Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, December 8th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Brownie Day. This
decadent holiday honors the beloved chocolate
treat said to have been invented by a bane or
a hotel chef in the late 19th century, delighting
bakers and families. Grab a spatula, bake a batch,
share warm squares with friends, and join the
playful, sweet celebration today. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Monday at Tourmaline. This morning, it's looking
clean with waves at 2 to 3 plus feet. Conditions
will shift to fair around 9. then become choppy
as the wind turns onshore at 5 miles per hour
by 10. Expect choppy waves to continue through
the afternoon with winds increasing to onshore
at 9 miles per hour by 3. Best time to ride is
at 7 a .m. with a 4 -foot incoming mid -tide
when the west -northwest swell is 2 feet at 12
seconds and the offshore wind is 3 mile per hour.
The first high tide on Monday will be 6 feet
at 1045 a .m. followed by a minus 1 foot low
tide at 615. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay
West reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
Conditions remain clean with waves around 1 to
2 feet on Tuesday featuring light east -northeast
winds. Wednesday sees similar sizes but maintains
clean conditions. offering a steady one to two
feet throughout the day. By Thursday, expect
a swell increase to two to four plus feet, though
conditions become choppy in the afternoon as
winds pick up. This morning it's sunny and it
feels like 54 degrees with five mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 442 and it
will rise again tomorrow at 643. It looks like
we're in for a sunny day with a high near 74
and a light north wind at 5 to 10 miles per hour
tonight. Expect mostly clear skies with a low
around 54 and light winds. Looking ahead in the
weather, Tuesday will be sunny with a high near
79 and a light north wind up to 10 miles per
hour, then mostly clear with a low around 54
Tuesday night. Wednesday through Friday, stay
breezy and sunny, with highs in the mid to mid
70s and nights in the mid 50s, with patchy fog
possible after 10 p .m. Friday night. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can
grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
to get your morning coffee. They are open every
day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. Beachgoers
in Ocean Beach are growing increasingly frustrated
with the prolonged wait for the reconstruction
of the Ocean Beach Pier. The pier has been closed
since October 2023, following years of damage
from storms and ocean erosion. Chelsea Benells,
a lifelong San Diego resident, expressed her
hope that the project will not be abandoned due
to funding issues. The new design, approved after
public input, is estimated to cost between $170
million and $190 million, with state and federal
grants expected to cover most of the expenses.
The City of San Diego has begun the permitting
and environmental review process for the Ocean
Beach Pier Renewal Project. Now onto sports.
Last night, Kansas City witnessed a significant
clash as the Houston Texans defeated the Chiefs
20 -10, stifling Patrick Mahomes with three interceptions.
The Texans, led by coach D 'Amico Ryanes, executed
their game plan effectively, with CJ Stroud throwing
for 203 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins contributed
four catches for 121 yards, while Darrow Gundiwell's
touchdown run secured the victory. This win improved
the Texans' record to eight wins and five losses,
bolstering their playoff hopes, while the Chiefs
dropped to six wins and seven losses, marking
their worst start since 2012. And tonight, on
Monday Night Football, the Chargers are set to
face the Eagles, who have underperformed on defense
this season, and their offense is struggling
as well. Earlier in the year, this matchup seemed
daunting, but now the reigning Super Bowl champions
appear more like a house cat than a lion. Jalen
Hurts is not throwing as effectively, and running
back Saquon Barkley is on pace for far fewer
than his 2 ,000 rushing yards from last year.
Despite injuries, the Chargers have a chance
to improve to 9 -4, but the Eagles will be a
challenging opponent. In local sports, The Aztecs
are heading to the Aylleda New Mexico Bowl, facing
North Texas from the American Conference. FanDuel's
opening odds show San Diego State is favored
by 4 .5 points, with an over -under of 55 .5
points. This game is expected to be close, potentially
coming down to the final minutes. San Diego State's
rushing attack, led by all conference running
back Lucky Sutton, will be crucial for their
success. Meanwhile, North Texas may be affected
by their head coach's recent move to Oklahoma
State. In top news, medical experts want caffeine
drinkers to know that while caffeine offers real
health benefits, it can be harmful if consumed
excessively. Caffeine is America's most popular
drug, with nearly 70 % of Americans drinking
at least one caffeinated beverage daily. It is
now available in various forms, including gels
and pouches. The Food and Drug Administration
advises a maximum of 400 milligrams of caffeine
per day. While it can enhance mood and focus,
excessive consumption can lead to side effects
like anxiety and rapid heartbeat. Certain groups,
like pregnant women and individuals with heart
issues, should be particularly cautious with
their intake. In business news, U .S. stock futures
were little changed, as investors anticipated
another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve
later this week. Dow Jones Industrial Average
futures, S &P 500 futures, and NASDAQ 100 futures
were trading flat late Sunday. Stocks ended higher
Friday with the S &P 500 and Nasdaq Composite
extending their winning streaks. The Fence Rate
Setting Committee will meet Tuesday and Wednesday
with Chair Jerome Powell scheduled to speak Wednesday
afternoon. Analysts expect Powell to announce
a rate cut and raise the bar for further easing
at the press conference. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin has unchanged over the weekend. at about
$92 ,000. Ethereum is down half a percent to
just over 3 ,100. And XRP is unchanged at $2
.08. 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
free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates.
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. Clues have emerged that reveal a much
hotter history than we thought. The Paris Climate
Accords in 2015 set an ambitious goal of keeping
global temperatures at 1 .5 degrees Celsius above
pre -industrial levels. However, a study claims
we may have surpassed that threshold several
years ago. Researchers at the University Western
Australia Oceans Institute analyzed long -lived
Caribbean sclerosponges dating back to the 1700s.
They concluded that we exceeded 1 .7 degrees
Celsius in 2020. Malcolm McCulloch, the study's
lead author, stated, times running out. Unfortunately,
evidence suggests we are approaching that critical
threshold. Paramount Plus has announced that
Landman is its most important show following
the departure of co -creator Taylor Sheridan
to NBC Universal. With Billy Bob Thornton leading
an all -star cast, Landman quickly became one
of television's most popular series after its
late 2024 release. The series has officially
been renewed for Season 3, ensuring a continued
exploration of the Nora story. Season 2's premiere
set new viewership records, with over 9 .2 million
streaming views in the first two days. Paramount's
early renewal suggests that Landman may anchor
the platform in a post -Sheridan era, promising
a bright future for the series. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and philosopher William Arthur Ward. And he said,
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.