Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, December 19th. You'll be interested
to know. 27 years ago, today, in 1998, President
Bill Clinton faced formal impeachment proceedings
in the House of Representatives over charges
related to personal misconduct. marking a rare
constitutional test of presidential accountability.
That moment became a defining milestone in modern
civic life by prompting renewed public debate
about ethical leadership and strengthening norms
of oversight in national governance. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the Surf Report.
This morning, it's looking clean with waves around
2 to 3 feet. Conditions should hold steady throughout
the morning before bumping up to 2 to 3 plus
feet by noon. Winds are currently sideshore at
0 miles per hour, shifting onshore up to 4 miles
per hour later in the day. Best time to ride
is at 7 a .m. with a 6 -foot incoming high tide
when the west swell is 2 feet at 8 seconds. and
the side shore wind is 1 mile per hour. The first
high tide on Friday will be 6 feet at 7 .45 a
.m., followed by a minus half foot low tide at
3 .15. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 64
degrees for the water temperature. Saturday offers
clean conditions with waves around 2 plus feet
throughout the morning, ideal for a fun session.
By Sunday, expect a steady increase in swell
to 2 plus feet, though conditions may become
choppy by afternoon. Monday maintains similar
size at 2 feet, but choppy conditions could be
challenging, especially later in the day. This
morning, it's mostly sunny, and it feels like
61 degrees with no wind. The sunset will take
place at 446. and it will rise again tomorrow
at 650. It looks like we're in for some mostly
sunny weather today, with a high near 65 and
a light southwest breeze. Tonight, expect patchy
fog after 10 p .m., mostly cloudy skies with
a low around 55 and light winds. Looking ahead
in the weather, Saturday starts with patchy fog
before 10 a .m. then turns partly sunny with
a high near 63 in light south winds. The Sunday
and Monday are similar with morning patchy fog
and partly sunny afternoons and highs in the
low 60s, with nights around 55. Rain showers
become likely Tuesday after 10 a .m. with a high
near 62 and lows near 57 overnight. Bonjour,
food enthusiast! 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, an unusual fog bank has lingered in California's
Central Valley for 25 days since November 21st.
Known as Tule Fog, this dense mist appears nightly
around 8 p .m. and typically lifts shortly after
sunrise. This ability often drops below a quarter
mile, creating hazardous driving conditions,
and meteorologists predict it will persist until
late this week. This fog forms when humidity
becomes trapped in the valley, which is situated
between the coastal range and the Sierra Nevada.
With no rain recorded in Sacramento this December,
the cold air continues to condense moisture.
resulting in thick fog that could dissipate with
a slight warm -up next week. Now onto sports.
Sam Darnold connected with Jackson Smith -Ndigba
for a touchdown in overtime, then hit a wide
-open Eric Salbert for the winning two -point
conversion, and the Seattle Seahawks rallied
from a 16 -point fourth -quarter deficit. to
stun the Los Angeles Rams 38 -37 on Thursday
night and take a one -game lead in the NSC West.
The Seahawks went 3 -for -3 on two -point conversions,
none more improbable than the one that tied the
game at 30 -all in the fourth quarter. Seattle
clinched a playoff spot and moved into position
for the top seed in the National Football Conference.
while Los Angeles faces a road playoff opener
if it cannot overtake the Seahawks in the final
two weeks of the season. In local sports, the
Chargers, with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses,
are set to face the Dallas Cowboys, who hold
a record of 6 wins, 7 losses, and 1 tie, on Sunday
at Ted on Fox. The Chargers are looking to secure
a playoff spot with a win. while the Cowboys
face elimination with a loss. Keep an eye on
Chargers' cornerback Don Tay Jackson, who was
ranked in the top 10 in interceptions and pass
breakups. For the Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott
is under pressure against one of the league's
best pass defenses. In top news, North Korea
stole $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025. according
to new research. This marks the second consecutive
year that North Korea's extensive hacking operation
has set a new record. A report from the blockchain
watchdog company Chainalysis revealed that the
country surpassed its previous record of $1 .3
billion. In total, North Korea has stolen around
$6 .8 billion in cryptocurrency. A significant
portion of the theft came from a hack of the
Dubai -based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, where
approximately $1 .5 billion was taken, primarily
in Ethereum. Experts note that North Korea's
hackers often fraudulently obtain technical jobs
abroad, facilitating further thefts. In business
news, TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U
.S. business to three American investors. including
Oracle and Silver Lake, ensuring the popular
social video platform can continue operating
in the United States. The deal is expected to
close on January 22, according to an internal
memo seen by the Associated Press. The U .S.
venture will have a new seven -member Majority
American Board of Directors, and it will protect
Americans' data and U .S. national security.
TikTok's algorithm will be retrained on U .S.
user data to ensure the content feed is free
from outside manipulation. This deal marks the
end of years of uncertainty about TikTok's future
in the United States. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 2 % for the week to about $87 ,000. Ethereum
is down half a percent to just over $2 ,900.
And XRP is down 8 % to $1 .84. 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. On December 18, 2025, an enormous 68
million -year -old egg, nicknamed The Thing,
was excavated in Antarctica. The fossil egg,
laid during the Late Cretaceous, measures about
11 inches long and 8 inches wide, making it the
largest soft -shelled egg ever found. Researchers
initially thought it resembled a deflated bag,
yet it revealed a delicate wall under a microscope.
This significant find suggests that at least
one marine reptile laid soft -shelled eggs in
water, offering insights into ancient reproductive
strategies. The study was published in the journal
Nature, highlighting the eggs' importance in
understanding prehistoric life. Hugh Jackman
transforms into a rugged Robin Hood in the first
look at the new A24 film, The Death of Robin
Hood. This film, directed by Michael Sarnowski,
tackles the myth head on. Jackman shares that
his character embodies scars, pain, regret, and
yes, love. Sarnowski, who spent a year in Northern
Ireland on this project, promises a unique perspective
on the legendary character. He explains that
Robin Hood is a real man, facing his past and
how he is portrayed. The film will premiere in
theaters in 2026. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American author and motivational
speaker, Zig Ziglar. And he said, The foundation
stones for a balanced success are honesty, character,
integrity, faith, love, and loyalty. 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. you