Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, February 16th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is President's Day. This holiday
honors the leadership and legacy of America's
presidents and encourages reflection on civic
duty, national unity, and civic learning. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the surf
report. Monday at Tourmaline. This morning, it's
looking choppy with waves at 3 to 4 plus feet.
Conditions will stay choppy and the wind is offshore
at 12 miles per hour now, picking up to 14 miles
per hour by 7 a .m. Expect the wind to shift
to sideshore later in the morning. increasing
to 27 miles per hour by 11 a .m. Best time to
ride is at 7 a .m. with a 5 -foot incoming high
tide when the west -northwest swell is 3 feet
at 15 seconds and the offshore wind is 14 mile
per hour. The first high tide on Monday will
be 6 feet at 8 a .m. followed by a minus 1 foot
low tide at 3. The nearshore GUI at Mission Day
West reads 63 degrees for the water temperature.
Choppy conditions persist with waves ranging
from 4 to 6 feet on Tuesday, driven by west -southwest
winds around 15 miles per hour. Wednesday sees
a slight increase with heights between 5 to 8
feet, but remains choppy and windy. By Thursday,
expect waves of 3 to 5 feet, with fair conditions
early before winds pick up again, making for
a challenging afternoon. This morning, there's
a slight chance of light rain, and it feels like
53 degrees, with 10 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 5 .36, and it will rise again
tomorrow at 6 .31. It looks like we're in for
some rain before 4 p .m. followed by showers
and thunderstorms, with a cloudy sky at a high
near 63, accompanied by a strong south wind at
10 to 25 miles per hour, gusting up to 40. Tonight,
expect continued showers and thunderstorms with
a cloudy night, a low around 52, and a west wind
at 10 to 20 miles per hour, gusting as high as
30. Looking ahead in the weather, Tuesday will
be mostly cloudy with rain showers, highs near
63, and west winds 5 to 15 miles per hour with
gusts to 25. Showers continue Tuesday night into
Wednesday with lows near 52 Tuesday night and
heights around 60 Wednesday. Then a chance of
showers Wednesday night and Thursday with lows
in the upper 40s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, San Diego
cardrooms are gearing up for a significant challenge
as new regulations, set to take effect on April
1st, will prohibit them from offering blackjack
-style games. Attorney General Rob Bonta's office
announced this decision, leaving local cardrooms
worried about losing up to half of their revenue.
while tribal casinos remain unaffected. Marca
Legion, managing partner and president of Ocean's
Eleven Casino, expressed frustration, stating,
The California Gaming Association has voiced
concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding
these regulations. warning of severe economic
repercussions for local families and essential
services. Now on to sports. The United States
beat Germany 5 -1, securing the number two seed
in the Olympic men's hockey tournament, while
likely facing Sweden in the quarterfinals. Matthew
Kachuck emphasized the team's goal was simply
to win their group, not focus on seeding. Captain
Austin Matthews scored two goals, while Connor
Helbaik made 23 saves, solidifying his status
as the starting goalie. The tournament has seen
surprising results, including Slovakia finishing
first in Group B, which could lead to exciting
matchups. Qualification games are set for Tuesday,
with quarterfinals on Wednesday leading to medal
games over the weekend. In local sports, Nick
Castellanos is ready for a fresh start with the
Friars after his turbulent exit from the Phillies.
He officially signed for the Major League minimum,
with the Phillies still paying him almost $20
million not to play for them. Manny Machado expressed
excitement about welcoming Castellanos, saying
their journey began in Miami, and now they have
the chance to live their dreams in the big leagues
together. With the Padres needing more power
and versatility, Castellanos is prepared to adjust
to new roles, aiming to contribute to a team
that aspires to win its first World Series. In
top news, farmers are aging and their children
are uninterested in taking over the family business.
Rising costs and wheat prices are pushing more
farms to the brink, complicating the search for
successors. In Marshall, Illinois, Don Ginnip,
a fifth -generation farmer, is facing this challenge
head -on. At 74 years old, he manages 1 ,000
acres and 40 cattle, but health issues weigh
heavily on him. His children chose corporate
careers, leaving him disappointed. National Farmers
Union President Rob Laird states, family agriculture
is in crisis. In 2025, 315 farms filed for bankruptcy,
a 46 % increase from the previous year. In business
news, Chipotle, the Newport Beach -based Mexican
chain, saw its same -store sales decline in 2025
for the first time since going public in 2006.
Chief Executive Scott Vodright noted that consumers
are focusing on value and quality, pulling back
on restaurant spending in an uncertain economy.
Chipotle opened 334 new locations last year,
totaling roughly 4 ,000. Its net income was $1
,500 ,000 ,000 in 2025, virtually flat from the
previous year. Chipotle shares have fallen over
37 % in the past year, but analysts believe the
brand remains appealing for high -quality meals
at competitive prices. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 3 % over the weekend to about $68 ,000.
Ethereum is up 1 % to about $2 ,000. And XRP
is up 7 % to $1 .46. 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. Chicago, Illinois has
effectively banned delivery robots following
strong community opposition. Residents expressed
concerns over safety and accessibility, leading
alderman Daniel Aspada. to halt expansion efforts
in his ward. During a recent community meeting,
nearly 83 % of responses indicated strong disagreement
with allowing robots to operate beyond Wicker
Park. Las Bata noted, there is no appetite for
expansion. Despite the pushback, a representative
from Cerv Robotics described the robots as a
convenient option for short deliveries. In contrast,
many residents prefer using their own legs for
last mile solutions. Entertainment news. In a
stunning turn of events, Irish filmmaker Rueri
Robinson shared an AI -generated video featuring
Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt engaged in a fistfight
on a Los Angeles overpass, which has taken social
media by storm. garnering more than 1 .4 million
views to date. SAG -AFTRA and the Motion Picture
Association condemned the Chinese company ByteDance
for copyright infringement related to its new
AI service, Sedence 2 .0. Screenwriter Rhett
Reese expressed his concern, stating, it is likely
over for us, reflecting the growing fears regarding
AI's impact on Hollywood. The union emphasized
the unauthorized use of members' voices and likenesses
as unacceptable, undermining their ability to
earn a livelihood. Well, all righty, folks. It's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American educator and author,
Booker T. Washington. And he said, as by the
obstacles which he has overcome while trying
to succeed. 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.