Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, December 18th. You'll be interested
to know. 69 years ago, today, in 1956, the United
Nations admitted Japan to full membership, restoring
Tokyo's standing in the global community after
a difficult post -war recovery. This milestone
marked a major step in reintegration, signaling
international recognition of Japan's sovereignty
and opening avenues for diplomatic collaboration
and economic rebuilding. So now you know. And
now it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday at
Tourmaline. This morning it's looking clean with
waves around 2 to 3 plus feet. Conditions hold
steady until about 11 a .m. when it shifts to
3 plus feet and becomes fair. By early afternoon,
it turns choppy with winds on shore at 8 miles
per hour. Expect the wind to lighten again later,
but the swell remains consistent at 3 plus feet.
Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with the 6 -foot
high tide when the west swell is 2 feet at 11
seconds. and the offshore wind is 3 mile per
hour. The first high tide on Thursday will be
6 feet at 7 .15 a .m., followed by a minus half
foot low tide at 2 .45. The near shore buoy at
Mission Day West reads 63 degrees for the water
temperature. Friday features clean conditions
with waves at 2 to 3 feet, ideal for a relaxed
session. Saturday sees a slight drop in size,
with waves around 2 to 3 feet, but choppy conditions
in the afternoon. Sunday brings a steady swell,
maintaining 2 to 3 feet, with cleaner faces throughout
the day, making it the standout day of the period.
This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels
like 57 degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 4 .45. and it will
rise again tomorrow at 649. It looks like we're
in for some sunny weather today with a high near
75 and a light west wind. Tonight, expect partly
cloudy skies with a low around 56 and calm winds.
Looking ahead in the weather, Friday will be
sunny with a high near 73 and a light southwest
breeze. Patchy Fog is possible late Saturday
night into Sunday morning, with highs near 69
on Saturday and near 70 on Sunday and Monday
and nights around the mid -50s. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. Marines
at Camp Pendleton are learning how to shoot down
small enemy drones with shotguns during exercise
Steel Night. Lieutenant Colonel Reginald Thomas
III, commanding officer of the headquarters and
service battalion of the 1st Marine Logistic
Group, stated, the drones in the hands of our
future adversaries are cheap, light, and maneuverable.
The exercise included a live -fire range that
served as a proof of concept for evaluating methods
to combat drone systems. Concerns have arisen
that small drones, similar to those used in Ukraine,
could disrupt supply lines and expose positions.
Exercise Steel Knight 25 concluded on December
14th, testing the ability of the I -Marine Expeditionary
Force to integrate capabilities for Indo -Pacific
readiness. Now on to sports. The Bears are exploring
moving out of Chicago and into Indiana. The team
has been in Chicago for more than 100 years,
having moved to the city in 1921 from Decatur,
Illinois. There's president Kevin Warren announced
the team's latest stadium plans. stating the
need to evaluate opportunities throughout the
wider Chicagoland region, including Northwest
Indiana. Warren emphasized that this is not about
leverage and that the team is committed to Chicago.
The Bears face obstacles in their search for
a new stadium, but moving to Indiana is now Plan
C. Howding a team play in a state outside of
its city is rare, but not unprecedented. Looking
at tonight. Sam Darnold was far from his best
when he faced the Seattle Seahawks, and he knows
he must perform better after tossing four interceptions
against the Los Angeles Rams on November 16th.
Darnold's rematch with the Rams carries significant
implications for the NFC West title, as both
teams are tied atop the division. Darnold stated,
we are excited about this challenge, acknowledging
his previous performance. The Rams defense ranks
13th in the NFL, creating issues for Darnold,
while the Seahawks offense has struggled to score
early. Rams coach Sean McVeigh remarked, There
is no weakness, highlighting both teams' strengths.
If Devonte Adams is out, the Rams will miss their
leading receiver. Kickoff is at 815 Eastern,
tonight on Amazon Prime Video. In local sports.
Mark your calendars, San Diego sports fans, because
the Los Angeles 28 Olympics ticket draw registration
opens on January 14th. This marks the first opportunity
for fans to secure a time slot for purchasing
passes to this international event. Single tickets
will start at $28, with various options available
for individuals and groups. Residents from the
greater Los Angeles area and Oklahoma City who
register will enjoy early access. Curated hospitality
experiences will also be available for purchase
starting next year. Stay updated by signing up
for the Los Angeles 28 Newsletter for the latest
information. Yesterday, a United States judge
indicated she would block President Donald Trump's
administration from laying off hundreds of federal
employees citing a shutdown law. The U .S. District
Judge, Susan Elston, stated that layoffs at four
agencies were likely invalid under a law passed
under recent government shutdown. She intends
to block the U .S. State Department and Education
Department from laying off about 250 and 150
employees respectively. The judge plans to reinstate
roughly 300 employees who lost their jobs during
the shutdown. Aylston's ruling has been praised
by unions involved in the case. In business news,
Walmart has maintained its stance on avoiding
near -field communication -based payments such
as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Other major retailers
have increasingly accepted this technology as
the norm. Walmart offers its own contactless
payment options, which provide key advantages.
The retail giant strategy has confused customers
over the years, as many expect to pay using their
phones. Analysts suggest that while accepting
tap -to -pay does not incur extra fees, upgrading
payment hardware can be costly. Walmart's preference
for its own payment tools allows it to collect
valuable customer data. For now, the company
seems to be doing just fine by bucking the trend.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about
$87 ,000. Ethereum is down 4 % to just over $2
,800. And XRP is down 3 % to $1 .85. 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. The TikTok ban was set for December 16th.
But it did not happen, and here is why. President
Donald Trump has postponed the ban on TikTok
five times this year. The deadline was extended
after concerns regarding the app's Chinese ownership.
Chinese tech company ByteDance owns TikTok, and
in 2024, President Joe Biden signed a law requiring
its sale due to national security concerns. The
ban date was nullified on September 25th. extending
the prohibition to January 23rd, 2026. Messages
from Washington continue to label TikTok as a
privacy threat, with the band now anticipated
for January. The Rolling Stones have called off
plans for a 2026 stadium tour of the United Kingdom
and Europe. A source close to the band confirms
to Variety. following reports that guitarist
Keith Richards was unable to commit to it. While
the band's touring pianist and a spokesperson
mentioned they nearly completed a new album,
Richards, who turns 82, is unable to handle the
rakers of another tour. The band plans to return
to the stage when they are ready. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today... Our quote comes from the American historian
and author, Henry Steele Comaker. And he said,
change does not necessarily assure progress,
but progress implacably requires change. 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.