WEBVTT 00:00:01.290 --> 00:00:04.150 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.750 --> 00:00:09.150 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.529 --> 00:00:13.529 and it's Monday, March 23rd. You'll be interested 00:00:13.529 --> 00:00:19.030 to know. Today is National Puppy Day. This adorable 00:00:19.030 --> 00:00:22.829 holiday began in 2006 to raise awareness for 00:00:22.829 --> 00:00:25.329 puppy adoption and to highlight the importance 00:00:25.329 --> 00:00:29.190 of caring for young animals. Families, shelters, 00:00:29.429 --> 00:00:32.770 and animal lovers celebrate with photos, donations, 00:00:33.170 --> 00:00:36.189 playtime, and adoption events. So grab a pup 00:00:36.189 --> 00:00:40.250 -friendly treat. Join the fun. Celebrate. So 00:00:40.250 --> 00:00:44.649 now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:44.649 --> 00:00:51.310 Report. Monday at Tourmaline. This morning it's 00:00:51.310 --> 00:00:54.469 looking clean with two feet rolling in from the 00:00:54.469 --> 00:00:58.020 south southwest. Waves will hold around one to 00:00:58.020 --> 00:01:01.799 two feet until noon, then bump up to two feet 00:01:01.799 --> 00:01:05.599 by lunchtime. Winds are currently onshore at 00:01:05.599 --> 00:01:09.560 one mile per hour, increasing to onshore at seven 00:01:09.560 --> 00:01:12.739 miles per hour by midday, adding some bump to 00:01:12.739 --> 00:01:16.640 the surface. Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. 00:01:16.859 --> 00:01:19.920 with a zero -foot low tide when the southwest 00:01:19.920 --> 00:01:23.930 swell is one feet at 13 seconds. and the sightshore 00:01:23.930 --> 00:01:27.909 wind is 1 mile per hour. The first low tide on 00:01:27.909 --> 00:01:31.989 Monday will be zero -foot at 7 .30 a .m., followed 00:01:31.989 --> 00:01:36.670 by a 2 .5 -foot high tide at 2. The nearshore 00:01:36.670 --> 00:01:41.189 buoy at Mission Bay West reads 67 degrees for 00:01:41.189 --> 00:01:43.909 the water temperature. Conditions start clean 00:01:43.909 --> 00:01:47.510 with 2 to 3 feet of surf on Tuesday, ideal for 00:01:47.510 --> 00:01:50.790 all levels. Wednesday sees a slight increase 00:01:50.790 --> 00:01:54.010 to 2 plus feet, but choppy conditions develop 00:01:54.010 --> 00:01:58.129 by midday. Thursday shifts to 2 to 4 feet with 00:01:58.129 --> 00:02:01.510 challenging choppy waves, especially in the afternoon, 00:02:01.890 --> 00:02:05.989 so be mindful of your paddle app. This morning 00:02:05.989 --> 00:02:09.509 it's mostly cloudy and it feels like 64 degrees 00:02:09.509 --> 00:02:13.770 with no wind. The sunset will take place at 7 00:02:13.770 --> 00:02:17.030 .04 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .48. 00:02:17.740 --> 00:02:20.539 It looks like we're in for some mostly sunny 00:02:20.539 --> 00:02:24.780 skies today, with a high near 77 and a calm south 00:02:24.780 --> 00:02:28.819 breeze around 3 miles per hour. If you're inland, 00:02:29.080 --> 00:02:34.539 it will hit a high of 78. Tonight, expect partly 00:02:34.539 --> 00:02:38.560 cloudy skies with patchy fog after 5 a .m., a 00:02:38.560 --> 00:02:42.500 low around 59, and light winds around 4 miles 00:02:42.500 --> 00:02:47.680 per hour. Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday 00:02:47.680 --> 00:02:50.919 morning starts with patchy fog before 11 a .m., 00:02:50.919 --> 00:02:54.520 then becomes mostly sunny with highs near 77 00:02:54.520 --> 00:02:58.280 and a light south breeze. Tuesday night through 00:02:58.280 --> 00:03:00.699 Wednesday night will be mild with lows around 00:03:00.699 --> 00:03:04.759 58 as Wednesday turns sunny with highs near 82 00:03:04.759 --> 00:03:09.020 and Thursday remains sunny near 80. Friday stays 00:03:09.020 --> 00:03:12.419 mostly sunny with highs near 81 and mostly cloudy 00:03:12.419 --> 00:03:16.520 conditions overnight with lows around 60. Bonjour, 00:03:16.919 --> 00:03:19.699 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:03:19.699 --> 00:03:23.419 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:24.280 --> 00:03:27.340 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:27.340 --> 00:03:31.020 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:03:31.020 --> 00:03:35.139 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing eggs 00:03:35.139 --> 00:03:39.180 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:39.180 --> 00:03:42.219 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:42.219 --> 00:03:45.469 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:45.469 --> 00:03:49.810 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:49.810 --> 00:03:54.650 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:54.650 --> 00:03:58.610 news, as San Diego experiences a record heat 00:03:58.610 --> 00:04:01.810 wave, pollution levels in the South Bay are spiking, 00:04:02.090 --> 00:04:04.849 with hydrogen sulfide concentrations around the 00:04:04.849 --> 00:04:08.169 Tijuana River reaching alarming numbers. The 00:04:08.169 --> 00:04:10.870 Tijuana River Coalition is urging for a timely 00:04:10.870 --> 00:04:14.169 and reliable alert system. to inform residents 00:04:14.169 --> 00:04:17.509 about contamination spikes and enhance coordination 00:04:17.509 --> 00:04:21.389 among public agencies. Experts warn that the 00:04:21.389 --> 00:04:24.709 situation may worsen as summer approaches, stressing 00:04:24.709 --> 00:04:27.589 the need for awareness about air quality dangers. 00:04:28.750 --> 00:04:31.569 With high bacteria levels also reported, health 00:04:31.569 --> 00:04:34.029 professionals are seeing increased respiratory 00:04:34.029 --> 00:04:37.170 symptoms among patients, emphasizing the urgent 00:04:37.170 --> 00:04:46.319 need for intervention. Now on to sports. The 00:04:46.319 --> 00:04:50.639 Men's NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 is set, and it 00:04:50.639 --> 00:04:53.620 features a mix of the usual powers and exciting 00:04:53.620 --> 00:04:57.000 underdogs. Three of the four number one seeds, 00:04:57.379 --> 00:05:01.199 Duke, Arizona, and Michigan, advanced alongside 00:05:01.199 --> 00:05:04.240 all four number two seeds, including Connecticut 00:05:04.240 --> 00:05:08.139 and Purdue. Ninth seeded Iowa is in the Sweet 00:05:08.139 --> 00:05:12.279 16 for the first time since 1999. while fifth 00:05:12.279 --> 00:05:15.000 -seeded St. John's and fourth -seeded Nebraska 00:05:15.000 --> 00:05:19.160 also made their first appearances in years. 11 00:05:19.160 --> 00:05:21.899 -seeded Texas is the lone double -digit seed 00:05:21.899 --> 00:05:26.060 left, winning three games this past week. Fans 00:05:26.060 --> 00:05:28.779 can look forward to thrilling matchups with high 00:05:28.779 --> 00:05:32.579 -stakes drama on the horizon. In local sports, 00:05:33.439 --> 00:05:37.639 San Diego SC stayed unbeaten in MLS play, drawing 00:05:37.639 --> 00:05:41.339 real Salt Lake. 2 -2 last night at Snapdragon. 00:05:42.180 --> 00:05:45.300 The club led 2 -1 after Anders Dreier shipped 00:05:45.300 --> 00:05:48.120 a brilliant finish in the second half, set up 00:05:48.120 --> 00:05:53.000 by Amal Pellegrino. But Victor Olatunji equalized 00:05:53.000 --> 00:05:58.100 for RSL in the 85th to spoil it. Marcus Ingvartsson 00:05:58.100 --> 00:06:00.939 had scored the first equalizer his fourth of 00:06:00.939 --> 00:06:05.139 the year. The dark spot. Christopher McFay picked 00:06:05.139 --> 00:06:08.500 up his second red card in as many matches. sent 00:06:08.500 --> 00:06:13.120 off in the 89th minute. San Diego hosts San Jose 00:06:13.120 --> 00:06:17.360 Saturday night at 7 .30. Meanwhile, the Padres 00:06:17.360 --> 00:06:20.160 finish up spring training this afternoon before 00:06:20.160 --> 00:06:25.000 opening day arrives Thursday at Petco Park. Thai 00:06:25.000 --> 00:06:27.819 France and Walker Bueller both made the roster. 00:06:28.100 --> 00:06:31.319 Good news on the eve of this season. The tough 00:06:31.319 --> 00:06:34.839 news. Right -hander Ryan Hoeing is out for the 00:06:34.839 --> 00:06:40.240 year after flexor tendon surgery. In top news, 00:06:41.220 --> 00:06:44.660 welcome to allergy season. Allergy season can 00:06:44.660 --> 00:06:47.540 be miserable for tens of millions of Americans 00:06:47.540 --> 00:06:51.379 as trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny 00:06:51.379 --> 00:06:55.740 noses, itchy eyes, coughing, and sneezing. Experts 00:06:55.740 --> 00:06:58.420 indicate that climate change is leading to longer 00:06:58.420 --> 00:07:01.980 and more intense allergy seasons. The Asthma 00:07:01.980 --> 00:07:05.019 and Allergy Foundation of America ranks the top 00:07:05.019 --> 00:07:08.060 five cities for allergies, says Boise, Idaho. 00:07:08.250 --> 00:07:12.410 San Diego, California, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Provo, 00:07:12.410 --> 00:07:16.730 Utah, and Rochester, New York. To manage symptoms, 00:07:17.069 --> 00:07:20.290 keep windows closed, wear long sleeves, and shower 00:07:20.290 --> 00:07:23.670 daily to wash off pollen. Over -the -counter 00:07:23.670 --> 00:07:26.550 nasal sprays and allergy pills can help relieve 00:07:26.550 --> 00:07:32.269 symptoms effectively. In business news, Costco 00:07:32.269 --> 00:07:35.269 is now selling luxury fashion. and the response 00:07:35.269 --> 00:07:38.009 reveals intriguing insights about the economy. 00:07:39.050 --> 00:07:42.170 Recently, luxury hoodies from the brand Off -White 00:07:42.170 --> 00:07:45.569 sparked a shopping frenzy at Costco stores priced 00:07:45.569 --> 00:07:49.209 at just over 60 American dollars. This shift 00:07:49.209 --> 00:07:51.649 highlights the pressure on companies like Costco, 00:07:52.069 --> 00:07:54.089 which traditionally served the middle market 00:07:54.089 --> 00:07:58.009 as they adapt to a K -shaped economy. The divide 00:07:58.009 --> 00:08:00.470 between wealthy consumers and the struggling 00:08:00.470 --> 00:08:03.300 middle class is significant. leading to Costco 00:08:03.300 --> 00:08:06.120 offering premium memberships for better shopping 00:08:06.120 --> 00:08:10.000 experiences. This strategy indicates a potential 00:08:10.000 --> 00:08:13.240 new economic model, with Costco finding success 00:08:13.240 --> 00:08:17.000 amidst changing consumer behavior. In crypto 00:08:17.000 --> 00:08:20.939 movement, Bitcoin is down 4 % over the weekend 00:08:20.939 --> 00:08:26.980 to about $68 ,000. Ethereum is down 5 % to $2 00:08:26.980 --> 00:08:35.340 ,000. And XRP is down 5%. to $1 .38. Moving on 00:08:35.340 --> 00:08:39.620 to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:39.620 --> 00:08:42.659 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:42.659 --> 00:08:45.379 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:45.379 --> 00:08:49.779 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:49.779 --> 00:08:53.000 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:53.500 --> 00:08:56.539 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:56.940 --> 00:09:00.429 cultivating strength. reducing tension, and elevating 00:09:00.429 --> 00:09:04.190 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:04.190 --> 00:09:08.669 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:08.669 --> 00:09:12.470 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:13.049 --> 00:09:16.769 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:17.710 --> 00:09:20.330 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:20.330 --> 00:09:25.830 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:25.830 --> 00:09:29.620 tech. artificial intelligence is changing the 00:09:29.620 --> 00:09:32.639 rules of Google search and search engine optimization. 00:09:33.679 --> 00:09:36.379 Companies are now asking, how do we get noticed? 00:09:37.620 --> 00:09:40.519 For two decades, businesses relied on search 00:09:40.519 --> 00:09:44.500 engine optimization to improve visibility. With 00:09:44.500 --> 00:09:48.419 evolving AI systems like ChatGPT, visibility 00:09:48.419 --> 00:09:52.240 relies more on trust than ranking. A McKinsey 00:09:52.240 --> 00:09:55.460 survey shows half of consumers prefer AI -powered 00:09:55.460 --> 00:09:59.710 search engines. By 2028, spending through AI 00:09:59.710 --> 00:10:06.210 searches could reach $750 billion. Experts suggest 00:10:06.210 --> 00:10:09.169 engaging customers directly for better visibility 00:10:09.169 --> 00:10:12.990 and structuring websites for clarity. The landscape 00:10:12.990 --> 00:10:16.230 of search is shifting, making adaptation essential 00:10:16.230 --> 00:10:25.000 for success. Project Hail Mary blasts off to 00:10:25.000 --> 00:10:29.259 a record breaking $80 million premiere. Ryan 00:10:29.259 --> 00:10:32.580 Gosling's second trip to outer space after First 00:10:32.580 --> 00:10:35.820 Man broke new ground for Amazon and the domestic 00:10:35.820 --> 00:10:39.159 box office. The film secured the number one spot 00:10:39.159 --> 00:10:43.159 this weekend, bringing in $80 million domestically 00:10:43.159 --> 00:10:48.000 and $141 million globally, making it the biggest 00:10:48.000 --> 00:10:52.720 premiere of 2026 so far. Despite competition 00:10:52.720 --> 00:10:55.980 from forbidden fruits, and they will kill you, 00:10:56.440 --> 00:10:59.159 Project Hail Mary is poised to become the year's 00:10:59.159 --> 00:11:02.500 biggest earner. It achieved a firm lead on its 00:11:02.500 --> 00:11:06.740 competition during its premiere. Well, all righty 00:11:06.740 --> 00:11:10.779 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:11:10.779 --> 00:11:14.139 today, our quote comes from the American environmentalist 00:11:14.139 --> 00:11:18.820 and author, Rachel Carson. And she said, Those 00:11:18.820 --> 00:11:20.879 who contemplate the beauty of the earth find 00:11:20.879 --> 00:11:23.519 reserves of strength that will endure as long 00:11:23.519 --> 00:11:28.019 as life lasts. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:11:28.960 --> 00:11:31.820 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:11:31.820 --> 00:11:35.500 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:11:35.500 --> 00:11:39.360 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:11:39.360 --> 00:11:41.820 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:41.820 --> 00:11:44.740 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:11:44.740 --> 00:11:45.080 Diego.