Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, January 7th. You'll be interested
to know. 241 years ago, today, in 1785, a daring
French aeronaut named Jean -Pierre Blanchard
and his English companion, Dr. John Jeffries,
crossed the English Channel in a hydrogen balloon.
making the first aerial passage between France
and England. Their successful crossing demonstrated
the practical promise of balloon flight for international
travel and scientific observation, inspiring
further aeronautical innovation across Europe.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Surf
Report. Wednesday at Tourmaline. This morning
it's looking clean with waves around three plus
feet. Conditions will shift to fair by mid -morning,
then choppy as the wind picks up through the
afternoon. Expect onshore winds around eight
to nine miles per hour later in the day. Best
time to ride is at 7 a .m. with the three -foot
incoming low tide when the west -northwest swell
is three feet at 11 seconds and the onshore wind
is one mile per hour. The first high tide on
Wednesday will be 5 feet at 11 .15 a .m., followed
by a zero -foot low tide at 6 .15. The nearshore
buoy at Mission Bay West reads 63 degrees for
the water temperature. Thursday features clean
conditions with waves reaching 4 to 6 feet, but
winds pick up, leading to choppy surf in the
afternoon. Friday maintains similar size at 3
to 5 feet with clean conditions throughout the
day, providing an excellent opportunity for surfers.
Saturday sees a slight drop to 2 to 4 feet, with
choppy conditions developing by afternoon, making
it less favorable for riding. This morning, there's
a chance of rain showers, and it feels like 59
degrees with no wind. The sunset will take place
at 4 .58, and it will rise again tomorrow at
6 .55. It looks like we're in for a chance of
rain showers before 4 p .m., but it should be
mostly sunny with a high near 63 and a light
north wind today. Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy
skies with a low around 53 and a gentle west
wind. Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday
will be mostly sunny with a high near 62, and
West winds up to 10 miles per hour, gusting as
high as 20. Friday through Sunday stay sunny
with highs rising from near 65 on Friday to about
71 on Sunday and nights, mainly in the mid to
upper 40s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
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crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just
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They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop
on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings
send you. In local news, San Diego is facing
a projected budget shortfall of $110 million
for the next fiscal year, adding to this year's
deficit of $300 million. The City Council plans
to discuss potential budget cuts this week, with
options including reduced library hours, park
and recreation center services, layoffs, and
morpcade parking. Residents are being urged to
contact the City Council to oppose paid parking
at beaches in Mission Bay, as some members see
it as a revenue source. This budget battle coincides
with a possible sales tax increase proposal that
voters previously rejected. Now on to sports.
The Ravens made a significant move and have fired
John Harbaugh. after 18 seasons in Baltimore.
This vacancy is highly coveted, as it offers
the opportunity to work with a top -five quarterback.
Harbaugh, the fourth winning guest, active head
coach, has sparked interest, with reports of
his agent receiving seven calls. The Ravens'
job is considered the most desirable since the
openings at the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay
Packers. Expect a seismic shift in coaching dynamics
as organizations reassess their strategies in
light of this development. The coaching carousel
has truly begun. In local sports, the San Diego
Rodeo has become a major draw, but opposition
to it remains strong. Tens of thousands of attendees
are expected to head downtown this month for
the third San Diego Rodeo at Petco Park. While
the event sold out with 45 ,000 attendees two
years ago, concerns about animal welfare continue
to grow. Animal rights activists are intensifying
their efforts, pressuring sponsors like Monster
Energy and Diageo to withdraw support. Despite
the controversy, the rodeo has generated significant
economic benefits, surpassing projections and
driving hotel bookings. The event's future remains
uncertain as advocates push for change and community
awareness. In top news, the Department of Homeland
Security announced Tuesday that it has launched
what it describes as the largest immigration
enforcement operation ever in Minnesota. Approximately
2 ,000 federal agents and officers are expected
in the Minneapolis area to address allegations
of fraud involving Somali residents. The operation
includes agents from Immigration and Customs
Enforcement and focuses on identifying suspected
fraud. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized
the enforcement surge as a war that's being waged
against Minnesota. immigrant rights groups reported
increased sightings of federal agents. In business
news, Lego has announced the Smart Brick, their
most significant evolution in 50 years. On March
1st, 2026, the Lego group will sell a tiny computer
that fits inside a classic 2x4 Lego brick. This
innovative brick detects nearby Smart Tags and
other Smart Bricks. bringing LEGO sets to life
with effects like humming light savers and roaring
engines. These new bricks, which are wirelessly
charged, feature movement sensors and form a
Bluetooth mesh network. The first sets will include
a $70 Darth Vader's TIE fighter and $100 Luke's
Red Five X -Wing. And crypto movement. Bitcoin
is down 1 % to about $93 ,000. Ethereum is up
1 % to about $3 ,000, and XRP is down 5 % to
$2 .26. 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 science. Japan's streets remain
impressively clean, despite the scarcity of public
trash cans. Travelers are often surprised to
find no bins on the streets, forcing them to
carry their waste. Some visitors report this
lack of bins as their biggest inconvenience,
according to a survey. Historically, trash cans
were removed from public spaces due to security
concerns. Japan's cultural values of cleanliness
and personal responsibility also play a significant
role in this practice. To adapt, travelers can
carry small bags for their waste and use recycling
bins at vending machines. Sebastian Stan is considering
a move to the DC Universe to star alongside Robert
Pattinson in The Batman Part II. The Romanian
-American actor, known for his role as Bucky
Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is reportedly
in talks for this role. Production is set to
begin in the spring of 2026. Scarlett Johansson
has also been linked to the sequel, despite her
character, Natasha Romanoff. dying in Avengers
Endgame. The sequel is planned for release on
October 1st, 2027, following the success of the
first film, which grossed $772 .3 million. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart. And she said,
Adventure is worthwhile in itself, for it pushes
the boundaries of what we know and inspires us
to dream beyond the horizon, daring us to explore
the unknown. 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.