Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, January 15th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Bakel Day. This chewy
celebration traces back to centuries of Eastern
European baking traditions and now brings communities
together over poppy, sesame, and cinnamon raisin
twists. Grab a warm bagel with cream cheese or
lox, share a smile, and toast to a delightful,
carb -filled moment. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday at Tourmaline.
This morning it's looking clean, with waves around
three to four feet. Conditions remain clean as
the day progresses. with heights increasing to
four to five plus feet by early afternoon. Winds
are currently offshore at four miles per hour,
shifting to onshore as the day goes on. Best
time to ride is at 9 a .m. with the three -foot
outgoing high tide when the west swell is two
and a half feet at 16 seconds and the offshore
wind is one mile per hour. The first high tide
on Thursday will be five and a half feet at 6
.30 a .m., followed by a minus half foot low
tide at two. The near shore buoy at Mission Bay
West reads 61 degrees for the water temperature.
Friday features clean surf in the three to five
foot range with light north winds. A Saturday
sees a slight drop to 2 to 4 feet, remaining
clean in the morning before shifting to choppy
conditions by afternoon. Sunday builds back to
3 plus feet, with cleaner conditions in the morning,
though choppy later, making it the most consistent
day of the period. This morning, it's sunny and
it feels like 56 degrees, with 5 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 5 .05. and
it will rise again tomorrow at 653. It looks
like grand for a sunny day with a high near 78
and a light breeze from the north. Tonight, expect
mostly clear skies with a low around 52 and calm
winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Friday through
Sunday will be mostly sunny, with highs around
77 and light north, winds near 0 to 5 miles per
hour. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be a bit
cooler, with highs near 74, and nights will stay
mild in the low 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, Carlsbad
homeowner John Levy is challenging a fine of
$2 .4 million from the Coastal Commission over
alleged violations related to beach access and
a pickleball court. Levy argues that the Commission's
authority to impose such substantial penalties
without judicial oversight infringes on his due
process rights. The Commission claims Levy is
blocking public access to the beach and improperly
installed the pickleball court while removing
native vegetation. Despite the ongoing dispute,
Levy asserts he is willing to provide access
but faces property rights issues. The case highlights
broader concerns about the Commission's power
and its ability to impose steep fines without
proper legal recourse. Now on to sports. The
college football transfer portal is open through
Friday, but we already see winners and losers
in the January window. The Texas Tech Red Raiders
have added quarterback Brendan Sorsby on an NIL
deal worth a reported $5 million, while the Texas
Longhorns secured wide receiver Kam Coleman and
running back Relique Brown. The Louisville Cardinals
signed quarterback Lincoln Kienholz. and retained
dynamic running back Isaac Brown. The Indiana
Hoosiers added quarterback Josh Hoover and bolstered
their defense. However, the Iowa State Cyclones,
Utah Utes, and Alabama Crimson Tide faced significant
roster challenges heading into 2026. Tennessee
volunteers are struggling at quarterback despite
improving their defense. In local sports, The
Los Angeles Chargers are projected to take a
gamble in free agency that could drastically
change their roster after their defeat in the
wild card round to the New England Patriots.
With just under $110 million in cap space, the
most in the National Football League, they have
a unique opportunity to address glaring needs.
ESPN predicts the Chargers will target guard
Isaac Sumilow. who could be an ideal replacement
for the struggling Meki Bekden. While Sumolo
may not be an elite guard, his veteran leadership
could be crucial for reshaping the offensive
line next season. In top news, prediction markets
are the bold new frontier in online betting,
where you can wager on almost any future event,
from sports outcomes to political elections.
and Polymarket are leading platforms, with Caoshi's
transaction volume skyrocketing by around 1 ,680
% last year. These markets are not classified
as traditional gambling and operate legally even
in states where gambling is banned. They have
created a multibillion -dollar industry without
regular protections for gamblers. However, their
accuracy depends on user knowledge. raising concerns
over potential manipulation and exploitation.
As one CEO stated, the vision is to financialize
everything. In business news, Amazon is now refunding
customers up to $51 after its $2 .5 billion prime
settlement. This settlement with the Federal
Trade Commission includes a provision for $1
.5 billion in refunds. To qualify, you must be
an Amazon Prime customer in the United States
and signed up through a challenged enrollment
flow or faced issues canceling your subscription.
You must have used no more than three Prime benefits
in any 12 -month period following your enrollment.
Amazon will send payments by check, PayPal, or
Venmo with notifications being sent to eligible
customers. The Federal Trade Commission warns
against scams related to this refund process.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to just
over $96 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to about
$3 ,000. And XRP is down 3 % to $2 .11. 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
tech. A California lawmaker is pushing to ban
toys with artificial intelligence chatbot capabilities.
California State Senator Steve Padilla is setting
the stage for a potential first state -level
crackdown on such toys. Concerns arise over security
risks, privacy, and children's exposure to harmful
content. Recent cases of non -toy chatbots interacting
with children have led to tragic outcomes, prompting
congressional hearings. Padilla introduced Senate
Bill 867. proposing a four -year moratorium on
toys with these features for kids under 12. He
emphasizes the need for reasonable guardrails
to protect young children from harm. The bill
must advance through California's legislative
process this year. In the first season, Elva's
character, Sam Nelson, navigated a hijacked flight,
showcasing his charisma and tension. However,
the second season finds Sam in a different hostage
situation, lacking the brilliance of its predecessor.
Set in Berlin, two years later, Sam appears exhausted
and uncertain, which puts viewers on edge. The
narrative shifts focus to various characters
amid a train crisis. but fails to maintain a
streamlined storyline. Despite intriguing themes,
it lacks the intensity that made Season 1 captivating.
The season premiered on January 14th on Apple
TV. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American author and humorist, Mark Twain.
And he said, Whenever you find yourself on the
side of the majority, it is time to pause and
reflect. 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.