Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, December 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 252 years ago, today, in 1773, a group
of colonists disguised as Native Americans boarded
three British ships and deliberately dumped the
consignment of Tea into Boston Harbor has a bold
act of protest. That purposeful stand galvanized
public sentiment for liberty and helped unite
disparate communities, marking a crucial milestone
toward representative self -government in the
American colonies. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Surf Report. Tuesday in Ensenada.
This morning, it's looking clean with waves around
one foot. Conditions stay consistent with one
-foot waves through the morning, but become choppy
by late morning as the wind shifts on shore at
six miles per hour. Later in the afternoon, expect
one -plus feet waves with fair conditions as
the wind continues on shore at three miles per
hour. Best time to ride is at 8 a .m. with a
4 -foot outgoing high tide when the south -southwest
swell is 0 .5 feet at 16 seconds and the offshore
wind is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide
on Tuesday will be 5 .5 feet at 6 .15 a .m. followed
by a 0 -foot low tide at 1 .45. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 64 degrees for the water
temperature. Conditions remain clean with waves
around two to three feet on Wednesday, ideal
for beginners. Thursday sees a consistent swell,
holding at two to three plus feet with clean
conditions throughout the day. Friday builds
to three plus feet, maintaining clean faces early
before shifting to fair conditions later, making
it the standout day of the period. This morning,
there's patchy fog. and it feels like 57 degrees,
with no wind. The sunset will take place at 444,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 648. It looks
like we're in for some patchy fog early today,
but it will clear up by mid -morning, leading
to sunny skies and a high near 65, with a light
breeze. Tonight. Expect partly cloudy skies with
patchy fog. after 10 p .m. and a low around 55
with calm winds. Looking ahead in the weather.
Wednesday morning brings patchy fog before 10
a .m. then mostly sunny skies with a high near
65 and a light northwest breeze of up to five
miles per hour. Nighttime will see patchy fog
between 10 p .m. and 4 a .m. with lows around
56. and Thursday and Friday stay mostly sunny
with highs near 67 before a slight drop to around
63 Saturday, with patchy fog returning overnight
each night. 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 San Diego County Board of Supervisors
approved a lease allowing United Airlines to
operate flights from McClellan Palomar Airport
in Carlsbad beginning in March 2026. The three
-year lease, approved on a four -to -one vote,
includes a fee waiver of $517 ,000 for the first
year. United Airlines plans to fly a 70 -seat
Embraer 175 twice daily. to Denver and San Francisco,
with a first flight departing at 7 .30 in the
morning. County officials expect this agreement
to generate $1 million annually and create jobs,
while also addressing community noise concerns.
However, residents expressed opposition, fearing
this could lead to larger aircraft and runway
expansions. Now on to sports. Injuries to Patrick
Mahomes, Micah Parsons, and Devonte Adams highlight
the dangers of an 18 -game season. Some believe
more football means more excitement and revenue,
but not all players agree. Mahomes stated, you
have seen the amount of injuries that have kind
of piled up at the end of seasons. As of Week
15, three players crucial to their teams are
now on injured reserve. with three coaches delivering
the same grim diagnosis. It didn't look good.
The NFL's injury report routinely lists hundreds
of players raising concerns about the toll of
an extended schedule. Ultimately, players question
whether they should accept more risk for their
substantial salaries. Last night, on Monday night
football, Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards
and two touchdowns. and beat the Dolphins 28
-15 to stay atop the AFC North. Pittsburgh won
its second straight game and 23rd straight at
home by overwhelming Miami over the final 35
minutes. Rogers connected on 23 of 27 passes
that frigid a Crisher Stadium, looking right
at home with the lights on and temperatures in
the teens. Miami's playoff hopes vanished. as
its four -game winning streak was snapped in
local sports. Yu Darvish, one of the most accomplished
Japanese pitchers of all time, expressed uncertainty
about playing in the major leagues again after
his third surgery on his right elbow. The San
Diego Padres veteran starter underwent surgery
to repair a torn flexor tendon and ulnar collateral
ligament. sidelining him into 2027 and potentially
beyond. Darvish, owed $46 million over the final
three years of his contract, has considered retirement
due to ongoing injuries. He hopes to contribute
to the team, stating, In my mind, I was thinking
that maybe this could be it for me. New manager
Craig Stammen noted Darvish's potential impact
on the team, especially with younger pitchers.
In top news, iRobot, the maker of the Roomba
vacuum, has filed for bankruptcy protection late
Sunday night. After 35 years in operation, the
company will be acquired by its contract manufacturer,
China -based Pisa Robotics. iRobot assures consumers
that there will be no anticipated disruption
to its app functionality, customer programs,
or ongoing product support. Despite being a pioneer
in household robotics since its founding in 1990,
iRobot's market share has significantly eroded
due to increased competition. Chief Executive
Officer Gary Cohen stated that this transaction
marks a pivotal milestone in securing the company's
long -term future. In business news, Hard Rock
International and Mets owner Steve Cohen have
received final approval from the New York State
Gaming Commission for an $8 .1 billion casino
project near Citi Field in Queens. This marks
the project's final green light, following earlier
approval from the New York Gaming Facility Location
Board. The development is expected to include
a hotel, concert venue, and new public green
space. along with creating 23 ,000 union jobs
and over $1 .8 billion in community benefits.
Governor Kathy Huckle stated that the licenses
were awarded based on local support and sustainable
economic plans. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
down 4 % to $86 ,000. Ethereum is down half a
percent to about $2 ,900. And XRP is down half
a percent to $1 .86. 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. The fundamental nature
of living things challenges assumptions that
physicists have held for centuries. On October
8th, 2024, the field of physics was plunged into
controversy when the Nobel Prize in Physics was
awarded for discoveries about artificial intelligence.
For most of the 20th century, physicists largely
ignored living systems, seeing them as mere machines.
However, many physicists now believe a mystery
unfolds in every microbe and animal, challenging
basic assumptions and potentially redefining
the field. Understanding life as a self -organizing,
autonomous system may help astronomers detect
biosignatures on distant planets, while also
advancing artificial intelligence research. Bob
Iger is doing it again. In October 2005, Bob
Iger announced a deal that stunned the entertainment
industry. Standing next to Steve Jobs, Iger revealed
that Disney would sell digital downloads of select
ABC and Disney Channel shows via Apple's iTunes
Store. This marked the first time a major Hollywood
studio allowed consumers to bypass traditional
broadcasting. Now, two decades later, Iger is
making waves with a groundbreaking deal involving
OpenAI. Consumers can create short -form videos
featuring Disney characters, which will stream
on Disney+. Additionally, Disney is investing
$1 billion in OpenAI. Well, all righty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American writer and
philosopher, Henry David Thoreau. And he said,
disobedience is the true foundation of liberty.
The obedient must be slaves. 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.