Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, December 12th. You'll be interested
to know. 125 years ago, today, in 1900, Buglia
-Mamarkany received the first successful transatlantic
radio signal from a station in England to Newfoundland.
demonstrating long -distance wireless communication
across the ocean. That breakthrough proved that
wireless telegraphy could span continents, opening
a new era in global communication and inspiring
rapid development of radio technology. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Friday in Encinitas. This morning, it's looking
clean with two plus feet waves. Conditions will
shift to fair by late morning and then become
choppy afternoon. Winds are currently offshore
at two miles per hour, but will shift onshore
to seven miles per hour by mid -afternoon. Best
time to ride is at 7 a .m. with a three -foot
outgoing mid -tide when the West Northwest swell
is one and a half feet at 15 seconds. and the
offshore wind is 1 mile per hour. The first low
tide on Friday will be 2 feet at 10 .30 a .m.,
followed by a 3 .5 -foot high tide at 3 .45.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 64 degrees
for the water temperature. Conditions remain
clean with steady 2 -foot waves on Saturday morning.
Expect a slight decline in size by the afternoon
as winds shift onshore, creating choppy surf.
Sunday brings a steady two -foot swell, with
cleaner conditions early before winds pick up,
making it the most favorable day of the period.
Monday sees similar wave heights, but choppy
conditions return in the afternoon. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 60 degrees
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 443,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 645. It looks
like we're in for some patchy fog early today,
clearing up by mid -morning with mostly sunny
skies and a high near 65 with a light breeze.
Tonight, expect patchy fog after 10 p .m., mostly
cloudy skies with a low around 55 and calm winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. Saturday starts
with patchy fog, before 10 a .m. then turns partly
sunny with a high near 65 and light northwest
winds. Sunday through Tuesday will be mostly
to partly sunny, with highs rising slightly from
about 66 to 67 in nights, generally in the mid
-50s, with patchy fog returning overnight into
each morning. Bonjour, food enthusiast! This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino
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this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge
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or just breeze on through to get your morning
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you. In local news, get into
the holiday spirit at pop -up bars and restaurants
in San Diego as the winter season approaches.
While snow is unlikely, there are plenty of festive
options to enjoy. Provisional Kitchen at Pendry
Hotel offers a Christmas brunch featuring sweet
and savory delights on December 25th. and a three
-course dinner later that day. The cut -water
tasting room transforms into a cozy winter lodge,
serving a variety of cocktails until December
31st. At the Lafayette Hotel, enjoy seasonal
cocktails and festive bites until December 31st.
Visit Bryza and YoHo Holiday Tavern for unique
holiday experiences, both open through the season.
Now onto sports. The NASCAR antitrust trial has
concluded without an official winner or loser.
Michael Jordan and the other plaintiffs reached
a settlement with NASCAR, ending a fierce legal
battle over alleged anti -competitive practices.
On December 11th, the settlement abruptly halted
the trial at U .S. District Court in Charlotte,
North Carolina. The details include evergreen
charters, ensuring teams a spot in cup series
races. Jordan stated, we have to find some synergy
between the two entities. And last night, on
Thursday night football, Kirk Cousins led the
Atlanta Falcons to a thrilling 29 to 28 comeback
victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cousins
threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitt Sr.
while Zayn Gonzalez nailed a game -winning 43
-yard field goal as time expired. Despite facing
a 28 -14 deficit in the fourth quarter, the Falcons
overcame a franchise record 19 penalties. Baker
Mayfield's crucial interception in the fourth
quarter contributed to the Buccaneers' fifth
loss in six games. Fitz finished with 11 catches
for 166 yards and three touchdowns, a first for
a tight end since 1996. In local sports, the
Chargers are aiming for back -to -back 10 -win
seasons as they face the Kansas City Chiefs,
who are in danger of playoff elimination. The
Chargers hold a 9 -win, 4 -loss record and recently
defeated the Super Bowl Champion Eagles. In contrast,
the Chiefs are struggling at 6 wins and 7 losses.
facing a mere 10 % chance of making the playoffs.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert emphasized
the importance of meaningful games as they work
to secure a playoff spot, while Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes reflected on their unexpected
challenges this season. Kickoff is at 10 on CBS.
In top news, people are nicer than you think.
We consistently underestimate how much others
like us, which may hurt our social lives. In
a phenomenon dubbed the liking gap, people tend
to like us better than we believe. Research shows
that nearly 87 % of lost wallets are returned
much higher than expected. Experts believe this
pessimism about others can hinder connections
and increase loneliness. To combat these misjudgments,
Regular practice of engaging with others is essential.
Open up, be vulnerable, and trust that others
will respond positively because kindness is often
greater than we anticipate. In business news,
Disney will invest $1 billion in OpenAI, marking
a significant partnership that enhances Sora
in Hollywood. Users of the AI video creation
platform will now create clips featuring characters
from Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars. This three
-year deal represents a shift for Hollywood studios,
allowing them to monetize their intellectual
property through licensing agreements. Disney
Plus will host fan -inspired Sora short -form
videos, launching in early 2026. Disney CEO Bob
Ager emphasized the importance of this collaboration,
stating it will extend storytelling through generative
AI while respecting creators. This integration
could lead to more deals with open AI in the
future. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 %
for the week, to about $92 ,000. Ethereum is
up 4%, to about $3 ,200. And XRP is down 2 %
to $2 .03. 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. Google is bringing Gemini's
Chrome integration to iPhone and iPad. iOS and
iPad OS users can now try out Chrome's basic
artificial intelligence browser tools. The built
-in Gemini artificial intelligence features in
Chrome are now becoming more widely available
on the iOS version of Google's browser. These
features are appearing several months after their
rollout on the desktop version began in September.
Once active, Chrome users will notice a new icon
in the address bar's left corner, shaped like
a notebook page with a Gemini star symbol. By
tapping this icon, you can ask Gemini questions
or have it summarize webpages. The entertainment
news. Amazon Prime Video has pulled its AI -powered
video recap of Fallout after viewers noticed
inaccuracies. The recapping correctly stated
that the ghouls flashback takes place in the
1950s instead of the year 2077 This feature which
began testing last month is now missing from
several shows including the rig Tom Clancy's
Jack Ryan upload and Bosch The AI narrator also
misrepresented a key plot point regarding Lucy
McLean's choices According to Amazon, these recaps
should appear on a series detail page, but they
currently seem to be unavailable. The Verge has
reached out for comments, but has not received
a response. Well, all righty, folks. It's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American inventor and electrical
engineer, Nikola Tesla. And he said... The spread
of civilization may be likened to a fire, first
a feeble spark, next a flickering flame, then
a mighty blaze, ever increasing in speed and
power. 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.