Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, December 17th. You'll be
interested to know. 122 years ago, today, in
1903, Wilbur and Orgel Reich made the first controlled,
sustained -powered flight near Kitty Hawk. lifting
their machine into the air and traveling a short
distance under pilot control. That breakthrough
demonstrated that human heavier -than -air flight
was achievable and set the foundation for modern
aviation, inspiring innovations in transportation,
engineering, and global connectivity. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
Wednesday in Encinita. This morning, it's looking
clean with waves around 2 plus feet. Conditions
remain clean through the morning, holding at
2 to 3 feet. By midday, we'll see the waves bump
up to 2 to 3 plus feet and become choppy as the
wind shifts on shore at 6 miles per hour. Best
time to ride is at 9 a .m. with a 4 -foot outgoing
high tide. when the west swell is 2 feet at 13
seconds and the offshore wind is 1 mile per hour.
The first high tide on Wednesday will be 5 .5
feet at 6 .45 a .m., followed by a half -foot
low tide at 2 .15. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 64 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday
offers clean conditions with waves around 2 to
3 feet. Ideal for a morning session. Friday maintains
similar size, but conditions remain clean, providing
a great opportunity for fun ride. Saturday sees
a shift with choppy conditions and smaller waves,
making it the least favorable day of the period.
Overall, Thursday and Friday present the best
options for surfers. This morning, there's patchy
fog. and it feels like 59 degrees with no wind.
The sunset will take place at 445 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 649. It looks like we're
in for some patchy fog early today, becoming
partly sunny later with a high near 64 and a
light breeze tonight. Expect more patchy fog
and mostly cloudy skies with a low around 56
and Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday will
be mostly sunny with a high near 68 in patchy
fog before 4 p .m. with a light northwest breeze
up to five miles per hour. Friday and Sunday
will be mostly sunny with highs near 67 on Friday
and near 64 on Sunday with patchy fog possible
overnight and again Sunday morning. 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, the decommissioning of the San Onofre nuclear
generating station is nearing its end, as crews
continue to dismantle the site piece by piece
since 2020. The plant was officially shut down
in 2013, and the substantial demolition began
with auxiliary buildings. Most materials have
been transported to Clive, Utah, with about 400
,000 pounds of rubble removed, according to Ron
Ponce, general manager for site closure and environmental
oversight. The iconic domes, a San Diego landmark
since the early 1980s, are next on the list for
demolition, which will involve excavators slowly
dismantling them rather than a dramatic implosion.
Pont has noted that this method reduces the risk
of releasing nuclear radiation, and precautions
are in place to control dust during the process.
He expects the domes to be fully demolished by
the end of 2027, with complete decommissioning
by 2028. Now onto sports. The NFL playoff bracket
is going to have fewer familiar faces this season.
Thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs' loss to the
Los Angeles Chargers, they have been eliminated
from playoff contention. For the first time since
the 1998 campaign, the postseason will not feature
either Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, or Patrick
Mahomes. While Manning and Brady are retired,
Mahomes has kept the streak alive in recent years.
However, this season has been different, with
the Chief struggling to a 6 -win and 8 -loss
record. Mahomes' injury adds uncertainty to at
least part of his 20 -26 campaign. In local sports,
the San Diego Padres finalized manager Craig
Stamens coaching staff. With the hiring of Bob
Henley as the third base coach, Kevin Plowacki
as the catching coach, and Ryan Goins as the
infield coach for the 2026 season. Most of the
new staff has a previous relationship with Stammon
from their time together with the Washington
Nationals. Henley brings valuable insight and
an aggressive base running style, which should
support Stammon in high pressure situations.
Goins emphasizes fundamentals, While Plackie
helps manage clubhouse dynamics, crucial for
Stammen's success as a first -year manager, the
Friar Faithful expect the team to contend for
a postseason berth in 2026. In top news, there
will be, no doubt, many occupations that we cannot
even imagine today. But here are four that seem
possible. Artificial intelligence technology
is going to transform how we live and work in
ways we cannot begin to imagine today. While
it may make some jobs obsolete, it will also
create whole new jobs centered on the technology
and its advances. One potential role is the AI
explainer, an expert who translates complex AI
concepts into plain language. Another is the
AI chooser who helps companies select appropriate
AI systems for various tasks. Auditors and cleaners
will address bias in AI decisions while trainers
will use AI to tailor employee education. These
jobs are just the beginning as AI will create
countless new roles and opportunities. In business
news, stock futures slid as traders absorbed
shaky U .S. economic data. The S &P 500 futures
decreased by 0 .2%. NASDAQ 100 futures fell by
0 .3%, while futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial
Average dropped 79 points, or roughly 0 .2%.
The U .S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released
its November job report showing the economy shed
105 ,000 jobs in October. The unemployment rate
rose to 4 .6%, its highest since September 2021.
However, 64 ,000 jobs were added in November,
surpassing the Dow Jones estimate of 45 ,000.
Bob Elliott, CEO of Unlimited Funds, stated,
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up half a percent
to just over $87 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged
at about $2 ,900. And SRP is up 3 % to $1 .92.
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. Robinhood
is making its biggest bet yet on the convergence
of artificial intelligence and prediction markets.
unveiling an AI -powered investing assistant
and sports trading tools. CEO Vlad Tenev stated,
Robinhood is ushering in a new era in which AI
and prediction markets will come together to
change the future of finance and news. Since
the prediction markets feature launched, more
than 1 million customers have traded 11 billion
contracts. Customers asked for more. prompting
an emphasis on prediction markets in the announcement.
The Humphle allowed dollar -based trading and
thousands of live events across various sectors,
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Robinhood is also launching Cortex, an on -platform
AI assistant to chat through trading ideas. The
prime video adaptation of the beloved post -apocalyptic
video game, Fallout, premieres its second season
this week. This season, it leaves behind California
for New Vegas, featuring new monsters and villains,
but the same trio of protagonists. Moulton Goggins
returns as the ghoul who grapples with his identity
while searching for his family. Lucy, played
by Ella Purnell, faces challenges in her quest
to find her abducted father. With weekly episodes,
viewers will have nearly two months to engage
with the evolving narrative. As the season unfolds,
pressing questions surrounding corporate conspiracies
and character motivations emerge. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright. And he said,
is possible to fly without motors, but not without
knowledge and skill. 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.