WEBVTT 00:00:01.279 --> 00:00:04.139 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.639 --> 00:00:09.160 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.500 --> 00:00:13.419 and it's Friday, January 2nd. You'll be interested 00:00:13.419 --> 00:00:20.920 to know. 187 years ago, today in 1839, Louis 00:00:20.920 --> 00:00:24.019 Daguerre, a French artist and chemist who was 00:00:24.019 --> 00:00:27.239 one of photography's earliest pioneers, is thought 00:00:27.239 --> 00:00:29.559 to have taken the first photograph of the moon. 00:00:30.280 --> 00:00:33.240 Though unfortunately, it was destroyed when his 00:00:33.240 --> 00:00:37.520 studio burned down soon afterward. So now you 00:00:37.520 --> 00:00:42.000 know. And now it's time for the surf report. 00:00:44.979 --> 00:00:48.240 Friday at Tourmaline. This morning it's looking 00:00:48.240 --> 00:00:52.500 clean with two plus feet waves. Conditions hold 00:00:52.500 --> 00:00:55.280 steady through the morning, but by late morning 00:00:55.280 --> 00:00:59.750 they shift to fair. Winds start offshore at four 00:00:59.750 --> 00:01:02.490 miles per hour, then become sideshore around 00:01:02.490 --> 00:01:06.230 10 a .m., dropping to onshore by noon at one 00:01:06.230 --> 00:01:10.849 mile per hour. Best time to ride is at 12 p .m. 00:01:10.950 --> 00:01:13.890 with a two -foot outgoing mid -tide when the 00:01:13.890 --> 00:01:16.510 west -northwest swell is one and a half feet 00:01:16.510 --> 00:01:20.129 at 12 seconds and the onshore wind is one mile 00:01:20.129 --> 00:01:23.590 per hour. The first high tide on Friday will 00:01:23.590 --> 00:01:27.920 be seven feet at 730 a .m. followed by a minus 00:01:27.920 --> 00:01:32.359 two foot low tide just before three. The near 00:01:32.359 --> 00:01:36.760 shore GUI at Mission Bay West reads 65 degrees 00:01:36.760 --> 00:01:40.620 for the water temperature. Conditions start off 00:01:40.620 --> 00:01:43.519 clean with waves at two feet on Saturday morning, 00:01:43.879 --> 00:01:47.920 ideal for beginners. However, by midday choppy 00:01:47.920 --> 00:01:50.620 conditions set in as winds shift to the south. 00:01:51.840 --> 00:01:55.019 Sunday brings a steady increase in swell, reaching 00:01:55.019 --> 00:01:59.019 3 to 5 feet, though conditions remain choppy. 00:01:59.439 --> 00:02:02.260 Monday sees wave heights similar to Sunday, but 00:02:02.260 --> 00:02:05.739 cleaner faces in the afternoon offer better opportunities. 00:02:07.959 --> 00:02:11.099 This morning it's mostly sunny and it feels like 00:02:11.099 --> 00:02:15.659 61 degrees with no wind. The sunset will take 00:02:15.659 --> 00:02:18.879 place at 4 .54 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:18.879 --> 00:02:22.750 at 6 .54. It looks like we're in for a partly 00:02:22.750 --> 00:02:25.810 sunny day with temperatures reaching about 69 00:02:25.810 --> 00:02:29.590 and a light breeze from the southeast. Tonight, 00:02:30.669 --> 00:02:33.650 expect mostly cloudy skies with a low around 00:02:33.650 --> 00:02:39.409 57 and gentle winds. Looking ahead in the weather, 00:02:40.729 --> 00:02:42.870 Saturday will be cloudy with a chance of rain 00:02:42.870 --> 00:02:46.810 showers after 4 p .m. and a high near 67 with 00:02:46.810 --> 00:02:49.949 a light south wind of 5 to 10 miles per hour. 00:02:50.699 --> 00:02:53.539 Sunday brings more chances for showers with a 00:02:53.539 --> 00:02:56.120 few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid 00:02:56.120 --> 00:02:59.379 -60s and mostly cloudy nights in the mid to upper 00:02:59.379 --> 00:03:03.740 50s through Tuesday night. 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About 325 ,000 Californians 00:03:44.979 --> 00:03:47.699 will soon need to replace their licenses due 00:03:47.699 --> 00:03:50.759 to a software error identified by the State Department 00:03:50.759 --> 00:03:54.539 of Motor Vehicles. This error affects around 00:03:54.539 --> 00:03:58.539 1 .5 % of real ID holders, and those impacted 00:03:58.539 --> 00:04:01.139 will receive notifications in the coming weeks 00:04:01.139 --> 00:04:05.710 or months with any associated fees waived. DMV 00:04:05.710 --> 00:04:09.169 Director Steve Gordon stated that nearly 99 % 00:04:09.169 --> 00:04:12.169 of real ID holders will not need to take any 00:04:12.169 --> 00:04:15.650 action. The issue stemming from a configuration 00:04:15.650 --> 00:04:20.050 dating back to 2006 mistakenly applied standard 00:04:20.050 --> 00:04:22.870 expiration dates for some lawful immigrants. 00:04:24.170 --> 00:04:26.410 The agency assures that it remains compliant 00:04:26.410 --> 00:04:29.589 with federal regulations regarding real IDs. 00:04:34.730 --> 00:04:40.509 Now on to sports. Lucas Carnero kicked a 47 -yard 00:04:40.509 --> 00:04:43.170 field goal in the closing seconds, and the Ole 00:04:43.170 --> 00:04:46.089 Miss Rebels defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 39 00:04:46.089 --> 00:04:50.009 -34 in the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night, securing 00:04:50.009 --> 00:04:52.910 a berth in the college football playoff semifinals. 00:04:54.069 --> 00:04:56.930 Ole Miss will play the 12 -2 Miami Hurricanes 00:04:56.930 --> 00:05:00.029 in a college football playoff semifinal at the 00:05:00.029 --> 00:05:04.980 Fiesta Bowl on January 8. Miami. secured its 00:05:04.980 --> 00:05:08.300 final four berth with a win over the number two 00:05:08.300 --> 00:05:11.160 seed Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's 00:05:11.160 --> 00:05:14.839 Eve. Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal stated, 00:05:15.339 --> 00:05:18.160 y 'all saw the 5 % chance we had to make the 00:05:18.160 --> 00:05:21.959 college football playoff. Players saw it. The 00:05:21.959 --> 00:05:25.639 Rebels improved to 13 -1, avenging a prior loss 00:05:25.639 --> 00:05:31.220 to the Bulldogs. In local sports, The Chargers 00:05:31.220 --> 00:05:33.759 are keeping their secret weapon ready for the 00:05:33.759 --> 00:05:37.399 NFL playoffs as head coach Jim Harbaugh rests 00:05:37.399 --> 00:05:41.339 many starters in Week 18 against the Denver Broncos. 00:05:41.959 --> 00:05:43.980 Justin Herbert has been playing with a surgically 00:05:43.980 --> 00:05:47.100 repaired hand and has faced considerable punishment 00:05:47.100 --> 00:05:51.240 this season. Kamani Vidal recovering from a neck 00:05:51.240 --> 00:05:54.300 injury could be vital for the Chargers if they 00:05:54.300 --> 00:05:56.860 face the New England Patriots in the wild card 00:05:56.860 --> 00:06:01.290 round. Fadal has shown impressive stats, accumulating 00:06:01.290 --> 00:06:05.870 525 rushing yards and four total touchdowns during 00:06:05.870 --> 00:06:09.709 the season. With both Fadal and O'Marian Hampton 00:06:09.709 --> 00:06:12.689 healthy, the Chargers could exploit vulnerabilities 00:06:12.689 --> 00:06:16.370 in New England's defense. But for this week at 00:06:16.370 --> 00:06:23.389 the Broncos, kickoff is at 125 on CBS. In top 00:06:23.389 --> 00:06:28.560 news... New laws in 2026 will impact Social Security, 00:06:28.980 --> 00:06:32.160 food delivery tips, and tax deductions, reflecting 00:06:32.160 --> 00:06:35.399 significant changes from President Trump's administration. 00:06:36.560 --> 00:06:38.720 These changes will affect the financial lives 00:06:38.720 --> 00:06:42.160 of Americans as new legislation aims to advance 00:06:42.160 --> 00:06:45.879 or restrict policies. The big beautiful bill, 00:06:46.060 --> 00:06:49.060 signed on July 4th, will raise the standard tax 00:06:49.060 --> 00:06:54.370 deduction to $32 ,200 for married couples. and 00:06:54.370 --> 00:06:59.709 $16 ,100 for single taxpayers. Additionally, 00:07:00.129 --> 00:07:04.189 Social Security payments will increase by 2 .8%. 00:07:04.189 --> 00:07:08.110 In Virginia, a new law limits social media use 00:07:08.110 --> 00:07:11.129 for minors, while California will ensure tips 00:07:11.129 --> 00:07:15.750 do not offset delivery pay. In business news, 00:07:16.970 --> 00:07:20.430 California has extended the deadline for 17 ,000 00:07:20.430 --> 00:07:23.420 migrant truck drivers to reapply for commercial 00:07:23.420 --> 00:07:27.160 licenses until March 6, instead of January 5. 00:07:28.360 --> 00:07:31.839 U .S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened 00:07:31.839 --> 00:07:36.600 to cut $160 million in funding over the licensing 00:07:36.600 --> 00:07:39.600 delay escalating the state -federal conflict. 00:07:40.699 --> 00:07:43.000 The Department of Motor Vehicles announced that 00:07:43.000 --> 00:07:45.600 the licenses of these drivers, which had been 00:07:45.600 --> 00:07:48.240 revoked because the expiration dates extended 00:07:48.240 --> 00:07:51.980 past VSAT expiration dates, can now remain valid 00:07:51.980 --> 00:07:57.459 for 60 more days. DNV Director Steve Gordon emphasized 00:07:57.459 --> 00:08:00.420 that commercial drivers are an important part 00:08:00.420 --> 00:08:05.120 of our economy. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is 00:08:05.120 --> 00:08:08.920 unchanged for the week at just under $89 ,000. 00:08:10.620 --> 00:08:15.579 Ethereum is unchanged at $3 ,000. And XRP is 00:08:15.579 --> 00:08:21.899 down half a percent to $1 .88. Moving on to a 00:08:21.899 --> 00:08:26.420 more local vibe. In our community spotlight on 00:08:26.420 --> 00:08:29.379 health and wellness, we are working with a national 00:08:29.379 --> 00:08:32.299 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:08:32.799 --> 00:08:37.139 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:08:37.139 --> 00:08:40.700 locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents 00:08:40.700 --> 00:08:43.799 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:43.799 --> 00:08:47.460 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:47.460 --> 00:08:50.779 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:50.779 --> 00:08:55.000 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:55.000 --> 00:08:58.860 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:59.399 --> 00:09:03.100 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:04.039 --> 00:09:06.659 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:06.659 --> 00:09:12.559 you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:12.559 --> 00:09:16.480 tech. Researchers are hunting America for hidden 00:09:16.480 --> 00:09:20.269 data centers. A team from the nonprofit research 00:09:20.269 --> 00:09:23.990 group EPOC AI is using open source intelligence 00:09:23.990 --> 00:09:26.629 to map the growth of data centers across the 00:09:26.629 --> 00:09:30.070 United States. They analyze satellite imagery 00:09:30.070 --> 00:09:33.070 and legal documents to create an interactive 00:09:33.070 --> 00:09:36.570 map detailing costs, power output, and ownership. 00:09:37.870 --> 00:09:40.769 EPOC AI's findings reveal that the data center 00:09:40.769 --> 00:09:44.029 industry is controversial and expanding, driven 00:09:44.029 --> 00:09:47.350 by significant investments in artificial intelligence. 00:09:47.980 --> 00:09:51.220 Their maps provide valuable insights, despite 00:09:51.220 --> 00:09:53.820 challenges in accessing complete information 00:09:53.820 --> 00:09:58.039 about smaller data centers. The goal is to illuminate 00:09:58.039 --> 00:10:00.879 this burgeoning sector, even if some details 00:10:00.879 --> 00:10:09.940 remain hidden. NTV did not die on New Year's 00:10:09.940 --> 00:10:13.440 Eve, despite social media posts, but the music 00:10:13.440 --> 00:10:16.889 left a long time ago. You may have seen news 00:10:16.889 --> 00:10:20.610 claiming that MTV officially shut down, ending 00:10:20.610 --> 00:10:23.509 with video killed the radio star by the bugle. 00:10:24.669 --> 00:10:28.309 However, MTV is still operating, even if it is 00:10:28.309 --> 00:10:31.389 currently airing repeats of the Big Bang Theory. 00:10:32.730 --> 00:10:35.870 On New Year's Eve, several MTV -branded music 00:10:35.870 --> 00:10:38.269 channels in the United Kingdom were shut down, 00:10:38.269 --> 00:10:41.610 but the flagship MTV UK channel continues to 00:10:41.610 --> 00:10:45.629 broadcast. In the United States, existing MTV 00:10:45.629 --> 00:10:48.710 channels will continue without change, including 00:10:48.710 --> 00:10:54.850 MTV and MTV2. While MTV has not been music television 00:10:54.850 --> 00:10:58.070 for a long time, it still operates some digital 00:10:58.070 --> 00:11:02.409 music channels. Well, all righty, folks. It's 00:11:02.409 --> 00:11:06.370 time for the quote of the day. And today, our 00:11:06.370 --> 00:11:08.950 quote comes from the American author and philosopher 00:11:08.950 --> 00:11:14.100 Albert Hubbard. And he said... The greatest mistake 00:11:14.100 --> 00:11:17.039 you can make in life is to be continually fearing 00:11:17.039 --> 00:11:21.220 you will make one. And that's a wrap for this 00:11:21.220 --> 00:11:24.759 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:11:25.200 --> 00:11:28.440 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:11:28.440 --> 00:11:32.539 with local news and the surf reports. Have an 00:11:32.539 --> 00:11:35.340 amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:35.340 --> 00:11:38.279 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:11:38.279 --> 00:11:38.620 Diego.