WEBVTT 00:00:01.200 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.740 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.619 --> 00:00:14.060 and it's Tuesday, December 16th. You'll be interested 00:00:14.060 --> 00:00:21.579 to know. 252 years ago, today, in 1773, a group 00:00:21.579 --> 00:00:25.039 of colonists disguised as Native Americans boarded 00:00:25.039 --> 00:00:27.719 three British ships and deliberately dumped the 00:00:27.719 --> 00:00:31.140 consignment of Tea into Boston Harbor has a bold 00:00:31.140 --> 00:00:35.560 act of protest. That purposeful stand galvanized 00:00:35.560 --> 00:00:38.439 public sentiment for liberty and helped unite 00:00:38.439 --> 00:00:41.560 disparate communities, marking a crucial milestone 00:00:41.560 --> 00:00:44.280 toward representative self -government in the 00:00:44.280 --> 00:00:49.640 American colonies. So now you know. And now, 00:00:50.039 --> 00:00:56.380 it's time for the Surf Report. Tuesday at Tourmaline. 00:00:57.000 --> 00:00:59.979 This morning, it's looking clean with one -foot 00:00:59.979 --> 00:01:03.740 waves rolling in from the southwest. Conditions 00:01:03.740 --> 00:01:06.700 will shift to fair as the wind turns onshore 00:01:06.700 --> 00:01:10.799 at five miles per hour by late morning. Expect 00:01:10.799 --> 00:01:13.540 choppy conditions for the afternoon as the wind 00:01:13.540 --> 00:01:17.659 picks up to seven miles per hour. Best time to 00:01:17.659 --> 00:01:21.239 ride is at 9 a .m. with a three -foot outgoing 00:01:21.239 --> 00:01:25.040 high tide when the southwest swell is one feet 00:01:25.040 --> 00:01:28.750 at 12 seconds. and the offshore wind is 3 mph. 00:01:30.150 --> 00:01:33.569 The first high tide on Tuesday will be 5 .5 feet 00:01:33.569 --> 00:01:37.810 at 6 .15 a .m., followed by a zero -foot low 00:01:37.810 --> 00:01:42.930 tide at 1 .45. The nearshore buoy at Mission 00:01:42.930 --> 00:01:47.049 Day West reads 63 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:48.709 --> 00:01:51.430 Wednesday offers clean 2 - to 4 -foot waves with 00:01:51.430 --> 00:01:55.359 light winds, ideal for most surfers. Thursday 00:01:55.359 --> 00:01:58.579 sees a slight increase to 3 plus feet, maintaining 00:01:58.579 --> 00:02:02.219 clean conditions throughout the day. By Friday, 00:02:02.760 --> 00:02:05.120 conditions remain fair with 2 to 3 plus feet, 00:02:05.540 --> 00:02:08.099 but expect a shift to choppy conditions in the 00:02:08.099 --> 00:02:11.280 afternoon, making Thursday the standout day for 00:02:11.280 --> 00:02:16.280 surf. This morning, there's patchy fog and it 00:02:16.280 --> 00:02:21.099 feels like 56 degrees with no wind. The sunset 00:02:21.099 --> 00:02:24.259 will take place at 444 and it will rise again 00:02:24.259 --> 00:02:28.479 tomorrow at 648. It looks like we're in for some 00:02:28.479 --> 00:02:31.900 patchy fog early today, then clearing up to sunny 00:02:31.900 --> 00:02:35.719 skies with a high near 71 and a light breeze 00:02:35.719 --> 00:02:41.780 tonight. Expect patchy fog after 10 p .m. with 00:02:41.780 --> 00:02:46.039 mostly cloudy skies and a low around 54 with 00:02:46.039 --> 00:02:51.699 calm winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Wednesday 00:02:51.699 --> 00:02:55.219 starts with patchy fog before 10 a .m., otherwise 00:02:55.219 --> 00:02:59.080 mostly sunny with a high near 72 and a light 00:02:59.080 --> 00:03:02.180 northwest breeze of zero to five miles per hour. 00:03:03.460 --> 00:03:06.060 Patchy fog returns each night after 10 p .m. 00:03:06.099 --> 00:03:09.120 with lows in the mid -50s through Saturday morning, 00:03:09.539 --> 00:03:12.259 while highs rise slightly to the mid -70s Thursday 00:03:12.259 --> 00:03:16.000 and Friday before dropping to near 69 on Saturday. 00:03:16.919 --> 00:03:20.439 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought 00:03:20.439 --> 00:03:24.300 to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:25.139 --> 00:03:28.219 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:28.219 --> 00:03:31.879 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:03:31.879 --> 00:03:36.020 culinary delights. 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The three 00:04:10.060 --> 00:04:13.300 -year lease Approved on a 4 -to -1 vote includes 00:04:13.300 --> 00:04:17.980 a fee waiver of $517 ,000 for the first year. 00:04:19.220 --> 00:04:22.379 United Airlines plans to fly a 70 -seat Embraer 00:04:22.379 --> 00:04:26.319 175, twice daily, to Denver and San Francisco, 00:04:26.740 --> 00:04:29.399 with a first flight departing at 7 .30 in the 00:04:29.399 --> 00:04:33.100 morning. County officials expect this agreement 00:04:33.100 --> 00:04:36.959 to generate $1 million annually and create jobs, 00:04:37.420 --> 00:04:39.980 while also addressing community noise concerns. 00:04:40.759 --> 00:04:44.120 However, residents expressed opposition, fearing 00:04:44.120 --> 00:04:46.939 this could lead to larger aircraft and runway 00:04:46.939 --> 00:04:56.579 expansions. Now onto sports. Injuries to Patrick 00:04:56.579 --> 00:05:00.199 Mahomes, Micah Parsons, and Devonte Adams highlight 00:05:00.199 --> 00:05:04.339 the dangers of an 18 -game season. Some believe 00:05:04.339 --> 00:05:06.740 more football means more excitement and revenue, 00:05:06.959 --> 00:05:11.430 but not all players agree. Mahome stated, you 00:05:11.430 --> 00:05:13.529 have seen the amount of injuries that have kind 00:05:13.529 --> 00:05:17.329 of piled up at the end of seasons. As of Week 00:05:17.329 --> 00:05:20.189 15, three players crucial to their teams are 00:05:20.189 --> 00:05:23.370 now on injured reserve, with three coaches delivering 00:05:23.370 --> 00:05:26.810 the same grim diagnosis. It didn't look good. 00:05:27.870 --> 00:05:30.949 The NFL's injury report routinely lists hundreds 00:05:30.949 --> 00:05:33.930 of players, raising concerns about the toll of 00:05:33.930 --> 00:05:38.040 an extended schedule. Ultimately, players question 00:05:38.040 --> 00:05:40.379 whether they should accept more risk for their 00:05:40.379 --> 00:05:44.319 substantial salaries. Last night, on Monday night 00:05:44.319 --> 00:05:48.639 football, Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards 00:05:48.639 --> 00:05:52.879 and two touchdowns and beat the Dolphins 28 -15 00:05:52.879 --> 00:05:57.839 to stay atop the AFC North. Pittsburgh won its 00:05:57.839 --> 00:06:00.879 second straight game and 23rd straight at home 00:06:00.879 --> 00:06:04.620 by overwhelming Miami over the final 35 minutes. 00:06:05.520 --> 00:06:09.660 Rogers connected on 23 of 27 passes at Fridge 00:06:09.660 --> 00:06:12.439 at a Crisher Stadium, looking right at home with 00:06:12.439 --> 00:06:14.800 the lights on and temperatures in the teens. 00:06:15.959 --> 00:06:18.759 Miami's playoff hopes vanished as its four -game 00:06:18.759 --> 00:06:24.480 winning streak was snapped in local sports. You 00:06:24.480 --> 00:06:27.100 Darvish, one of the most accomplished Japanese 00:06:27.100 --> 00:06:30.180 pitchers of all time, expressed uncertainty about 00:06:30.180 --> 00:06:32.759 playing in the major leagues again after his 00:06:32.759 --> 00:06:36.519 third surgery on his right elbow. The San Diego 00:06:36.519 --> 00:06:39.560 Padres veteran starter underwent surgery to repair 00:06:39.560 --> 00:06:43.399 a torn flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament, 00:06:43.879 --> 00:06:48.199 sidelining him into 2027 and potentially beyond. 00:06:49.360 --> 00:06:53.100 Darvish, owed $46 million over the final three 00:06:53.100 --> 00:06:56.120 years of his contract, has considered retirement 00:06:56.120 --> 00:06:59.980 due to ongoing injuries. He hopes to contribute 00:06:59.980 --> 00:07:03.230 to the team, stating, In my mind, I was thinking 00:07:03.230 --> 00:07:07.110 that maybe this could be it for me. New manager 00:07:07.110 --> 00:07:09.930 Craig Stammen noted Darvish's potential impact 00:07:09.930 --> 00:07:12.870 on the team, especially with younger pitchers. 00:07:14.910 --> 00:07:18.769 In top news, iRobot, the maker of the Roomba 00:07:18.769 --> 00:07:21.889 vacuum, has filed for bankruptcy protection late 00:07:21.889 --> 00:07:26.129 Sunday night. After 35 years in operation, the 00:07:26.129 --> 00:07:29.050 company will be acquired by its contract manufacturer, 00:07:29.279 --> 00:07:34.000 China -based Pisa Robotics. iRobot assures consumers 00:07:34.000 --> 00:07:36.800 that there will be no anticipated disruption 00:07:36.800 --> 00:07:39.899 to its app functionality, customer programs, 00:07:40.160 --> 00:07:44.300 or ongoing product support. Despite being a pioneer 00:07:44.300 --> 00:07:47.680 in household robotics since its founding in 1990, 00:07:48.279 --> 00:07:51.120 iRobot's market share has significantly eroded 00:07:51.120 --> 00:07:55.009 due to increased competition. Chief Executive 00:07:55.009 --> 00:07:57.910 Officer Gary Cohen stated that this transaction 00:07:57.910 --> 00:08:01.490 marks a pivotal milestone in securing the company's 00:08:01.490 --> 00:08:06.790 long -term future. In business news, Hard Rock 00:08:06.790 --> 00:08:09.910 International and Mets owner Steve Cohen have 00:08:09.910 --> 00:08:12.470 received final approval from the New York State 00:08:12.470 --> 00:08:16.269 Gaming Commission for an $8 .1 billion casino 00:08:16.269 --> 00:08:20.149 project near Citi Field in Queens. This marks 00:08:20.149 --> 00:08:23.000 the project's final green light. following earlier 00:08:23.000 --> 00:08:25.800 approval from the New York Gaming Facility Location 00:08:25.800 --> 00:08:29.139 Board. The development is expected to include 00:08:29.139 --> 00:08:32.399 a hotel, concert venue, and new public green 00:08:32.399 --> 00:08:36.559 space, along with creating 23 ,000 union jobs 00:08:36.559 --> 00:08:40.700 and over $1 .8 billion in community benefits. 00:08:41.980 --> 00:08:44.559 Governor Kathy Huckle stated that the licenses 00:08:44.559 --> 00:08:48.059 were awarded based on local support and sustainable 00:08:48.059 --> 00:08:52.840 economic plans. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is 00:08:52.840 --> 00:08:58.919 down 4 % to $86 ,000. Ethereum is down half a 00:08:58.919 --> 00:09:03.720 percent to about $2 ,900. And XRP is down half 00:09:03.720 --> 00:09:10.279 a percent to $1 .86. Moving on to a more local 00:09:10.279 --> 00:09:14.419 vibe. In our community spotlight on health and 00:09:14.419 --> 00:09:17.299 wellness, we are working with a national Pilates 00:09:17.299 --> 00:09:20.700 studio to bring you some free classes, so listen 00:09:20.700 --> 00:09:25.159 up. Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:09:25.159 --> 00:09:29.200 in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:09:29.200 --> 00:09:32.559 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:09:32.559 --> 00:09:36.919 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:09:36.919 --> 00:09:41.000 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:09:41.000 --> 00:09:44.519 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:09:44.519 --> 00:09:48.679 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:09:49.039 --> 00:09:52.909 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:09:52.909 --> 00:09:57.090 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the 00:09:57.090 --> 00:10:02.470 show. Let's talk science. The fundamental nature 00:10:02.470 --> 00:10:04.929 of living things challenges assumptions that 00:10:04.929 --> 00:10:08.610 physicists have held for centuries. On October 00:10:08.610 --> 00:10:12.490 8th, 2024, the field of physics was plunged into 00:10:12.490 --> 00:10:15.470 controversy when the Nobel Prize in Physics was 00:10:15.470 --> 00:10:18.710 awarded for discoveries about artificial intelligence. 00:10:19.500 --> 00:10:22.960 For most of the 20th century, physicists largely 00:10:22.960 --> 00:10:26.220 ignored living systems, seeing them as mere machines. 00:10:27.580 --> 00:10:30.200 However, many physicists now believe a mystery 00:10:30.200 --> 00:10:33.500 unfolds in every microbe and animal, challenging 00:10:33.500 --> 00:10:36.740 basic assumptions and potentially redefining 00:10:36.740 --> 00:10:40.940 the field. Understanding life as a self -organizing, 00:10:41.419 --> 00:10:44.039 autonomous system may help astronomers detect 00:10:44.039 --> 00:10:47.419 biosignatures on distant planets. while also 00:10:47.419 --> 00:10:54.279 advancing artificial intelligence research. Entertainment 00:10:54.279 --> 00:10:59.580 news. Bob Iger is doing it again. In October 00:10:59.580 --> 00:11:03.019 2005, Bob Iger announced a deal that stunned 00:11:03.019 --> 00:11:06.820 the entertainment industry. Standing next to 00:11:06.820 --> 00:11:09.600 Steve Jobs, Iger revealed that Disney would sell 00:11:09.600 --> 00:11:13.120 digital downloads of select ABC and Disney Channel 00:11:13.120 --> 00:11:17.269 shows via Apple's iTunes Store. This marked the 00:11:17.269 --> 00:11:20.350 first time a major Hollywood studio allowed consumers 00:11:20.350 --> 00:11:24.389 to bypass traditional broadcasting. Now, two 00:11:24.389 --> 00:11:27.450 decades later, Iger is making waves with a groundbreaking 00:11:27.450 --> 00:11:32.169 deal involving OpenAI. Consumers can create short 00:11:32.169 --> 00:11:34.870 -form videos featuring Disney characters, which 00:11:34.870 --> 00:11:39.049 will stream on Disney+. Additionally, Disney 00:11:39.049 --> 00:11:44.590 is investing $1 billion in OpenAI. Well, all 00:11:44.590 --> 00:11:47.220 righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the 00:11:47.220 --> 00:11:51.460 day. And today, our quote comes from the American 00:11:51.460 --> 00:11:54.500 writer and philosopher, Henry David Thoreau. 00:11:55.720 --> 00:12:06.000 And he said, And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:12:06.899 --> 00:12:09.799 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:12:09.799 --> 00:12:13.519 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos. with 00:12:13.519 --> 00:12:17.320 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:12:17.320 --> 00:12:19.759 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:12:19.759 --> 00:12:22.700 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:12:22.700 --> 00:12:23.039 Diego.