Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, December 8th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Brownie Day. This
decadent holiday honors the beloved chocolate
treat said to have been invented by a bane or
a hotel chef in the late 19th century, delighting
bakers and families. Grab a spatula, bake a batch,
share warm squares with friends, and join the
playful sweet celebration today. So now you know.
And now it's time for the surf report. Monday
in Encinitas. This morning it's looking clean
with waves at two feet. Conditions will shift
to fair by late morning, then become choppy through
the afternoon. as winds pick up to onshore at
9 miles per hour. Expect wave heights to drop
to 1 to 2 feet by early afternoon. Winds will
remain onshore around 8 miles per hour later
in the day. Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. with
a 4 -foot incoming mid -tide when the west -northwest
swell is 1 .5 feet at 12 seconds and the offshore
wind is 2 miles per hour. The first high tide
on Monday will be 6 feet at 1045 a .m., followed
by a minus 1 foot low tide at 615. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 64 degrees for the water
temperature. Tuesday offers clean conditions
with waves around 2 feet, ideal for beginners.
Wednesday maintains similar clean conditions,
but with slightly smaller surf at one to two
feet. Thursday sees a slight increase with waves
reaching two feet, though conditions may become
choppy in the afternoon. So early sessions are
recommended for the best experience. This morning
it's mostly sunny and it feels like 56 degrees
with five mile per hour wind. The sunset will
take place at 442. and it will rise again tomorrow
at 643. It looks like grin for a sunny day with
a high near 66 and a light northwest wind at
5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight, expect mostly
clear skies with a low around 55 and very light
winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday
will be sunny with a high near 70 and a light
northwest breeze of up to 5 miles per hour, then
stay mostly clear overnight with a low around
55. Sunny conditions continue Wednesday through
Friday with highs near 67 and nights mostly clear
near 55, though patchy fog is possible Friday
night between 10 p .m. and 4 a .m. 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 -free crepes. You can grab a
panini for lunch 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, beachgoers in Ocean Beach are growing increasingly
frustrated with the prolonged wait for the reconstruction
of the Ocean Beach Pier. The pier has been closed
since October 2023, following years of damage
from storms and ocean erosion. Chelsea Benels,
a lifelong San Diego resident, expressed her
hope that the project will not be abandoned due
to funding issues. The new design, approved after
public input, is estimated to cost between $170
million and $190 million, with state and federal
grants expected to cover most of the expenses.
The City of San Diego has begun the permitting
and environmental review process for the Ocean
Beach Pier Renewal Project. Now on to sports.
Last night, Kansas City witnessed a significant
clash as the Houston Texans defeated the Chiefs
20 -10, stifling Patrick Mahomes with three interceptions.
The Texans, led by coach D 'Amico Ryan, executed
their game plan effectively, with CJ Stroud throwing
for 203 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins contributed
four catches for 121 yards, while Darrow Gundowell's
touchdown run secured the victory. This win improved
the Texans' record to eight wins and five losses,
bolstering their playoff hopes, while the Chiefs
dropped to six wins and seven losses. marking
their worst start since 2012. And tonight, on
Monday Night Football, the Chargers are set to
face the Eagles, who have underperformed on defense
this season, and their offense is struggling
as well. Earlier in the year, this matchup seemed
daunting, but now the reigning Super Bowl champions
appear more like a house cat than a lion. Jalen
Hurts is not throwing as effectively, and running
back Saquon Barkley is on pace for far fewer
than his 2 ,000 rushing yards from last year.
Despite injuries, the Chargers have a chance
to improve to 9 -4, but the Eagles will be a
challenging opponent in local sports. The Aztecs
are heading to the Aileta New Mexico Bowl, facing
North Texas from the American Conference. FanDuel's
opening odds show San Diego State is favored
by 4 .5 points, with an over -under of 55 .5
points. This game is expected to be close, potentially
coming down to the final minutes. San Diego State's
rushing attack, led by all -conference running
back Lucky Sutton, will be crucial for their
success. Meanwhile, North Texas may be affected
by their head coach's recent move. to Oklahoma
State. In top news, medical experts want caffeine
drinkers to know that while caffeine offers real
health benefits, it can be harmful if consumed
excessively. Caffeine is America's most popular
drug, with nearly 70 % of Americans drinking
at least one caffeinated beverage daily. It is
now available in various forms, including gels
and pouches. The Food and Drug Administration
advises a maximum of 400 milligrams of caffeine
per day. While it can enhance mood and focus,
excessive consumption can lead to side effects
like anxiety and rapid heartbeat. Certain groups,
like pregnant women and individuals with heart
issues, should be particularly cautious with
their intake. In business news, U .S. stock futures
were little changed. as investors anticipated
another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve
later this week. Dow Jones Industrial Average
Futures, S &P 500 Futures, and NASDAQ 100 Futures
were trading flat late Sunday. Stocks ended higher
Friday, with the S &P 500 and NASDAQ Composite
extending their winning streaks. The Fence Rate
Setting Committee will meet Tuesday and Wednesday.
with Chair Jerome Powell scheduled to speak Wednesday
afternoon. Analysts expect Powell to announce
a rate cut and raise the bar for further easing
at the press conference. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is unchanged over the weekend at about
$92 ,000. Ethereum is down half a percent to
just over $3 ,100. And XRP is unchanged at $2
.08. 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. Clues have emerged that reveal a much
hotter history than we thought. The Paris Climate
Accords in 2015 set an ambitious goal of keeping
global temperatures at 1 .5 degrees Celsius above
pre -industrial levels. However, a study claims
we may have surpassed that threshold several
years ago. Researchers at the University Western
Australia Oceans Institute analyzed long -lived
Caribbean sclerosponges dating back to the 1700s.
They concluded that we exceeded 1 .7 degrees
Celsius in 2020. Malcolm McCulloch, the study's
lead author, stated, time's running out. Unfortunately,
evidence suggests we are approaching that critical
threshold. Entertainment news. Paramount Plus
has announced that Landman is its most important
show. following the departure of co -creator
Taylor Sheridan to an NBC Universal. With Billy
Bob Thornton leading an all -star cast, Landman
quickly became one of television's most popular
series after its late 2024 release. The series
has officially been renewed for Season 3, ensuring
a continued exploration of the Nora story. Season
2's premiere set new viewership records. with
over 9 .2 million streaming views in the first
two days. Paramount's early renewal suggests
that Landman may anchor the platform in a post
-Sheridan era, promising a bright future for
the series. Well, all righty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American author and philosopher
William Arthur Ward. And he said, Adversity causes
some men to break, others to break record. 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 Encinitas.