WEBVTT 00:00:01.200 --> 00:00:04.219 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.719 --> 00:00:09.580 Sunny Mornings in San Diego. Rest in peace, Southwest 00:00:09.580 --> 00:00:14.460 Airlines Open Seating. Assigned seating is now 00:00:14.460 --> 00:00:19.699 here as of January 27th, 2026. Open seating, 00:00:20.059 --> 00:00:22.539 a long -standing policy that allowed passengers 00:00:22.539 --> 00:00:25.339 to choose their seats based on boarding position, 00:00:26.019 --> 00:00:29.559 ended on January 26th. The change has sparked 00:00:29.559 --> 00:00:33.200 mixed reactions among Southwest flyers. Some 00:00:33.200 --> 00:00:35.320 appreciate the peace of mind of knowing their 00:00:35.320 --> 00:00:38.380 seats, while others miss the unique aspect of 00:00:38.380 --> 00:00:41.840 open seating. Southwest's new policy divides 00:00:41.840 --> 00:00:44.640 customers by fare class, with seat selection 00:00:44.640 --> 00:00:48.340 options varying accordingly. Passengers can choose 00:00:48.340 --> 00:00:51.259 their seats as early as booking, with certain 00:00:51.259 --> 00:00:55.560 members enjoying additional benefits. So now 00:00:55.560 --> 00:01:00.299 you know. And now... It's time for the surf report. 00:01:03.240 --> 00:01:06.299 Wednesday at Tourmaline. This morning it's looking 00:01:06.299 --> 00:01:10.680 clean with wave heights around 1 plus foot. Conditions 00:01:10.680 --> 00:01:14.280 are expected to shift to fair by 9 a .m. as the 00:01:14.280 --> 00:01:19.359 wind turns onshore at 3 miles per hour. By noon, 00:01:19.900 --> 00:01:23.260 expect choppy waves with wind increasing to onshore 00:01:23.260 --> 00:01:27.390 at 7 miles per hour. The wind will remain onshore 00:01:27.390 --> 00:01:30.290 through the afternoon, reaching 9 miles per hour 00:01:30.290 --> 00:01:35.230 by 3 p .m. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with 00:01:35.230 --> 00:01:38.569 a 4 -foot outgoing high tide when the west -northwest 00:01:38.569 --> 00:01:42.329 swell is 1 feet at 14 seconds and the offshore 00:01:42.329 --> 00:01:46.250 wind is 4 miles per hour. The first low tide 00:01:46.250 --> 00:01:49.709 on Wednesday will be minus a half foot at 1230 00:01:49.709 --> 00:01:53.829 p .m. followed by a 3 -foot high tide at 730. 00:01:54.280 --> 00:01:57.879 The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West reads 00:01:57.879 --> 00:02:02.680 63 degrees for the water temperature. Conditions 00:02:02.680 --> 00:02:06.340 begin with clean 2 to 3 plus foot waves on Thursday, 00:02:06.819 --> 00:02:09.879 gradually gilding to 4 to 6 plus feet on Friday 00:02:09.879 --> 00:02:14.159 with ideal offshore winds. Saturday sees a slight 00:02:14.159 --> 00:02:18.000 drop to 3 to 4 plus feet, but onshore winds create 00:02:18.000 --> 00:02:21.310 choppy conditions in the afternoon. Expect the 00:02:21.310 --> 00:02:24.509 most consistent surf on Friday, making it the 00:02:24.509 --> 00:02:29.009 standout day of the period. This morning, it's 00:02:29.009 --> 00:02:32.849 partly sunny, and it feels like 52 degrees with 00:02:32.849 --> 00:02:37.310 no wind. The sunset will take place at 518, and 00:02:37.310 --> 00:02:41.169 it will rise again tomorrow at 648. It looks 00:02:41.169 --> 00:02:44.050 like we're in for a partly sunny day with a high 00:02:44.050 --> 00:02:47.530 near 70 and a light north wind around 10 miles 00:02:47.530 --> 00:02:52.370 per hour. Tonight. Expect partly cloudy skies 00:02:52.370 --> 00:02:58.349 with a low around 48 and very light winds. Looking 00:02:58.349 --> 00:03:01.530 ahead in the weather. Thursday and Friday will 00:03:01.530 --> 00:03:06.030 be sunny with highs near 76 and 79 respectively 00:03:06.030 --> 00:03:09.629 and a light north wind near zero to five miles 00:03:09.629 --> 00:03:13.509 per hour on Thursday. Saturday stays mostly sunny 00:03:13.509 --> 00:03:17.550 near 76 before cooling to around 72 on Sunday. 00:03:17.740 --> 00:03:21.639 with nights mainly in the low to mid 50s. Bonjour, 00:03:22.080 --> 00:03:24.819 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:03:24.819 --> 00:03:28.560 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:03:29.400 --> 00:03:32.500 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:03:32.500 --> 00:03:36.139 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:03:36.139 --> 00:03:40.280 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:03:40.280 --> 00:03:44.289 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:03:44.289 --> 00:03:47.330 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:03:47.330 --> 00:03:50.590 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:50.590 --> 00:03:54.930 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:54.930 --> 00:03:59.810 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:59.810 --> 00:04:03.830 news, the Port of San Diego has received a $200 00:04:03.830 --> 00:04:07.409 ,000 grant to continue its fight against invasive 00:04:07.409 --> 00:04:10.719 algae in San Diego Bay. This funding from the 00:04:10.719 --> 00:04:13.419 Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission will 00:04:13.419 --> 00:04:16.339 support diver surveys and eradication efforts. 00:04:17.379 --> 00:04:21.040 In November 2023, the Port Board adopted an emergency 00:04:21.040 --> 00:04:24.139 declaration after Calerpa alga was found in the 00:04:24.139 --> 00:04:27.759 Coronado case. Divers later discovered patches 00:04:27.759 --> 00:04:32.040 of the algae covering about 11 ,300 square feet 00:04:32.040 --> 00:04:35.029 within the bay. The Port has spent more than 00:04:35.029 --> 00:04:39.189 $3 .1 million on eradication efforts so far as 00:04:39.189 --> 00:04:47.629 the algae can threaten marine habitats. Now on 00:04:47.629 --> 00:04:52.910 to sports. Super Bowl XVI will showcase an unexpected 00:04:52.910 --> 00:04:55.769 matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the 00:04:55.769 --> 00:04:58.850 New England Patriots, led by Sam Darnold and 00:04:58.850 --> 00:05:03.269 Drake May, respectively. The Patriots enter as 00:05:03.269 --> 00:05:06.430 underdogs by 4 .5 points, for the first time 00:05:06.430 --> 00:05:11.209 since 2002. This season, the Seahawks had championship 00:05:11.209 --> 00:05:14.290 odds of 60 ,000, while the Patriots were at 80 00:05:14.290 --> 00:05:17.730 ,000. Despite a low -scoring trend, including 00:05:17.730 --> 00:05:21.810 an over -under of 46, predictions favor Seattle's 00:05:21.810 --> 00:05:25.389 well -rounded team. Many analysts believe Darnold 00:05:25.389 --> 00:05:28.629 could claim the Super Bowl MVP title with a strong 00:05:28.629 --> 00:05:34.279 performance. in local sports. The Farmer's Insurance 00:05:34.279 --> 00:05:38.079 Open kicks off Thursday, but top -50 ranked golfer 00:05:38.079 --> 00:05:41.060 Michael Kim will not be participating due to 00:05:41.060 --> 00:05:44.500 a back strain. The Torrey Pines grad announced 00:05:44.500 --> 00:05:47.920 his withdrawal on social media, expressing disappointment 00:05:47.920 --> 00:05:51.660 about missing his hometown event. Despite Kim's 00:05:51.660 --> 00:05:54.199 absence, the tournament will feature local talent, 00:05:54.680 --> 00:05:58.149 including SDSU alum Xander Chauffel. currently 00:05:58.149 --> 00:06:02.649 ranked fourth on the PGA Tour. Shufil returns 00:06:02.649 --> 00:06:05.529 after missing last year's event, while Poway 00:06:05.529 --> 00:06:08.250 High graduate Charlie Hoffman is set to compete 00:06:08.250 --> 00:06:12.189 in his 28th Farmer's Open. Both players are key 00:06:12.189 --> 00:06:15.529 figures representing San Diego at this prestigious 00:06:15.529 --> 00:06:21.449 tournament. In top news, rest in peace Southwest 00:06:21.449 --> 00:06:25.600 Airlines Open seating. Assigned seating is now 00:06:25.600 --> 00:06:31.259 here as of January 27, 2026. Okan Seating, a 00:06:31.259 --> 00:06:33.519 long -standing policy that allowed passengers 00:06:33.519 --> 00:06:36.459 to choose their seats based on boarding position, 00:06:37.060 --> 00:06:41.000 ended on January 26. The change has sparked mixed 00:06:41.000 --> 00:06:44.779 reactions among Southwest flyers. Some appreciate 00:06:44.779 --> 00:06:47.339 the peace of mind of knowing their seats, while 00:06:47.339 --> 00:06:49.959 others miss the unique aspect of open seating. 00:06:50.459 --> 00:06:53.259 But Southwest's new policy divides customers 00:06:53.259 --> 00:06:56.459 by fare class, with seat selection options varying 00:06:56.459 --> 00:06:59.720 accordingly. Passengers can choose their seats 00:06:59.720 --> 00:07:02.800 as early as booking, with certain members enjoying 00:07:02.800 --> 00:07:08.139 additional benefits. In business news, Amazon 00:07:08.139 --> 00:07:11.980 is closing all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh 00:07:11.980 --> 00:07:15.259 Physical stores in a shift to focus on its online 00:07:15.259 --> 00:07:18.699 same -day delivery service and new pig box retail 00:07:18.699 --> 00:07:22.319 stores. The e -commerce giant said Tuesday that 00:07:22.319 --> 00:07:24.860 some of its shuttered Amazon -branded brick and 00:07:24.860 --> 00:07:27.920 mortar stores would be converted into Whole Foods 00:07:27.920 --> 00:07:31.740 Market locations. Amazon stated its branded stores 00:07:31.740 --> 00:07:34.759 failed to deliver the right economic model and 00:07:34.759 --> 00:07:37.620 distinctive customer experience necessary for 00:07:37.620 --> 00:07:41.519 large -scale expansion. Currently, Amazon's same 00:07:41.519 --> 00:07:44.120 -day delivery service for groceries is available 00:07:44.120 --> 00:07:47.439 in more than 5 ,000 United States cities and 00:07:47.439 --> 00:07:52.360 towns. with plans to expand in 2026. The company 00:07:52.360 --> 00:07:55.819 also plans to open over 100 new Whole Foods Market 00:07:55.819 --> 00:07:59.180 stores in the coming years. And crypto movement. 00:08:00.079 --> 00:08:05.939 Bitcoin is unchanged at $89 ,000. Ethereum is 00:08:05.939 --> 00:08:12.959 up 2 % to 3 ,000. And XRP is down 1 % to $1 .90. 00:08:14.800 --> 00:08:19.740 Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:08:19.740 --> 00:08:22.740 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:08:22.740 --> 00:08:25.720 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:08:25.720 --> 00:08:30.360 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:30.360 --> 00:08:33.539 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:08:34.080 --> 00:08:37.080 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:08:37.519 --> 00:08:41.039 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:08:41.039 --> 00:08:44.779 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:08:44.779 --> 00:08:49.259 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:49.259 --> 00:08:53.080 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:08:53.639 --> 00:08:57.340 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:08:58.279 --> 00:09:00.899 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:00.899 --> 00:09:06.720 you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:06.720 --> 00:09:10.039 science. The tobacco industry has undergone a 00:09:10.039 --> 00:09:13.370 dramatic rebranding. turning a brutally addictive 00:09:13.370 --> 00:09:17.950 drug into something seemingly desirable. Evan 00:09:17.950 --> 00:09:21.110 Baer, a 42 -year -old tech entrepreneur in Austin, 00:09:21.610 --> 00:09:24.230 began using nicotine pouches as a productivity 00:09:24.230 --> 00:09:28.769 tool, quickly escalating his intake. These pouches, 00:09:28.950 --> 00:09:31.950 particularly popular brands like Sin, have surged 00:09:31.950 --> 00:09:36.570 in sales, projected to reach $19 .4 billion by 00:09:36.570 --> 00:09:40.269 2030. While some endorse them for their stimulant 00:09:40.269 --> 00:09:43.340 buzz, Experts warn of nicotine's significant 00:09:43.340 --> 00:09:46.399 risks, including addiction and potential health 00:09:46.399 --> 00:09:49.919 consequences. The recent rise in usage among 00:09:49.919 --> 00:09:52.759 young people poses concerns, as the marketing 00:09:52.759 --> 00:09:55.740 often targets a demographic previously distanced 00:09:55.740 --> 00:10:03.039 from nicotine. Entertainment News Say goodbye 00:10:03.039 --> 00:10:06.179 to a major streaming service, as Hulu's days 00:10:06.179 --> 00:10:09.220 as a standalone streaming service are officially 00:10:09.220 --> 00:10:13.500 ticking down. Disney, which owns Hulu, announced 00:10:13.500 --> 00:10:16.340 last year that the platform would be fully integrated 00:10:16.340 --> 00:10:20.940 into Disney Plus in 2026, but never confirmed 00:10:20.940 --> 00:10:25.039 an exact end date for the Hulu application. Nintendo 00:10:25.039 --> 00:10:27.860 announced on its website that the Hulu application 00:10:27.860 --> 00:10:30.899 is no longer available in the Nintendo Switches 00:10:30.899 --> 00:10:34.980 Shop, with support ending on February 5th, 2026. 00:10:36.100 --> 00:10:39.320 This marks the first concrete date tied to Hulu's 00:10:39.320 --> 00:10:42.139 phase -out. while Disney has not confirmed if 00:10:42.139 --> 00:10:44.519 other devices will follow the same schedule. 00:10:45.559 --> 00:10:48.919 Hulu content will soon solely exist as a dedicated 00:10:48.919 --> 00:10:54.639 hub within Disney+. Well, alrighty folks, it's 00:10:54.639 --> 00:10:58.620 time for the quote of the day. And today, our 00:10:58.620 --> 00:11:01.720 quote comes from the American astronaut and physicist, 00:11:02.340 --> 00:11:06.139 Sally Ride. And she said, The stars don't look 00:11:06.139 --> 00:11:08.940 bigger, but they do look brighter. reminding 00:11:08.940 --> 00:11:12.779 us that resilience and perseverance can illuminate 00:11:12.779 --> 00:11:17.600 our path, even in the vastness of space. And 00:11:17.600 --> 00:11:20.659 that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:11:20.659 --> 00:11:24.379 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:11:24.379 --> 00:11:27.639 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:11:27.639 --> 00:11:31.179 the surf reports. Have an amazing day, my good 00:11:31.179 --> 00:11:33.700 friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:33.700 --> 00:11:36.220 episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.