WEBVTT 00:00:01.820 --> 00:00:04.700 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.219 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.220 --> 00:00:13.339 and it's Monday, December 8th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.339 --> 00:00:18.320 to know. Today is National Brownie Day. This 00:00:18.320 --> 00:00:20.899 decadent holiday honors the beloved chocolate 00:00:20.899 --> 00:00:23.679 treat said to have been invented by a bane or 00:00:23.679 --> 00:00:27.339 a hotel chef in the late 19th century, delighting 00:00:27.339 --> 00:00:31.660 bakers and families. Grab a spatula, bake a batch, 00:00:31.920 --> 00:00:34.640 share warm squares with friends, and join the 00:00:34.640 --> 00:00:39.299 playful sweet celebration today. So now you know. 00:00:40.219 --> 00:00:46.859 And now it's time for the surf report. Monday 00:00:46.859 --> 00:00:50.679 in Encinitas. This morning it's looking clean 00:00:50.679 --> 00:00:55.039 with waves at two feet. Conditions will shift 00:00:55.039 --> 00:00:58.259 to fair by late morning, then become choppy through 00:00:58.259 --> 00:01:01.750 the afternoon. as winds pick up to onshore at 00:01:01.750 --> 00:01:05.730 9 miles per hour. Expect wave heights to drop 00:01:05.730 --> 00:01:09.950 to 1 to 2 feet by early afternoon. Winds will 00:01:09.950 --> 00:01:12.969 remain onshore around 8 miles per hour later 00:01:12.969 --> 00:01:17.909 in the day. Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. with 00:01:17.909 --> 00:01:21.390 a 4 -foot incoming mid -tide when the west -northwest 00:01:21.390 --> 00:01:25.390 swell is 1 .5 feet at 12 seconds and the offshore 00:01:25.390 --> 00:01:29.609 wind is 2 miles per hour. The first high tide 00:01:29.609 --> 00:01:34.170 on Monday will be 6 feet at 1045 a .m., followed 00:01:34.170 --> 00:01:39.569 by a minus 1 foot low tide at 615. The nearshore 00:01:39.569 --> 00:01:43.409 buoy at Beacons reads 64 degrees for the water 00:01:43.409 --> 00:01:47.269 temperature. Tuesday offers clean conditions 00:01:47.269 --> 00:01:50.510 with waves around 2 feet, ideal for beginners. 00:01:51.370 --> 00:01:54.010 Wednesday maintains similar clean conditions, 00:01:54.189 --> 00:01:57.269 but with slightly smaller surf at one to two 00:01:57.269 --> 00:02:00.890 feet. Thursday sees a slight increase with waves 00:02:00.890 --> 00:02:03.670 reaching two feet, though conditions may become 00:02:03.670 --> 00:02:06.569 choppy in the afternoon. So early sessions are 00:02:06.569 --> 00:02:11.449 recommended for the best experience. This morning 00:02:11.449 --> 00:02:14.870 it's mostly sunny and it feels like 56 degrees 00:02:14.870 --> 00:02:18.810 with five mile per hour wind. The sunset will 00:02:18.810 --> 00:02:22.229 take place at 442. and it will rise again tomorrow 00:02:22.229 --> 00:02:26.849 at 643. It looks like grin for a sunny day with 00:02:26.849 --> 00:02:30.490 a high near 66 and a light northwest wind at 00:02:30.490 --> 00:02:35.590 5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight, expect mostly 00:02:35.590 --> 00:02:39.750 clear skies with a low around 55 and very light 00:02:39.750 --> 00:02:45.020 winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday 00:02:45.020 --> 00:02:48.039 will be sunny with a high near 70 and a light 00:02:48.039 --> 00:02:51.460 northwest breeze of up to 5 miles per hour, then 00:02:51.460 --> 00:02:54.340 stay mostly clear overnight with a low around 00:02:54.340 --> 00:02:58.439 55. Sunny conditions continue Wednesday through 00:02:58.439 --> 00:03:02.280 Friday with highs near 67 and nights mostly clear 00:03:02.280 --> 00:03:05.599 near 55, though patchy fog is possible Friday 00:03:05.599 --> 00:03:10.439 night between 10 p .m. and 4 a .m. Bonjour, food 00:03:10.439 --> 00:03:13.759 enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by 00:03:13.759 --> 00:03:17.819 Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled 00:03:17.819 --> 00:03:21.340 on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas 00:03:21.340 --> 00:03:24.840 Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for culinary 00:03:24.840 --> 00:03:28.819 delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict 00:03:28.819 --> 00:03:32.840 or their gluten -free crepes. You can grab a 00:03:32.840 --> 00:03:35.840 panini for lunch or just breeze on through to 00:03:35.840 --> 00:03:38.770 get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:03:38.770 --> 00:03:43.090 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by, and don't forget 00:03:43.090 --> 00:03:47.990 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:47.990 --> 00:03:52.069 news, beachgoers in Ocean Beach are growing increasingly 00:03:52.069 --> 00:03:55.110 frustrated with the prolonged wait for the reconstruction 00:03:55.110 --> 00:03:59.110 of the Ocean Beach Pier. The pier has been closed 00:03:59.110 --> 00:04:03.129 since October 2023, following years of damage 00:04:03.129 --> 00:04:07.150 from storms and ocean erosion. Chelsea Benels, 00:04:07.530 --> 00:04:10.469 a lifelong San Diego resident, expressed her 00:04:10.469 --> 00:04:12.909 hope that the project will not be abandoned due 00:04:12.909 --> 00:04:16.589 to funding issues. The new design, approved after 00:04:16.589 --> 00:04:20.930 public input, is estimated to cost between $170 00:04:20.930 --> 00:04:26.029 million and $190 million, with state and federal 00:04:26.029 --> 00:04:28.889 grants expected to cover most of the expenses. 00:04:29.680 --> 00:04:32.600 The City of San Diego has begun the permitting 00:04:32.600 --> 00:04:35.639 and environmental review process for the Ocean 00:04:35.639 --> 00:04:43.819 Beach Pier Renewal Project. Now on to sports. 00:04:45.279 --> 00:04:48.060 Last night, Kansas City witnessed a significant 00:04:48.060 --> 00:04:51.220 clash as the Houston Texans defeated the Chiefs 00:04:51.220 --> 00:04:55.459 20 -10, stifling Patrick Mahomes with three interceptions. 00:04:56.439 --> 00:04:59.949 The Texans, led by coach D 'Amico Ryan, executed 00:04:59.949 --> 00:05:03.209 their game plan effectively, with CJ Stroud throwing 00:05:03.209 --> 00:05:08.949 for 203 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins contributed 00:05:08.949 --> 00:05:13.910 four catches for 121 yards, while Darrow Gundowell's 00:05:13.910 --> 00:05:17.910 touchdown run secured the victory. This win improved 00:05:17.910 --> 00:05:21.170 the Texans' record to eight wins and five losses, 00:05:21.550 --> 00:05:23.990 bolstering their playoff hopes, while the Chiefs 00:05:23.990 --> 00:05:27.060 dropped to six wins and seven losses. marking 00:05:27.060 --> 00:05:32.139 their worst start since 2012. And tonight, on 00:05:32.139 --> 00:05:34.680 Monday Night Football, the Chargers are set to 00:05:34.680 --> 00:05:37.620 face the Eagles, who have underperformed on defense 00:05:37.620 --> 00:05:39.980 this season, and their offense is struggling 00:05:39.980 --> 00:05:44.019 as well. Earlier in the year, this matchup seemed 00:05:44.019 --> 00:05:47.180 daunting, but now the reigning Super Bowl champions 00:05:47.180 --> 00:05:51.029 appear more like a house cat than a lion. Jalen 00:05:51.029 --> 00:05:53.810 Hurts is not throwing as effectively, and running 00:05:53.810 --> 00:05:56.589 back Saquon Barkley is on pace for far fewer 00:05:56.589 --> 00:05:59.569 than his 2 ,000 rushing yards from last year. 00:06:00.709 --> 00:06:02.910 Despite injuries, the Chargers have a chance 00:06:02.910 --> 00:06:06.310 to improve to 9 -4, but the Eagles will be a 00:06:06.310 --> 00:06:12.009 challenging opponent in local sports. The Aztecs 00:06:12.009 --> 00:06:15.310 are heading to the Aileta New Mexico Bowl, facing 00:06:15.310 --> 00:06:19.449 North Texas from the American Conference. FanDuel's 00:06:19.449 --> 00:06:22.089 opening odds show San Diego State is favored 00:06:22.089 --> 00:06:26.470 by 4 .5 points, with an over -under of 55 .5 00:06:26.470 --> 00:06:30.990 points. This game is expected to be close, potentially 00:06:30.990 --> 00:06:35.050 coming down to the final minutes. San Diego State's 00:06:35.050 --> 00:06:37.709 rushing attack, led by all -conference running 00:06:37.709 --> 00:06:40.709 back Lucky Sutton, will be crucial for their 00:06:40.709 --> 00:06:44.670 success. Meanwhile, North Texas may be affected 00:06:44.670 --> 00:06:48.149 by their head coach's recent move. to Oklahoma 00:06:48.149 --> 00:06:54.470 State. In top news, medical experts want caffeine 00:06:54.470 --> 00:06:57.410 drinkers to know that while caffeine offers real 00:06:57.410 --> 00:07:00.410 health benefits, it can be harmful if consumed 00:07:00.410 --> 00:07:05.189 excessively. Caffeine is America's most popular 00:07:05.189 --> 00:07:08.629 drug, with nearly 70 % of Americans drinking 00:07:08.629 --> 00:07:12.589 at least one caffeinated beverage daily. It is 00:07:12.589 --> 00:07:15.490 now available in various forms, including gels 00:07:15.490 --> 00:07:19.019 and pouches. The Food and Drug Administration 00:07:19.019 --> 00:07:22.639 advises a maximum of 400 milligrams of caffeine 00:07:22.639 --> 00:07:26.399 per day. While it can enhance mood and focus, 00:07:27.000 --> 00:07:29.060 excessive consumption can lead to side effects 00:07:29.060 --> 00:07:33.000 like anxiety and rapid heartbeat. Certain groups, 00:07:33.220 --> 00:07:35.480 like pregnant women and individuals with heart 00:07:35.480 --> 00:07:38.220 issues, should be particularly cautious with 00:07:38.220 --> 00:07:43.699 their intake. In business news, U .S. stock futures 00:07:43.699 --> 00:07:46.560 were little changed. as investors anticipated 00:07:46.560 --> 00:07:49.399 another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve 00:07:49.399 --> 00:07:53.100 later this week. Dow Jones Industrial Average 00:07:53.100 --> 00:07:58.019 Futures, S &P 500 Futures, and NASDAQ 100 Futures 00:07:58.019 --> 00:08:02.259 were trading flat late Sunday. Stocks ended higher 00:08:02.259 --> 00:08:06.420 Friday, with the S &P 500 and NASDAQ Composite 00:08:06.420 --> 00:08:09.800 extending their winning streaks. The Fence Rate 00:08:09.800 --> 00:08:12.160 Setting Committee will meet Tuesday and Wednesday. 00:08:12.399 --> 00:08:15.540 with Chair Jerome Powell scheduled to speak Wednesday 00:08:15.540 --> 00:08:19.139 afternoon. Analysts expect Powell to announce 00:08:19.139 --> 00:08:22.519 a rate cut and raise the bar for further easing 00:08:22.519 --> 00:08:25.899 at the press conference. In crypto movement, 00:08:26.620 --> 00:08:29.639 Bitcoin is unchanged over the weekend at about 00:08:29.639 --> 00:08:34.600 $92 ,000. Ethereum is down half a percent to 00:08:34.600 --> 00:08:40.580 just over $3 ,100. And XRP is unchanged at $2 00:08:40.580 --> 00:08:47.860 .08. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:08:47.860 --> 00:08:50.860 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:08:50.860 --> 00:08:53.820 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:08:53.820 --> 00:08:58.500 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:58.500 --> 00:09:01.659 with several locations in the San Diego area. 00:09:02.220 --> 00:09:05.200 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 00:09:05.639 --> 00:09:09.159 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating 00:09:09.159 --> 00:09:12.889 mental well -being. Scientific research affirms 00:09:12.889 --> 00:09:17.370 its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:17.370 --> 00:09:21.210 for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 00:09:21.769 --> 00:09:25.470 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 00:09:26.409 --> 00:09:29.029 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent 00:09:29.029 --> 00:09:34.850 you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk 00:09:34.850 --> 00:09:38.690 science. Clues have emerged that reveal a much 00:09:38.690 --> 00:09:42.019 hotter history than we thought. The Paris Climate 00:09:42.019 --> 00:09:46.179 Accords in 2015 set an ambitious goal of keeping 00:09:46.179 --> 00:09:49.840 global temperatures at 1 .5 degrees Celsius above 00:09:49.840 --> 00:09:53.879 pre -industrial levels. However, a study claims 00:09:53.879 --> 00:09:56.240 we may have surpassed that threshold several 00:09:56.240 --> 00:10:00.000 years ago. Researchers at the University Western 00:10:00.000 --> 00:10:03.539 Australia Oceans Institute analyzed long -lived 00:10:03.539 --> 00:10:07.559 Caribbean sclerosponges dating back to the 1700s. 00:10:08.200 --> 00:10:11.580 They concluded that we exceeded 1 .7 degrees 00:10:11.580 --> 00:10:16.460 Celsius in 2020. Malcolm McCulloch, the study's 00:10:16.460 --> 00:10:20.899 lead author, stated, time's running out. Unfortunately, 00:10:21.440 --> 00:10:23.860 evidence suggests we are approaching that critical 00:10:23.860 --> 00:10:31.059 threshold. Entertainment news. Paramount Plus 00:10:31.059 --> 00:10:34.279 has announced that Landman is its most important 00:10:34.279 --> 00:10:37.120 show. following the departure of co -creator 00:10:37.120 --> 00:10:41.620 Taylor Sheridan to an NBC Universal. With Billy 00:10:41.620 --> 00:10:45.080 Bob Thornton leading an all -star cast, Landman 00:10:45.080 --> 00:10:47.659 quickly became one of television's most popular 00:10:47.659 --> 00:10:52.100 series after its late 2024 release. The series 00:10:52.100 --> 00:10:55.200 has officially been renewed for Season 3, ensuring 00:10:55.200 --> 00:10:59.600 a continued exploration of the Nora story. Season 00:10:59.600 --> 00:11:02.610 2's premiere set new viewership records. with 00:11:02.610 --> 00:11:05.889 over 9 .2 million streaming views in the first 00:11:05.889 --> 00:11:09.549 two days. Paramount's early renewal suggests 00:11:09.549 --> 00:11:12.990 that Landman may anchor the platform in a post 00:11:12.990 --> 00:11:15.710 -Sheridan era, promising a bright future for 00:11:15.710 --> 00:11:20.070 the series. Well, all righty folks, it's time 00:11:20.070 --> 00:11:24.009 for the quote of the day. And today, our quote 00:11:24.009 --> 00:11:26.490 comes from the American author and philosopher 00:11:26.490 --> 00:11:32.720 William Arthur Ward. And he said, Adversity causes 00:11:32.720 --> 00:11:37.139 some men to break, others to break record. And 00:11:37.139 --> 00:11:40.120 that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:11:40.120 --> 00:11:43.659 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:11:43.659 --> 00:11:47.139 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:11:47.139 --> 00:11:50.620 the surf reports. Have an amazing day, my good 00:11:50.620 --> 00:11:53.120 friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:53.120 --> 00:11:55.679 episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.