Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, December 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 252 years ago, today, in 1773, a group
of colonists disguised as Native Americans boarded
three British ships and deliberately dumped the
consignment of Tea into Boston Harbor has a bold
act of protest. That purposeful stand galvanized
public sentiment for liberty and helped unite
disparate communities, marking a crucial milestone
toward representative self -government in the
American colonies. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Tuesday at Tourmaline.
This morning, it's looking clean with one -foot
waves rolling in from the southwest. Conditions
will shift to fair as the wind turns onshore
at five miles per hour by late morning. Expect
choppy conditions for the afternoon as the wind
picks up to seven miles per hour. Best time to
ride is at 9 a .m. with a three -foot outgoing
high tide when the southwest swell is one feet
at 12 seconds. and the offshore wind is 3 mph.
The first high tide on Tuesday will be 5 .5 feet
at 6 .15 a .m., followed by a zero -foot low
tide at 1 .45. The nearshore buoy at Mission
Day West reads 63 degrees for the water temperature.
Wednesday offers clean 2 - to 4 -foot waves with
light winds, ideal for most surfers. Thursday
sees a slight increase to 3 plus feet, maintaining
clean conditions throughout the day. By Friday,
conditions remain fair with 2 to 3 plus feet,
but expect a shift to choppy conditions in the
afternoon, making Thursday the standout day for
surf. This morning, there's patchy fog and it
feels like 56 degrees with no wind. The sunset
will take place at 444 and it will rise again
tomorrow at 648. It looks like we're in for some
patchy fog early today, then clearing up to sunny
skies with a high near 71 and a light breeze
tonight. Expect patchy fog after 10 p .m. with
mostly cloudy skies and a low around 54 with
calm winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Wednesday
starts with patchy fog before 10 a .m., otherwise
mostly sunny with a high near 72 and a light
northwest breeze of zero to five miles per hour.
Patchy fog returns each night after 10 p .m.
with lows in the mid -50s through Saturday morning,
while highs rise slightly to the mid -70s Thursday
and Friday before dropping to near 69 on Saturday.
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors
approved a lease allowing United Airlines to
operate flights from McClellan Palomar Airport
in Carlsbad beginning in March 2026. The three
-year lease Approved on a 4 -to -1 vote includes
a fee waiver of $517 ,000 for the first year.
United Airlines plans to fly a 70 -seat Embraer
175, twice daily, to Denver and San Francisco,
with a first flight departing at 7 .30 in the
morning. County officials expect this agreement
to generate $1 million annually and create jobs,
while also addressing community noise concerns.
However, residents expressed opposition, fearing
this could lead to larger aircraft and runway
expansions. Now onto sports. Injuries to Patrick
Mahomes, Micah Parsons, and Devonte Adams highlight
the dangers of an 18 -game season. Some believe
more football means more excitement and revenue,
but not all players agree. Mahome stated, you
have seen the amount of injuries that have kind
of piled up at the end of seasons. As of Week
15, three players crucial to their teams are
now on injured reserve, with three coaches delivering
the same grim diagnosis. It didn't look good.
The NFL's injury report routinely lists hundreds
of players, raising concerns about the toll of
an extended schedule. Ultimately, players question
whether they should accept more risk for their
substantial salaries. Last night, on Monday night
football, Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards
and two touchdowns and beat the Dolphins 28 -15
to stay atop the AFC North. Pittsburgh won its
second straight game and 23rd straight at home
by overwhelming Miami over the final 35 minutes.
Rogers connected on 23 of 27 passes at Fridge
at a Crisher Stadium, looking right at home with
the lights on and temperatures in the teens.
Miami's playoff hopes vanished as its four -game
winning streak was snapped in local sports. You
Darvish, one of the most accomplished Japanese
pitchers of all time, expressed uncertainty about
playing in the major leagues again after his
third surgery on his right elbow. The San Diego
Padres veteran starter underwent surgery to repair
a torn flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament,
sidelining him into 2027 and potentially beyond.
Darvish, owed $46 million over the final three
years of his contract, has considered retirement
due to ongoing injuries. He hopes to contribute
to the team, stating, In my mind, I was thinking
that maybe this could be it for me. New manager
Craig Stammen noted Darvish's potential impact
on the team, especially with younger pitchers.
In top news, iRobot, the maker of the Roomba
vacuum, has filed for bankruptcy protection late
Sunday night. After 35 years in operation, the
company will be acquired by its contract manufacturer,
China -based Pisa Robotics. iRobot assures consumers
that there will be no anticipated disruption
to its app functionality, customer programs,
or ongoing product support. Despite being a pioneer
in household robotics since its founding in 1990,
iRobot's market share has significantly eroded
due to increased competition. Chief Executive
Officer Gary Cohen stated that this transaction
marks a pivotal milestone in securing the company's
long -term future. In business news, Hard Rock
International and Mets owner Steve Cohen have
received final approval from the New York State
Gaming Commission for an $8 .1 billion casino
project near Citi Field in Queens. This marks
the project's final green light. following earlier
approval from the New York Gaming Facility Location
Board. The development is expected to include
a hotel, concert venue, and new public green
space, along with creating 23 ,000 union jobs
and over $1 .8 billion in community benefits.
Governor Kathy Huckle stated that the licenses
were awarded based on local support and sustainable
economic plans. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
down 4 % to $86 ,000. Ethereum is down half a
percent to about $2 ,900. And XRP is down half
a percent to $1 .86. 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. The fundamental nature
of living things challenges assumptions that
physicists have held for centuries. On October
8th, 2024, the field of physics was plunged into
controversy when the Nobel Prize in Physics was
awarded for discoveries about artificial intelligence.
For most of the 20th century, physicists largely
ignored living systems, seeing them as mere machines.
However, many physicists now believe a mystery
unfolds in every microbe and animal, challenging
basic assumptions and potentially redefining
the field. Understanding life as a self -organizing,
autonomous system may help astronomers detect
biosignatures on distant planets. while also
advancing artificial intelligence research. Entertainment
news. Bob Iger is doing it again. In October
2005, Bob Iger announced a deal that stunned
the entertainment industry. Standing next to
Steve Jobs, Iger revealed that Disney would sell
digital downloads of select ABC and Disney Channel
shows via Apple's iTunes Store. This marked the
first time a major Hollywood studio allowed consumers
to bypass traditional broadcasting. Now, two
decades later, Iger is making waves with a groundbreaking
deal involving OpenAI. Consumers can create short
-form videos featuring Disney characters, which
will stream on Disney+. Additionally, Disney
is investing $1 billion in OpenAI. Well, all
righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
writer and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau.
And he said, And that's a wrap for this morning.
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day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San
Diego.