WEBVTT 00:00:01.200 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.700 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.199 --> 00:00:13.560 and it's Tuesday, December 30th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.560 --> 00:00:19.039 to know. Today is National Bacon Day. This savory 00:00:19.039 --> 00:00:22.280 holiday celebrates smoky, crisp bacon in all 00:00:22.280 --> 00:00:25.339 its forms, tracing playful origins to food lovers 00:00:25.339 --> 00:00:28.280 and bloggers who made the morning favorite a 00:00:28.280 --> 00:00:33.759 nationwide phenomenon. So now you know. And now 00:00:33.759 --> 00:00:40.539 it's time for the surf report. Tuesday at Tourmaline. 00:00:41.740 --> 00:00:44.439 This morning it's looking clean with waves at 00:00:44.439 --> 00:00:48.259 zero to one foot. Conditions remain consistent 00:00:48.259 --> 00:00:51.100 with zero to one foot throughout the morning. 00:00:52.140 --> 00:00:54.880 Winds are offshore at about six to seven miles 00:00:54.880 --> 00:00:57.799 per hour, shifting to sideshore later in the 00:00:57.799 --> 00:01:01.740 afternoon. expect glassy conditions as the wind 00:01:01.740 --> 00:01:05.180 shift to northeast under five miles per hour. 00:01:06.260 --> 00:01:09.900 Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a four -foot 00:01:09.900 --> 00:01:13.120 outgoing high tide when the west -northwest swell 00:01:13.120 --> 00:01:16.519 is zero and a half feet at seven seconds and 00:01:16.519 --> 00:01:20.700 the offshore wind is one mile per hour. The first 00:01:20.700 --> 00:01:24.400 low tide on Tuesday will be a half foot at 1230 00:01:24.400 --> 00:01:27.980 p .m. followed by a three -foot high tide at 00:01:27.980 --> 00:01:32.129 seven. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West 00:01:32.129 --> 00:01:37.450 reads 65 degrees for the water temperature. Expect 00:01:37.450 --> 00:01:40.370 clean conditions with waves around 1 to 2 feet 00:01:40.370 --> 00:01:43.569 on Wednesday, gradually increasing to 2 to 4 00:01:43.569 --> 00:01:47.670 feet by Thursday evening. Friday maintains similar 00:01:47.670 --> 00:01:50.810 size but remains clean throughout the day, offering 00:01:50.810 --> 00:01:54.750 consistent conditions. Overall, Thursday evening 00:01:54.750 --> 00:01:57.469 presents the best opportunity as the swell fills 00:01:57.469 --> 00:02:01.140 in. while Friday offers steady but slightly smaller 00:02:01.140 --> 00:02:06.140 surf. This morning, it's mostly cloudy and it 00:02:06.140 --> 00:02:10.120 feels like 57 degrees, with 5 mile per hour wind. 00:02:11.199 --> 00:02:14.419 The sunset will take place at 4 .52 and it will 00:02:14.419 --> 00:02:18.620 rise again tomorrow at 6 .54. It looks like we're 00:02:18.620 --> 00:02:21.860 in for some mostly cloudy skies today, with a 00:02:21.860 --> 00:02:25.379 high near 76 and a light northeast breeze around 00:02:25.379 --> 00:02:30.539 5 miles per hour. Tonight, expect a chance of 00:02:30.539 --> 00:02:34.580 rain showers after 4 a .m. with a low of 61 and 00:02:34.580 --> 00:02:39.580 a continued gentle northeast wind. Looking ahead 00:02:39.580 --> 00:02:43.000 in the weather, Wednesday will be mostly cloudy 00:02:43.000 --> 00:02:46.539 with rain showers likely and a high near 70 and 00:02:46.539 --> 00:02:49.599 a southeast breeze of 5 to 10 miles per hour 00:02:49.599 --> 00:02:53.539 with light rain amounts possible. Rain continues 00:02:53.539 --> 00:02:56.199 Wednesday night into New Year's Day, with lows 00:02:56.199 --> 00:03:00.439 near 59 and highs falling to around 66 on Thursday, 00:03:01.000 --> 00:03:03.199 and additional chances of showers persist through 00:03:03.199 --> 00:03:06.879 Saturday, with nights in the mid -50s. Bonjour, 00:03:07.319 --> 00:03:10.080 food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to 00:03:10.080 --> 00:03:13.800 you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:14.520 --> 00:03:17.699 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:17.699 --> 00:03:21.400 Encinitas Boulevard, This cafe is a haven for 00:03:21.400 --> 00:03:25.520 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:03:25.520 --> 00:03:29.539 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:29.539 --> 00:03:32.580 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:32.580 --> 00:03:35.840 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:35.840 --> 00:03:40.180 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:40.180 --> 00:03:47.599 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. San Diego's 00:03:47.599 --> 00:03:50.759 cannabis business tax has increased from 5 % 00:03:50.759 --> 00:03:54.960 to 10 % since its approval by voters in 2016. 00:03:56.219 --> 00:03:58.960 However, city finance officials now report that 00:03:58.960 --> 00:04:02.120 they likely overestimated the revenue this tax 00:04:02.120 --> 00:04:05.259 hike would generate. Receipts from July through 00:04:05.259 --> 00:04:08.000 September predict the cannabis business tax will 00:04:08.000 --> 00:04:12.349 bring in $19 .7 million this fiscal year. falling 00:04:12.349 --> 00:04:17.670 short of the $21 .3 million expected. The city 00:04:17.670 --> 00:04:20.370 faces fierce competition from the illicit market 00:04:20.370 --> 00:04:23.389 and nearby suburbs with lower tax rates, such 00:04:23.389 --> 00:04:28.149 as Encinitas and La Mesa. Kimberly Sims, an attorney 00:04:28.149 --> 00:04:31.149 in the cannabis industry, emphasized that consumers 00:04:31.149 --> 00:04:34.089 are sensitive to price increases, which may push 00:04:34.089 --> 00:04:42.730 them back to unlicensed sources. Now onto sports. 00:04:44.089 --> 00:04:47.370 The Falcons won, and now the NFC South champion 00:04:47.370 --> 00:04:51.129 could be complicated. When the Carolina Panthers 00:04:51.129 --> 00:04:54.029 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both lost on Sunday, 00:04:54.449 --> 00:04:57.069 it seemed the NFC South would be decided in a 00:04:57.069 --> 00:04:59.870 winner -take -all matchup in Tampa Bay in Week 00:04:59.870 --> 00:05:03.949 18. However, the Atlanta Falcons, eliminated 00:05:03.949 --> 00:05:07.110 from playoff contention, play a starring role. 00:05:08.209 --> 00:05:10.709 The Panthers still control their own path, If 00:05:10.709 --> 00:05:13.269 they beat the Buccaneers on Saturday, they would 00:05:13.269 --> 00:05:17.829 win the NSC South by reaching nine wins. The 00:05:17.829 --> 00:05:20.170 Bucs also need to beat the Panthers to stay in 00:05:20.170 --> 00:05:22.730 contention, but their recent struggles make that 00:05:22.730 --> 00:05:29.350 difficult. Quarterback Justin Herbert will not 00:05:29.350 --> 00:05:32.490 play in the Los Angeles Chargers Week 18 matchup 00:05:32.490 --> 00:05:35.750 against the Denver Broncos, as coach Jim Harbaugh 00:05:35.750 --> 00:05:39.410 prioritizes his health. Treelands will start. 00:05:39.480 --> 00:05:42.920 With practice squad quarterback, DJ Yeh Galilee 00:05:42.920 --> 00:05:46.279 is back up. The Chargers have already clinched 00:05:46.279 --> 00:05:48.860 a playoff spot, but could drop to the number 00:05:48.860 --> 00:05:53.000 seven seed with a loss. This decision significantly 00:05:53.000 --> 00:05:55.800 impacts the Broncos, who need a win to clinch 00:05:55.800 --> 00:05:59.399 the number one seed. Harbaugh emphasized the 00:05:59.399 --> 00:06:01.560 importance of Herbert's health for the wild card 00:06:01.560 --> 00:06:04.360 round, considering the bruises he needs to heal. 00:06:05.230 --> 00:06:08.269 This prudent choice has implications for both 00:06:08.269 --> 00:06:13.290 teams as they head into the playoffs. In top 00:06:13.290 --> 00:06:16.970 news, California has officially abandoned its 00:06:16.970 --> 00:06:19.730 pursuit of federal funding for high -speed rail, 00:06:20.290 --> 00:06:22.410 citing the federal government under President 00:06:22.410 --> 00:06:25.810 Donald Trump as not a reliable, constructive, 00:06:26.129 --> 00:06:29.649 or trustworthy partner. The state has ended a 00:06:29.649 --> 00:06:32.709 lawsuit contesting the withdrawal of... $4 billion 00:06:32.709 --> 00:06:35.889 in federal grants for the controversial project. 00:06:37.149 --> 00:06:40.290 California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a 00:06:40.290 --> 00:06:43.069 motion to dismiss this complaint following the 00:06:43.069 --> 00:06:45.509 federal railroad administration's cancellation 00:06:45.509 --> 00:06:48.990 of the grants. In a statement, the California 00:06:48.990 --> 00:06:51.490 High Speed Rail Authority expressed that it has 00:06:51.490 --> 00:06:54.610 decided to sever ties with the Trump administration. 00:06:55.750 --> 00:07:00.209 The project is now estimated to cost $128 billion. 00:07:00.670 --> 00:07:04.410 nearly four times its original price, and California 00:07:04.410 --> 00:07:08.649 has already spent $15 billion, without even laying 00:07:08.649 --> 00:07:13.970 one single mile of track in 15 years. In business 00:07:13.970 --> 00:07:17.910 news, investors are preparing for a very different 00:07:17.910 --> 00:07:21.370 Federal Reserve in the year ahead. President 00:07:21.370 --> 00:07:23.629 Trump has indicated he is nearing a selection 00:07:23.629 --> 00:07:27.430 for the next central bank chair. He has reiterated 00:07:27.430 --> 00:07:30.379 his demand for lower interest rates. and expects 00:07:30.379 --> 00:07:34.079 the new leader to align with his agenda. While 00:07:34.079 --> 00:07:36.519 markets have not shown significant concern about 00:07:36.519 --> 00:07:39.399 the Fed's independence, investors are wary of 00:07:39.399 --> 00:07:41.899 potential divisions within the central bank. 00:07:42.920 --> 00:07:45.500 Analysts warn that a less independent Fed could 00:07:45.500 --> 00:07:48.319 threaten the economy and markets, as aggressive 00:07:48.319 --> 00:07:51.220 rate cuts might lead to increased borrowing costs. 00:07:52.279 --> 00:07:55.300 Many investors anticipate further rate cuts early 00:07:55.300 --> 00:07:58.519 next year, despite the upcoming leadership change. 00:07:59.180 --> 00:08:04.220 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % to about 00:08:04.220 --> 00:08:11.040 $87 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 .5 % to $3 ,000. 00:08:11.720 --> 00:08:18.819 And XRP is down 2 % to $1 .86. Moving on to a 00:08:18.819 --> 00:08:23.319 more local vibe. In our community spotlight on 00:08:23.319 --> 00:08:26.279 health and wellness, we are working with a national 00:08:26.279 --> 00:08:29.240 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:08:29.720 --> 00:08:34.039 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:08:34.039 --> 00:08:37.620 locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents 00:08:37.620 --> 00:08:40.720 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:40.720 --> 00:08:44.379 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:44.379 --> 00:08:47.679 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:47.679 --> 00:08:52.000 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:52.000 --> 00:08:55.720 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:55.879 --> 00:08:59.980 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:00.960 --> 00:09:03.580 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:03.580 --> 00:09:09.399 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:09.399 --> 00:09:12.679 science. The biggest satellite ever just reached 00:09:12.679 --> 00:09:15.899 low Earth orbit, and it is coming for Starlink. 00:09:17.240 --> 00:09:20.299 Texas -based ASD SpaceMobile has launched the 00:09:20.299 --> 00:09:23.600 largest satellite ever, named Bluebird 6. which 00:09:23.600 --> 00:09:27.500 measures 2 ,400 square feet, about the size of 00:09:27.500 --> 00:09:30.960 a three -bedroom apartment. This satellite aims 00:09:30.960 --> 00:09:34.240 to provide direct 5G service to regular cell 00:09:34.240 --> 00:09:38.320 phones, unlike Starlink satellites. ASD plans 00:09:38.320 --> 00:09:41.299 to launch around 50 more satellites next year. 00:09:42.080 --> 00:09:44.919 However, the larger size raises concerns about 00:09:44.919 --> 00:09:48.990 light pollution for astronomers. SpaceX is responding 00:09:48.990 --> 00:09:51.529 by warning the Federal Communications Commission 00:09:51.529 --> 00:09:58.490 that Bluebird satellites pose a crash risk. Entertainment 00:09:58.490 --> 00:10:02.129 news. The past 12 months were supposed to turn 00:10:02.129 --> 00:10:05.009 things around for struggling cinemas, but instead 00:10:05.009 --> 00:10:08.830 of a dramatic return to moviegoing, 2025 is running 00:10:08.830 --> 00:10:12.149 neck and neck with a middling 2024 box office. 00:10:13.000 --> 00:10:15.940 Industry revenues are falling far short of the 00:10:15.940 --> 00:10:19.320 expected $9 billion in domestic ticket sales. 00:10:20.639 --> 00:10:23.279 Mike Sherrill, the chief operating officer of 00:10:23.279 --> 00:10:26.480 Dine and Cinema chain Alamo Drafthouse, states 00:10:26.480 --> 00:10:28.799 that it looks like the industry will flatline 00:10:28.799 --> 00:10:32.580 for two consecutive years. While family films 00:10:32.580 --> 00:10:35.379 and video game adaptations have performed well, 00:10:35.820 --> 00:10:39.200 adult -oriented dramas have struggled. The future 00:10:39.200 --> 00:10:42.039 remains uncertain as streaming services reshape 00:10:42.039 --> 00:10:46.539 the landscape of theatrical releases. Well, all 00:10:46.539 --> 00:10:49.200 righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the 00:10:49.200 --> 00:10:53.320 day. And today, our quote comes from the American 00:10:53.320 --> 00:10:57.620 author and humorist, Will Rogers. And he said, 00:10:58.720 --> 00:11:00.740 even if you're on the right track, you'll get 00:11:00.740 --> 00:11:04.899 run over if you just sit there. And that's a 00:11:04.899 --> 00:11:07.750 wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:11:07.750 --> 00:11:11.830 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:11:11.830 --> 00:11:15.269 aerial videos with local news and the surf reports. 00:11:16.450 --> 00:11:19.070 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:19.070 --> 00:11:22.169 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:22.169 --> 00:11:22.929 in San Diego.