Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, January 29th. You'll be interested
to know. 140 years ago, today, in 1886, Carl
Benz built and patented a practical gas -powered
automobile, a three -wheeled carriage driven
by a small internal combustion engine. This invention
established a new automotive industry by demonstrating
that motorized transport could be reliable and
scalable, inspiring future engineers and manufacturers.
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 two to three
plus feet. By noon, expect them to hold at 3
to 4 plus feet, but conditions will shift to
fair. Winds are offshore now at 4 miles per hour,
but will turn onshore later, picking up to 7
miles per hour. Best time to ride is at 10 a
.m., with the 2 -foot outgoing mid -tide when
the west -northwest swell is 3 feet at 14 seconds,
and the offshore wind is 2 miles per hour. The
first low tide on Thursday will be minus one
foot at 1 .15 p .m., followed by a three and
a half foot high tide at eight. The nearshore
buoy at Mission Bay West reads 63 degrees for
the water temperature. Friday brings clean conditions
with waves in the four to seven foot range, ideal
for experienced surfers. Saturday sees a slight
drop in size to three to five feet. but remains
clean early before onshore, winds create some
chop in the afternoon. Sunday builds back to
3 plus feet with steady conditions, offering
the best surf of the period with cleaner faces
throughout the day. This morning, it's sunny
and it feels like 52 degrees with 5 mile per
hour wind. The sunset will take place at 5 .19
and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .47. It
looks like we're in for a beautifully sunny day
with a high near 76 and a light north wind blowing
at about 10. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies
with a low around 52 and very light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather, Friday will be sunny with
a high near 80 and a west breeze up to 10 miles
per hour, becoming mostly clear overnight with
a low near 56. Saturday stays sunny with a high
near 78, then temperatures trend cooler with
Sunday near 72 and Monday around 69, nights 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
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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, the Tesla
showroom has recently vacated its location at
Westfield UTC in University City. marking the
latest change at the popular outdoor shopping
mall. The showroom, situated near Sephora and
J .Crew, was seen empty on Wednesday. With a
sign reading, we have moved in directions to
its other locations in San Diego County, specifically
in Miramar at 9250 Tray Place and in Encinitas
at 1302 Encinitas Boulevard. Additionally, the
Hawaiian -inspired footwear store Oluke has also
closed its doors, having opened in October of
2024. These closures are part of ongoing changes
as the mall undergoes a major expansion project
aimed at enhancing its luxury shopping experience.
Now onto sports. At least 11 people reportedly
chose not to vote Bill Belichick into the Pro
Football Hall of Fame in his first year on the
ballot. Vy Gregorian, a columnist for the Kansas
City Star, explained that his decision had nothing
to do with any controversy. He instead voted
for players he felt were long deserving of induction.
Gregorian emphasized the overwhelming backlog
of players who have not been enshrined. He mentioned
that three Kansas City Chiefs legends are also
not yet in the Hall. Gregorian expressed that
Belichick is inevitable soon for enshrinement,
as he should be. In local sports, San Diego FC
has transferred defender Patti McNair to Hull
City, the club announced on Wednesday. This marks
the fifth signing in club history. with McNair
contributing one assist in 23 regular season
appearances during SDFC's historic 2025 expansion
campaign. San Diego retains a future sell -on
percentage as the 30 -year -old Northern Ireland
International returns to England after stints
with Manchester United, Sunderland, Middlesbrough,
and West Bromwich Albion. The team's 2026 MLS
season kicks off on February 21st at home against
CF Montreal. In top news, the U .S. government
does not fund Olympic athletes, so one man is
paying them $200 ,000 each. Financier Ross Stevens
is gifting $100 million to provide American Olympians
with retirement security. Starting from the Milan
-Cortina Olympics next month, each US Olympic
and Paralympic athlete will receive this amount,
regardless of performance. Stevens believes that
financial insecurity should not hinder elite
athletes from achieving excellence. Other countries,
like Russia and China, have long provided retirement
support for their Olympians. But this donation
may encourage athletes to remain competitive
for longer. In business news, Rad Power Bikes,
the brand known for popularizing e -bikes, has
faced a rocky few years, marked by severe layoffs
and warnings against its batteries, culminating
in a bankruptcy filing in December. Recently,
the company auctioned off its assets for $13
.2 million, a steep decline from its former valuation
of $1 .6 billion. Life Electric Vehicles Holdings
won the auction and will receive all RAD inventory
and intellectual property, with plans for an
exciting future for RAD being discussed. RAD
Power Bikes had seen demand spike during the
pandemic, but ultimately overproduced, leading
to significant financial losses. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 1 % to just over $88 ,000. Ethereum
is down 1 .5 % to 3 ,000. And XRP is down 1 %
to $1 .88. 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 science. The stray dogs in Chernobyl
are evolving, with their blood potentially solving
a genetic mystery, scientists say. Four decades
after the nuclear disaster, researchers continue
to study how animals adapted to harsh radioactive
conditions. In 1986, a reactor exploded at the
Chernobyl nuclear power plant. contaminating
about 58 ,000 square miles. Cleanup workers were
tasked with eliminating thousands of contaminated
animals, including pet dogs left behind. Today,
scientists are investigating genetic changes
in free -breeding dogs, which are genetically
distinct from surrounding dog populations. Research
indicates that genetic differences may not solely
result from radiation exposure. Entertainment
news. Ted Lasso, season four, is set for a summer
release, with Jason Sudeikis returning to AFC
Richmond. Apple TV has announced the global debut
date, along with new stills and plot details.
In this season, Ted faces his biggest challenge
yet, coaching a second division women's football
team. The synopsis reveals that Ted and the team
will learn to take risks they never imagined.
New executive producer Jack Burdett joins alongside
an impressive cast, including Emmy -winners Hannah
Waddingham and Brett Goldstein. The series has
broken records, becoming the most Emmy -nominated
comedy series upon its debut. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and entrepreneur Henry Ford. And he said... Coming
together is a beginning. Keeping together is
progress. Working together is success. 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.