WEBVTT 00:00:01.299 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.639 --> 00:00:09.099 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.460 --> 00:00:14.119 and it's Friday, December 26th. You'll be interested 00:00:14.119 --> 00:00:19.719 to know. Today is Kwanzaa First Day. On this 00:00:19.719 --> 00:00:22.579 Kwanzaa First Day family's light, then miss you, 00:00:22.660 --> 00:00:25.719 Ma Saba Candle, to honor the principle of unity 00:00:25.719 --> 00:00:28.480 and begin a week -long celebration of African 00:00:28.480 --> 00:00:33.079 heritage. culture, and communal values. Communities 00:00:33.079 --> 00:00:36.219 gather with music, storytelling, and shared meals 00:00:36.219 --> 00:00:39.640 to celebrate creativity, purpose, and collective 00:00:39.640 --> 00:00:43.299 responsibility in a joyful, affirming spirit. 00:00:44.740 --> 00:00:49.439 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:49.439 --> 00:00:56.140 Report. Friday at Tourmaline. This morning it's 00:00:56.140 --> 00:00:59.270 looking choppy with waves around four to five 00:00:59.270 --> 00:01:02.829 plus feet. Conditions stay choppy through the 00:01:02.829 --> 00:01:05.969 morning, with winds blowing sideshore at nine 00:01:05.969 --> 00:01:09.930 miles per hour. Expect the swell to hold steady, 00:01:10.150 --> 00:01:12.769 but it may fade slightly in the afternoon as 00:01:12.769 --> 00:01:17.109 winds shift onshore. Best time to ride is at 00:01:17.109 --> 00:01:21.010 7 a .m. with the three -foot low tide, when the 00:01:21.010 --> 00:01:23.810 west -southwest swell is five and a half feet 00:01:23.810 --> 00:01:27.209 at 10 seconds. and the side -shore wind is 9 00:01:27.209 --> 00:01:32.030 mph. The first low tide on Friday will be 2 .5 00:01:32.030 --> 00:01:36.650 feet at 7 .15 a .m., followed by a 4 -foot high 00:01:36.650 --> 00:01:41.049 tide at 12 .30. The nearshore GUI at Mission 00:01:41.049 --> 00:01:45.010 Bay West reads 65 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:46.829 --> 00:01:49.870 Saturday brings 6 to 9 feet of choppy surf with 00:01:49.870 --> 00:01:54.709 northwest winds around 12 mph early on. Conditions 00:01:54.709 --> 00:01:57.129 improve throughout the morning with cleaner faces, 00:01:57.689 --> 00:02:01.609 but choppiness returns in the afternoon. Sunday 00:02:01.609 --> 00:02:04.409 shows a steady decrease to three to four feet, 00:02:04.790 --> 00:02:07.189 featuring cleaner conditions, especially in the 00:02:07.189 --> 00:02:09.870 morning, making it the most favorable day of 00:02:09.870 --> 00:02:14.050 the period. This morning, there's a slight chance 00:02:14.050 --> 00:02:17.229 of rain showers, and it feels like 59 degrees 00:02:17.229 --> 00:02:21.310 with five mile per hour wind. The sunset will 00:02:21.310 --> 00:02:24.830 take place at 449. and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:24.830 --> 00:02:29.129 at 653. It looks like we're in for some rain 00:02:29.129 --> 00:02:32.189 showers today, mostly cloudy with a high near 00:02:32.189 --> 00:02:36.810 64, and a gentle south wind at 5 to 10, gusting 00:02:36.810 --> 00:02:41.969 to 20. Tonight, expect cloudy skies with more 00:02:41.969 --> 00:02:45.449 rain showers, a low around 54, and light winds 00:02:45.449 --> 00:02:49.509 from the west. Looking ahead in the weather, 00:02:50.479 --> 00:02:53.099 Saturday has a slight chance of morning showers 00:02:53.099 --> 00:02:56.719 before 10 a .m., otherwise mostly sunny with 00:02:56.719 --> 00:03:00.740 a high near 61 and northwest winds 5 to 10 miles 00:03:00.740 --> 00:03:04.199 per hour. Sunday through Tuesday turn milder 00:03:04.199 --> 00:03:07.719 with highs rising from near 65 on Sunday to around 00:03:07.719 --> 00:03:11.099 70 on Tuesday and nights remaining partly cloudy 00:03:11.099 --> 00:03:15.979 in the upper 40s to low 50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:03:16.319 --> 00:03:19.400 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:03:19.400 --> 00:03:23.300 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:03:23.300 --> 00:03:26.919 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:27.460 --> 00:03:32.000 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:03:32.000 --> 00:03:35.240 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:03:35.240 --> 00:03:38.680 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:38.680 --> 00:03:41.460 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:41.460 --> 00:03:45.419 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:45.680 --> 00:03:48.840 So stop on by, and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:49.340 --> 00:03:54.740 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the crew 00:03:54.740 --> 00:03:58.159 of the USS Santa Barbara, a San Diego -based 00:03:58.159 --> 00:04:01.539 littoral combat ship, successfully launched a 00:04:01.539 --> 00:04:04.400 one -way attack drone from a warship at sea for 00:04:04.400 --> 00:04:07.599 the first time. This historic launch occurred 00:04:07.599 --> 00:04:10.860 in the Arabian Gulf earlier this month, utilizing 00:04:10.860 --> 00:04:14.099 a new low -cost, unmanned combat attack system. 00:04:14.280 --> 00:04:19.680 known as LUCAS. Vice Admiral Kurt Renshaw, commander 00:04:19.680 --> 00:04:23.180 of Navcent, and the Fifth Fleet, stated that 00:04:23.180 --> 00:04:25.920 this milestone marks a significant advancement 00:04:25.920 --> 00:04:29.339 in delivering affordable, unmanned capabilities 00:04:29.339 --> 00:04:33.680 to the warfighter. The LUCAS drones have an extensive 00:04:33.680 --> 00:04:36.899 range and can operate autonomously after launch. 00:04:37.939 --> 00:04:40.879 This platform is expected to enhance regional 00:04:40.879 --> 00:04:49.600 maritime security and deterrence. Now onto sports. 00:04:50.959 --> 00:04:53.399 Lamar Jackson is doubtful to play on Saturday 00:04:53.399 --> 00:04:56.300 night against the Green Bay Packers after missing 00:04:56.300 --> 00:05:00.019 practice again on Thursday. Ravens coach John 00:05:00.019 --> 00:05:03.279 Harbaugh indicated Jackson sustained a deep tissue 00:05:03.279 --> 00:05:06.220 contusion in his back during a game against the 00:05:06.220 --> 00:05:10.019 New England Patriots. If Jackson cannot play, 00:05:10.459 --> 00:05:12.819 Tyler Huntley will start his second game of the 00:05:12.819 --> 00:05:17.360 season. The Ravens with a record of 7 -8. must 00:05:17.360 --> 00:05:21.100 win to keep their playoff popes alive. Failing 00:05:21.100 --> 00:05:24.139 to make the playoffs would mark 2025 as one of 00:05:24.139 --> 00:05:27.120 the most disappointing seasons in Raven's history. 00:05:28.720 --> 00:05:32.819 In local sports, the Chargers' path to the AFC 00:05:32.819 --> 00:05:35.379 West crown runs through Houston this weekend 00:05:35.379 --> 00:05:38.600 as they host the Texans, with kickoff set for 00:05:38.600 --> 00:05:42.980 1 .30 on Saturday on the NFL Network. A win for 00:05:42.980 --> 00:05:45.579 Los Angeles guarantees a winner -take -all game 00:05:45.579 --> 00:05:48.879 in Week 18 against the Broncos, while the Packers 00:05:48.879 --> 00:05:51.500 aim to clinch a playoff spot against the Ravens 00:05:51.500 --> 00:05:55.399 later that evening. In the Chargers' key matchup, 00:05:55.540 --> 00:05:58.459 Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter will challenge 00:05:58.459 --> 00:06:01.339 the Chargers' offensive line, which has struggled 00:06:01.339 --> 00:06:07.560 with injuries. In top news, Gabapentin has surged 00:06:07.560 --> 00:06:11.000 in popularity as an alternative to opioids. but 00:06:11.000 --> 00:06:15.399 risks have emerged for patients. John Evry, a 00:06:15.399 --> 00:06:18.439 33 -year -old from Newark, Illinois, experienced 00:06:18.439 --> 00:06:21.540 severe withdrawal symptoms after taking gabapentin. 00:06:22.540 --> 00:06:24.720 These symptoms have dramatically altered his 00:06:24.720 --> 00:06:27.660 life, leading to shaking, burning sensations, 00:06:28.060 --> 00:06:32.100 and inability to sleep. Despite being approved 00:06:32.100 --> 00:06:34.779 decades ago for seizures, most prescriptions 00:06:34.779 --> 00:06:39.139 are off -label, raising safety concerns. Studies 00:06:39.139 --> 00:06:42.199 link gavapent into risks such as dementia and 00:06:42.199 --> 00:06:46.399 severe breathing issues. As prescriptions double 00:06:46.399 --> 00:06:49.300 over the past 15 years, the combination with 00:06:49.300 --> 00:06:52.540 opioids is alarming as it has contributed to 00:06:52.540 --> 00:06:56.720 thousands of overdose deaths. In business news, 00:06:58.019 --> 00:07:00.819 the NFL Christmas games have moved to Netflix 00:07:00.819 --> 00:07:03.819 and Amazon as sports begin to shift to streaming. 00:07:04.889 --> 00:07:08.569 Amazon and YouTube TV lead the spending for United 00:07:08.569 --> 00:07:12.009 States sports streaming rights. Together, they 00:07:12.009 --> 00:07:16.629 account for 65 % of the $6 .5 billion that streamers 00:07:16.629 --> 00:07:19.129 will spend on sports rights for United States 00:07:19.129 --> 00:07:24.110 audiences in 2025. Amazon has paid $11 billion 00:07:24.110 --> 00:07:27.529 for the NFL's Thursday Night Football and $19 00:07:27.529 --> 00:07:32.040 .8 billion for NBA rights. YouTube has spent 00:07:32.040 --> 00:07:36.100 $14 billion to secure NFL Sunday ticket rights. 00:07:37.319 --> 00:07:40.040 Ampere forecasts global spending on sports rights 00:07:40.040 --> 00:07:46.579 to rise by 20 % to $78 billion by 2030. In crypto 00:07:46.579 --> 00:07:50.240 movement, Bitcoin is unchanged for the week at 00:07:50.240 --> 00:07:55.980 just over $89 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 % to just 00:07:55.980 --> 00:08:00.579 under 3 ,000. And XRP is down half a percent. 00:08:00.670 --> 00:08:08.629 to $1 .87. Moving on to a more local vibe. In 00:08:08.629 --> 00:08:11.290 our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:08:11.889 --> 00:08:14.290 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:08:14.290 --> 00:08:18.069 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:08:18.689 --> 00:08:21.689 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:08:21.689 --> 00:08:25.709 in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:25.709 --> 00:08:29.079 wellness approach, cultivating strength. reducing 00:08:29.079 --> 00:08:33.379 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:33.379 --> 00:08:37.519 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:37.519 --> 00:08:41.039 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:08:41.039 --> 00:08:45.200 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:08:45.559 --> 00:08:49.539 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:08:49.539 --> 00:08:53.600 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now back to the 00:08:53.600 --> 00:08:59.590 show. Let's talk tech. Google may soon let you 00:08:59.590 --> 00:09:04.149 change that old silly Gmail address. After announcing 00:09:04.149 --> 00:09:07.610 a new year discount on Google One Cloud Storage 00:09:07.610 --> 00:09:10.789 Plans and the new Google Customer Care Artificial 00:09:10.789 --> 00:09:13.929 Intelligence Assistant, Google has more good 00:09:13.929 --> 00:09:18.289 news for longtime Gmail users. The company will 00:09:18.289 --> 00:09:20.990 supposedly allow users to change their older 00:09:20.990 --> 00:09:25.389 email IDs to more formal ones. A support document 00:09:25.389 --> 00:09:28.190 indicates that the feature will roll out gradually. 00:09:29.429 --> 00:09:31.809 Users can maintain their original Gmail handle, 00:09:32.049 --> 00:09:35.049 while both at gmail .com addresses will link 00:09:35.049 --> 00:09:38.750 to the same account. Importantly, users can add 00:09:38.750 --> 00:09:51.769 a new email address every 12 months. stars Hugh 00:09:51.769 --> 00:09:54.570 Jackman and Kate Hudson as a husband and wife 00:09:54.570 --> 00:09:57.789 duo performing in a Neil Diamond tribute band. 00:09:58.730 --> 00:10:01.250 Inspired by real -life couple Mike and Claire 00:10:01.250 --> 00:10:04.009 Sardina, who performed under the act Lightning 00:10:04.009 --> 00:10:07.070 and Thunder, the movie dramatizes their love 00:10:07.070 --> 00:10:10.750 story and career. After Claire survived a life 00:10:10.750 --> 00:10:13.409 -altering accident, the couple made a remarkable 00:10:13.409 --> 00:10:18.269 comeback. Now 64. Claire still performs and hopes 00:10:18.269 --> 00:10:20.590 Moody Gores will feel encouraged to overcome 00:10:20.590 --> 00:10:24.950 their own struggles. She emphasizes it's a way 00:10:24.950 --> 00:10:28.370 of life as she continues to cherish music and 00:10:28.370 --> 00:10:32.690 her journey. Well, alrighty folks, it's time 00:10:32.690 --> 00:10:36.649 for the quote of the day. And today, our quote 00:10:36.649 --> 00:10:39.090 comes from the American author and activist, 00:10:39.590 --> 00:10:48.610 Alice Walker. And she said, And that's a wrap 00:10:48.610 --> 00:10:51.850 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:52.309 --> 00:10:55.750 YouTube and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:10:55.750 --> 00:10:58.809 videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:10:59.990 --> 00:11:02.629 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:02.629 --> 00:11:05.710 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:05.710 --> 00:11:06.490 in San Diego.