Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, December 19th. You'll be interested
to know. 27 years ago, today, in 1998, President
Bill Clinton faced formal impeachment proceedings
in the House of Representatives over charges
related to personal misconduct. marking a rare
constitutional test of presidential accountability.
That moment became a defining milestone in modern
civic life by prompting renewed public debate
about ethical leadership and strengthening norms
of oversight in national governance. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
This morning, it's looking clean with waves around
two to three feet Conditions stay clean until
late morning when it bumps up to three plus feet
Windsor side shore at zero miles per hour shifting
to onshore at four miles per hour by noon Best
time to ride is at 7 a .m. With the six foot
incoming high tide when the West swell is 2 feet
at 11 seconds, and the side -shore wind is zero
mile per hour. The first high tide on Friday
will be 6 feet at 7 .45 a .m., followed by a
minus -half foot low tide at 3 .15. The near
-shore GUI at Mission Day West reads 65 degrees
for the water temperature. Conditions remain
clean with waves around 2 to 3 feet on Saturday,
offering a great morning session. As the day
progresses, winds shift to one shore, making
the afternoon choppy but still rideable. Sunday
sees a steady increase in swell with consistent
two plus foot sets, though conditions become
choppy later in the day. Monday drops back to
one to two feet with fair conditions prevailing.
This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels
like 60 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 446 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 650. It looks like we're in for some mostly
sunny skies today with a high near 71 and a light
northwest breeze. Tonight, expect patchy fog
after 10 p .m. with mostly cloudy skies, a low
around 53. and light winds. Looking ahead in
the weather. Saturday starts with patchy fog
before 10 a .m., then becomes partly sunny with
a high near 68 and light south winds. Sunday
and Monday stay mild with highs around 70 and
near 69 respectively and overnight lows around
54. Then rain showers are likely Tuesday after
10 a .m. with a high near 67. and lingering showers
Tuesday night with lows near 57. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to you by
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on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas
Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for culinary
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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, an unusual fog bank has lingered in California's
Central Valley for 25 days since November 21st.
Known as Tule Fog, This dense mist appears nightly
around 8 p .m. and typically lifts shortly after
sunrise. This ability often drops below a quarter
mile, creating hazardous driving conditions,
and meteorologists predict it will persist until
late this week. This fog forms when humidity
becomes trapped in the valley, which is situated
between the coastal range and the Sierra Nevada.
With no rain recorded in Sacramento this December,
the cold air continues to condense moisture,
resulting in thick fog that could dissipate with
a slight warm -up next week. Now on to sports.
Sam Darnold connected with Jackson Smith -Ndigba
for a touchdown in overtime, then hit a wide
-open Eric Saubert for the winning two -point
conversion. and the Seattle Seahawks rallied
from a 16 -point fourth -quarter deficit to stun
the Los Angeles Rams 38 -37 on Thursday night
and take a one -game lead in the NSC West. The
Seahawks went 3 -for -3 on two -point conversions,
none more improbable than the one that tied the
game at 30 -all in the fourth quarter. Seattle
clinched a playoff spot and moved into position
for the top seed in the National Football Conference.
while Los Angeles faces a road playoff opener
if it cannot overtake the Seahawks in the final
two weeks of the season. In local sports, the
Chargers, with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses,
are set to face the Dallas Cowboys, who hold
a record of 6 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie on Sunday
at Ted on Fox. The Chargers are looking to secure
a playoff spot with a win. while the Cowboys
face elimination with a loss. Keep an eye on
Chargers cornerback Don Tay Jackson, who was
ranked in the top 10 in interceptions and pass
breakups. For the Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott
is under pressure against one of the league's
best pass defenses. In top news, North Korea
stole $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025. according
to new research. This marks the second consecutive
year that North Korea's extensive hacking operation
has set a new record. A report from the blockchain
watchdog company Chainalysis revealed that the
country surpassed its previous record of $1 .3
billion. In total, North Korea has stolen around
$6 .8 billion in cryptocurrency. A significant
portion of the theft came from a hack of the
Dubai -based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, where
approximately $1 .5 billion was taken, primarily
in Ethereum. Experts note that North Korea's
hackers often fraudulently obtain technical jobs
abroad, facilitating further thefts. In business
news, TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U
.S. business to three American investors. including
Oracle and Silver Lake, ensuring the popular
social video platform can continue operating
in the United States. The deal is expected to
close on January 22, according to an internal
memo seen by the Associated Press. The U .S.
venture will have a new seven -member Majority
American Board of Directors, and it will protect
Americans' data and U .S. national security.
TikTok's algorithm will be retrained on U .S.
user data to ensure the content feed is free
from outside manipulation. This deal marks the
end of years of uncertainty about TikTok's future
in the United States. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 2 % for the week to about $87 ,000. Ethereum
is down half a percent to just over $2 ,900.
And XRP is down 8 % to $1 .84. 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. On December 18, 2025, an enormous 68
million -year -old egg, nicknamed The Thing,
was excavated in Antarctica. The fossil egg,
laid during the Late Cretaceous, measures about
11 inches long and 8 inches wide, making it the
largest soft -shelled egg ever found. Researchers
initially thought it resembled a deflated bag,
yet it revealed a delicate wall under a microscope.
This significant find suggests that at least
one marine reptile laid sop -shelled eggs in
water, offering insights into ancient reproductive
strategies. The study was published in the journal
Nature, highlighting the eggs' importance in
understanding prehistoric life. Entertainment
News Hugh Jackman transforms into a rugged Robin
Hood. in the first look at the new A24 film,
The Death of Robin Hood. This film, directed
by Michael Sarnowski, tackles the myth head on.
Jackman shares that his character embodies scars,
pain, regret, and, yes, love. Sarnowski, who
spent a year in Northern Ireland on this project,
promises a unique perspective on the legendary
character. He explains that Robin Hood is a real
man facing his past and how he is portrayed.
The film will premiere in theaters in 2026. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and motivational speaker, Zig
Ziglar. And he said, The foundation stones for
a balanced success are honesty, character, integrity,
faith, love, and loyalty. 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. you