WEBVTT 00:00:01.180 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.700 --> 00:00:09.060 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.419 --> 00:00:13.400 and it's Thursday, January 15th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.400 --> 00:00:18.219 to know. Today is National Bakel Day. This chewy 00:00:18.219 --> 00:00:21.140 celebration traces back to centuries of Eastern 00:00:21.140 --> 00:00:24.480 European baking traditions and now brings communities 00:00:24.480 --> 00:00:28.199 together over poppy, sesame, and cinnamon raisin 00:00:28.199 --> 00:00:32.000 twists. Grab a warm bagel with cream cheese or 00:00:32.000 --> 00:00:35.259 lox, share a smile, and toast to a delightful, 00:00:35.600 --> 00:00:40.799 carb -filled moment. So now you know. And now, 00:00:41.119 --> 00:00:47.619 it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday at Tourmaline. 00:00:48.280 --> 00:00:51.000 This morning it's looking clean, with waves around 00:00:51.000 --> 00:00:55.439 three to four feet. Conditions remain clean as 00:00:55.439 --> 00:00:58.100 the day progresses. with heights increasing to 00:00:58.100 --> 00:01:01.920 four to five plus feet by early afternoon. Winds 00:01:01.920 --> 00:01:04.680 are currently offshore at four miles per hour, 00:01:05.079 --> 00:01:08.560 shifting to onshore as the day goes on. Best 00:01:08.560 --> 00:01:11.959 time to ride is at 9 a .m. with the three -foot 00:01:11.959 --> 00:01:15.200 outgoing high tide when the west swell is two 00:01:15.200 --> 00:01:18.299 and a half feet at 16 seconds and the offshore 00:01:18.299 --> 00:01:22.670 wind is one mile per hour. The first high tide 00:01:22.670 --> 00:01:25.909 on Thursday will be five and a half feet at 6 00:01:25.909 --> 00:01:29.590 .30 a .m., followed by a minus half foot low 00:01:29.590 --> 00:01:34.290 tide at two. The near shore buoy at Mission Bay 00:01:34.290 --> 00:01:38.049 West reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:39.829 --> 00:01:42.450 Friday features clean surf in the three to five 00:01:42.450 --> 00:01:45.840 foot range with light north winds. A Saturday 00:01:45.840 --> 00:01:48.819 sees a slight drop to 2 to 4 feet, remaining 00:01:48.819 --> 00:01:51.420 clean in the morning before shifting to choppy 00:01:51.420 --> 00:01:55.359 conditions by afternoon. Sunday builds back to 00:01:55.359 --> 00:01:58.299 3 plus feet, with cleaner conditions in the morning, 00:01:58.540 --> 00:02:01.540 though choppy later, making it the most consistent 00:02:01.540 --> 00:02:06.319 day of the period. This morning, it's sunny and 00:02:06.319 --> 00:02:10.280 it feels like 56 degrees, with 5 mile per hour 00:02:10.280 --> 00:02:14.800 wind. The sunset will take place at 5 .05. and 00:02:14.800 --> 00:02:19.060 it will rise again tomorrow at 653. It looks 00:02:19.060 --> 00:02:22.240 like grand for a sunny day with a high near 78 00:02:22.240 --> 00:02:27.139 and a light breeze from the north. Tonight, expect 00:02:27.139 --> 00:02:31.340 mostly clear skies with a low around 52 and calm 00:02:31.340 --> 00:02:36.810 winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Friday through 00:02:36.810 --> 00:02:39.789 Sunday will be mostly sunny, with highs around 00:02:39.789 --> 00:02:44.050 77 and light north, winds near 0 to 5 miles per 00:02:44.050 --> 00:02:48.310 hour. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be a bit 00:02:48.310 --> 00:02:51.909 cooler, with highs near 74, and nights will stay 00:02:51.909 --> 00:02:55.849 mild in the low 50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:02:56.490 --> 00:02:59.289 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:02:59.289 --> 00:03:03.169 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:03:03.169 --> 00:03:06.810 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:03:07.330 --> 00:03:11.870 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:03:11.870 --> 00:03:15.110 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:03:15.110 --> 00:03:18.530 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:18.530 --> 00:03:21.310 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:21.310 --> 00:03:25.169 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:25.650 --> 00:03:28.750 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:29.189 --> 00:03:34.759 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, Carlsbad 00:03:34.759 --> 00:03:37.780 homeowner John Levy is challenging a fine of 00:03:37.780 --> 00:03:41.639 $2 .4 million from the Coastal Commission over 00:03:41.639 --> 00:03:45.039 alleged violations related to beach access and 00:03:45.039 --> 00:03:48.900 a pickleball court. Levy argues that the Commission's 00:03:48.900 --> 00:03:51.699 authority to impose such substantial penalties 00:03:51.699 --> 00:03:54.879 without judicial oversight infringes on his due 00:03:54.879 --> 00:03:58.479 process rights. The Commission claims Levy is 00:03:58.479 --> 00:04:01.639 blocking public access to the beach and improperly 00:04:01.639 --> 00:04:03.819 installed the pickleball court while removing 00:04:03.819 --> 00:04:07.560 native vegetation. Despite the ongoing dispute, 00:04:08.039 --> 00:04:10.240 Levy asserts he is willing to provide access 00:04:10.240 --> 00:04:14.360 but faces property rights issues. The case highlights 00:04:14.360 --> 00:04:16.720 broader concerns about the Commission's power 00:04:16.720 --> 00:04:20.019 and its ability to impose steep fines without 00:04:20.019 --> 00:04:29.300 proper legal recourse. Now on to sports. The 00:04:29.300 --> 00:04:31.600 college football transfer portal is open through 00:04:31.600 --> 00:04:34.279 Friday, but we already see winners and losers 00:04:34.279 --> 00:04:38.160 in the January window. The Texas Tech Red Raiders 00:04:38.160 --> 00:04:41.279 have added quarterback Brendan Sorsby on an NIL 00:04:41.279 --> 00:04:45.060 deal worth a reported $5 million, while the Texas 00:04:45.060 --> 00:04:48.319 Longhorns secured wide receiver Kam Coleman and 00:04:48.319 --> 00:04:51.879 running back Relique Brown. The Louisville Cardinals 00:04:51.879 --> 00:04:54.990 signed quarterback Lincoln Kienholz. and retained 00:04:54.990 --> 00:04:58.850 dynamic running back Isaac Brown. The Indiana 00:04:58.850 --> 00:05:02.129 Hoosiers added quarterback Josh Hoover and bolstered 00:05:02.129 --> 00:05:05.990 their defense. However, the Iowa State Cyclones, 00:05:06.370 --> 00:05:10.009 Utah Utes, and Alabama Crimson Tide faced significant 00:05:10.009 --> 00:05:14.389 roster challenges heading into 2026. Tennessee 00:05:14.389 --> 00:05:17.250 volunteers are struggling at quarterback despite 00:05:17.250 --> 00:05:22.810 improving their defense. In local sports, The 00:05:22.810 --> 00:05:25.310 Los Angeles Chargers are projected to take a 00:05:25.310 --> 00:05:28.589 gamble in free agency that could drastically 00:05:28.589 --> 00:05:31.250 change their roster after their defeat in the 00:05:31.250 --> 00:05:34.110 wild card round to the New England Patriots. 00:05:34.790 --> 00:05:38.569 With just under $110 million in cap space, the 00:05:38.569 --> 00:05:40.870 most in the National Football League, they have 00:05:40.870 --> 00:05:43.930 a unique opportunity to address glaring needs. 00:05:45.430 --> 00:05:48.189 ESPN predicts the Chargers will target guard 00:05:48.189 --> 00:05:51.189 Isaac Sumilow. who could be an ideal replacement 00:05:51.189 --> 00:05:55.170 for the struggling Meki Bekden. While Sumolo 00:05:55.170 --> 00:05:58.089 may not be an elite guard, his veteran leadership 00:05:58.089 --> 00:06:00.550 could be crucial for reshaping the offensive 00:06:00.550 --> 00:06:06.649 line next season. 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However, their 00:06:42.759 --> 00:06:46.300 accuracy depends on user knowledge. raising concerns 00:06:46.300 --> 00:06:49.180 over potential manipulation and exploitation. 00:06:50.199 --> 00:06:53.939 As one CEO stated, the vision is to financialize 00:06:53.939 --> 00:07:00.160 everything. In business news, Amazon is now refunding 00:07:00.160 --> 00:07:05.139 customers up to $51 after its $2 .5 billion prime 00:07:05.139 --> 00:07:08.259 settlement. This settlement with the Federal 00:07:08.259 --> 00:07:10.939 Trade Commission includes a provision for $1 00:07:10.939 --> 00:07:15.600 .5 billion in refunds. 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Moving 00:08:03.370 --> 00:08:07.980 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:07.980 --> 00:08:11.019 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:11.019 --> 00:08:13.759 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:13.759 --> 00:08:18.160 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:18.160 --> 00:08:21.339 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:21.920 --> 00:08:24.879 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:25.319 --> 00:08:28.819 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:28.819 --> 00:08:32.580 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:08:32.580 --> 00:08:37.039 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:37.039 --> 00:08:40.960 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:41.440 --> 00:08:45.179 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:08:46.100 --> 00:08:48.700 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:08:48.700 --> 00:08:54.820 you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk 00:08:54.820 --> 00:08:58.980 tech. A California lawmaker is pushing to ban 00:08:58.980 --> 00:09:02.279 toys with artificial intelligence chatbot capabilities. 00:09:03.279 --> 00:09:06.620 California State Senator Steve Padilla is setting 00:09:06.620 --> 00:09:08.960 the stage for a potential first state -level 00:09:08.960 --> 00:09:13.200 crackdown on such toys. Concerns arise over security 00:09:13.200 --> 00:09:16.820 risks, privacy, and children's exposure to harmful 00:09:16.820 --> 00:09:20.860 content. Recent cases of non -toy chatbots interacting 00:09:20.860 --> 00:09:24.240 with children have led to tragic outcomes, prompting 00:09:24.240 --> 00:09:27.639 congressional hearings. Padilla introduced Senate 00:09:27.639 --> 00:09:31.740 Bill 867. proposing a four -year moratorium on 00:09:31.740 --> 00:09:35.320 toys with these features for kids under 12. He 00:09:35.320 --> 00:09:37.860 emphasizes the need for reasonable guardrails 00:09:37.860 --> 00:09:41.179 to protect young children from harm. The bill 00:09:41.179 --> 00:09:43.799 must advance through California's legislative 00:09:43.799 --> 00:09:59.840 process this year. In the first season, Elva's 00:09:59.840 --> 00:10:03.539 character, Sam Nelson, navigated a hijacked flight, 00:10:03.980 --> 00:10:07.519 showcasing his charisma and tension. However, 00:10:07.860 --> 00:10:10.559 the second season finds Sam in a different hostage 00:10:10.559 --> 00:10:13.759 situation, lacking the brilliance of its predecessor. 00:10:14.919 --> 00:10:18.460 Set in Berlin, two years later, Sam appears exhausted 00:10:18.460 --> 00:10:22.559 and uncertain, which puts viewers on edge. The 00:10:22.559 --> 00:10:25.059 narrative shifts focus to various characters 00:10:25.059 --> 00:10:28.799 amid a train crisis. but fails to maintain a 00:10:28.799 --> 00:10:32.200 streamlined storyline. Despite intriguing themes, 00:10:32.399 --> 00:10:35.659 it lacks the intensity that made Season 1 captivating. 00:10:36.440 --> 00:10:39.200 The season premiered on January 14th on Apple 00:10:39.200 --> 00:10:43.980 TV. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the 00:10:43.980 --> 00:10:47.700 quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:10:47.700 --> 00:10:51.059 from the American author and humorist, Mark Twain. 00:10:51.919 --> 00:10:54.879 And he said, Whenever you find yourself on the 00:10:54.879 --> 00:10:57.799 side of the majority, it is time to pause and 00:10:57.799 --> 00:11:01.779 reflect. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:11:02.700 --> 00:11:05.580 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:11:05.580 --> 00:11:09.279 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:11:09.279 --> 00:11:13.100 local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing 00:11:13.100 --> 00:11:15.559 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:15.559 --> 00:11:18.500 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:11:18.500 --> 00:11:18.840 Diego.