Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, December 23rd. You'll be interested
to know. 78 years ago, today, in 1947, a team
at Bell Telephone Laboratories developed the
first practical transistor, a small solid -state
device that could amplify and switch electrical
signals. and replace fragile vacuum tubes. That
breakthrough sparked a revolution in electronics,
enabling smaller, faster, and more reliable devices,
from radios to computers, and laying the foundation
for today's digital world. So now you know. And
now it's time for the Surf Report. Tuesday at
Tourmaline. This morning, it's looking fair with
waves around one to two feet. Conditions stay
consistent through the morning with offshore
winds at seven to nine miles per hour. By midday,
we see waves bumping up to one plus foot, but
becoming choppy as the side shore winds pick
up to 10 miles per hour. Best time to ride is
at 7 a .m. with a four -foot incoming mid -tide.
when the west swell is 1 .5 feet at 10 seconds
and the offshore wind is 8 mile per hour. The
first high tide on Tuesday will be 5 .5 feet
at 10 a .m., followed by a half -foot low tide
just after 5 .30. The nearshore buoy at Mission
Day West reads 63 degrees for the water temperature.
Chubby conditions dominate with waves ranging
from 2 to 4 feet on Wednesday, accompanied by
southeast winds around a keen to 22 miles per
hour. Thursday shows similar choppy surf at 3
to 4 feet, with winds shifting slightly but remaining
consistent. Friday brings a significant increase
in swell, reaching 7 to 10 feet, with fair conditions
early before winds pick up again. This morning,
it's cloudy and it feels like 60 degrees, with
5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 448, and it will rise again tomorrow at 652.
It looks like we're in for some rain showers
likely after 10 a .m., with cloudy skies and
a high near 66, accompanied by a south wind at
5 to 15 miles per hour, gusting up to 25. Tonight,
expect cloudy conditions with more rain showers,
a low around 59. and a southeast wind at 10 to
15 miles per hour, gusting up to 25. Looking
ahead in the weather. Wednesday will be wet with
rain showers before 10 a .m. then widespread
showers and thunderstorms, some producing heavy
rain and new totals of 1 to 2 inches, with a
south wind 10 to 25 miles per hour and gusts
as high as 40. Tonight stays unsettled with showers
and thunderstorms, and a low near 60 before Christmas
Day brings likely rain showers and a high near
66, with rain continuing into Thursday and Friday
before drawing to mostly sunny Saturday with
a high near 61. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the South
Bay Union School District has announced plans
to permanently close three elementary schools,
including Sunny Slope Elementary School and Berry
Elementary School, due to significant enrollment
declines exceeding 40 percent in the past 15
years. Community opposition emerged strongly
at a recent school board meeting, where the resolution
was passed unanimously. Vanessa Barrera, President
of the Southwest Teachers Association emphasized
that every student should have access to a public
school in their neighborhoods, warning that closures
could adversely affect students and the broader
community. Superintendent Jose Espinosa acknowledged
the need for facility improvements and cited
declining enrollment as a justification for the
closures, which are subject to further review.
Now on to sports. The Kansas City Chiefs will
be moving from Missouri to a Doane Stadium in
Kansas in 2031, as confirmed by Governor Laura
Kelly and team owner Clark Hunt. The new stadium,
projected to cost $3 billion, will be located
in Wyandotte County, while the team headquarters
will be in Olath, Kansas. Lieutenant Governor
David Tolland called it the largest economic
win in Kansas history. NFL Commissioner Roger
Goodell emphasized that this public -private
partnership will enhance the Chief's legacy and
benefit the region. The Chiefs have played in
Kansas City, Missouri since 1963, marking a significant
shift in the NFL landscape. And last night, on
Monday Night Football, Brock Purdy threw a career
-high five touchdown passes, and D. Winters returned
an interception of Philip Rivers' final pass
74 yards for a score, leading the San Francisco
49ers to a 48 -27 victory over the Indianapolis
Colts. Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 295
yards with one interception. Christian McCaffrey
rushed 21 times for 117 yards and caught six
passes for 29 yards and two scores. The 49ers
have won five straight games, staying in the
chase for the NFC top seed. Rivers was 23 of
35 for 277 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
In local sports. Denzel Perryman, the linebacker
for the Los Angeles Chargers, has been suspended
for two games without pay by the NFL due to repeated
violations of player safety rules. This suspension
follows a helmet -to -helmet hit during the Chargers'
recent victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Coach
John Harbaugh expressed hope that the circumstances
would be considered during the appeal process.
Perryman's agent has confirmed that he will indeed
appeal the suspension. With crucial games ahead,
the Chargers aim to secure the AFC West title,
making Perryman's absence particularly impactful
for San Diego area fans. In top news, the Trump
administration abruptly recalled nearly 30 career
ambassadors at U .S. embassies around the world,
according to multiple officials familiar with
the matter. in a move that senior officials said
aims to better align the State Department with
the president's foreign policy agenda. Ambassadors
were told to return to Washington, giving them
until mid -January to vacate their posts. The
mass recall, coupled with numerous top -level
overseas posts already sitting empty, is without
modern historic precedent. At least 13 U .S.
ambassadors from Africa were recalled, including
from Burundi and Nigeria, alongside several in
Europe and Asia. Concerns arise about the safety
and well -being of diplomatic personnel overseas
without seasoned leadership. In business news,
U .S. officials have banned new drones made in
China, sparking outrage among pilots. The Federal
Communications Commission prohibited all drones
and critical components from major Chinese manufacturers
DJI Technology, and auto robotics, citing national
security concerns. The ban does not affect existing
models in stores or already purchased. Many American
drone pilots are hoarding products, fearing the
loss of their livelihoods, as DJI accounts for
up to 90 % of the market. DJI expressed disappointment
in the decision, arguing that concerns about
its data security lack evidence. The ban poses
a significant threat to many small businesses
reliant on Chinese -made drones. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 1 % to about $88 ,000. Ethereum
is down half a percent to just under $3 ,000.
And XRP is down half a percent to $1 .89. 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. At 15 years old, Belgian researcher
Lawrence Simons earned a Doctor of Philosophy
degree in quantum physics from the University
of Antwerp. He aims to enhance human biology
to build longer, healthier lives. His research
focuses on Bose -Polarons in superfluids and
super solids. Simons has been recognized as the
youngest doctoral recipient in Belgium, completing
high school at eight and a three -year bachelor
program in just 18 months. His thesis examines
the behavior of impurities in super solids, which
supports unusual excitations. Simon's plans to
pursue a second doctorate in medical science
with artificial intelligence, prioritizing rigorous
clinical evidence. Entertainment news. Steve
Zahn believes Anaconda is the movie we need right
now. emphasizing that it offers a refreshing
dose of comedy in today's world. In a recent
interview, he humorously dismissed claims that
he was ever a serious contender for the role
of Walter White in Breaking Bad, stating, I think
Cranston is lying. Zahn, along with Jack Black,
Paul Rudd, and Fando Newton, portrays characters
who risk everything to fulfill their childhood
dream of making an Anaconda reboot. He describes
the film as medicine for audiences adding that
it is both action -packed and laugh -out -loud
funny Anaconda opens in theaters on December
25th Well, alrighty folks. It's time for the
quote of the day and Today our quote comes from
the American inventor and visionary Thomas Edison
and he said Restlessness is discontent, and discontent
is the first necessity of progress. Show me a
thoroughly satisfied man, and I will show you
a failure. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.