Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, January 13th. You'll be interested
to know. 69 years ago, today, in 1957, a pair
of playful entrepreneurs shaped a molded plastic
disc into the frisbee, turning a simple toss
into a widely loved recreational flying toy at
parks and beaches. That inventive leap popularized
casual outdoor play, inspired organized flying
disc sports, and established a cultural icon
of mid -20th century. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Tuesday at Tourmaline.
This morning it's looking clean with waves at
4 to 6 plus feet. Conditions stay consistent
through the morning with light offshore winds
at 4 miles per hour. By late morning, expect
a shift to fair conditions as winds turn sideshore
at 4 miles per hour. Afternoon waves will drop
slightly to 4 to 5 plus feet with increasing
chop. Best time to ride is at 9 a .m. with a
three -foot outgoing mid -tide when the west
-northwest swell is three and a half feet at
16 seconds and the offshore wind is four mile
per hour. The first low tide on Tuesday will
be zero foot at 1 p .m. followed by a three -foot
high tide at 8. The nearshore buoy at Mission
Bay West reads 62 degrees for the water temperature.
On Wednesday, expect clean conditions with waves
ranging from 3 to 5 feet throughout the day.
A Thursday holds steady with similar sizes, but
remains clean, peaking at 4 to 6 feet in the
afternoon. Friday sees a slight drop to 3 to
4 plus feet, with choppy conditions developing
later, making Thursday the standout day for surf
this period. This morning, it's sunny. and it
feels like 51 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 5 .03 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .54. It looks like we're
in for some sunny weather today with a high near
74 and a light north wind at about 10 miles per
hour. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with
a low around 52 and very light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Wednesday through Friday
will be sunny with highs in the mid 70s and north
winds around 10 miles per hour or less. Saturday
is mostly sunny with highs near 77 and nights
mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows in the
mid 50s. 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. In local news, two of California's
largest home insurers will each raise rates for
customers by an average of 6 .9 % later this
year, according to filings with the California
Department of Insurance. CSAA will begin implementing
the rate increase for nearly 481 ,800 homeowners
starting on March 15th. Rates for more than 650
,000 customers with Mercury Insurance will begin
to change in July, with homeowners' rates rising
by an average of 8 .2%. Both insurers attributed
the need for a rate increase to inflation and
the risk of catastrophes such as wildfires. Customers
can reach out to their agent to ask questions
about what discounts they might qualify for.
Now on to sports. Last night, the Houston Texans
dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning their
wild -card matchup 30 -6. Despite their quarterback
struggling and their star receiver leaving on
a card, Houston's defense excelled, marking the
franchise's first road playoff victory. Aaron
Rodgers, facing relentless pressure, threw for
only 146 yards. with the Steelers suffering their
ninth consecutive postseason loss. CJ Stroud
managed 250 yards but struggled with turnovers,
while Christian Kirk excelled with 144 yards
on eight receptions. As the offseason approaches,
uncertainty looms for the Steelers and Rodgers,
who may not return in 2026. In local sports,
Mecky Beckton has openly criticized Chargers
offensive coordinator, Greg Roman, following
a disappointing playoff loss where the team only
scored three points. Chargers fans are understandably
frustrated with Roman's performance, and Beckton,
who signed a two -year contract worth $20 million
after winning a Super Bowl with the Eagles, is
no exception. He struggled throughout the season
in Los Angeles. lacking the performance that
made him stand out the year before. Beckton's
remarks suggest discontent within the team, raising
questions about the future direction as the Chargers
enter a crucial off season. Trouble seems to
be brewing in an organization that should be
on the rise. In top news, America is trying to
determine if it has hit Keek Pizza. Once the
second most common restaurant type in the United
States, Pizzerias are now outnumbered by coffee
shops and Mexican food eateries. According to
industry data, sales growth at pizza restaurants
has failed to keep pace with the broader fast
food market for years. Ravi Thanwala, chief financial
officer and North America president at Papa John's
International, stated, pizza is disrupted right
now. Major chains like Pizza Hut and Papa John's
are considering strategic changes, including
potential sales, amid increasing competition
and evolving consumer preferences. PISA still
generates around $31 billion in sales, but its
dominance in American dining is fading. In business
news, the Justice Department has threatened the
Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment over
testimony from Fed Chair Jerome Powell regarding
renovations. Powell revealed over the weekend.
This marks a significant escalation by the administration
after President Donald Trump's efforts to exert
more control over the independent institution.
Trump has criticized Powell for not cutting short
-term interest rates and has even threatened
to fire him. Powell described the threat of criminal
charges as pretext aimed at undermining the Fed's
independence. Investors are closely watching
as an attempt to fire Powell could lead to falling
stock prices and higher borrowing costs across
the economy. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down
1 % to just over $91 ,000. Ethereum is down 2
% to $3 ,000. And XRP is down 1 % to $2 .06.
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. NASA launches a new mission to maximize
the capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope.
The James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021
at a cost of more than $10 billion, aims to identify
potentially habitable worlds around distant stars.
Vandora, a smaller satellite, launched early
Sunday from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California
with a budget of $20 million. It will help scientists
better analyze exoplanets and their atmospheres,
correcting measurements affected by stellar signals.
Pandora will observe 20 selected exoplanets,
collecting valuable data to enhance our understanding
of life beyond Earth. Entertainment news. This
actor just dethroned Scarlett Johansson as the
highest -grossing movie star at the box office.
Zoe Saldana now sits atop the list of highest
-grossing actors with a massive total of nearly
$17 billion at the worldwide box office. Scarlett
Johansson's reign at the box office is over for
now. Hey. The latest film in the Avatar series,
Avatar, Fire and Ash, officially crossed $1 billion,
$200 million as of January 12th. But Johansson
now holds the second position with 16 .4 billion.
Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and motivational speaker, Sig
Ziegler. And he said, success means doing the
best we can with what we have. Success is the
doing, not the getting, and the trying, not the
triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching
for the highest that is in us, becoming all that
we can be. 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.