WEBVTT 00:00:01.219 --> 00:00:04.139 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.679 --> 00:00:09.119 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.419 --> 00:00:13.380 and it's Monday, January 19th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.380 --> 00:00:17.460 to know. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 00:00:18.160 --> 00:00:21.120 We honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 00:00:21.300 --> 00:00:24.620 by celebrating equality, justice, and community 00:00:24.620 --> 00:00:27.420 service across the nation, encouraging people 00:00:27.420 --> 00:00:31.170 to reflect and take action. This day inspires 00:00:31.170 --> 00:00:33.990 hopeful remembrance of the dream of a more inclusive 00:00:33.990 --> 00:00:37.250 future, inviting families, schools and neighbors 00:00:37.250 --> 00:00:42.350 to come together in unity and compassion. So 00:00:42.350 --> 00:00:46.770 now you know. And now it's time for the Surf 00:00:46.770 --> 00:00:53.149 Report. Monday at Tourmaline. This morning it's 00:00:53.149 --> 00:00:56.329 looking clean with waves around two to four feet. 00:00:56.780 --> 00:01:00.259 By 9 a .m., they hold steady at 3 plus feet, 00:01:00.679 --> 00:01:05.079 but shift to side shore winds at 1 mile per hour. 00:01:05.840 --> 00:01:09.319 Conditions remain fair as the onshore winds pick 00:01:09.319 --> 00:01:13.980 up to 6 mile per hour by 3 p .m. Best time to 00:01:13.980 --> 00:01:17.340 ride is at 7 a .m. with the 5 -foot incoming 00:01:17.340 --> 00:01:20.920 high tide when the west swell is 2 feet at 14 00:01:20.920 --> 00:01:24.540 seconds and the offshore wind is 1 mile per hour. 00:01:24.840 --> 00:01:28.019 The first high tide on Monday will be 6 feet 00:01:28.019 --> 00:01:32.379 at 8 .45 a .m., followed by a minus 1 foot low 00:01:32.379 --> 00:01:36.420 tide at 4. The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay 00:01:36.420 --> 00:01:40.019 West reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:41.719 --> 00:01:44.280 Expect clean conditions with waves around 2 to 00:01:44.280 --> 00:01:47.500 3 feet on Tuesday, with light east winds throughout 00:01:47.500 --> 00:01:51.140 the day. Wednesday sees a solid increase, building 00:01:51.140 --> 00:01:54.560 to 3 to 4 plus feet. remaining clean and favorable 00:01:54.560 --> 00:01:58.739 for most of the day. Thursday drops slightly 00:01:58.739 --> 00:02:02.219 to 2 to 4 feet with fair conditions, but choppy 00:02:02.219 --> 00:02:04.900 winds may make for a less enjoyable experience 00:02:04.900 --> 00:02:09.879 later on. This morning there's patchy fog and 00:02:09.879 --> 00:02:14.900 it feels like 56 degrees with no wind. The sunset 00:02:14.900 --> 00:02:18.039 will take place at 5 .09 and it will rise again 00:02:18.039 --> 00:02:21.509 tomorrow at 6 .52. It looks like we're in for 00:02:21.509 --> 00:02:24.669 some patchy fog before 10 a .m., clearing up 00:02:24.669 --> 00:02:28.770 to mostly sunny skies with a high near 72 and 00:02:28.770 --> 00:02:33.409 a light west wind. Tonight, expect partly cloudy 00:02:33.409 --> 00:02:37.050 skies with a low around 51 and a gentle south 00:02:37.050 --> 00:02:42.370 wind. Looking ahead in the weather, Tuesday will 00:02:42.370 --> 00:02:46.110 be sunny with highs near 73 and a light northwest 00:02:46.110 --> 00:02:49.719 breeze of zero to five miles per hour. Wednesday 00:02:49.719 --> 00:02:52.120 through Friday trend cooler with highs falling 00:02:52.120 --> 00:02:56.180 from near 71 on Wednesday to the mid -60s, by 00:02:56.180 --> 00:02:59.180 Friday and nights, mostly in the low 50s, with 00:02:59.180 --> 00:03:01.759 patchy fog possible each night, and especially 00:03:01.759 --> 00:03:05.439 before 10 a .m. on Thursday and Friday. 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Measure 00:03:45.370 --> 00:03:48.129 C has passed, caving the way for significant 00:03:48.129 --> 00:03:51.090 renovations at the San Diego Convention Center, 00:03:51.490 --> 00:03:55.050 which hosts more than 140 conventions each year, 00:03:55.409 --> 00:03:58.889 including the beloved Comic Con. These upgrades, 00:03:59.129 --> 00:04:03.250 set to begin in 2026, are funded by a new hotel 00:04:03.250 --> 00:04:05.990 tax introduced by Measure C, and they address 00:04:05.990 --> 00:04:08.689 the urgent need for improvements, such as roof 00:04:08.689 --> 00:04:12.270 repairs. Chris Kate from the San Diego Tourism 00:04:12.270 --> 00:04:14.879 Authority remarked, This is something clients 00:04:14.879 --> 00:04:17.459 have been asking for renovations, emphasizing 00:04:17.459 --> 00:04:21.519 that they are long overdue. The renovations are 00:04:21.519 --> 00:04:24.160 crucial for local businesses in the historic 00:04:24.160 --> 00:04:27.459 gas lamp quarter as they rely on convention traffic, 00:04:27.699 --> 00:04:35.779 particularly during the off season. Now on to 00:04:35.779 --> 00:04:40.160 sports. Number 10 Miami, with a record of 13 00:04:40.160 --> 00:04:44.060 -2, faces number 1 Indiana. boasting a perfect 00:04:44.060 --> 00:04:49.100 record of 15 -0 tonight at 7 .30 Eastern on ESPN. 00:04:50.240 --> 00:04:53.319 The college football odds favor Indiana by 8 00:04:53.319 --> 00:04:56.839 .5. The winner will claim the national championship 00:04:56.839 --> 00:05:00.000 in the second year of the expanded 12 -team college 00:05:00.000 --> 00:05:03.899 football playoff. Indiana hired coach Kurt Cignetti 00:05:03.899 --> 00:05:07.180 in 2024, bringing the Hoosiers close to their 00:05:07.180 --> 00:05:10.420 first title. While Miami seeks its sixth championship, 00:05:10.819 --> 00:05:15.420 it's first since 2001. Key matchups include Indiana 00:05:15.420 --> 00:05:18.240 quarterback Fernando Mendoza against the Miami 00:05:18.240 --> 00:05:21.980 defense. Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner, 00:05:22.379 --> 00:05:25.439 returns to his hometown, facing past Russia Ruben 00:05:25.439 --> 00:05:28.540 Bain, who recorded eight and one -half sacks. 00:05:29.540 --> 00:05:32.720 Miami cornerback Xavier Lucas will miss the first 00:05:32.720 --> 00:05:36.189 half after being ejected in the semifinals. Players 00:05:36.189 --> 00:05:39.529 to watch include Indiana center Pat Coogan, who 00:05:39.529 --> 00:05:42.790 earned MVP honors against Alabama, and Miami 00:05:42.790 --> 00:05:46.029 running back Mark Fletcher, who has topped 100 00:05:46.029 --> 00:05:49.750 yards in two playoff victories. These teams last 00:05:49.750 --> 00:05:56.389 met in 1966, when Miami won 14 -7 in local sports. 00:05:57.790 --> 00:06:00.870 The Lobos fought hard, but ultimately fell to 00:06:00.870 --> 00:06:04.660 the Aztecs at Villegas Arena in San Diego. losing 00:06:04.660 --> 00:06:10.319 83 to 79. Despite trailing by as much as 15 points, 00:06:10.660 --> 00:06:13.579 New Mexico made a spirited comeback, tying the 00:06:13.579 --> 00:06:18.339 game at 78 with a 10 -0 run. Freshman forward 00:06:18.339 --> 00:06:21.879 Tomislav Buljan led the Lobos with 20 points 00:06:21.879 --> 00:06:25.339 and 14 rebounds, earning his seventh double -double 00:06:25.339 --> 00:06:28.930 of the season. Head coach Eric Olin praised the 00:06:28.930 --> 00:06:31.910 team's effort, stating, I was very proud of the 00:06:31.910 --> 00:06:34.410 effort tonight to fight back and give us a chance 00:06:34.410 --> 00:06:38.110 to win. New Mexico's next chance to redeem themselves 00:06:38.110 --> 00:06:41.949 comes on February 28th against San Diego State 00:06:41.949 --> 00:06:47.449 at the pit. In top news, what time should you 00:06:47.449 --> 00:06:51.610 wake up? Probably not 5 a .m. Sleep experts warn 00:06:51.610 --> 00:06:54.470 against rising too early if you are not naturally 00:06:54.470 --> 00:06:57.240 a morning person. and provide tips for a better 00:06:57.240 --> 00:07:00.120 night's sleep. While some of the world's top 00:07:00.120 --> 00:07:03.199 executives and elite athletes advocate for early 00:07:03.199 --> 00:07:06.060 rising, sleep experts caution this trend can 00:07:06.060 --> 00:07:10.259 lead to failure. Michael Brias, a sleep doctor, 00:07:10.579 --> 00:07:13.000 emphasizes the importance of understanding your 00:07:13.000 --> 00:07:16.600 chronotype, as waking up at 5 a .m. may not suit 00:07:16.600 --> 00:07:20.980 everyone. To ensure an easy wake up, seek morning 00:07:20.980 --> 00:07:24.370 sunlight, limit caffeine and alcohol, and consider 00:07:24.370 --> 00:07:29.589 morning workouts. In business news, Jersey Mike 00:07:29.589 --> 00:07:32.709 Subs, franchising's hottest brand, has a new 00:07:32.709 --> 00:07:36.389 owner, a new chief executive officer, and a mandate 00:07:36.389 --> 00:07:41.170 to expand. Founded in 1987, it currently boasts 00:07:41.170 --> 00:07:46.329 3 ,139 units. The brand was recently sold to 00:07:46.329 --> 00:07:49.370 the private equity firm, Blackstone, for $8 billion. 00:07:50.379 --> 00:07:53.740 Charlie Morrison, the new chief executive officer, 00:07:54.000 --> 00:07:56.199 aims to double the number of locations in the 00:07:56.199 --> 00:07:59.040 United States and grow the brand internationally. 00:08:00.300 --> 00:08:03.079 Morrison emphasizes maintaining the brand's quality 00:08:03.079 --> 00:08:06.660 and heritage while navigating change. He believes 00:08:06.660 --> 00:08:09.319 that earning trust is key to building a strong 00:08:09.319 --> 00:08:13.980 franchise team in crypto movement. Bitcoin is 00:08:13.980 --> 00:08:18.120 down 3 % over the weekend to about $93 ,000. 00:08:19.050 --> 00:08:24.129 Ethereum is down 3 % to about $3 ,000. And XRP 00:08:24.129 --> 00:08:31.829 is down 6 % to $1 .96. Moving on to a more local 00:08:31.829 --> 00:08:35.950 vibe. In our community spotlight on health and 00:08:35.950 --> 00:08:38.809 wellness, we are working with a national Pilates 00:08:38.809 --> 00:08:42.230 studio to bring you some free classes, so listen 00:08:42.230 --> 00:08:46.730 up. Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:08:46.730 --> 00:08:50.750 in the San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:50.750 --> 00:08:54.110 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:54.110 --> 00:08:58.429 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:58.429 --> 00:09:02.549 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:09:02.549 --> 00:09:06.090 check out Club Pilates for a free class, with 00:09:06.090 --> 00:09:10.190 locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside, 00:09:10.570 --> 00:09:14.610 La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them 00:09:14.610 --> 00:09:18.470 Sunny Morning sent you by. And now... Back to 00:09:18.470 --> 00:09:24.269 the show. Let's talk science. Male dogs display 00:09:24.269 --> 00:09:27.129 broader and longer -lasting expressions than 00:09:27.129 --> 00:09:30.129 females when shown food or toys, according to 00:09:30.129 --> 00:09:32.809 a study published in the journal Applied Animal 00:09:32.809 --> 00:09:36.029 Behavior Science. Researchers at the University 00:09:36.029 --> 00:09:40.070 of Tokyo analyzed videos of 30 dogs during experiments 00:09:40.070 --> 00:09:42.649 where they were presented with treats or toys. 00:09:43.120 --> 00:09:46.620 Male dogs exhibited more varied and sustained 00:09:46.620 --> 00:09:49.600 facial expressions than females, who tended to 00:09:49.600 --> 00:09:53.860 stop after about 30 seconds. One author, Yasushi 00:09:53.860 --> 00:09:57.299 Kiyokawa, noted that male dogs are simpler in 00:09:57.299 --> 00:10:00.039 expressing thoughts, while females may possess 00:10:00.039 --> 00:10:04.820 more complex psychological processes. This study 00:10:04.820 --> 00:10:07.580 highlights how selective breeding has enhanced 00:10:07.580 --> 00:10:16.409 dogs' ability to mimic human expressions. The 00:10:16.409 --> 00:10:19.909 Rip is an action thriller that features Ben Affleck 00:10:19.909 --> 00:10:23.450 and Matt Damon in capital roles. Midway through 00:10:23.450 --> 00:10:26.350 the film, Miami Police Department Detective Sergeant 00:10:26.350 --> 00:10:29.509 J .D. Byrne confronts his superior, Lieutenant 00:10:29.509 --> 00:10:32.850 Dane Doomer, expressing, I don't trust you right 00:10:32.850 --> 00:10:36.429 now, and that's a problem. What follows is a 00:10:36.429 --> 00:10:39.210 tense exchange in a Hialeah stash house. where 00:10:39.210 --> 00:10:42.409 they discover around $20 million hidden in the 00:10:42.409 --> 00:10:45.649 walls. But despite some pacing issues, The Rip 00:10:45.649 --> 00:10:48.370 offers a moderately entertaining experience, 00:10:48.710 --> 00:10:51.730 blending morality with intrigue. The film is 00:10:51.730 --> 00:10:56.009 currently streaming on Netflix. Well, all righty, 00:10:56.110 --> 00:11:00.029 folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And 00:11:00.029 --> 00:11:02.950 today, our quote comes from the American civil 00:11:02.950 --> 00:11:07.049 rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer. And she said... 00:11:07.080 --> 00:11:10.159 Nobody's free until everybody's free, reminding 00:11:10.159 --> 00:11:13.480 us that true equality and justice require collective 00:11:13.480 --> 00:11:17.679 action and unity. And that's a wrap for this 00:11:17.679 --> 00:11:21.220 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:11:21.639 --> 00:11:24.899 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:11:24.899 --> 00:11:29.000 with local news and the surf reports. Have an 00:11:29.000 --> 00:11:31.779 amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:11:31.779 --> 00:11:34.740 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San 00:11:34.740 --> 00:11:35.080 Diego.