Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, December 15th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Cupcake Day. This
sweet holiday celebrates tiny decorated cakes
that bring smiles at birthday parties, bakeries,
and cozy kitchen tables, from classic vanilla
to inventive seasonal flavors. Braviliner, frost
with flair, sample a few whimsical toppings,
and share a cupcake to spread joy. 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 one to two feet. Conditions
will shift to fair by mid -morning as the wind
turns onshore at 4 miles per hour. Expect choppy
conditions to continue through the afternoon,
with wave heights increasing to 1 plus feet.
Winds will pick up slightly, reaching 10 miles
per hour by 2 p .m. Best time to ride is at 7
a .m., with a 4 -foot outgoing high tide, when
the southwest swell is 1 feet at 13 seconds,
and the offshore wind is 1 mile per hour. The
first low tide on Monday will be a half foot
just before 1 p .m. followed by a three foot
high tide just before 730. The nearshore GUI
at Mission Day West reads 63 degrees for the
water temperature. Expect a small start with
one foot clean waves on Tuesday, ideal for beginners.
Wednesday sees a significant increase, with clean
sets ranging from 2 to 4 feet, offering more
punch throughout the day. Conditions remain favorable
on Thursday with 3 to 4 plus foot waves, though
choppy conditions develop later, making early
sessions the best option. This morning, there's
patchy fog, and it feels like 58 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 444. and
it will rise again tomorrow at 647. It looks
like we're in for some patchy fog early today,
clearing by mid -morning with mostly sunny skies
and a high near 71 accompanied by a light breeze.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low
around 53 and light winds. Looking ahead in the
weather, Tuesday will be sunny with a high near
74 and a light southwest wind of zero to five
miles per hour. Patchy fog develops overnight
into Wednesday morning with partly cloudy skies
and lows near 54. Then Wednesday is mostly sunny
with a high near 73 and a low around 55 Wednesday
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. In local news, the Trump administration
announced plans to create a militarized zone
along the U .S.-Mexico border in California,
raising concerns among civil rights groups about
potential threats to immigrants and American
citizens. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum
stated that approximately 760 acres of public
land in San Diego and Imperial counties will
be transferred to the Department of the Navy
for this purpose. Local officials, including
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Tara
Lawson -Rimmer, criticized the move as unnecessary
and harmful to civil liberties. U .S. Representative
Juan Vargas expressed serious concerns about
lending military and immigration enforcement.
stating that the action does not enhance safety
and reflects a troubling anti -immigrant agenda.
Now onto sports. Indiana quarterback Fernando
Mendoza is the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner. In
his Heisman speech, he thanked everyone who helped
him through his journey. His mother, Elsa, wrote
an incredible letter to him. expressing gratitude
for how he made her feel seen despite her battle
with multiple sclerosis. Once Mendoza became
a Heisman winner, he emotionally declared, Mami,
this is your trophy as much as mine, acknowledging
her unwavering support. Mendoza won by a landslide,
receiving 643 first -place votes. Next, he and
the Hoosiers await their opponent in the college
football playoff. And in NFL news, the Kansas
City Chiefs play off -era ends with an insult
as star quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered
a wicked left knee injury during the loss that
eliminated the team. Mahomes, who scored the
only Chiefs touchdown in the 16 -13 defeat against
the Los Angeles Chargers, was unable to spark
a last -minute rally. Minutes after the game,
Chiefs coach Andy Reid hinted that Mahomes was
done for the year. stating, it doesn't look good.
The team confirmed Mahomes suffered a torn ACL
and is exploring surgical options. This marks
the first time the Chiefs will miss the playoffs
since Mahomes became the starter in local sports.
The Kansas City Chiefs postseason hopes were
dramatically dashed as Patrick Mahomes suffered
a torn ACL in his left knee during a critical
loss to the Chargers. The Chargers secured a
narrow victory, finishing at 16 -13 with Mahomes'
injury occurring in the game's final minutes.
Back of quarterback Gardner Minshew struggled,
throwing an interception to Derwin James, sealing
the Chief's fate. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh
praised his team, stating, this is a ball team,
as they celebrated their second consecutive 10
-win season. Mahomes, now sidelined, expressed
his determination to recover, saying, trust in
God and attack every single day. In top news,
forget coffee. This is the first thing gastroenterologists
drink in the morning. You do not need to over
-optimize your morning routine. Just stick to
the basics with this beverage. Drinking fluids
right when you wake up is key for healthy digestion.
Tea made with warm water can help gently get
things moving in your digestive system. Gastroenterologists
recommend warm herbal tea to support gastrointestinal
motility and metabolism. Ginger, peppermint,
and chamomile teas can soothe the digestive tract,
especially for those with nausea. If herbal tea
is not your preference, warm lemon water, green
tea, Plain water or coffee are great alternatives.
In business news, America's betting craze has
spread to its news networks. CNN and CNBC have
partnered with Kalshi, a prediction market, encouraging
viewers to wager on current events in real time.
This marks Kalshi's first collaboration with
a major news organization, potentially leading
to more similar partnerships. Prediction markets,
like Kalshi, offer odds interpreted as probabilities,
enhancing political coverage. Last week, CNN's
anchor engaged its data analyst to discuss the
likelihood of stimulus checks citing Kalshi's
data. Kalshi is valued at $11 billion, making
its co -founder, Luana Lopez Lara, the world's
youngest self -made woman billionaire. Concerns
arise over the ethical implications of news organizations
promoting betting odds in crypto movement. Bitcoin
is down 3 % over the weekend to about $89 ,000.
Ethereum is down 4 % to just over $3 ,100. And
XRP is down 2 % to $1 .99. 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.
Iotic Minerals technology has discovered a massive
deposit of critical minerals in Utah. that may
be the largest in the United States. This supply
could support initiatives to electrify transportation
and reduce dependence on foreign markets. The
deposit contains 16 critical minerals, including
gallium and germanium, essential for electronics.
IONiC -MT can extract these materials with virtually
zero waste and no chemicals. The mine could create
hundreds of local jobs and contribute to cleaner
energy resources. State leaders believe this
discovery positions Utah as a powerhouse for
green technologies. The entertainment news. Disney
has gone into business with open AI, accusing
Google of copyright infringement on a massive
scale. by using artificial intelligence models
and services to commercially exploit and distribute
infringing images and videos. Attorneys for Disney
sent a cease -and -desist letter to Google demanding
that it stop the alleged infringement. The letter
claims that Google is infringing Disney's copyrights
by copying a large corpus of its copyrighted
works without authorization. Disney's letter
demands that Google immediately cease further
copying. and implement effective technological
measures to prevent future infringements. Disney
will not tolerate the unauthorized commercial
exploitation of its copyrighted characters and
works. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American civil rights leader, Martin
Luther King Jr. And he said... Injustice anywhere
is a threat to justice everywhere. 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.