09:10.139 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:10.139 --> 00:09:13.960 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:14.519 --> 00:09:18.220 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:19.139 --> 00:09:21.779 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:21.779 --> 00:09:27.279 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:27.279 --> 00:09:31.379 tech. The Crash Patch sticker is a revolutionary 00:09:31.379 --> 00:09:34.320 helmet accessory designed to help protect athletes' 00:09:34.700 --> 00:09:38.019 brains. This innovative technology turns red 00:09:38.019 --> 00:09:41.419 after a severe impact alerting users to potential 00:09:41.419 --> 00:09:45.000 injuries. Recently, top snowboarders showcased 00:09:45.000 --> 00:09:47.899 the Crash Patch during a high -stakes competition 00:09:47.899 --> 00:09:51.200 at Buttermilk Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado. 00:09:52.180 --> 00:09:55.179 Developed by Click Health, this first -of -its 00:09:55.179 --> 00:09:58.000 -kind sticker aims to make head impact detection 00:09:58.000 --> 00:10:01.139 more accessible and affordable for all athletes. 00:10:02.279 --> 00:10:05.360 Using an analog impact indicator, the crash patch 00:10:05.360 --> 00:10:08.519 provides a simple visual cue, signaling when 00:10:08.519 --> 00:10:11.039 athletes should pay attention to potential head 00:10:11.039 --> 00:10:17.980 injuries. And in entertainment news... The Madison 00:10:17.980 --> 00:10:21.120 is a standalone series in the Sheridan verse, 00:10:21.500 --> 00:10:24.919 unrelated to Yellowstone. The Paramount Plus 00:10:24.919 --> 00:10:27.740 series stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell 00:10:27.740 --> 00:10:30.960 and will not feature any Duttons in its six -episode 00:10:30.960 --> 00:10:34.220 first season or its already filmed second season. 00:10:35.419 --> 00:10:38.379 Patrick J. Adams, who plays a member of the Clyburn 00:10:38.379 --> 00:10:41.039 family, noted they kept waiting for a Dutton 00:10:41.039 --> 00:10:45.139 to appear. Sheridan filmed a second season before 00:10:45.139 --> 00:10:48.340 the first released. accommodating Russell's schedule. 00:10:49.539 --> 00:10:51.940 The series follows the Clyburn family's journey 00:10:51.940 --> 00:10:55.340 through grief after a tragedy, resonating emotionally 00:10:55.340 --> 00:10:59.879 with audiences. Well, all righty, folks, it's 00:10:59.879 --> 00:11:03.799 time for the quote of the day. And today, our 00:11:03.799 --> 00:11:06.799 quote comes from the American astronaut and physicist 00:11:06.799 --> 00:11:11.559 Sally Ride. And she said, the stars don't look 00:11:11.559 --> 00:11:14.440 bigger, but they do look brighter. When you are 00:11:14.440 --> 00:11:17.320 closer to them, reminding us that exploration, 00:11:17.740 --> 00:11:20.779 whether in space or life, brings new perspectives 00:11:20.779 --> 00:11:25.340 and clarity. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:11:26.179 --> 00:11:29.100 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:11:29.100 --> 00:11:32.799 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:11:32.799 --> 00:11:36.659 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:11:36.659 --> 00:11:39.120 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:39.120 --> 00:11:42.039 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:11:42.039 --> 00:11:42.379 Diego.