Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 9th. You'll be interested
to know, 67 years ago, today, in 1959, the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration announced
its first group of astronauts, choosing seven
test pilots to train for crewed spaceflight missions.
That announcement marked a major milestone, signaling
a national commitment to human space exploration
and inspiring a generation with a tangible space
program and clear goals. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday
at Tourmaline. This morning, it's looking fair
with waves at 2 -plus feet. Conditions stay consistent
through the morning with light sideshore winds
at around 5 to 6 miles per hour. By the afternoon,
expect the wind to shift onshore at about 10
miles per hour, making things more choppy. Best
time to ride is at 9 a .m. with the one foot
outgoing low tide when the west swell is 3 feet
at 7 seconds and a sideshore wind is 5 mile per
hour. The first low tide on Thursday will be
a half foot at 10 .45 a .m., followed by a half
foot low tide at 11 .45. The near -shore buoy
at Mission Bay West reads 67 degrees for the
water temperature. Friday sees clean conditions
with three -plus feet of surf in the morning,
but the afternoon brings choppy conditions as
winds shift to the west. Saturday maintains the
3 to 4 foot range, but remains choppy throughout
the day, with fair conditions early on. Sunday
continues with 3 plus B. The choppy conditions
persist, making Saturday the most favorable day
for catching waves. This morning, it's mostly
cloudy, and it feels like 61 degrees, with 5
mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 7 .16. and it will rise again tomorrow at
625. It looks like we're in for some mostly cloudy
skies today with a high near 74 and a light southwest
breeze around 8 miles per hour. If you're inland,
it will hit a high of 74. Tonight, expect mostly
cloudy conditions with a low around 59 and light
winds around 8 miles per hour. Looking ahead
in the weather. Friday will be mostly sunny,
with a high near 74 and a northwest wind up to
10 mph, gusting as high as 20. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms arise late Friday night into
Saturday morning, with lows near 59. Then Saturday
through Sunday remains unsettled with occasional
showers and highs, falling to the upper 60s to
mid -60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast
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send you. In local news, your April SDG and E
-bill will see an automatic reduction, and it
is not a mistake. Residential customers can expect
a $32 natural gas credit on their bills this
month, thanks to the California Climate Credit.
This statewide program, administered by the California
Public Utilities Commission, aims to address
climate change. No application is needed, as
the credit will be applied automatically. SDG
and e -Chief Customer Officer Dana Golan stated,
We recognize the pressure energy costs can place
on household budgets and remain focused on helping
customers access available support and assistance.
Now on to sports. The 2026 Major League Baseball
season is off and running and we should all enjoy
it. The game we all love could look much different
in a year if games are being played at all. There
is an overwhelming sense around the league that
this is the final season of its era with massive
change coming to the sport. Over the last 20
years, baseball has transformed into a fully
modern game. despite resistance. Instant replay
has become a seamless staple, embraced by virtually
everyone. We have witnessed unprecedented international
growth and started streaming games. This season
could mark the end of an era in Major League
Baseball. In local sports, the Padres secured
an impressive 8 -2 victory over the Pirates on
Wednesday, clinching the three -game series.
Nick Castellanos started the scoring with a two
-run double in the seventh, followed by a two
-run homer from Jake Cronenworth. Michael King
earned the win, allowing two runs on four hits
over six innings, while Justin Lawrence took
the loss for Pittsburgh. San Diego pulled ahead
in the ninth with a flurry of runs, including
a steal of home by Fernando Tatis Jr., extending
their lead to eight. The fryers look to keep
the momentum going as they prepare to face the
Rockies. In top news, if you sip on canned sparkling
water or seltzer regularly, listen up. Growing
evidence suggests that products like deli meats,
alcohol, and sugar -sweetened beverages may contribute
to colorectal cancer. Recently, concerns have
risen that canned sparkling water could increase
your risk as well. Influencers on social media
claim these beverages contain undisclosed chemicals
and high levels of forever chemicals that cause
cancer. Experts note the concern is not about
the drink itself but the containers, which may
be coated with harmful substances. Stay informed
about your health choices as new evidence emerges.
In business news, the fragile two -week ceasefire
between the United States, Israel and Iran is
welcome news for the United States economy, but
do not expect an immediate return to normal.
In recent weeks, soaring gasoline prices and
climbing mortgage rates pinched consumers, already
unhappy about the high cost of living. Rising
energy and transportation costs squeezed businesses,
and household wealth fell, threatening to dent
consumer spending. Now the outlook is brighter,
as Americans woke up Wednesday slightly richer,
with the S &P 500 up 2 .5 % since news of the
ceasefire. Benchmark United States oil prices
fell 16 % on Wednesday to $94 a barrel. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 4 .5 % to $71 ,000. Ethereum
is up 4 % to just over $2 ,000. And XRP is down
1%. to one dollar and 33 cents moving on to a
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Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent
you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk
science. April 8th. 2026 was a significant date
for astronomy. NASA's Artemis program is revolutionizing
lunar exploration after decades of planning.
As the United States government reduces its spending
on basic science, funding remains ample for moon
missions. NASA's Artemis II mission is just the
beginning, with numerous additional crewed and
robotic missions being planned. These expeditions
could transport equipment for groundbreaking
research. There is much to discover about the
moon's origins, history, and resources. Some
astronomers view the moon as a stable platform
for their ambitious studies, amid shrinking funding
for other projects. And in entertainment news,
the hit series Shrinking is confirmed to return
for a fourth season. despite the season three
finale feeling like a series end. Co -creator
Bill Lawrence explained that the finale, titled
And That's Our Time, was initially intended to
conclude the show. Lawrence stated that they
wanted to adhere to the original three -season
plan, even as they decided to continue the story.
He emphasized that there are still a bunch of
stories to tell, particularly regarding Jason
Segel's character, Jimmy. and his journey through
grief. Fans can look forward to more developments
in the upcoming season. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American astronaut and
physicist, Sally Ride. And she said, The stars
don't look bigger, but they do look brighter
when viewed from space. reminding us of the vast
potential and inspiration that space exploration
brings to humanity. 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.