Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, December 12th. You'll be interested
to know. 125 years ago, today, in 1900, Buiglielma
Marconi received the first successful transatlantic
radio signal from a station in England to Newfoundland.
demonstrating long -distance wireless communication
across the ocean. That breakthrough proved that
wireless telegraphy could span continents, opening
a new era in global communication and inspiring
rapid development of radio technology. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
This morning it's looking clean with waves at
four to five feet. Conditions hold steady through
the morning before dropping to three to five
feet by early afternoon. Winds start offshore
at two miles per hour shifting to onshore at
seven miles per hour later in the day. Best time
to ride is at 7 a .m. with a three -foot outgoing
mid -tide. when the west -northwest swell is
3 feet at 15 seconds and the offshore wind is
1 mile per hour. The first low tide on Friday
will be 2 feet at 10 .30 a .m., followed by a
3 .5 -foot high tide at 3 .45. The nearshore
buoy at Mission Day West reads 64 degrees for
the water temperature. Conditions remain clean
with swell in the 3 to 4 foot range on Saturday
morning. Expect choppy conditions to develop
by the afternoon as winds shift northwest. Sunday
sees a steady decline in size to 2 plus feet
with choppy conditions persisting throughout
the day. Monday drops further to 1 to 2 feet
with mostly choppy surf and occasional fair moments.
This morning there's patchy fog. and it feels
like 59 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 443 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 645. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog early today, clearing by mid -morning, then
mostly sunny skies with a high near 72 and a
light northwest breeze tonight. Expect patchy
fog after 10 p .m. with mostly cloudy skies.
a low around 55, and calm winds. Looking ahead
in the weather. Saturday starts with patchy fog
before 10 a .m., then turns partly sunny with
a high near 71 and light northwest winds. Sunday
and Monday mornings also feature patchy fog before
10 a .m. with highs rising to near 72 on Sunday
and near 74 on Monday and nights steady near
55. 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. In local news, get into
the holiday spirit at pop -up bars and restaurants
in San Diego as the winter season approaches.
While snow is unlikely, there are plenty of festive
options to enjoy. Provisional Kitchen at Pendry
Hotel offers a Christmas brunch featuring sweet
and savory delights on December 25th and a three
-course dinner later that day. The cut -water
tasting room transforms into a cozy winter lodge,
serving a variety of cocktails until December
31st. At the Lafayette Hotel, enjoy seasonal
cocktails and festive bites until December 31st.
Visit Bryza and YoHo Holiday Tavern for unique
holiday experiences, both open through the season.
Now onto sports. The NASCAR Antitrust Trial has
concluded without an official winner or loser.
Michael Jordan and the other plaintiffs reached
a settlement with NASCAR, ending a fierce legal
battle over alleged anti -competitive practices.
On December 11th, the settlement abruptly halted
the trial at U .S. District Court in Charlotte,
North Carolina. The details include evergreen
charters ensuring teams a spot in cup series
races. Jordan stated, we have to find some synergy
between the two entities. And last night, on
Thursday Night Football, Kirk Cousins led the
Atlanta Falcons to a thrilling 29 -28 comeback
victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins
threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitt Sr.,
while Zane Gonzalez nailed a game -winning 43
-yard field goal as time expired. Despite facing
a 28 -14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Falcons
overcame a franchise record 19 penalties. Baker
Mayfield's crucial interception in the fourth
quarter contributed to the Buccaneers' fifth
loss in six games. Fitz finished with 11 catches
for 166 yards and three touchdowns, a first for
a tight end since 1996. In local sports, The
Chargers are aiming for back -to -back 10 -win
seasons as they face the Kansas City Chiefs,
who are in danger of playoff elimination. The
Chargers hold a 9 -win, 4 -loss record and recently
defeated the Super Bowl Champion Eagles. In contrast,
the Chiefs are struggling at 6 wins and 7 losses,
facing a mere 10 % chance of making the playoffs.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert emphasized
the importance of meaningful games as they worked
to secure a playoff spot, while Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes reflected on their unexpected
challenges this season. Kickoff is at 10 on CBS.
In top news, people are nicer than you think.
We consistently underestimate how much others
like us, which may hurt our social lives. In
a phenomenon dubbed the liking gap, people tend
to like us better than we believe. Research shows
that nearly 87 % of lost wallets are returned
much higher than expected. Experts believe this
pessimism about others can hinder connections
and increase loneliness. To combat these misjudgments,
regular practice of engaging with others is essential.
Open up, be vulnerable. and trust that others
will respond positively because kindness is often
greater than we anticipate. In business news,
Disney will invest $1 billion in OpenAI, marking
a significant partnership that enhances Sora
in Hollywood. Users of the AI video creation
platform will now create clips featuring characters
from Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. This three
-year deal represents a shift for Hollywood studios,
allowing them to monetize their intellectual
property through licensing agreements. Disney
Plus will host fan -inspired Sora short -form
videos, launching in early 2026. Disney CEO Bob
Ager emphasized the importance of this collaboration,
stating it will extend storytelling through generative
AI while respecting creators. This integration
could lead to more deals with open AI in the
future. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 %
for the week, to about $92 ,000. Ethereum is
up 4%, to about $3 ,200. And XRP is down 2%,
to $2 .03. 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 tech. Google is bringing Gemini's
Chrome integration to iPhone and iPad. iOS and
iPad OS users can now try out Chrome's basic
artificial intelligence browser tools. The built
-in Gemini artificial intelligence features in
Chrome are now becoming more widely available
on the iOS version of Google's browser. These
features are appearing several months after their
rollout on the desktop version began in September.
Once active, Chrome users will notice a new icon
in the address bar's left corner shaped like
a notebook page with a Gemini star symbol. By
tapping this icon, you can ask Gemini questions
or have it summarize web pages. The entertainment
news. Amazon Prime Video has pulled its AI -powered
video recap of fallout after viewers noticed
inaccuracies. The recapping correctly stated
that the ghouls flashback. takes place in the
1950s instead of the year 2077. This feature,
which began testing last month, is now missing
from several shows, including The Rig, Tom Clancy's
Jack Ryan, Upload, and Bosch. The AI narrator
also misrepresented a key plot point regarding
Lucy McLean's choices. According to Amazon, these
recaps should appear on a series detail page.
but they currently seem to be unavailable. The
Verge has reached out for comments, but has not
received a response. Well, all righty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American inventor and
electrical engineer, Nikola Tesla. And he said,
the spread of civilization may be likened to
a fire. First, a feeble spark, next a flickering
flame, then a mighty blaze, ever increasing in
speed and power. 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.