WEBVTT 00:00:01.290 --> 00:00:04.150 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.750 --> 00:00:09.169 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.669 --> 00:00:13.589 and it's Thursday, March 19th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.589 --> 00:00:20.410 to know. 73 years ago, today, in 1953. The Academy 00:00:20.410 --> 00:00:23.170 Awards ceremony was broadcast on television for 00:00:23.170 --> 00:00:26.010 the first time, bringing Hollywood glamour and 00:00:26.010 --> 00:00:28.370 award announcements into living rooms across 00:00:28.370 --> 00:00:31.820 the nation. That milestone expanded the awards 00:00:31.820 --> 00:00:34.479 reach, turning film excellence into a shared 00:00:34.479 --> 00:00:37.439 national spectacle, and shaping how audiences 00:00:37.439 --> 00:00:41.520 celebrated cinematic achievement. So now you 00:00:41.520 --> 00:00:45.920 know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report. 00:00:48.979 --> 00:00:52.299 Thursday at Tourmaline. This morning, it's looking 00:00:52.299 --> 00:00:56.079 clean with waves at two to three feet. Conditions 00:00:56.079 --> 00:00:58.560 will shift to fair by late morning. then become 00:00:58.560 --> 00:01:02.500 choppy as the wind picks up to onshore at 7 miles 00:01:02.500 --> 00:01:05.900 per hour around noon. Expect the swell to hold 00:01:05.900 --> 00:01:08.500 steady throughout the day, with a slight increase 00:01:08.500 --> 00:01:12.500 to 2 plus feet by late afternoon. Best time to 00:01:12.500 --> 00:01:16.640 ride is at 8 a .m. with a 3 -foot incoming high 00:01:16.640 --> 00:01:20.620 tide when the southwest swell is 2 feet at 13 00:01:20.620 --> 00:01:24.180 seconds and the sideshore wind is 3 mile per 00:01:24.180 --> 00:01:27.829 hour. The first high tide on Thursday will be 00:01:27.829 --> 00:01:31.450 5 feet at 10 a .m., followed by a zero -foot 00:01:31.450 --> 00:01:36.170 low tide just before 4. The nearshore GUI at 00:01:36.170 --> 00:01:39.870 Mission Bay West reads 69 degrees for the water 00:01:39.870 --> 00:01:43.510 temperature. Friday features waves at 2 feet, 00:01:43.750 --> 00:01:46.609 with fair conditions early and clean faces in 00:01:46.609 --> 00:01:49.950 the morning. Saturday sees a slight increase 00:01:49.950 --> 00:01:53.120 to 2 to 3 feet. with clean conditions at dawn, 00:01:53.439 --> 00:01:57.040 but choppy by midday as winds pick up. Sunday 00:01:57.040 --> 00:02:00.040 offers the best surf, building to 2 to 3 plus 00:02:00.040 --> 00:02:02.939 feet, with steady conditions throughout the day. 00:02:04.540 --> 00:02:07.379 This morning, it's sunny and it feels like 64 00:02:07.379 --> 00:02:11.639 degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind. If you're 00:02:11.639 --> 00:02:15.960 inland, it will feel more like 66. The sunset 00:02:15.960 --> 00:02:19.099 will take place at 7 .01. and it will rise again 00:02:19.099 --> 00:02:23.319 tomorrow at 653. It looks like we're in for a 00:02:23.319 --> 00:02:27.120 sunny day with a high near 87 and a calm northwest 00:02:27.120 --> 00:02:30.800 breeze around 8 -8 miles per hour. If you're 00:02:30.800 --> 00:02:35.879 inland, it will hit a high of 88. Tonight, expect 00:02:35.879 --> 00:02:40.039 mostly clear skies with a low around 62 and light 00:02:40.039 --> 00:02:44.699 winds around 5 miles per hour. Looking ahead 00:02:44.699 --> 00:02:48.949 in the weather, Friday will be sunny with a high 00:02:48.949 --> 00:02:52.930 near 88 and light northwest winds. Temperatures 00:02:52.930 --> 00:02:56.409 drop to around 61 Friday night. Then mostly sunny 00:02:56.409 --> 00:02:59.550 skies return with highs near 80 on Saturday and 00:02:59.550 --> 00:03:02.610 high 70s Sunday and Monday, with nights around 00:03:02.610 --> 00:03:06.110 59 and patchy fog possible late Monday night 00:03:06.110 --> 00:03:09.870 into Tuesday morning. 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In Local News Once a 00:03:48.610 --> 00:03:51.449 year, the aviary at the San Diego Zoo Safari 00:03:51.449 --> 00:03:54.409 Park comes alive with hundreds of butterflies. 00:03:55.590 --> 00:03:58.590 On Saturday, visitors can walk through lush foliage 00:03:58.590 --> 00:04:01.569 and flowers as butterflies flutter, displaying 00:04:01.569 --> 00:04:05.030 their vivid colors. The 20 -minute butterfly 00:04:05.030 --> 00:04:08.530 jungle immersive experience is guided by a wildlife 00:04:08.530 --> 00:04:11.289 care specialist who shares insights about these 00:04:11.289 --> 00:04:14.930 beautiful pollinators. Guests can offer the butterflies 00:04:14.930 --> 00:04:18.269 nectar and capture photos during the tour, observing 00:04:18.269 --> 00:04:22.069 their fascinating life cycle. Butterfly Jungle 00:04:22.069 --> 00:04:25.089 is open until April 12th, with tickets priced 00:04:25.089 --> 00:04:29.730 at $18 for anyone over the age of one. Proceeds 00:04:29.730 --> 00:04:33.050 support the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's 00:04:33.050 --> 00:04:42.529 conservation efforts. Now onto sports. The first 00:04:42.529 --> 00:04:46.129 round of the NCAA tournament is upon us, with 00:04:46.129 --> 00:04:50.110 thrilling matchups set to tip off tonight. No. 00:04:50.110 --> 00:04:53.810 13 Troy is predicted to upset No. 4 Nebraska, 00:04:54.350 --> 00:04:57.310 as Nebraska seeks its first tournament win ever. 00:04:58.189 --> 00:05:00.930 While Nebraska boasts strong defensive stats, 00:05:01.310 --> 00:05:04.310 it struggles offensively, ranking low in rebounding. 00:05:05.310 --> 00:05:08.529 Troy's veteran lineup, led by star forward Thomas 00:05:08.529 --> 00:05:11.639 Dowd, could capitalize on Nebraska's weaknesses. 00:05:12.920 --> 00:05:16.199 Additionally, number four Alabama faces challenges 00:05:16.199 --> 00:05:19.779 without key player Aiden Holloway after his recent 00:05:19.779 --> 00:05:23.360 arrest. Expect high tensions in these matchups 00:05:23.360 --> 00:05:27.480 as March Madness unfolds with excitement. In 00:05:27.480 --> 00:05:31.079 local sports, the Padres are one week from opening 00:05:31.079 --> 00:05:35.319 day with the rotations still unsettled. German 00:05:35.319 --> 00:05:38.480 Marquez made his case Tuesday, striking out 9 00:05:38.480 --> 00:05:42.540 over 5 innings in a 9 -6 spring win over Seattle. 00:05:43.100 --> 00:05:46.199 A strong bounce back after a rough outing earlier 00:05:46.199 --> 00:05:49.220 this month. The club also trimmed the roster, 00:05:49.699 --> 00:05:53.139 sending Jackson Wolff, Sam Ed Taylor, and Ty 00:05:53.139 --> 00:05:57.120 Adcock out of big league camp. Tonight San Diego 00:05:57.120 --> 00:06:01.600 faces the White Sox in Peoria at 6 -10, and tomorrow 00:06:01.600 --> 00:06:04.970 they get the Dodgers. Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the 00:06:04.970 --> 00:06:09.209 hill, Shohei Otani in the lineup. With Joe Musgrove 00:06:09.209 --> 00:06:12.250 already heading to the IL, the competition for 00:06:12.250 --> 00:06:15.449 the final rotation spots is as real as it gets. 00:06:16.829 --> 00:06:20.290 On the pitch, San Diego SC is heading to the 00:06:20.290 --> 00:06:24.389 CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. A scoreless 00:06:24.389 --> 00:06:27.149 draw in Toluca Wednesday night preserved their 00:06:27.149 --> 00:06:30.850 3 -2 aggregate lead from Lejuan, and the expansion 00:06:30.850 --> 00:06:34.410 club advances doing it without suspended forwards 00:06:34.410 --> 00:06:39.310 Marcus Ingvartsson and Manu Dua. They host Real 00:06:39.310 --> 00:06:42.569 Salt Lake at Snapdragon on Sunday at 4 o 'clock. 00:06:43.509 --> 00:06:46.810 On the ice, the Gulls host Bakersfield tomorrow 00:06:46.810 --> 00:06:50.329 night at 7. Riding a thrilling, come -from -behind 00:06:50.329 --> 00:06:55.889 shootout win over Colorado on Tuesday. In top 00:06:55.889 --> 00:07:00.199 news, Ben Affleck just sold his stealth artificial 00:07:00.199 --> 00:07:03.920 intelligence startup to Netflix for $600 million. 00:07:05.120 --> 00:07:07.959 The acquisition of Interpositive, co -founded 00:07:07.959 --> 00:07:11.639 by Ben Affleck, signifies Netflix's major push 00:07:11.639 --> 00:07:14.779 to integrate advanced technology into film and 00:07:14.779 --> 00:07:18.199 television production. Interpositive develops 00:07:18.199 --> 00:07:21.019 artificial intelligence tools to help filmmakers 00:07:21.019 --> 00:07:24.889 enhance post -production efficiency. Affleck 00:07:24.889 --> 00:07:27.509 noted that the filmmaking process has always 00:07:27.509 --> 00:07:30.930 sought realism, and he hopes Interpositive contributes 00:07:30.930 --> 00:07:34.889 to that legacy. As Netflix invests in artificial 00:07:34.889 --> 00:07:38.050 intelligence, concerns about its impact on employment 00:07:38.050 --> 00:07:40.850 in Hollywood grow, with some fearing it could 00:07:40.850 --> 00:07:46.709 replace human actors. In business news, the Federal 00:07:46.709 --> 00:07:49.589 Reserve held interest rates steady at the conclusion 00:07:49.589 --> 00:07:52.970 of its March meeting. This decision is influenced 00:07:52.970 --> 00:07:56.329 by the ongoing war in Iran, inflation pressures, 00:07:56.810 --> 00:07:59.870 and a weakening job market. The federal funds 00:07:59.870 --> 00:08:03.910 rate remains in a target range of 3 .5 % to 3 00:08:03.910 --> 00:08:08.290 .75%. Consumers may feel budgetary pressures 00:08:08.290 --> 00:08:11.930 due to rising fuel costs and overall affordability 00:08:11.930 --> 00:08:14.970 challenges. While mortgage rates are affected 00:08:14.970 --> 00:08:17.899 by treasury yields, The average rate for a 30 00:08:17.899 --> 00:08:23.139 -year fixed mortgage has risen to 6 .29%. Savers' 00:08:23.519 --> 00:08:26.040 benefit as deposit rates are still above the 00:08:26.040 --> 00:08:29.839 annual rate of inflation. In crypto movement, 00:08:30.819 --> 00:08:36.399 Bitcoin is down 5 % to $71 ,000. Ethereum is 00:08:36.399 --> 00:08:41.820 down 6 % to just over $2 ,000. And XRP is down 00:08:41.820 --> 00:08:49.559 4 .5 % to $1 .46. Moving on to a more local vibe. 00:08:50.620 --> 00:08:53.440 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:08:54.019 --> 00:08:56.460 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:08:56.460 --> 00:08:59.919 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:09:00.860 --> 00:09:03.840 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:09:03.840 --> 00:09:07.860 in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:09:07.860 --> 00:09:11.240 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:09:11.240 --> 00:09:15.549 tension, and elevating mental wellbeing. Scientific 00:09:15.549 --> 00:09:19.669 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:09:19.669 --> 00:09:23.210 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:09:23.210 --> 00:09:27.330 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:09:27.730 --> 00:09:31.710 La Jolla and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:09:31.710 --> 00:09:35.769 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now back to the 00:09:35.769 --> 00:09:41.129 show. Let's talk tech. Gemini's Task Automation 00:09:41.129 --> 00:09:46.100 is now available and it is wild. The Galaxy S26 00:09:46.100 --> 00:09:48.960 Ultra is among the first devices to offer this 00:09:48.960 --> 00:09:52.620 feature. Recently, Google and Samsung announced 00:09:52.620 --> 00:09:55.240 the development of task automation for their 00:09:55.240 --> 00:09:58.500 newest devices, starting with food delivery and 00:09:58.500 --> 00:10:01.899 ride -share applications. Gemini can use these 00:10:01.899 --> 00:10:04.639 apps on your behalf to manage tasks like ordering 00:10:04.639 --> 00:10:07.580 dinner or requesting a ride to the airport based 00:10:07.580 --> 00:10:11.990 on simple prompts. During testing, Gemini successfully 00:10:11.990 --> 00:10:14.690 ordered in Uber after confirming the airport. 00:10:15.769 --> 00:10:18.029 It took some time to order a coffee and croissant, 00:10:18.389 --> 00:10:20.889 but it found the right items and made decisions 00:10:20.889 --> 00:10:24.649 accurately. This feature shows promise and further 00:10:24.649 --> 00:10:30.590 testing is underway. And in entertainment news, 00:10:31.769 --> 00:10:35.450 a La Boogoo movie is on its way as Pop Mart expands 00:10:35.450 --> 00:10:39.490 the iconic toy franchise. The wildly popular 00:10:39.490 --> 00:10:42.149 La Boo Boo doll, made by Chinese company Pop 00:10:42.149 --> 00:10:46.450 Mart, is part of the Monsters toy series. A live 00:10:46.450 --> 00:10:49.250 -action and computer -generated imagery La Boo 00:10:49.250 --> 00:10:52.750 Boo movie is in early development with Sony Pictures, 00:10:53.070 --> 00:10:56.850 featuring Paddington filmmaker Paul King. Pop 00:10:56.850 --> 00:11:00.129 Mart aims to use storytelling to deepen connections 00:11:00.129 --> 00:11:03.730 with its intellectual properties. The collaboration 00:11:03.730 --> 00:11:06.470 marks a major step in expanding the Monsters. 00:11:06.590 --> 00:11:10.450 from collectibles into a big -screen story. Chief 00:11:10.450 --> 00:11:13.490 Operating Officer Saide emphasized the importance 00:11:13.490 --> 00:11:16.269 of storytelling in connecting with audiences. 00:11:17.909 --> 00:11:20.809 Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the quote 00:11:20.809 --> 00:11:24.850 of the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:11:24.850 --> 00:11:29.009 American filmmaker and actor Orson Welles. And 00:11:29.009 --> 00:11:36.539 he said, reminding us that creativity often thrives 00:11:36.539 --> 00:11:39.120 within constraints, pushing the boundaries of 00:11:39.120 --> 00:11:43.399 innovation and expression. And that's a wrap 00:11:43.399 --> 00:11:46.620 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:47.100 --> 00:11:50.559 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:50.559 --> 00:11:53.600 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:54.740 --> 00:11:57.419 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:57.419 --> 00:12:00.500 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:12:00.500 --> 00:12:01.279 in San Diego.