Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, January 14th. You'll be interested
to know, hey, 148 years ago, today, in 1878.
A small team opened the first public telephone
exchange in a converted office, linking callers
across town with live and helpful operators.
The innovation made two -way voice communication
practical, established a new service industry,
and accelerated social and commercial connections.
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 3 to 4 plus
feet. A condition should hold steady until late
morning when they drop to three to four feet
and become fair. By noon, expect choppy conditions
as the wind shifts onshore at eight miles per
hour. Best time to ride is at 9 a .m. with the
three -foot outgoing mid -tide when the west
-northwest swell is three feet at 13 seconds
and the offshore wind is two mile per hour. The
first low tide on Wednesday will be zero -foot
at 1 .30 km, followed by a three -foot high tide
just before 8 .30. The nearshore buoy at Mission
Bay West reads 62 degrees for the water temperature.
Conditions remain clean on Thursday with waves
at three to five feet in light winds. Friday
sees similar size, but choppy conditions develop
in the afternoon as winds pick up. Saturday drops
to 2 to 4 feet, with cleaner morning conditions
fading into choppy surf later, making Thursday
the standout day for optimal waves. This morning,
it's sunny and it feels like 54 degrees with
5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 5 .04 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6
.54. It looks like we're in for some sunny weather
today, with a high near 76 and a light north
wind. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with
a low around 54 and a calm breeze. Looking ahead
in the weather. Thursday through Sunday will
be mostly sunny to sunny, with highs around 76
and calm northwest winds. Nights will be cool
and partly cloudy, with lows around 54. Bonjour,
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news. In San Diego, Nextstar Media Group is acquiring
a third television station. igniting concerns
about reduced diversity in news coverage and
a potential conservative bias. Critics worry
that if the federal government eases ownership
regulations, it may lead to fewer independent
voices in local journalism. Dean Nelson from
Point Loma Nazarene University emphasizes that
ownership concentration risks limiting perspectives
as the audience shrinks and corporations seek
larger shares of a diminishing market. With fewer
journalists remaining, the quality of news reporting
may decline, affecting how facts are presented
to the public. Now on to sports. Mike Tomlin
is stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh
Steelers after 19 seasons, marking the end of
an era defined by stability and success. Despite
rumors of his potential departure, Tomlin's resignation
surprised many players who were unaware of the
announcement during a team meeting. He leaves
with an impressive record of never having a losing
season and clinched his 200th career NFL victory
this season. The Steelers will now search for
their fourth head coach since 1969, prioritizing
strong leadership. As for Aaron Rodgers, his
future remains uncertain following a disappointing
playoff performance. in local sports. Brooks
Koca's return to the PGA Tour is set for the
Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines from January
29th through February 1st. After three years
away, Koca rejoins the Tour following a significant
charitable donation of $5 million and giving
up potential earnings exceeding $50 million.
Marty Gorsuch, CEO of the Century Club of San
Diego, emphasize the excitement of having Koch
aback, noting his great recognition and the curiosity
factor surrounding his return. Fans are eager
to see if other big names like John Rahm will
follow suit as the tour opens doors for reinstatement.
In top news, the Federal Trade Commission accuses
a company operating an artificial intelligence
search engine known as Pearl of rampant consumer
deception. Federal officials allege that Pearl's
operation has duped thousands of users into costly
monthly charges. The lawsuit claims that Pearl
locks consumers into recurring fees, ensnaring
hundreds of thousands of people. Investigators
say that users, upon clicking ads, are directed
to various landing pages, where they are prompted
to join a question -and -answer service for either
one or five dollars. Once credit card information
is provided, unwanted monthly fees can climb
to $79. The suit seeks an injunction against
the company for violating federal consumer protection
laws. In business news, Bitcoin extended gains
on Tuesday, climbing to a two -month high as
United States corporate earnings got underway,
and investors absorbed fresh inflation data.
The world's largest cryptocurrency was up about
4 .5 % on the day, trading just above $95 ,500,
its strongest level since mid -November, according
to CoinGecko. The advance triggered an estimated
$587 million in liquidations of crypto short
positions, including about $292 million tied
to Bitcoin, according to CoinClass. Ryan Rasmussen,
head of research at Bitwise, noted that several
global events remind investors why Bitcoin was
created. And crypto movement. Bitcoin is up 5
% to about $95 ,000. Ethereum is up 7 .5 % to
about $3 ,000. And XRP is up 6 % to $2 .18. 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. U .S. greenhouse gas emissions are rising
for the first time in two years. A new report
finds that searching electricity demands from
artificial intelligence data centers and a cold
snap are driving up emissions after years of
declines. The U .S. is on track to record an
estimated 2 .4 % increase in emissions in 2025
compared with 2024. Emissions tied to the power
sector are expected to rise by 3 .8%. Meanwhile,
transportation contributed more greenhouse gases
than any other sector, but saw little increase
due to more hybrid and electric vehicles on the
road. Kevin Spacey is expected to face a brutal
cross -examination in a rare Hollywood insurance
trial over the series House of Cards. In the
coming weeks, he will testify in Los Angeles
Superior Court, claiming he would have been suicidal
if required to return for the final season. Media
rights capital is seeking a payout of $80 million
from Fireman's Fund, arguing that Spacey's issues
cost his unavailability. The trial will address
whether sexual compulsion is a legitimate illness
under the insurance policy. jurors will consider
Spacey's credibility amid contradictions in his
statements. Well, all righty, folks. It's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the British philosopher and writer,
Bertrand Russell. 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.