Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, January 6th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Bean Day. This cheerful
day celebrates the humble bean, a versatile source
of plant protein, fiber, and flavor that brings
cultures together in stews, salads, and hearty
comfort dishes. 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
two feet Conditions are clean early on but expect
them to get fair again as the day goes on with
heights pushing to two to three plus feet by
afternoon Winds are currently side shore at four
miles per hour, shifting slightly throughout
the day. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
the three -foot incoming mid -tide, when the
west -northwest swell is one and a half feet
at 13 seconds and the side -shore wind is two
mile per hour. The first high tide on Tuesday
will be five and a half feet at 1030 a .m. followed
by a minus half foot low tide at 530. The nearshore
gooey at Mission Bay West reads 65 degrees for
the water temperature. Conditions remain clean
and consistent with wave heights of three to
five feet on Friday. Saturday sees a slight increase
in size, reaching three to four plus feet, but
choppy conditions develop by afternoon. On Sunday,
expect a steady three to four plus feet with
cleaner faces. offering the best surf of the
period as winds ease into the evening. This morning
it's mostly cloudy and it feels like 59 degrees
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 4
.57 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .55.
It looks like we're in for a partly sunny day
with a high near 65 and a light southeast breeze
of 5 miles per hour. Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy
skies with a slight chance of rain showers, a
low around 54, and calm winds. Looking ahead
in the weather. Wednesday has a slight chance
of morning rain before 10 a .m. with highs near
64 and a northwest breeze up to 10 miles per
hour, then mostly cloudy overnight with lows
around 53. Thursday and Friday will be mostly
to mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid
-60s and mild nights near 48 to 49, while Saturday
turns sunnier with highs near 70 and overnight
lows around 51. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino
Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard,
This cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge
in their amazing Eggs Benedict 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. as a new Goodwill retail
store will soon open its doors. The grand opening
is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21st at 9
in the morning, located at 7 ,849 Hershel Avenue.
Attendees can look forward to giveaways, gift
cards, and exclusive discounts throughout the
morning. This modern store aims to provide a
convenient shopping experience for those seeking
secondhand goods. while supporting Goodwill's
mission of philanthropy. Tony Giffen, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill San Diego
and Imperial Counties, emphasizes that every
purchase helps fund employment and training opportunities
for people with disabilities and other barriers.
Now on to sports. As three first -year coaches
prepare their teams to kick off the playoffs
this week, six franchises begin the offseason
hoping to find the right man for their job. Forehead
coaches were fired since the regular season wrapped,
including Kevin Stefanski from the Browns, Jonathan
Gannon from the Cardinals, Pete Carroll from
the Raiders, and Raheem Morris from the Falcons.
The Tennessee Titans and New York Giants had
a head start by dismissing coaches. during the
season. Joshon, the general manager of the Giants,
sees a sense of longing as other teams find success
with new coaches. The Raiders have the first
overall pick in the draft, for the first time
since drafting Jamarcus Russell in 2007. In local
sports, the Los Angeles Chargers caught a serious
injury scare in their Week 18 matchup against
the Denver Broncos. Stand -up cornerback Dante
Jackson went down with an ankle injury but was
cleared to return, which is a huge relief for
Chargers fans. While there is no concrete indication,
Jackson will be available for the wild card round
against the New England Patriots. Signs point
in that direction. Jackson has been integral
to the success of a secondary that allowed the
fifth fewest total passing yards this season.
Howding unhealthy could be the crucial factor
in their defense against the Patriots' elite
passing offense. In top news, San Francisco's
mayor has signed an ordinance establishing a
reparations fund for black residents. Amoose
supporters say it acknowledges historic harm.
While it creates a framework, it does not allocate
any city money for direct payments. Reason concerns
about legal risks and bureaucracy. Mayor Daniel
Lurie emphasized the city's fiscal constraints,
stating, supporters argue it is an important
acknowledgement of historic injustices, while
critics warn it could lead to unnecessary costs
and legal challenges. The fund is open to private
donations, and if money becomes available, it
will support eligible recipients. In business
news, Zillow's chief executive officer, Jeremy
Waxman, is preparing for another slow year in
the United States housing market. The company,
valued at $16 billion, is focusing more on transactions,
which Waxman describes as a better business to
be in. Despite challenges, Zillow remains a dominant
force in real estate. with approximately $2 .2
billion in revenue reported for 2024. Waxman
emphasizes the importance of adapting to keep
real estate agents satisfied, as they contribute
around 70 % of Zillow's revenue. He acknowledges
the current market's affordability issues, predicting
modest growth in 2026. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 1%. to about $94 ,000. Ethereum is up 1
% to about $3 ,000. And XRP is up 11 % to $2
.39. 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
tech. NVIDIA is announcing its humanoid robot
plans and self -driving car technologies at CES
2026. In Las Vegas, the company is showcasing
its latest robotics advancements as the tech
industry pushes to create humanoid robots. CDO
Jensen Juan revealed that multiple firms including
Boston Dynamics and Caterpillar, are utilizing
NVIDIA's robotics technologies. NVIDIA claims
that physical artificial intelligence could revolutionize
the $50 trillion manufacturing and logistics
industries. Additionally, the company unveiled
a new family of models for self -driving cars
called Alpimaio. This model uses a chain -of
-thought reasoning based vision language action
model to recognize unique driving situations.
NVIDIA aims to enhance self -driving vehicle
technologies over time, helping developers refine
their AI models. As the nominations approach,
unexpected films like Richard Linklater's Blue
Moon are gaining traction. Joseph Kosinski's
F1 is testing the race's edges, while international
contenders like Sentimental Value remain in play.
With momentum building for Guillermo del Toro's
Frankenstein, the race continues to evolve. Stay
tuned for updated predictions and upcoming nominations.
Alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
writer and philosopher, Henry Adams. And he said,
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.