Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, January 22nd. You'll be interested
to know. Forty -two years ago, today, in 1984,
Apple introduced the original Macintosh personal
computer showcasing a graphical user interface
and a mouse that made computing more approachable
for everyday people. Its introduction marked
a milestone in user -centered design, inspiring
rapid innovation in personal computing and changing
how people interacted with computers and software
worldwide. 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
2 to 4 feet. Conditions should hold steady through
the morning, but expect them to get choppy by
noon as the wind shifts onshore at 4 miles per
hour. Waves will likely remain in the 2 to 4
feet range throughout the afternoon. Best time
to ride is at 8 a .m. with a 4 -foot incoming
mid -tide when the west -northwest swell is 2
.5 feet at 13 seconds and the offshore wind is
1 mile per hour. The first high tide on Thursday
will be 5 feet at 1030 a .m., followed by a zero
-foot low tide just before 530. The nearshore
buoy at Mission Bay West reads 62 degrees for
the water temperature. Friday offers clean conditions
with waves around 2 to 3 feet, ideal for beginners.
Saturday sees a slight increase to 3 plus feet.
but choppy conditions develop by midday as winds
shift onshore. Sunday brings steadier conditions
with waves building to three plus feet, making
it the most consistent day for surfing this period.
This morning, it's mostly cloudy, and it feels
like 58 degrees with no wind. The sunset will
take place at 512, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 651. It looks like rain for a cloudy Thursday
with a high near 66 and a chance of rain showers
after 10 in the morning along with a light northwest
breeze. Tonight, we might see some rain showers
with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 54
along with calm winds. Looking ahead in the weather,
Friday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of
rain showers and a high near 63. and a light
west wind up to 10 miles per hour. Saturday stays
partly sunny with a high near 63 and a slight
chance of showers before late afternoon, then
cooler nights in the mid to upper 40s through
Monday night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, San Diego
City Councilman Sean Aloe Rivera has proposed
a tax on vacant second homes and vacation rentals,
stating these properties drive up housing costs
for students. On Tuesday, he gathered with educators.
Students in policy advocates at Torrey Pines
Elementary School to discuss the empty second
home and vacation rental tax. Hilo Rivera emphasized
that students shouldn't be pushed out of San
Diego as vacant homes lead to higher rents and
fewer options. The proposed tax would impact
less than 1 % of San Diegans and could generate
up to $90 million annually. Local educators highlighted
that housing instability disrupts education,
reinforcing that housing policy is education
policy. Now on to sports. Gambler Timothy McCormack
became the first person sentenced in the wide
-ranging NBA gambling scheme on Wednesday in
New York. He received a sentence of two years
in prison for defrauding sports betting platforms
using non -public information to place significant
wagers on prop bets related to players Jaunte
Porter and Terry Rozier. Judge Lashon Deersee
Hall stated, There is no question that this is
a serious crime, emphasizing the impact on the
integrity of sports. Porter has been banned from
the NBA, while Rozier awaits trial on multiple
charges. In local sports, Mike McDaniel is reportedly
in the process of becoming the next offensive
coordinator for the Chargers, which presents
an exciting opportunity for San Diego area fans.
Known for his innovative offense, McDaniel previously
coached the Miami Dolphins, where he faced challenges
but also showcased his creative play calling.
He will now work with quarterback Justin Herbert,
whose unique skill set aligns perfectly with
McDaniel's approach. Chargers fans should anticipate
a dynamic offense that combines size and speed,
potentially revitalizing the team's performance
in the upcoming season. McDaniel's tenure with
the Chargers could mark a significant turning
point for the franchise. In top news, the world's
oldest rock art has been discovered in Indonesia,
with a hand stencil dating back 67 ,800 years,
resembling a claw. This remarkable find offers
new insights into early human cognition and migration
to Australia. Located on Muna, A tropical island
off southeastern Sulawesi, the cave called Liang
Medinduno features prehistoric paintings, including
flying human figures in boats. The claw -like
stencil is the oldest rock art attributed to
modern humans, revealing sophisticated cognition
during the Late Pleistocene Epoch. Researchers
used advanced dating techniques, confirming the
ancient art's significance in understanding human
intelligence and migration. In business news,
the Supreme Court is likely to hand Trump a rare
loss on the Federal Reserve. Trump's attempts
to bully the Federal Reserve received an icy
reception from the justices. The Court's Republican
majority typically believes that President Donald
Trump can fire nearly anyone working for a federal
agency. However, in Trump v. Wilcox, the Court
indicated that the Federal Reserve is a uniquely
structured entity. preventing Trump from firing
its leaders. During oral arguments in Trump v.
Cook, justices appeared skeptical of Trump's
claims against Fed Governor Lisa Cook, questioning
the validity of alleged mortgage discrepancies.
Most justices seemed to agree that Trump should
not be able to dictate Federal Reserve policy
and crypto movement. Bitcoin is up 1 % to just
over $90 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to 3 ,000,
and XRP is up 3 % to $1 .96. 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. Sony's television business is being taken
over by TCL. The two companies are planning to
form a new joint venture that will carry the
Sony and Bragia branding. Sony has announced
plans to spin off its television hardware business,
shifting it to a new joint venture with TCL.
The companies have signed a non -binding agreement
with TCL set to hold a 51 % stake and Sony holding
49%. This partnership could mark the end of an
era for Sony and may lead to more affordable
Braggia televisions with superior technology.
They aim to finalize binding agreements by the
end of March 2027. The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere
in Las Vegas has hit $260 million in ticket sales.
This project, which took two years to develop
and carried a $100 million price tag, now serves
as a template for Hollywood's adaptation of classic
intellectual property. Since its debut on August
28th of last year, the reimagined classic has
sold 2 million tickets. While ticket prices differ
significantly, $260 million in sales ranks ninth
domestically among theaters last year. Plans
for an Oz 2 .0 experience are set for the upcoming
summer with new features being considered. Well,
all righty folks, it's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American architect and futurist, R. Buckminster
Fuller. And he said, You never change things
by fighting the existing reality. To change something,
build a new model that makes the existing model
obsolete. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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. Thank you.