Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, December 15th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Cupcake Day. This
sweet holiday celebrates tiny decorated cakes
that bring smiles at birthday parties, bakeries,
and cozy kitchen tables, from classic vanilla
to inventive seasonal flavors. Braviliner, frost
with flair, sample a few whimsical toppings and
share a cupcake to spread joy. 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 mid -morning as the wind turns onshore
at expect wave heights to drop slightly to one
to two feet by late morning, with choppy conditions
developing as the wind picks up to seven miles
per hour. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
a four -foot outgoing high tide when the southwest
swell is one and a half feet at 13 seconds and
the offshore wind is two mile per hour. The first
low tide on Monday will be a half foot just before
1 p .m. Followed by a three foot high tide just
before 730. The near shore buoy at Beacons reads
64 degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
start small on Tuesday with waves around one
to two feet and clean faces throughout the day.
Wednesday sees a solid increase. with cleansets
building to 2 to 3 plus feet, offering better
opportunities for surfers. By Thursday, expect
similar size around 3 to 4 feet, though afternoon
winds may create choppy conditions. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 58 degrees,
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 444, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 647. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog before 10 a .m., then mostly sunny skies
with a high near 64 and a light northwest breeze.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low
around 55 and light winds. Looking ahead in the
weather, Tuesday will be sunny with a high near
67 and a light south wind up to 5 miles per hour.
Patchy fog is possible late Tuesday night into
early Wednesday morning with lows near 55. Then
Wednesday turns mostly sunny with highs near
66 and overnight lows in the mid 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 -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. The Trump
administration announced plans to create a militarized
zone along the U .S.-Mexico border in California,
raising concerns among civil rights groups about
potential threats to immigrants and American
citizens. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum
stated that approximately 760 acres of public
land in San Diego and Imperial counties will
be transferred to the Department of the Navy
for this purpose. Local officials, including
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Chair Tara
Lawson -Rimmer, criticized the move as unnecessary
and harmful to civil liberties. U .S. Representative
Juan Vargas expressed serious concerns about
lending military and immigration enforcement,
stating that the action does not enhance safety
and reflects a troubling anti -immigrant agenda.
Now on to sports. Indiana quarterback Fernando
Mendoza is the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner. In
his Heisman speech, he thanked everyone who helped
him through his journey. His mother, Elsa, wrote
an incredible letter to him, expressing gratitude
for how he made her feel seen despite her battle
with multiple sclerosis. Once Mendoza became
a Heisman winner, he emotionally declared, Mamie,
this is your trophy as much as mine, acknowledging
her unwavering support. Mendoza won by a landslide,
receiving 643 first -place votes. Next, he and
the Hoosiers await their opponent in the college
football playoff. And in NFL news, the Kansas
City Chiefs' playoff era ends with an insult.
as star quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered
a wicked left knee injury during a loss that
eliminated the team. Mahomes, who scored the
only cheese touchdown in the 16 -13 defeat against
the Los Angeles Chargers, was unable to spark
a last -minute rally. Minutes after the game,
cheese coach Andy Reid hinted that Mahomes was
done for the year, stating, it doesn't look good.
The team confirmed Mahomes suffered a torn ACL
and is exploring surgical options. This marks
the first time the Chiefs will miss the playoffs
since Mahomes became the starter in local sports.
The Kansas City Chiefs postseason hopes were
dramatically dashed as Patrick Mahomes suffered
a torn ACL in his left knee during a critical
loss to the Chargers. The Chargers secured a
narrow victory finishing at 16 -13 with Mahomes'
injury occurring in the game's final minutes.
Back -of -quarterback Gardiner Minshew struggled,
throwing an interception to Derwin James, sealing
the Chief's fate. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh
praised his team, stating, this is a ball team,
as they celebrated their second consecutive 10
-win season. Mahomes, now sidelined, expressed
his determination to recover, saying, Trust in
God and attack every single day. In top news,
forget coffee. This is the first thing gastroenterologists
drink in the morning. You do not need to over
-optimize your morning routine. Just stick to
the basics with this beverage. Drinking fluids
right when you wake up is key for healthy digestion.
Tea made with warm water can help gently get
things moving in your digestive system. Gastroenterologists
recommend warm herbal tea to support gastrointestinal
motility and metabolism. Ginger, peppermint,
and chamomile teas can soothe the digestive tract,
especially for those with nausea. If herbal tea
is not your preference, warm lemon water, green
tea, plain water, or coffee are great alternatives.
In business news, America's bedding craze has
spread to its news networks. CNN and CNBC have
partnered with Kalshi, a prediction market, encouraging
viewers to wager on current events in real time.
This marks Kalshi's first collaboration with
a major news organization, potentially leading
to more similar partnerships. Prediction markets
like Kalshi offer odds interpreted as probabilities,
enhancing political coverage. Last week, CNN's
anchor engaged its data analyst to discuss the
likelihood of stimulus checks citing Kalshi's
data. Kalshi is valued at $11 billion, making
its co -founder, Luana Lopez Lara, the world's
youngest self -made woman billionaire. Concerns
arise over the ethical implications of news organizations
promoting betting odds and crypto movement. Bitcoin
is down 3 % over the weekend to about $89 ,000.
Ethereum is down 4 % to just over 3 ,100. And
XRP is down 2 % to $1 .99. 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. Iotic Minerals technology has discovered
a massive deposit of critical minerals in Utah
that may be the largest in the United States.
This supply could support initiatives to electrify
transportation, and reduce dependence on foreign
markets. The deposit contains 16 critical minerals,
including gallium and germanium, essential for
electronics. Ionic MT can extract these materials
with virtually zero waste and no chemicals. The
mine could create hundreds of local jobs and
contribute to cleaner energy resources. State
leaders believe this discovery positions Utah
as a powerhouse for green technologies. Disney
has gone into business with OpenAI, accusing
Google of copyright infringement on a massive
scale by using artificial intelligence models
and services to commercially exploit and distribute
infringing images and videos. Attorneys for Disney
sent a cease and desist letter to Google demanding
that it stop the alleged infringement. The letter
claims that Google is infringing Disney's copyrights
by copying a large corpus of its copyrighted
works without authorization. Disney's letter
demands that Google immediately cease further
copying and implement effective technological
measures to prevent future infringements. Disney
will not tolerate the unauthorized commercial
exploitation of its copyrighted characters and
works. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American civil rights leader, Martin
Luther King Jr. And he said, injustice anywhere
is a threat to justice everywhere. 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.