WEBVTT 00:00:01.239 --> 00:00:04.139 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.679 --> 00:00:09.060 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.339 --> 00:00:13.580 and it's Wednesday, January 7th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.580 --> 00:00:21.239 to know. 241 years ago, today, in 1785, a daring 00:00:21.239 --> 00:00:23.859 French aeronaut named Jean -Pierre Blanchard 00:00:23.859 --> 00:00:26.980 and his English companion, Dr. John Jeffries, 00:00:27.239 --> 00:00:29.780 crossed the English Channel in a hydrogen balloon. 00:00:30.000 --> 00:00:33.000 making the first aerial passage between France 00:00:33.000 --> 00:00:37.240 and England. Their successful crossing demonstrated 00:00:37.240 --> 00:00:40.799 the practical promise of balloon flight for international 00:00:40.799 --> 00:00:44.219 travel and scientific observation, inspiring 00:00:44.219 --> 00:00:46.799 further aeronautical innovation across Europe. 00:00:48.299 --> 00:00:52.979 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf 00:00:52.979 --> 00:00:59.929 Report. Wednesday at Tourmaline. This morning 00:00:59.929 --> 00:01:02.490 it's looking clean with waves around three plus 00:01:02.490 --> 00:01:06.209 feet. Conditions will shift to fair by mid -morning, 00:01:06.349 --> 00:01:08.469 then choppy as the wind picks up through the 00:01:08.469 --> 00:01:11.969 afternoon. Expect onshore winds around eight 00:01:11.969 --> 00:01:15.409 to nine miles per hour later in the day. Best 00:01:15.409 --> 00:01:18.629 time to ride is at 7 a .m. with the three -foot 00:01:18.629 --> 00:01:21.629 incoming low tide when the west -northwest swell 00:01:21.629 --> 00:01:25.530 is three feet at 11 seconds and the onshore wind 00:01:25.530 --> 00:01:29.290 is one mile per hour. The first high tide on 00:01:29.290 --> 00:01:34.090 Wednesday will be 5 feet at 11 .15 a .m., followed 00:01:34.090 --> 00:01:38.689 by a zero -foot low tide at 6 .15. The nearshore 00:01:38.689 --> 00:01:43.069 buoy at Mission Bay West reads 63 degrees for 00:01:43.069 --> 00:01:46.870 the water temperature. Thursday features clean 00:01:46.870 --> 00:01:50.349 conditions with waves reaching 4 to 6 feet, but 00:01:50.349 --> 00:01:53.209 winds pick up, leading to choppy surf in the 00:01:53.209 --> 00:01:56.980 afternoon. Friday maintains similar size at 3 00:01:56.980 --> 00:01:59.420 to 5 feet with clean conditions throughout the 00:01:59.420 --> 00:02:03.379 day, providing an excellent opportunity for surfers. 00:02:03.920 --> 00:02:07.000 Saturday sees a slight drop to 2 to 4 feet, with 00:02:07.000 --> 00:02:09.800 choppy conditions developing by afternoon, making 00:02:09.800 --> 00:02:15.000 it less favorable for riding. This morning, there's 00:02:15.000 --> 00:02:18.419 a chance of rain showers, and it feels like 59 00:02:18.419 --> 00:02:23.199 degrees with no wind. The sunset will take place 00:02:23.199 --> 00:02:26.460 at 4 .58, and it will rise again tomorrow at 00:02:26.460 --> 00:02:30.080 6 .55. It looks like we're in for a chance of 00:02:30.080 --> 00:02:33.180 rain showers before 4 p .m., but it should be 00:02:33.180 --> 00:02:36.719 mostly sunny with a high near 63 and a light 00:02:36.719 --> 00:02:41.800 north wind today. Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy 00:02:41.800 --> 00:02:45.780 skies with a low around 53 and a gentle west 00:02:45.780 --> 00:02:50.879 wind. Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday 00:02:50.879 --> 00:02:54.659 will be mostly sunny with a high near 62, and 00:02:54.659 --> 00:02:57.719 West winds up to 10 miles per hour, gusting as 00:02:57.719 --> 00:03:01.460 high as 20. Friday through Sunday stay sunny 00:03:01.460 --> 00:03:05.419 with highs rising from near 65 on Friday to about 00:03:05.419 --> 00:03:08.639 71 on Sunday and nights, mainly in the mid to 00:03:08.639 --> 00:03:13.379 upper 40s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast 00:03:13.379 --> 00:03:16.479 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:03:16.479 --> 00:03:20.560 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:03:20.879 --> 00:03:24.039 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:03:24.039 --> 00:03:28.080 is a haven for culinary delights. 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Residents are being urged to 00:04:15.610 --> 00:04:18.370 contact the City Council to oppose paid parking 00:04:18.370 --> 00:04:21.269 at beaches in Mission Bay, as some members see 00:04:21.269 --> 00:04:25.209 it as a revenue source. This budget battle coincides 00:04:25.209 --> 00:04:28.110 with a possible sales tax increase proposal that 00:04:28.110 --> 00:04:36.470 voters previously rejected. Now on to sports. 00:04:37.850 --> 00:04:40.709 The Ravens made a significant move and have fired 00:04:40.709 --> 00:04:44.160 John Harbaugh. after 18 seasons in Baltimore. 00:04:45.699 --> 00:04:48.339 This vacancy is highly coveted, as it offers 00:04:48.339 --> 00:04:51.120 the opportunity to work with a top -five quarterback. 00:04:52.759 --> 00:04:55.399 Harbaugh, the fourth winning guest, active head 00:04:55.399 --> 00:04:58.180 coach, has sparked interest, with reports of 00:04:58.180 --> 00:05:01.699 his agent receiving seven calls. The Ravens' 00:05:01.819 --> 00:05:04.519 job is considered the most desirable since the 00:05:04.519 --> 00:05:07.459 openings at the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay 00:05:07.459 --> 00:05:11.569 Packers. Expect a seismic shift in coaching dynamics 00:05:11.569 --> 00:05:14.930 as organizations reassess their strategies in 00:05:14.930 --> 00:05:18.110 light of this development. The coaching carousel 00:05:18.110 --> 00:05:24.430 has truly begun. In local sports, the San Diego 00:05:24.430 --> 00:05:27.870 Rodeo has become a major draw, but opposition 00:05:27.870 --> 00:05:31.829 to it remains strong. Tens of thousands of attendees 00:05:31.829 --> 00:05:34.110 are expected to head downtown this month for 00:05:34.110 --> 00:05:38.220 the third San Diego Rodeo at Petco Park. While 00:05:38.220 --> 00:05:41.040 the event sold out with 45 ,000 attendees two 00:05:41.040 --> 00:05:44.319 years ago, concerns about animal welfare continue 00:05:44.319 --> 00:05:48.259 to grow. Animal rights activists are intensifying 00:05:48.259 --> 00:05:51.199 their efforts, pressuring sponsors like Monster 00:05:51.199 --> 00:05:56.620 Energy and Diageo to withdraw support. Despite 00:05:56.620 --> 00:06:00.160 the controversy, the rodeo has generated significant 00:06:00.160 --> 00:06:03.420 economic benefits, surpassing projections and 00:06:03.420 --> 00:06:06.939 driving hotel bookings. The event's future remains 00:06:06.939 --> 00:06:10.399 uncertain as advocates push for change and community 00:06:10.399 --> 00:06:16.220 awareness. In top news, the Department of Homeland 00:06:16.220 --> 00:06:19.160 Security announced Tuesday that it has launched 00:06:19.160 --> 00:06:22.000 what it describes as the largest immigration 00:06:22.000 --> 00:06:26.810 enforcement operation ever in Minnesota. Approximately 00:06:26.810 --> 00:06:29.769 2 ,000 federal agents and officers are expected 00:06:29.769 --> 00:06:32.649 in the Minneapolis area to address allegations 00:06:32.649 --> 00:06:36.589 of fraud involving Somali residents. The operation 00:06:36.589 --> 00:06:39.410 includes agents from Immigration and Customs 00:06:39.410 --> 00:06:42.730 Enforcement and focuses on identifying suspected 00:06:42.730 --> 00:06:46.689 fraud. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized 00:06:46.689 --> 00:06:49.910 the enforcement surge as a war that's being waged 00:06:49.910 --> 00:06:53.939 against Minnesota. immigrant rights groups reported 00:06:53.939 --> 00:06:58.439 increased sightings of federal agents. In business 00:06:58.439 --> 00:07:02.500 news, Lego has announced the Smart Brick, their 00:07:02.500 --> 00:07:07.600 most significant evolution in 50 years. On March 00:07:07.600 --> 00:07:11.899 1st, 2026, the Lego group will sell a tiny computer 00:07:11.899 --> 00:07:16.980 that fits inside a classic 2x4 Lego brick. This 00:07:16.980 --> 00:07:20.139 innovative brick detects nearby Smart Tags and 00:07:20.139 --> 00:07:22.839 other Smart Bricks. bringing LEGO sets to life 00:07:22.839 --> 00:07:25.819 with effects like humming light savers and roaring 00:07:25.819 --> 00:07:29.319 engines. These new bricks, which are wirelessly 00:07:29.319 --> 00:07:32.620 charged, feature movement sensors and form a 00:07:32.620 --> 00:07:36.980 Bluetooth mesh network. The first sets will include 00:07:36.980 --> 00:07:41.620 a $70 Darth Vader's TIE fighter and $100 Luke's 00:07:41.620 --> 00:07:46.480 Red Five X -Wing. And crypto movement. Bitcoin 00:07:46.480 --> 00:07:52.180 is down 1 % to about $93 ,000. Ethereum is up 00:07:52.180 --> 00:07:57.920 1 % to about $3 ,000, and XRP is down 5 % to 00:07:57.920 --> 00:08:05.920 $2 .26. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our 00:08:05.920 --> 00:08:09.079 community spotlight on health and wellness, we 00:08:09.079 --> 00:08:11.839 are working with a national Pilates studio to 00:08:11.839 --> 00:08:16.019 bring you some free classes, so listen up. Check 00:08:16.019 --> 00:08:19.220 out Club Pilates with several locations in the 00:08:19.220 --> 00:08:22.800 San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:22.800 --> 00:08:26.160 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:26.160 --> 00:08:30.480 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:30.480 --> 00:08:34.600 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:34.600 --> 00:08:38.120 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:08:38.120 --> 00:08:42.259 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:08:42.620 --> 00:08:46.639 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:08:46.639 --> 00:08:50.690 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the 00:08:50.690 --> 00:08:56.490 show. Let's talk science. Japan's streets remain 00:08:56.490 --> 00:08:59.690 impressively clean, despite the scarcity of public 00:08:59.690 --> 00:09:03.470 trash cans. Travelers are often surprised to 00:09:03.470 --> 00:09:06.429 find no bins on the streets, forcing them to 00:09:06.429 --> 00:09:10.269 carry their waste. Some visitors report this 00:09:10.269 --> 00:09:13.009 lack of bins as their biggest inconvenience, 00:09:13.289 --> 00:09:16.909 according to a survey. Historically, trash cans 00:09:16.909 --> 00:09:19.929 were removed from public spaces due to security 00:09:19.929 --> 00:09:24.230 concerns. Japan's cultural values of cleanliness 00:09:24.230 --> 00:09:27.929 and personal responsibility also play a significant 00:09:27.929 --> 00:09:31.929 role in this practice. To adapt, travelers can 00:09:31.929 --> 00:09:34.990 carry small bags for their waste and use recycling 00:09:34.990 --> 00:09:44.330 bins at vending machines. Sebastian Stan is considering 00:09:44.330 --> 00:09:48.009 a move to the DC Universe to star alongside Robert 00:09:48.009 --> 00:09:52.590 Pattinson in The Batman Part II. The Romanian 00:09:52.590 --> 00:09:55.389 -American actor, known for his role as Bucky 00:09:55.389 --> 00:09:58.950 Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is reportedly 00:09:58.950 --> 00:10:02.029 in talks for this role. Production is set to 00:10:02.029 --> 00:10:06.330 begin in the spring of 2026. Scarlett Johansson 00:10:06.330 --> 00:10:09.149 has also been linked to the sequel, despite her 00:10:09.149 --> 00:10:12.580 character, Natasha Romanoff. dying in Avengers 00:10:12.580 --> 00:10:16.259 Endgame. The sequel is planned for release on 00:10:16.259 --> 00:10:20.299 October 1st, 2027, following the success of the 00:10:20.299 --> 00:10:27.559 first film, which grossed $772 .3 million. Well, 00:10:27.559 --> 00:10:30.480 alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the 00:10:30.480 --> 00:10:34.759 day. And today, our quote comes from the American 00:10:34.759 --> 00:10:39.860 aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart. And she said, 00:10:40.550 --> 00:10:43.649 Adventure is worthwhile in itself, for it pushes 00:10:43.649 --> 00:10:46.409 the boundaries of what we know and inspires us 00:10:46.409 --> 00:10:50.070 to dream beyond the horizon, daring us to explore 00:10:50.070 --> 00:10:54.289 the unknown. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:10:55.190 --> 00:10:58.070 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:10:58.070 --> 00:11:01.769 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:11:01.769 --> 00:11:05.600 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:11:05.600 --> 00:11:08.019 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:08.019 --> 00:11:10.980 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:11:10.980 --> 00:11:11.320 Diego.