Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, December 18th. You'll be interested
to know. 69 years ago, today, in 1956, the United
Nations admitted Japan to full membership, restoring
Tokyo's standing in the global community after
a difficult post -war recovery. This milestone
marked a major step in reintegration, signaling
international recognition of Japan's sovereignty
and opening avenues for diplomatic collaboration
and economic rebuilding. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the Surf Report. Thursday
in Encinitas. This morning, it's looking clean
with waves around 2 to 3 plus feet. Conditions
will shift to fair by late morning, then choppy
in the afternoon. Winds are currently sideshore
at 2 miles per hour, shifting onshore to 5 miles
per hour by noon. Best time to ride is at 7 a
.m. with a 6 -foot high tide when the west swell
is 2 feet at 12 seconds and the offshore wind
is 2 mile per hour. The first high tide on Thursday
will be 6 feet. at 7 .15 a .m., followed by a
minus half foot low tide at 2 .45. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 64 degrees for the water
temperature. Friday offers clean conditions with
waves around two to three feet, ideal for a fun
session. Saturday sees a slight decline with
choppy conditions and wave heights dropping to
one to two feet in the afternoon. Sunday brings
a steady increase in swell, with waves reaching
2 plus feet in cleaner conditions, making it
the best day of the period. This morning it's
mostly sunny and it feels like 60 degrees with
5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 445 and it will rise again tomorrow at 649.
It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a
high near 68 and a light north breeze. Tonight,
expect partly cloudy skies with a low around
56 and light winds. Looking ahead in the weather,
Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near
66 and a light south wind of up to five miles
per hour. Patchy fog is possible late Saturday
night into Sunday morning. Otherwise, high stay
in the low to mid 60s, with mostly cloudy nights
and lows around 56. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, Marines
at Camp Pendleton are learning how to shoot down
small enemy drones with shotguns during Exercise
Steel Night. Lieutenant Colonel Reginald Thomas
III Commanding Officer of the Headquarters and
Service Battalion of the 1st Marine Logistic
Group stated, the drones in the hands of our
future adversaries are cheap, light and maneuverable.
The exercise included a live -fire range that
served as a proof of concept for evaluating methods
to combat drone systems. Concerns have arisen
that small drones, similar to those used in Ukraine,
could disrupt supply lines and expose positions.
Exercise Steel Knight 25 concluded on December
14th, testing the ability of the I -Marine Expeditionary
Force to integrate capabilities for Indo -Pacific
readiness. Now onto sports. The Bears are exploring
moving out of Chicago and into Indiana. The team
has been in Chicago for more than 100 years.
having moved to the city in 1921 from Decatur,
Illinois. Bears president Kevin Warren announced
the team's latest stadium plans, stating the
need to evaluate opportunities throughout the
wider Chicagoland region, including northwest
Indiana. Warren emphasized that this is not about
leverage and that the team is committed to Chicago.
The Bears face obstacles in their search for
a new stadium. But moving to Indiana is now Plan
C. Houting a team play in a state outside of
its city is rare, but not unprecedented. Looking
at tonight, Sam Darnold was far from his best
when he faced the Seattle Seahawks, and he knows
he must perform better after tossing four interceptions
against the Los Angeles Rams on November 16.
Darnold's rematch with the Rams carries significant
implications for the NFC West title. as both
teams are tied atop the division. Darnold stated,
we are excited about this challenge, acknowledging
his previous performance. The Rams defense ranks
13th in the NFL, creating issues for Darnold,
while the Seahawks offense has struggled to score
early. Rams coach Sean McVeigh remarked, there
is no weakness, highlighting both teams' strengths.
If Devante Adams is out, the Rams will miss their
leading receiver. Kickoff is at 8 .15 Eastern,
tonight on Amazon Prime Video, in local sports.
Mark your calendars, San Diego sports fans, because
the Los Angeles 28 Olympics ticket draw registration
opens on January 14th. This marks the first opportunity
for fans to secure a time slot for purchasing
passes to this international event. Single tickets
will start at $28, with various options available
for individuals and groups. Residents from the
greater Los Angeles area and Oklahoma City who
register will enjoy early access. Curated hospitality
experiences will also be available for purchase
starting next year. Stay updated by signing up
for the Los Angeles 28 Newsletter for the latest
information. In top news, Yesterday, a United
States judge indicated she would block President
Donald Trump's administration from laying off
hundreds of federal employees, citing a shutdown
law. The U .S. District Judge, Susan Elston,
stated that layoffs at four agencies were likely
invalid under a law past and a recent government
shutdown. She intends to block the U .S. State
Department and Education Department from laying
off about 250 and 150 employees respectively.
The judge plans to reinstate roughly 300 employees
who lost their jobs during the shutdown. Elston's
ruling has been praised by unions involved in
the case. In business news, Walmart has maintained
its stance on avoiding near -field communication
-based payments, such as Apple Pay and Google
Pay. Other major retailers have increasingly
accepted this technology as the norm. Walmart
offers its own contactless payment options, which
provide key advantages. The retail giant strategy
has confused customers over the years, as many
expect to pay using their phones. Analysts suggest
that while accepting tap -to -pay does not incur
extra fees, upgrading payment hardware can be
costly. Walmart's preference for its own payment
tools allows it to collect valuable customer
data. For now, the company seems to be doing
just fine by bucking the trend. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 1 % to about $87 ,000. Ethereum
is down 4 % to just over $2 ,800. And XRP is
down 3 % to $1 .85. 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. The TikTok ban was set
for December 16th. But it did not happen, and
here is why. President Donald Trump has postponed
the ban on TikTok five times this year. The deadline
was extended after concerns regarding the app's
Chinese ownership. Chinese tech company ByteDance
owns TikTok, and in 2024, President Joe Biden
signed a law requiring its sale due to national
security concerns. The ban date was nullified
on September 25th. extending the prohibition
to January 23rd, 2026. Messages from Washington
continue to label TikTok as a privacy threat,
with the band now anticipated for January. The
Rolling Stones have called off plans for a 2026
stadium tour of the United Kingdom and Europe.
A source close to the band confirms to Variety,
following reports that guitarist Keith Richards
was unable to commit to it. While the band's
touring pianist and a spokesperson mentioned
they nearly completed a new album, Richards,
who turns 82, is unable to handle the rakers
of another tour. The band plans to return to
the stage when they are ready. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today... Our quote comes from the American historian
and author Henry Steele Comaker. And he said,
change does not necessarily assure progress,
but progress implacably requires change. 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.